Search Pasadena Bench Warrants

Pasadena bench warrants let police arrest you for missing a court date or breaking the terms of your release. The city has about 140,000 residents and is known for the Rose Bowl and New Year's Day parade. Pasadena operates its own police department. All criminal court cases for residents go through the LA County Superior Court system. The Pasadena courthouse handles many local matters. To check your warrant status or clear one, you can work with the police or the county court depending on your situation.

How Pasadena Bench Warrants Work

Bench warrants in Pasadena follow California law. A judge issues one when you fail to appear in court or violate the terms of your release. Once signed, the warrant goes into law enforcement databases. Pasadena police can see your warrant during any contact with you. Other agencies can see it too. An arrest can happen during a traffic stop, at a checkpoint, or any time police run your name.

Pasadena has its own courthouse at 300 East Walnut Street. The Pasadena Superior Court handles traffic cases, misdemeanors, and some felony matters for the area. The court phone number is (626) 356-5685. Staff can explain your case status and tell you how to clear a warrant. Depending on your charges and bail amount, you may be able to post bail or you may need to appear before a judge.

Warrants do not expire. They stay active until cleared.

LA County Superior Court

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

The LA Superior Court case search lets you look up case information. Each search costs $4.75. Enter a name or case number to find your case. The results show case status and pending dates. If a bench warrant was issued, it will appear in the case notes section. For help with your specific case, call the Pasadena courthouse directly. They can explain what you see in the case search results.

Note: The case search website charges per search, so have your information ready before you start.

Pasadena Police Department

Pasadena has its own police force. The department is at 207 North Garfield Avenue. The main number is (626) 744-4501. For warrant specific questions, you can call the warrants line at (626) 744-4556. Police records are at (626) 744-4565. The department has a dedicated unit that handles warrant matters.

If you want to check your warrant status, call the warrants line. Unlike many departments, Pasadena does have staff who handle warrant questions. They can give you information about your status and explain options. If you want to surrender, you can go to the police station. Bring your ID. You will be arrested and booked. Misdemeanor warrants may allow same day release with a new court date. Felony warrants require a court appearance first.

Having an attorney ready before you surrender helps. They can meet you at the courthouse and argue for your release. Many lawyers offer consultations to explain what to expect.

Clear a Pasadena Bench Warrant

You have options to clear a bench warrant in Pasadena. The right choice depends on your charges and bail amount.

Posting bail works when your warrant has a dollar amount set. Take the bail to the Pasadena courthouse. You can use cash, cashier's check, or money order. Bail bondsmen can help if you cannot pay the full amount yourself. When you post bail, you get a new court date. Some traffic infractions allow post and forfeit where you pay the fine and close the case without appearing. Ask the traffic clerk about this option.

Surrendering at the police station is another path. Tell them you have a warrant. Bring ID. You will be arrested and booked. Misdemeanors often allow cite and release. Felonies require a judge to set release terms. The Pasadena courthouse handles local arraignments, which is convenient. You may see a judge quickly rather than waiting for transfer to the main courthouse in downtown LA.

Nearby Cities

Pasadena is northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Several other cities in the area use the same LA County court system.

Glendale is to the west. Burbank is northwest. Los Angeles surrounds much of Pasadena. El Monte is to the south. West Covina is further east. All these cities use LA County Superior Court for criminal cases, though some have their own police departments.