Yuma County Warrant Records Search

Yuma County warrant records are handled by the Sheriff's Office Warrants Department in the southwest corner of Arizona. The department receives, processes, and validates warrants from Justice, Juvenile, and Superior Courts. One important thing to know is that the Sheriff does not provide warrant information by phone. You must check online or in person. This guide explains how to search for and resolve warrant records in Yuma County.

Yuma County Warrants Department

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office has a Warrants Department that handles all warrants in the county. They receive warrants from courts and make them active in the system.

According to the Yuma County Warrants Department page, they process warrants from Justice Courts, Juvenile Court, and Superior Court. Once a warrant is in their system, deputies can make arrests during any contact. The page has a clear warning: the Yuma County Sheriff's Office does not provide warrant information by telephone to the public. This is important to know. If you call and ask if you have a warrant, they will not tell you.

To check for a warrant, use the statewide Arizona Courts system online. You can also go to the courthouse in person and ask the clerk. Just be aware that if you have a warrant and show up at the Sheriff's Office, you could be arrested on the spot.

Yuma County Records Request

The Sheriff's Office has a Records Unit that handles public records requests. They can provide copies of reports and other documents.

The Yuma County public records page lists all the available records and fees. The office is at 160 S. 3rd Avenue, Suite B, Yuma, AZ 85364. Phone: (928) 329-2254. Email: SORec@ycso.yumacountyaz.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Fees in Yuma County are reasonable. A case report costs $3. Incident reports are $1. Traffic accident reports cost $3. Report photos on CD are $5. 911 audio recordings on CD are $5. Here is the good news: adult arrest records and booking photos are free. You can get those at no charge. This makes it easier to check on an arrest related to a warrant.

Yuma County Records Department

The Sheriff also has a Records Department page with more info about what is available.

The department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement documents. They follow Arizona public records law, which gives citizens the right to inspect records. Some information may be redacted for privacy or ongoing investigations. Sealed court cases and juvenile records are not available to the public.

Note: Adult arrest records are provided at no charge in Yuma County.

Yuma County Victim Portal

Victims of crime in Yuma County can track case status through a special portal. This is separate from the general warrant search.

The portal lets victims check on their case without having to call the Sheriff's Office. You can see if an arrest was made and get updates on court proceedings. This is part of the victim notification system that Arizona law requires.

Resolving a Warrant in Yuma County

If you have a warrant in Yuma County, you need to deal with it through the court that issued it. The Sheriff cannot help you clear a warrant. Only the judge can do that.

For bench warrants from missed court dates, contact the court directly. Find out the bond amount. You can pay it to clear the warrant and get a new court date. Payment options vary by court. Some take credit cards. Others need cash or money order. Check before you go.

You can also file a motion to quash. This asks the judge to cancel the warrant. Explain why you missed court. Bring any proof you have. The judge will decide whether to grant your request. If approved, the warrant goes away and you get a new hearing date.

For arrest warrants tied to criminal charges, get a lawyer. Do not try to handle serious charges on your own. A lawyer can negotiate with the prosecutor and help you turn yourself in safely. Going to the Sheriff's Office alone on an arrest warrant is risky.

Yuma County Warrant Contacts

Here are the key contacts for Yuma County warrant matters.

The Sheriff's Records Unit is at (928) 329-2254. Address: 160 S. 3rd Avenue, Suite B, Yuma, AZ 85364. Email: SORec@ycso.yumacountyaz.gov. Remember, they will not give warrant info by phone. You must check online or in person at the court.

The Superior Court and Justice Courts are in Yuma. Check the county website for specific court locations and phone numbers. Hours are typically 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays.

Cities in Yuma County

Yuma County includes the city of Yuma and several smaller communities.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Yuma County.