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Find the Right Bexar County Warrant Route Before You Call or Appear

A Bexar County warrant search is confusing for one important reason: there is no single public database that reliably covers every kind of warrant. A felony or county misdemeanor, a Justice of the Peace traffic case, and a City of San Antonio citation can all use different courts and different search tools.

Start by identifying who issued the case. This guide shows how to check the county court record, confirm an active warrant with the Sheriff or issuing court, find a recent warrant arrest, and—when eligible—use Bexar County’s courthouse Booking and Release Satellite Office instead of going through the main detention center.

Search Bexar criminal cases Check arrests from the last 24 hours Choose the correct warrant type

Full legal name Date of birth Case or citation number SID or booking number Issuing court if known

BEXAR WARRANT ROUTER VERIFY BEFORE APPEARING

COUNTY CRIMINAL District / County Court

JP / CLASS C Precinct court

SAN ANTONIO Municipal Court

RECENT ARREST Central Magistrate

ISSUING COURT + STATUS CONFIRMED

Do not treat an online case result as final warrant confirmation. Bexar County’s current Justice Information Portal is useful for finding the underlying criminal case, but its official user guide says direct warrant-number searching is restricted to certain authorized agencies and justice partners. Public users should confirm current active status with the issuing court or Bexar County Sheriff.

County warrant help

BCSO Judicial Services: 210-335-6030 or 210-335-6050.

Recent arrest

Central Magistrate covers qualifying arrests processed within 24 hours.

Bond & warrant line

210-335-6201 with the person’s full name and DOB.

Satellite warrant option

Call 210-335-2592 before going to the courthouse.

Official review

Local procedures checked August 7, 2026.

Start here

Which kind of Bexar County warrant are you checking?

FELONY / COUNTY CRIMINAL Start with the Justice Information Portal

Locate the underlying criminal case, case number and court. Then confirm active warrant status with the court or BCSO Judicial Services.

Follow the county warrant route

ARREST MAY HAVE HAPPENED Check Central Magistrate

If the person may have been arrested during the last 24 hours, search the current magistrate list for a SID and booking number.

Check the arrest route

JP / TRAFFIC TICKET Contact the exact Justice Court

A Sheriff or Constable citation may belong to one of Bexar County’s four Justice of the Peace precincts.

Find the JP precinct

SAPD / CITY CITATION Use San Antonio Municipal Court

City of San Antonio traffic and Class C warrants do not use the same resolution path as county criminal warrants.

Check the municipal case

WANT TO ADDRESS YOUR WARRANT Ask about the courthouse satellite office

Qualifying active warrants may be processed without entering the Adult Detention Center.

See eligibility and what to bring

NEED BOND OR LAWYER HELP Verify the bond before paying anyone

Check the bond amount, exclusions and licensed surety status before arranging surrender or release.

Review bond and attorney options

County criminal warrants

How to check a felony or county misdemeanor warrant

Best public sequence: Find the criminal case online → save the case number and court → check whether the person was recently arrested → call the issuing court or BCSO Judicial Services to confirm whether the warrant remains active.

Open the Justice Information Portal Bexar County moved its previous court-record, fugitive and bail-bond search tools into the newer Tyler Odyssey portal. Open the official Justice Information Portal

Select Smart Search Public registration is not required for normal public access.

Search the name as Last, First Middle This is the name order shown in Bexar County’s current portal guide.

Use a wildcard when spelling is uncertain The county guide allows an asterisk. For example, a search such as Smith, J* can help when the exact first name spelling is uncertain.

Open Advanced Filtering Options when results are broad Narrow by case type, case status, filing dates, judicial officer or other available fields.

Open the matching criminal case Compare the defendant name, case number, case type and court before relying on it.

Read the newest events first Odyssey displays hearings and events in reverse chronological order. Look for recent warrant, bond, appearance or recall-related activity.

Confirm the active status by phone An older warrant event can remain visible after later court action. Call the issuing court or BCSO before making plans based on the portal.

Warrant verification call script

I am trying to verify the current status of a Bexar County criminal warrant for [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The case number is [number] and the court is [court, if known]. Can you confirm whether the warrant is currently active, served, recalled or otherwise cleared, and tell me the correct office or procedure for addressing it?

Bexar County Sheriff Judicial Services
Warrant information: 210-335-6030 or 210-335-6050
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and county holidays.

Important portal limitation

The public Justice Portal is not an unrestricted warrant-number database

Bexar County’s 2026 Justice Information Portal user guide says only certain authorized agencies and justice partners have security clearance to search directly for warrants.

That matters because many third-party websites describe the portal as if anyone can type a warrant number and receive a complete active-warrant list. The county’s own instructions say otherwise.

