How to Search California Wants & Warrants (Start Here)
Use the databases below to search California wants and warrants.
- State warrants: Search the state law enforcement agency for statewide active warrants.
- County warrants: Contact the county Sheriff for local active warrants.
- Most wanted: Search the state most wanted list for high-priority fugitives.
⚠ Key Fact: Each law enforcement agency maintains its own warrant records. There is no single database for all California warrants.
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Use the databases below to search California criminal wants and warrants.
Kern County | Most Wanted
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Most wanted fugitives list from the Kern County Sheriff Department.
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Los Angeles City | Most Wanted
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City of Los Angeles Police Department most wanted by neighborhood.
Los Angeles County | Child Support
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Most wanted Child Support Evaders in Los Angeles County.
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Mendocino County | Most Wanted
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Most wanted list from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
Monterey County | Most Wanted
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Monterey County Sheriff's Office listing of wanted fugitives.
Napa County | Active Warrants
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Active warrants in Napa County by name and optionally by date of birth.
Northern California Most Wanted
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Northern California most wanted fugitives. Includes U.S. Marshals Service and D.E.A.
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San Benito County | Most Wanted
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San Benito County Sheriff's Office and other Northern California county wanted fugitives.
San Diego County | Most Wanted
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San Diego County fugitives most wanted by the Sheriff Department.
San Joaquin County | Most Wanted
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Most wanted fugitives list from the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
Santa Barbara County | Most Wanted
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Fugitives most wanted by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff Department.
Santa Cruz County | Active Warrants
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Arrest warrant search from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
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Sonoma County | Active Warrants
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Active warrants from the Sonoma County Superior Court searchable by name and year of birth.
Southern California | Bank Robbers
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Photos of wanted Southern California bank robbers, robbery information, and physical descriptions of suspects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search California criminal wants and warrants? ▼
Start with the strategy box at the top of this page. It tells you exactly which databases to search. Each office maintains its own records independently.
Is there a single database for all California criminal wants and warrants? ▼
No. Records are maintained by different offices. Use the databases listed on this page to search the correct system.
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