Trinity County Warrant Database

Trinity County warrant records are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Weaverville and the Superior Court in this small mountain county in northern California. With only about 13,000 residents spread across a large geographic area, Trinity County has fewer warrants than urban counties but the process works the same way. The Sheriff's Office at 101 Memorial Drive maintains all warrant information and serves warrants throughout the county. You can find active arrest warrants and bench warrants by contacting the Sheriff at 530-623-2611 or the jail at (530) 623-8124. The District Attorney's Office notes in their FAQ that if you have a felony warrant, you should contact a private attorney or Trinity County Court Services at 530-623-1208 if you cannot afford one.

Check Warrants in Trinity County

The Trinity County Sheriff's Office is at 101 Memorial Drive in Weaverville. Call 530-623-2611 to reach the main office. They can tell you if you have an active warrant. You may need to visit in person with a photo ID to get detailed info. The jail line is (530) 623-8124 if you need to check on someone in custody or ask about turning yourself in on a warrant.

Trinity County does not have an online warrant search. You must call or visit the Sheriff's Office. Bring your ID if you go in person. If you have a warrant, the deputies will tell you what it is for and what the bail amount is. They may arrest you on the spot depending on the charge. If the warrant is for a minor issue, they may let you schedule a time to turn yourself in.

The Superior Court in Weaverville issues all warrants for Trinity County. If you miss a court date, the judge can issue a bench warrant. If 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. Contact the court to find out what you need to do.

Sheriff Warrant Services

The Sheriff's Office serves all warrants in Trinity County. Deputies patrol a large area with mountains and remote roads. If you have a warrant, they will eventually come looking for you. It is better to turn yourself in than to be arrested at home or during a traffic stop.

You can turn yourself in at the Sheriff's Office in Weaverville. Bring your photo ID and be ready to be booked if your warrant has high bail or no bail. Some warrants let you post bail and leave. Others require you to stay in custody until you see a judge. The jail is at the same location as the Sheriff's Office.

Trinity County is rural and the Sheriff's Office has limited staff. It may take time to process you if you turn yourself in. Be patient and cooperate with the deputies. If you are polite and respectful, it can make the process go smoother.

Note: The Sheriff's Office may be closed on weekends for non-emergency services.

Superior Court Warrants

Trinity County Superior Court handles all criminal cases. The court is in Weaverville. When you do not show up for court, the judge issues a bench warrant. California Penal Code Section 978.5 allows judges to issue bench warrants when defendants fail to appear. You can read the law at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. The warrant stays active until you go back to court or the judge recalls it.

Traffic warrants are issued when you miss court on a traffic ticket. California Vehicle Code Section 40508 makes it a misdemeanor to willfully fail to appear on a traffic charge. You can read that statute at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. The warrant will stay on your record until you deal with it. Your license may be suspended until the warrant is cleared.

Arrest warrants come from new criminal charges. The District Attorney files a complaint and the judge issues a warrant if there is probable cause. These warrants can be for felonies or misdemeanors. Bail is set based on the charge. High bail on felony warrants may require a bail bond agent. There are not many bail bond agents in Trinity County, so you may need to contact one in a nearby county like Shasta or Humboldt.

The court clerk can tell you if you have an active warrant. Call the court or visit in person. Bring your ID. The clerk can look up your case and tell you what to do next. You may be able to appear in court on a walk-in basis if the warrant is for a minor issue. For felonies, you may need a lawyer.

Clear a Warrant in Trinity County

If you have a warrant in Trinity County, you need to take care of it. Here are your options.

Turn yourself in at the courthouse or the Sheriff's Office. Go early in the day if you want to see a judge the same day. Bring your photo ID and any papers about your case. If the warrant is minor, you may get a court date without being arrested. If it is serious, you may be booked into jail until you see a judge. Turning yourself in shows responsibility.

Post bail if your warrant has a bail amount. You can pay cash at the courthouse or use a bail bond company. Once bail is posted, the warrant is lifted and you get a new court date. You must show up for that date or the bail is lost and a new warrant is issued. Bail bond agents may not be in Trinity County itself, so you may need to work with one by phone or in a nearby county.

Hire a lawyer if you have a serious warrant. A lawyer can file a motion to recall the warrant or reduce bail. They can represent you in court and negotiate with the prosecutor. Lawyers who practice in Trinity County know the local judges and court procedures. If you have a felony warrant, the District Attorney's FAQ says you should contact a private attorney. If you cannot afford one, contact Trinity County Court Services at 530-623-1208 to see if you qualify for a public defender.

Some traffic warrants can be cleared by paying the fine. Call the court and ask if that is an option. If your license is suspended because of a warrant, you need to clear the warrant first. The court will send a notice to DMV once the warrant is recalled.

Legal Help in Trinity County

Trinity County Court Services at 530-623-1208 can help you if you cannot afford a lawyer. They can tell you if you qualify for a public defender. The public defender represents people charged with crimes who cannot pay for a private attorney. You apply when you first go to court and the judge decides if you qualify.

Legal aid organizations in northern California may also help. They usually handle civil cases but can refer you to resources for criminal matters. Look for legal aid in Trinity County or nearby counties like Shasta or Humboldt.

The California Courts Self-Help website at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov has guides on criminal cases and warrants. The site explains what to expect if you have a warrant and how the court process works. It does not replace legal advice from a lawyer but can give you basic information.

Note: Because Trinity County is small, resources are limited compared to urban counties.

Nearby Counties

Trinity County is in the mountains of northern California. It borders Shasta County to the east, Tehama County to the southeast, Mendocino County to the southwest, and Humboldt County to the west. If you are not sure where a warrant is from, you may need to check nearby counties.

Shasta County Sheriff is in Redding at 300 Park Marina Circle. Call (530) 245-6025. The Superior Court is at 1500 Court Street in Redding. Call (530) 245-6789.

Humboldt County Sheriff is at 826 Fourth Street in Eureka. Call (707) 445-7251. They have an online warrant list at humboldtgov.org.

Tehama County Sheriff is at 22840 Antelope Blvd in Red Bluff. Call (530) 529-7900. The Warrant Division is at (530) 529-7940.

Mendocino County is to the southwest. Check with their Sheriff's Office for warrant info if you have connections to that county.