Missouri Arrest & Search Warrants

Missouri warrants are publicly available. Anyone with internet access can browse Casenet. With Casenet you can browse active arrest warrants.

How to search Casenet:

1. Visit Casenet
2. Search 'litigant name search'.
3. Enter the last name of the person you want to search.
4. Click on the case number.
5. Use the tab for docket entries to find any warrants.
6. Alternatives to an internet search are to call your local sheriff's department or county courthouse clerk.

If you have an active arrest warrant contact The Watt Law Firm immediately.

Arrest warrants are orders issued by a Judge. Police officers have no discretion with Court orders, and they must take anyone who has a warrant for their arrest into custody. If you suspect you have a warrant for your arrest, it is recommended that you contact your local law enforcement agency, and inquire how you can take care of this warrant, and follow through immediately. Be aware that if you are stopped by a police officer, you will be arrested if you have a warrant for your arrest.

Arrest warrants will not go away. Once an arrest warrant is issued it is now a court matter. The best thing you can do is turn yourself in and not wait to be arrested and detained by police. Before turning yourself in contact The Watt Law Firm for a free consultation about your case.

If you fail to appear for your court date before any plea has been entered the court will issue an Alias Warrant.

An Alias Warrant will be issued if you fail to respond to a citation either in person or by mail.

With an Alias Warrant failure to appear will be added as a new criminal charge.

What's the difference between an arrest warrant and a bench warrant? An arrest warrant is typically issued by a judge on behalf of the prosecutor and/or law enforcement. A bench warrant is usually issued from the Judge's bench.

Capias Warrant is a type of bench warrant. It is usually proceeded by another arrest warrant. If you miss your court date or do not comply with a court order the judge can issue a Capias Warrant. Law enforcement will seek you out at your job, home or possibly arrest you during a routine traffic stop.

A Capias Warrant is to have law enforcement arrest and detain you to ensure you appear for your court date. If a judge believes you will not show up to the court date of your own free will they will issue a Capias Warrant.

Once issued the Capias Warrant will remain until the person is brought into custody or the judge cancels the writ.

A Capias Warrant can go on your criminal background record. If you come into contact with law enforcement in another jurisdiction they may arrest, detain and extradite you to the jurisdiction the Capias Warrant was issued. This is a lengthy process and can cause severe disruption to one's life.

If you believe you have a Capias Warrant for your arrest call Kansas City criminal defense lawyer Gregory Watt immediately for a free consultation.

A fugitive warrant is sent from another state when the suspect is believed to be in another jurisdiction.

If you have a fugitive warrant local law enforcement will arrest you at home, at your job, or during a routine traffic stop. Local law enforcement will hold you until they can extradite you to the jurisdiction that issued the warrant. You will remain in custody until your court date. This can be a long process and you should be proactive by calling The Watt Law Firm to discuss your case.