Burbank Warrant Records

Burbank warrant records are issued by Los Angeles County Superior Court and served by the Burbank Police Department. Active warrants include arrest warrants from criminal investigations and bench warrants for missed court dates. Burbank is in Los Angeles County, so all warrants go through the county court system. The Burbank Police Department is at 200 North Third Street and can check if you have a warrant. Los Angeles County does not have a public online warrant search, so you must check in person or call the court to find out if you have an active warrant. Bring valid ID if you plan to visit the police department for a warrant check.

Los Angeles County Court Warrants

Burbank is in Los Angeles County. All court warrants for Burbank come from Los Angeles County Superior Court. When a judge issues a warrant, it goes to the county sheriff. The sheriff maintains warrant files for all cities in the county. Burbank Police can access this system during traffic stops or other police contacts.

The court has many branch locations. Burbank cases may be heard at the Burbank Courthouse or other nearby branches. The Burbank Courthouse is at 300 East Olive Avenue. Phone is (818) 557-2434. This is the main court for traffic and criminal cases in Burbank. Call to find out if your case is at this location.

For more details on how Los Angeles County handles warrants, visit the Los Angeles County warrant records page. That page covers the county sheriff records bureau, court locations, and how to clear warrants.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Records and Identification Bureau is in Norwalk at 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West. Phone is (562) 345-4441. You can visit this office to check for warrants or request arrest records. Bring valid ID when you go.

Burbank Police Department

The Burbank Police Department is at 200 North Third Street. The main phone is (818) 238-3000. The department serves the city of Burbank. If you live outside city limits, the county sheriff handles law enforcement.

To check if you have a warrant in Burbank, visit the police station in person. Bring a valid photo ID. Ask at the front desk for a warrant check. The staff will search the Los Angeles County database and tell you if any warrants come up. If you have an active warrant, they may arrest you on the spot. Whether they do depends on the bail amount and the type of offense. For minor bench warrants, they might tell you to go to court on your own.

For police reports or arrest records from Burbank, you request them at the police department. There may be fees for copies depending on what you need. Some records are free if you were the victim. Ask at the front desk what you need to bring and what the fee will be.

How to Check for Warrants in Burbank

There are a few ways to check if you have a warrant in Burbank. The most common methods are to visit the police station in person, call the court, or go to the sheriff records bureau in Norwalk. Each method has pros and cons.

In person at Burbank Police, you walk in with your ID and ask for a warrant check. This is fast but risky. If you have a serious warrant, you could be arrested right there. For bench warrants on minor charges, you might be told to go to court without being arrested.

Calling the court is safer if you think you have a bench warrant. The clerk can look up your case by name or case number and tell you if a warrant was issued. They will not arrest you over the phone. Write down what the clerk tells you about how to clear the warrant. Most courts want you to come in and post bail or set a new court date.

The sheriff records bureau in Norwalk can also check warrant files for the whole county. You can visit in person at 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, or call (562) 345-4441. The Los Angeles County Sheriff FAQ at lasd.org/records-faq says to go to your local police or sheriff station to find out if you have a warrant.

Note: Warrants stay active until you deal with them in court, even if many years have passed.

Warrant Types in Burbank

Warrants in Burbank fall into two main types. Bench warrants and arrest warrants. Each has a different cause and legal process.

Bench warrants are issued when you miss a court date or fail to follow a court order. Traffic tickets are a common source. If you get a ticket and do not show up in court, the judge issues a bench warrant. California Vehicle Code section 40508 makes it a misdemeanor to willfully fail to appear on a traffic citation. The warrant goes out within days of the missed date.

Arrest warrants come from criminal investigations. Police ask a judge to sign a warrant when they have proof you committed a crime. The judge reviews the facts and signs if there is probable cause. California Penal Code sections 813 through 829 set the rules for arrest warrants. The warrant must list the crime, your name, and the bail amount.

Clearing a Warrant in Burbank

To clear a warrant in Burbank, you need to deal with Los Angeles County Superior Court. The court has options depending on the warrant type and charge. For bench warrants, you may be able to schedule a court date without arrest. For arrest warrants, you might need to turn yourself in and post bail.

For bench warrants on traffic or misdemeanor cases, call the court clerk at the Burbank Courthouse. Ask about the warrant surrender calendar. Many courts let you come in early in the morning to be seen the same day. You check in with the clerk before the calendar starts. The judge calls your case and decides if you can be released or if you need to post bail.

For arrest warrants with high bail, you may need to turn yourself in at the county jail. Call the sheriff or court to find out which jail to go to. Bring your ID and be ready to be booked. You will be fingerprinted and photographed. Then you can post bail if the amount is not too high.

Paying bail does not make the case go away. It just gets you out of jail while the case is pending. You still have to go to court on the dates they give you.

Legal Help in Burbank

If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for a public defender. Los Angeles County Public Defender has offices at the courthouses. When you first appear in court on a warrant, tell the judge you need a public defender. You will fill out a form about your income. If you qualify, the judge assigns a public defender to your case.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles serves low-income residents. They focus on civil cases like housing and family law. If your warrant is tied to a civil matter, they might help. Call (800) 399-4529 to ask if your case fits their programs.

The California Courts Self-Help website at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov has guides for looking up cases and understanding court procedures.

Nearby Los Angeles County Cities

Other cities near Burbank in Los Angeles County use the same court and warrant system.

• Glendale - East of Burbank with its own police department
• Pasadena - Northeast of Burbank with local police and courthouse
• Los Angeles - South of Burbank, main city in the county
• North Hollywood - South of Burbank in LA city

All these cities file warrants through Los Angeles County Superior Court. Warrant checks work the same way in each city.