Siskiyou County Warrant Search

Siskiyou County provides an online warrant search portal powered by CitizenRIMS at siskiyousheriff.citizenrims.com. The Sheriff's Department Records Division maintains all warrant information and can be reached at 530-842-8301. The office is located at 305 Butte Street in Yreka and is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to noon. With over 44,000 residents spread across Northern California's largest county by land area, Siskiyou handles warrant cases through the Superior Court at 311 4th Street in Yreka. The county uses a third-party CrimeGraphics system to make warrant information accessible to the public online at any time.

Online Warrant Portal

The Siskiyou County Sheriff uses CitizenRIMS to provide public access to warrant records. This system is maintained by CrimeGraphics, a third-party vendor that serves many California counties. You can search for warrants online at siskiyousheriff.citizenrims.com. The portal is free to use and available 24/7.

Search by name or other identifiers. The system will show active warrants if any exist. Results include basic information like the case number, charge, and bail amount. This tool makes it easy to check for warrants without visiting the Sheriff's Office in person. However, the online database may not be completely current. For official confirmation, call the Records Division at 530-842-8301.

Note that warrant information is public record, but you can't use it for illegal purposes. Don't attempt to arrest someone based on this information. That's a job for law enforcement. Misuse of warrant information can lead to legal consequences under California law.

Sheriff's Records Division

The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Department maintains a Records Division at 305 Butte Street in Yreka. This office handles all public records requests including warrant information. The phone number for records is 530-842-8301. For civil matters, call 530-842-8317. The main Sheriff's line is 530-842-8300.

Records hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On Friday, the office is only open from 9:00 AM to noon. The office is closed on weekends and holidays. Plan your visit accordingly if you need to check on a warrant in person in Siskiyou County.

When you visit the Records Division, bring valid photo ID. Staff can search the system for your name and tell you if there's an active warrant. They can provide the case number, charge, bail amount, and issuing court. This service is free. If you need copies of documents, standard fees apply.

You can also turn yourself in at the Sheriff's Office if you have a warrant. Tell the front desk you want to surrender on a warrant. Bring your ID. Depending on the warrant type and bail amount, you may be arrested and booked, or you may be cited and released with a court date. For serious warrants with high bail, you'll likely be booked into the Siskiyou County Jail.

Superior Court

The Siskiyou County Superior Court is at 311 4th Street in Yreka. This is the main courthouse for the county. The court issues all warrants and handles criminal cases. The court website is siskiyou.courts.ca.gov.

If you have a bench warrant for failing to appear, you can contact the criminal division. The clerk can look up your case and tell you what to do next. Many people with bench warrants can appear at the courthouse in the morning and get seen the same day. Arrive before 8:30 AM. Go to the clerk's office and tell them you have a warrant.

Court hours are Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The clerk's office may close for lunch. Call ahead to confirm hours before you visit. The main court number can provide general information about your case and warrant status in Siskiyou County.

Types of Warrants

Bench warrants are the most common type. A judge issues a bench warrant when you fail to appear in court. This happens for any case type, from traffic tickets to serious criminal charges. Penal Code 978.5 authorizes bench warrants when defendants fail to appear as ordered.

Traffic warrants are a subset of bench warrants. If you got a ticket and didn't show up for court or didn't pay the fine, there's probably a warrant. Vehicle Code 40508 makes it a misdemeanor to fail to appear on a traffic citation. Siskiyou County issues many traffic warrants each year.

Arrest warrants come from criminal investigations. A judge signs an arrest warrant based on probable cause that you committed a crime. Law enforcement requests these during investigations. Arrest warrants authorize police to take you into custody. Bail may be high or there may be no bail depending on the charges in Siskiyou County.

Search warrants authorize police to search property for evidence. Judges review search warrant applications to ensure probable cause exists. If approved, officers can search the location specified. The public doesn't deal with search warrants directly. They're part of police investigations in Siskiyou County.

Costs and Fees

Clearing a warrant in Siskiyou County involves various costs. Bail is the main expense. Bail amounts vary based on the charge. A traffic warrant might have $250 bail. A misdemeanor could be $2,500. Felonies can be $25,000 or higher. Some serious warrants say "no bail" which means you must see a judge before you can be released.

Court fees also apply. If you appear on a warrant, the judge may add a warrant fee to your case costs. This is usually around $150. The fee covers the administrative cost of issuing and processing the warrant. Some judges waive it if you show good cause for missing court. Ask about fee waivers if you can't afford to pay in Siskiyou County.

For court records, copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $40.00 plus the per-page fee. If the clerk searches for more than 10 minutes, there's a $15.00 research fee. These are standard Superior Court fees across California and apply in Siskiyou County as well.

If you hire a lawyer, expect to pay attorney fees. Criminal defense lawyers charge by the hour or a flat fee per case. A simple warrant recall might cost $750 to $2,000. Complex cases with serious charges cost more. Many lawyers offer free consultations where you can ask basic questions about your warrant situation in Siskiyou County.

Legal Resources

If you have a warrant, talking to a lawyer can help. An attorney can review your case and advise you on the best approach. Some warrants can be recalled without you having to appear or be arrested. This requires filing a motion to quash and recall the warrant under Penal Code 166.

For free legal help, contact Legal Services of Northern California. They serve rural counties including Siskiyou. Call (530) 241-3565 for the Redding office. They provide free legal services to low-income residents. They may not handle all criminal cases, but they can refer you to other resources.

The State Bar of California runs a lawyer referral service at 1-866-442-2529. They can connect you with attorneys who handle criminal cases in Siskiyou County. Many lawyers offer a free or low-cost initial consultation. Use this time to explain your warrant and get advice on next steps.

The court self-help center has forms and general information. Staff can't give legal advice, but they can help you fill out paperwork correctly. Visit the courthouse in Yreka during business hours. Bring all your court documents. Staff can help you figure out what forms you need for your warrant case in Siskiyou County.

Cities in Siskiyou County

Siskiyou County has no cities with population over 100,000. The largest city is Yreka with about 7,500 residents. Other cities include Mount Shasta, Weed, Tulelake, and Dorris. All these cities have small populations and fall under the Siskiyou County Superior Court jurisdiction for warrant matters.

No matter which city or community you live in, your warrant case goes through the Superior Court in Yreka. The county is geographically large but sparsely populated. Some residents live hours away from the courthouse. If you need to address a warrant, call ahead to make sure you have all the information you need before making the trip to Yreka in Siskiyou County.

Nearby Counties

Siskiyou County is in far Northern California near the Oregon border. It borders several other California counties. Each has its own court system and warrant procedures.

• Modoc County to the east
• Shasta County to the south
• Trinity County to the southwest

If you have warrants in multiple counties, you must clear each one separately. A warrant in Siskiyou County is different from a warrant in Shasta County. But all California warrants are in a statewide system. Any law enforcement officer in California can see your Siskiyou warrant if they run your name.