Search South Gate Warrants

South Gate warrant records are maintained by the South Gate Police Department and the Los Angeles County Superior Court in this city of over 96,000 residents in the southern Los Angeles area. The South Gate Police Department at 8620 California Avenue handles all warrant inquiries through their Records Division at (909) 620-2161, with office hours Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm. As part of Los Angeles County, all warrants issued by the Superior Court remain active in the county system until they are resolved through arrest, bail posting, or judicial recall. Bench warrants for missed court dates and arrest warrants for new criminal charges stay in the system indefinitely. Anyone with an outstanding warrant should expect to be arrested during routine law enforcement contact such as traffic stops or other police encounters throughout South Gate and the greater LA County area.

How to Check for Warrants

The South Gate Police Department Records Division is at 8620 California Avenue. Call (909) 620-2161 to reach them. Their office is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm. They can help you check if you have an active warrant. You may need to visit in person with a photo ID to get detailed information. The Records Division handles all warrant inquiries for South Gate cases.

South Gate Police do not have an online public warrant search. You must contact the Records Division directly. Phone requests for warrant info may be limited. For the most accurate information, visit the police station in person with your ID. If you have an active warrant, be aware that you may be arrested on the spot depending on the charge and bail amount.

Los Angeles County Superior Court issues all warrants for South Gate cases. The South Gate courthouse handles criminal cases for the city and surrounding area. When you miss a court date, the judge can issue a bench warrant. When new charges are filed and you are not in custody, the judge may issue an arrest warrant. Both types stay active until you deal with them.

South Gate Police Department

The South Gate Police Department Records Division maintains all police reports, arrest records, and warrant data for cases handled by PPD. The division is at 8620 California Avenue. You can request copies of police reports if you were involved in an incident or arrested by South Gate Police. Call (909) 620-2161 for records requests.

If you were arrested by South Gate Police, your booking information goes into the LA County jail system. The Los Angeles County Sheriff runs the detention facilities. You can search for current inmates online through the county website. Older arrest records must be requested through the police department or the county.

South Gate Police officers check the warrant database during every traffic stop and contact with the public. If you have an active warrant and are stopped by police, you will be arrested unless the warrant is for a very minor issue. Do not ignore a warrant. It will not go away on its own.

The Records Division is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm. Plan ahead if you need to contact them. If you call outside those hours, you will need to leave a message or call back. For urgent matters, you can visit the police station in person during regular business hours.

LA County Court Warrants

The Los Angeles County Superior Court issues all warrants for South Gate cases. The South Gate courthouse is part of the LA County court system. When you fail to appear in court, the judge can issue a bench warrant for your arrest. California law allows this under Penal Code Section 978.5 when defendants do not show up as ordered. You can read the statute at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.

Bench warrants in South Gate often come from traffic violations and misdemeanor cases. If you got a ticket and did not show up for court, the judge issues a warrant. California Vehicle Code Section 40508 makes it a misdemeanor to willfully fail to appear on a traffic charge. You can read that law at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. The warrant stays active until you go to court and deal with the case.

Arrest warrants are issued when the District Attorney files charges and a judge finds probable cause. South Gate Police detectives investigate crimes and present evidence to the DA. If the DA decides to file charges, they ask the court for an arrest warrant. Arrest warrants can be for theft, drug crimes, assault, burglary, and other offenses.

The LA County court system has case info online for many cases. You can search by name or case number. The system may not show all warrant details. For the most accurate info, contact the South Gate courthouse. The criminal clerk's office can look up your case and tell you what steps to take.

Clear a Warrant in South Gate

If you have a warrant in South Gate, you need to deal with it. Warrants do not go away. You have a few options depending on the type of warrant and how much bail is set.

Turn yourself in at the South Gate courthouse. Go early in the morning and check in at the criminal clerk's office. Bring your photo ID and tell them you have a warrant. If the warrant is minor, you may get a court date without being arrested. If it is serious, you will be booked into jail. Turning yourself in can show the judge you are being responsible.

Post bail if your warrant has a bail amount. You can pay cash at the courthouse or use a bail bond company. Most bail bond agents charge 10 percent of the total bail as their fee. Once bail is posted, the warrant is lifted and you must appear in court on the date given. If you skip that court date, the bail is forfeited and a new warrant is issued.

Hire a lawyer if you have a serious warrant. A lawyer can contact the court for you and may be able to file a motion to recall the warrant or reduce bail. Lawyers who practice in LA County know the local judges and can give you advice on the best way to handle your case.

Legal Resources

If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for a public defender. The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office represents people who are charged with crimes and cannot pay for a private attorney. You apply for a public defender when you first go to court. The judge decides if you qualify based on your income.

Legal aid organizations in South Gate and LA County may be able to help. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is one option. You can find local legal aid by searching online or calling 211. The California Courts Self-Help website has guides at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov.

Nearby Cities

South Gate is in Los Angeles County. It borders Lynwood, Downey, Bell, and other cities. All use the LA County court system for warrants.

Lynwood Police are at 1444 West Garvey Avenue. Call (626) 939-8540.

Los Angeles LAPD Records is at 100 West 1st Street. Call 213-486-8300.