BY Jesse Black | July 21, 2022

Are you looking to post a bond in California? If so, then it’s a good idea to check that you don’t have any outstanding warrants elsewhere. If you have a warrant from a different country or state, then it can cause issues when posting your bond. Your release could be held back, and it may cause further legal complications down the line.

Every year, it’s estimated that hundreds of thousands of warrants are issued to people. Unfortunately, many people ignore these warrants because they’re not contacted properly or they simply just forget because nothing happens after they have been issued. Nobody wants to have a warrant for their arrest looming over their shoulders, especially if they believe that they haven’t committed any crime or done anything wrong. Sooner or later, you will be found and arrested, then eventually jailed. So before you post a bond, it’s a good idea to get a free warrant check in California to see if you have any outstanding warrants to take care of. If you do have a warrant in another county or state, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with Future Bail Bonds to get your free warrant check.

How to check if you have a warrant for your arrest

In California, everyone has a right under the state Public Records Act and the California Constitution to access criminal data held within the California Department of Justice. You can check your own data, or you can even check the data of others if you want to. When an arrest warrant is issued by a judge, a record will be made in this database which can be accessed by anyone. This is the simplest way for someone to check if they have a warrant for their arrest and also to review their criminal record if needed.

In California, individuals can find active warrants by carrying out a California warrant search. This is done at a court’s website, a sheriff’s website, or on public records sites. If you find that you do have an active warrant, then our specialists at Future Bail Bonds may be able to assist you in dismissing the warrant, especially if your right to a speedy trial was violated.

What should I do if I have an arrest warrant in California?

In California, police are able to arrest you for committing a crime regardless if they have a warrant or not. If you have been arrested without one, then it’s highly likely that the reason is because that officer that arrested you personally saw you commit a crime. However, if there is only suspicion then a warrant will likely be needed in order for the officer to arrest you. These warrants must be issued by a judge and are based on factors such as provided evidence or after a Grand Jury indictment. Judges can also issue arrest warrants if an officer demonstrates probable cause that someone has committed a crime.

So what should you do if you have an arrest warrant?

Determine if there is a warrant or not

First, try to determine if there is an active warrant for your arrest or not. If you believe there is, then we urge you to get in touch with us as soon as possible. Our specialists at Future Bail Bonds will help you confirm that you have a search warrant, but we’ll also do our best to get your arrest warrant cleared without you needing to spend time in jail.

If there is a warrant, identify what it’s for

It’s a good idea to check what the warrant is for if you’ve confirmed that there is one. Officers must go to a judge to ask for a warrant to be issued, so it’s likely that the cause is something that you have done in the past. If you can confirm that you have committed a crime in the past, then it’s important that you contact us at Future Bail Bonds as soon as possible so that we can prepare for the eventual warrant that will be issued.

Being prepared in a situation like this is extremely important to ensure that you don’t spend unnecessary time in jail by posting your bond as soon as possible.

What is the amount of bail?

Warrants typically have bail amounts assigned to them. If this is the case, then you can post bail to clear the warrant quickly and avoid time spent in jail. You’ll also receive a court date which you are expected to attend. However, if your warrant states that there is no bail, then you won’t be able to post bail. There may still be options in this situation, so don’t hesitate to contact us as soon as possible for further assistance.

Do I need a free warrant check?

If you’re a resident of California and you’re unsure about outstanding warrants, then it’s generally a good idea to get a free warrant check from Future Bail Bonds to help you understand your situation and learn more about your criminal record. While there are many warrants that will keep you in custody, there are some that we can identify that won’t hold you back from going home. This can include traffic offenses and some out-of-state warrants.

At Future Bail Bonds, we’ll do our best to identify any potential issues with a free warrant check to help you get out of jail fast. If a warrant is preventing you from getting released, then we’ll aim to provide you with a swift service to help you get home safe and sound.

How do I post bail on an outstanding warrant?

If you’ve discovered that you do have an outstanding warrant, then you can post bail in a courthouse without having to go through a booking process. However, every county has a different policy when it comes to clearing warrants. If you’re looking to clear an outstanding warrant, then we recommend you go to the court and request an appearance date. However, this does put you at risk of being arrested before you’re able to appear in court, and you’ll be in jail until the date that you are set to appear.

The alternative is to contact our specialists at Future Bail Bonds. If you have an outstanding warrant in California then we’ll do our best to help you clear it as quickly as possible. If you discover that you have an outstanding warrant in a different state, then we can also assist you in clearing this warrant so that you can post a bond in California without anything interrupting it.

How much do I have to pay to clear my warrant?

Most bail bond companies will suggest that you’ll need to make a non-refundable payment of 10% of your bail amount to clear the warrant. But at Future Bail Bonds, we offer a variety of options such as our 0% down bail bonds. While there are many different factors that go into the cost of a bail bond, there is no way for someone to lower the value of a set bail amount. There may be other options such as bail bond payment plans, but there will be at least some cost to the one with the warrant.

To qualify for a bail bond, you’ll typically need to have a cosigner or some proof of employment. You’ll also need a valid form of ID such as a driver’s license or a state-issued ID. Once you have this information, you can get a quote online from Future Bail Bonds by entering some basic details. You can even use online bail bonds to get things done much more quickly. In some cases, you may be offered a discount on clearing your warrant if you’re a homeowner, law enforcement officer, in the military, in education, or if you’re related to an existing client.

Contact Future Bail Bonds for a free warrant check

We understand that the process of checking for a warrant and digging up the right information can be both daunting and time-consuming. Let us do the work for you and also arrange bail so that you can get out of jail quickly. Our focus is on providing all of our clients with peace of mind and quality service through our trusted and vetted professionals. We value the trust that we build with every client as it can mean the difference between going home quickly to your family or being stuck in jail at the mercy of the justice system.

Future Bail Bonds offers the lowest prices and provides many different options for helping you clear your warrant. We offer fast and easy payment plans, 24-hour bail bonds services, and also bilingual staff that speak English and Spanish. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today to see how we can assist you.