Access Burbank Bench Warrants

Burbank bench warrants allow police to arrest you for missing court or breaking the terms of your release. This city of about 107,000 people is known for its film and TV studios. Burbank has its own police department that handles warrant arrests. All criminal court cases go through the LA County Superior Court system. The Burbank courthouse handles local matters. You can check your warrant status through the court system or work with Burbank Police if you need to surrender on an active warrant.

How Burbank Bench Warrants Work

Bench warrants in Burbank follow California law. A judge issues one when you fail to appear in court or violate your release terms. The warrant goes into law enforcement databases. Burbank police can see it during any contact. So can any other officer in California. An arrest can happen at any time once a warrant is active.

Burbank has its own courthouse at 300 East Olive Avenue. The Burbank Superior Court handles traffic cases, misdemeanors, and some felony matters for the area. The court phone number is (818) 260-8350. Staff can explain your case status and tell you how to clear a warrant. Some warrants can be handled by posting bail while others require a court appearance. The courthouse also serves nearby Glendale, so it stays busy.

LA County Superior Court

Burbank is part of Los Angeles County for court matters. The LA County Superior Court runs the Burbank courthouse and all other courts in the county. Your bench warrant is an LA County warrant. It can be served anywhere in California.

You can search for case information on the LA Superior Court case search website. Each search costs $4.75. Enter a name or case number to find your case. Results show case status and pending dates. If a bench warrant was issued, it will appear in the case notes. Call the Burbank courthouse if you need help understanding your status or want to know your options.

Note: The online search may not clearly label every bench warrant, so review the full case history.

Burbank Police Department

Burbank has its own police force. The main station is at 200 North Third Street. Police records can be reached at (818) 238-3140. Jail information is at (818) 238-3010. The department handles all law enforcement in the city including warrant arrests. Like most departments, they do not give out warrant information over the phone.

If you want to turn yourself in on a warrant, go to the police station. Tell them you have an active warrant. Bring your ID. You will be arrested and booked. The Burbank jail holds people for short periods before transfer to the county system. Misdemeanor warrants may allow cite and release with a new court date. Felony warrants require a court appearance first. Having a lawyer ready for your arraignment helps get better terms.

Clear a Burbank Bench Warrant

Several options exist to clear a bench warrant in Burbank. Your choice depends on charges and bail.

Post bail if your warrant has a set dollar amount. Go to the Burbank courthouse with cash, cashier's check, or money order. Bail bondsmen can help if you cannot pay the full amount. When you post bail, you get a new court date. Some traffic matters allow post and forfeit where you pay and close the case. Ask the traffic window.

Surrender at the police station works for any warrant. You will be arrested and booked. Misdemeanors often allow same day release. Felonies require a judge first. The Burbank courthouse handles local arraignments, which is convenient for getting your case heard quickly.

Nearby Cities

Burbank is in the northeast part of LA County near the Verdugo Mountains. Other nearby cities use the same court system.

Glendale is directly south and shares the Burbank courthouse. Pasadena is to the east. Los Angeles borders Burbank on multiple sides. Santa Clarita is north. All use LA County Superior Court for criminal matters.