Find Roseville Warrants

Roseville warrant records are maintained by the Placer County Sheriff and the Placer County Superior Court. Roseville has its own police department that makes arrests and files cases, but all warrants get issued through the county court system. The city sits in the southwest corner of Placer County with a population around 141,000 people. Most warrant searches require a call to the Sheriff records unit or a visit to the courthouse. You can also check for case files using the Superior Court online portal. Roseville PD keeps local arrest records and can answer questions about police reports, but warrant status comes from the county Sheriff or court clerk.

Check Warrants Through Placer County

All warrants in Roseville go through Placer County. The Sheriff Records Unit is located at 2929 Richardson Drive in Auburn. That is the county seat and where the main Sheriff office is based. Call them at 530-889-7812 to ask about warrant status. You need to provide a full name and date of birth. They will check their system and tell you if there is an active warrant on file.

If you want to check in person, go to the records unit during business hours. Bring a photo ID if you are checking on yourself. They do not give out warrant info on other people unless you have legal authority to ask. If you find out you have a warrant, ask what court issued it and what the bail is set at. This tells you where to go next and whether you can post bail or if you will be held without bail.

The Placer County Superior Court has an online case search tool. You can look up cases by name or case number. Go to the court website and find the case search portal. It shows basic case details and court dates. If a bench warrant was issued for missing a court date, it should appear in your case file. Not every warrant shows up online. Some cases are sealed or restricted. Others may not be in the online system yet if they are brand new.

For certified copies of court records, you pay a fee. Standard fees in California courts are around $40 for certification plus 50 cents per page. If the clerk has to search for your file for more than 10 minutes, there may be an extra research fee of $15. Ask about fees before you request documents.

Note: The Sheriff also runs a public records portal at pra.placersheriff.org where you can submit requests for arrest records and other documents.

Roseville Police Records

The Roseville Police Department is at 1051 Junction Blvd. Their records office handles requests for police reports and arrest records. Call them at 916-774-5030 if you need a copy of a police report or if you have questions about an arrest that happened in Roseville. The records staff can help with requests during business hours. Some services have fees. A letter of good conduct costs $21. A vehicle release form is $207 if your car was towed or impounded.

Roseville PD does not maintain warrant files. That is done by the county. But if police arrest you on a warrant, they will book you into county jail and your case goes to court. If you were arrested by Roseville police, your file is kept at the police station and also entered into the county system. The District Attorney decides whether to file charges. If charges are filed, the case moves to Superior Court. That is when a judge can issue a warrant if you fail to appear.

For questions about local ordinances or city laws, contact the police department. For criminal court cases and warrants, contact the Sheriff or the court. Do not confuse police records with court records. They are separate systems even though they work together.

How to Handle a Bench Warrant

If you have a bench warrant in Placer County, you need to go to the courthouse that issued it. Most Roseville cases are heard at the South Placer courthouse in Roseville at 10820 Justice Center Drive. Some cases may be in Auburn at the main courthouse. Check your paperwork to see which court location your case is assigned to. Call the criminal clerk if you are not sure.

Bench warrants are issued when you do not show up to court as ordered. California Penal Code section 978.5 gives judges the power to issue these warrants. Once the warrant is out, you can be arrested any time by any police officer. The warrant does not go away until you appear in court and the judge recalls it. There is no time limit. A warrant from five years ago is just as valid as one from last week.

To clear a bench warrant, show up at the courthouse early in the morning. Many courts have a clear warrant calendar at 8:30 am or 9 am. Check in with the criminal clerk when you arrive. Tell them you are there to surrender on a warrant. Bring your ID and any court papers you have. The clerk will put you on the calendar and send you to a courtroom. You may wait for an hour or more before your case is called.

When the judge calls your name, step up and explain why you missed court. Be respectful and honest. If you forgot the date, say so. If you did not get notice, explain that. The judge may recall the warrant and give you a new court date. Or the judge may raise your bail or add conditions. It depends on the case and how many times you have missed court. If this is your first time missing, the judge is usually more lenient. If you have a history of not showing up, expect consequences.

For traffic warrants, you may be able to pay the fine and clear the warrant without a court appearance. Call the traffic division and ask. California Vehicle Code section 40508 makes it a crime to fail to appear on a traffic ticket. The penalty is usually a fine plus a hold on your driver license. Once you clear the warrant, the court sends a notice to DMV and your license hold is released. It can take a few days for DMV to update their system.

Legal Help in Placer County

If you need a lawyer and cannot afford one, you may qualify for a public defender. Public defenders handle criminal cases for people who meet financial guidelines. When you appear in court, ask for a public defender application. Fill it out and submit it to the clerk. The court reviews your income and decides if you qualify. If approved, a public defender is assigned to represent you at no cost.

For civil legal help, there are legal aid groups in the area but they do not take criminal cases. Criminal matters require either a public defender or a private attorney. Look for attorneys in Roseville or Auburn who handle criminal defense. Many offer free consultations. You can explain your warrant and they will tell you what your options are. Some lawyers can file a motion to recall the warrant or appear in court on your behalf if the law allows it. Ask about fees upfront so you know what it will cost.

The State Bar of California runs a lawyer referral service. Search for attorneys by location and practice area. When you call, ask about payment plans if you cannot pay the full fee at once. Some attorneys work on a flat fee for warrant recalls. Others charge by the hour. Get a clear agreement in writing before you hire anyone.

Nearby Cities

Roseville is close to several other cities in Placer County and Sacramento County. All Placer County cities use the same court and Sheriff system for warrants. Here are some nearby cities to know about.

Sacramento is just to the south across the county line. Sacramento has its own county system. If you have a warrant in Sacramento County, check with their Sheriff or court. Do not confuse Sacramento County with Placer County. They are separate systems.

Rocklin is a Placer County city right next to Roseville. It has about 70,000 people so it does not get its own page here. But it uses the same Placer County warrant system. Rocklin cases go to the South Placer courthouse or to Auburn depending on the type of case.

Lincoln is another Placer County city to the north of Roseville. It has around 50,000 people. Lincoln warrants also go through Placer County. The Sheriff serves warrants county wide no matter which city you are in.

Auburn is the county seat. The main courthouse and Sheriff office are there. If your case is complicated or if you have questions, you may need to go to Auburn to get answers. The South Placer courthouse in Roseville handles many cases but not all. Some hearings only happen in Auburn.