Rialto Bench Warrant Search

Rialto bench warrants are issued by the San Bernardino County Superior Court when someone fails to appear for a court date or violates the terms of their release. Rialto has its own police department that handles local law enforcement, but all warrant records are managed by the county court system. With a population over 100,000, Rialto is a significant city in the Inland Empire. To search for or clear a bench warrant from a Rialto case, you will need to work with San Bernardino County resources. This page explains the process and provides contact information.

How Bench Warrants Work in Rialto

Bench warrants in Rialto come from judges at San Bernardino County Superior Court. When you miss your court date or break the rules of your probation, the judge issues a warrant from the bench. This gives police the power to arrest you. The warrant goes into law enforcement databases across the state.

Rialto Police Department handles local law enforcement. If an officer stops you and runs your name, any active warrant will show up. You can be arrested on the spot. It does not matter where the warrant came from. A warrant from Los Angeles or San Diego can lead to your arrest in Rialto just the same.

San Bernardino County maintains all the warrant records for Rialto cases. The court sets bail amounts and schedules hearings. To clear a warrant, you work with the county system. Rialto Police can confirm if you have a warrant but cannot recall it.

San Bernardino County Warrant Records

San Bernardino County Superior Court handles all bench warrants for Rialto cases. The county offers an online case portal at cap.sb-court.org where you can search for your case. The portal may show warrant status. Create an account to see full case details.

For a direct warrant check, contact San Bernardino County Sheriff Records at (909) 888-5916. The office is at 655 East Third Street in San Bernardino. Staff can confirm if you have an active warrant. Bring photo ID. Clearance letters cost $38. The non-emergency line for the valley is (909) 387-8313.

See our San Bernardino County bench warrants page for more county resources.

Rialto Police Department

Rialto Police Department can help with local matters. The non-emergency number is (909) 820-2550. The police station is at 128 N Willow Ave, Rialto, CA 92376. Records services have specific hours so call ahead.

Officers can run a warrant check if you come to the station with ID. If you have a warrant and want to turn yourself in, you can do so at the police department. Staff will process you and hold you until your court appearance. This is often better than being arrested at a random time.

Clearing a Bench Warrant in Rialto

If you have a bench warrant in Rialto, take action soon. Warrants do not go away on their own.

Posting bail is an option if your warrant has a set bail amount. Pay at the San Bernardino County courthouse. Use cash, a cashier's check, or a bail bondsman. You will get a new court date. If your warrant says "no bail," this is not an option.

You can also surrender at Rialto Police Department or the county jail. You will be booked and held until you see a judge. For misdemeanors, a lawyer can sometimes appear for you under Penal Code Section 977 and request the warrant be recalled.

Note: Felony warrants require a personal appearance before the court.

Consequences of Failure to Appear

Missing court in Rialto leads to a warrant and more charges. Under Penal Code Section 1320, willfully failing to appear when released on your own recognizance is a crime. If you were on bail for a felony, Penal Code Section 1320.5 makes failure to appear another felony with fines up to $10,000.

The court can add civil assessments up to $300 under Penal Code Section 1214.1. Traffic cases may result in a DMV license hold. Your problems grow the longer you wait.

Nearby Cities

These cities also file cases through San Bernardino County.