Public user

Search the person or criminal case, inspect case activity and identify the issuing court.

Justice partner

Authorized users may have warrant-search capabilities unavailable to ordinary public accounts.

Final confirmation

Call the court or Sheriff when you need to know whether a warrant is active right now.

Search tips from Bexar County’s current portal guide

Names are entered Last, First Middle

Names are not case-sensitive

Wildcard searches use an asterisk

Wildcard last name requires at least 3 characters

Wildcard first name requires at least 1 character

Search results are capped, so narrow broad names

Case number search is more precise than name-only search

Use Show More / Show All for longer event lists

Read Bexar County portal guidance Open the official portal user guide

Know what was issued

Bench warrant, arrest warrant, JP warrant or municipal warrant?

The issuing court determines where you should search and how the matter can be resolved
Type	Typical situation	Best starting point	Important detail
Arrest warrant	A judge or magistrate authorizes arrest after a complaint, indictment or other criminal allegation.	Bexar criminal case + issuing court / BCSO	Do not assume online case status alone proves whether it remains executable.
Bench warrant	A judge orders arrest after a missed court appearance or another court-related failure.	Underlying criminal case and assigned court	The newest docket event matters because a judge can later recall or change the warrant.
County Class C / JP warrant	A traffic or other Class C case filed in a Bexar Justice of the Peace court.	Exact JP precinct on the citation	Some cases can be handled online; others require personal appearance.
San Antonio municipal warrant	A City of San Antonio traffic or Class C municipal case.	San Antonio Municipal Court	Do not call the county Sheriff warrant unit for routine SAPD traffic tickets.
Out-of-county / out-of-state warrant	Another county or state issued the warrant.	Issuing jurisdiction	Bexar County’s Booking and Release Satellite Office cannot process these warrants.

Bexar County’s Booking and Release Satellite Office describes a bench warrant as a judge-issued warrant arising from a missed scheduled hearing, while an arrest warrant is issued by a judge or magistrate after a prosecutor files a complaint or indictment alleging a crime.

Was the warrant already served?

Check Central Magistrate when the arrest may have happened today

The Bexar County Central Magistrate Search is especially useful when someone stopped answering the phone, missed a planned meeting, or may have been arrested on a warrant within the last day.

Open Central Magistrate Search The search covers people processed by Central Magistrate within the last 24 hours for qualifying offenses. Search recent Bexar County arrests

Look for the exact person Compare the full name and identifying information rather than relying on a similar name.

Save the SID The System Identification Number is useful for later jail, court and bond questions.

Save the booking number This identifies the current booking event.

Open the charge information Central Magistrate processes Class B or higher arrests and certain Class C charges filed through Justice of the Peace courts.

Check the bond after magistration Bond amounts and special conditions are updated after the defendant is magistrated.

Bexar County Central Magistrate
200 N. Comal, South Tower
San Antonio, TX 78207
Information: 210-335-6111
Operations: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Another useful number: BCSO’s inmate and bond information line at 210-335-6201 provides inmate charges, bond amounts and warrant information. Have the person’s full name and date of birth ready.

Bexar-specific warrant option

Some active warrants can be handled without entering the main jail

Bexar County operates a Booking and Release Satellite Office for qualifying defendants with active warrants. The office can prepare the magistration and bonding process in the courthouse basement so an eligible defendant does not have to begin at the Adult Detention Center.

Do not simply walk in. Call 210-335-2592 first and ask staff to confirm that the warrant is active and eligible for satellite processing.

May qualify for satellite processing

The office handles qualifying active Bexar County warrants when a bond amount has been set and the offense is not in an excluded category.

Cannot be processed there

Violent offenses
Sexual offenses
Crimes against children
Out-of-county warrants
Out-of-state warrants

Satellite Office workflow

Call 210-335-2592 Give the defendant’s identifying information and verify that the warrant is active and eligible.

Have staff prepare the paperwork The county says documents can be prepared in advance to help speed up processing after arrival.

Confirm that a bond amount is set The Satellite Office cannot process a bond without an active warrant and a bond amount in the system.

Arrive during the correct magistration period Magistration is currently published Monday–Friday from 8:00–9:00 a.m. and 1:00–1:30 p.m.

Complete processing and bond If everything is eligible and cleared, the defendant can be released from the Satellite Office instead of entering the main detention center.

What Bexar County tells defendants to bring

Valid photo identification

Bond paperwork from attorney or bondsman, if applicable

Required surety-bond processing money order

Cell phone and charger

Information for two references

Enough time for the full processing procedure

Local parking tip from the county: The published process can take about three hours. Bexar County specifically warns defendants not to park at a parking meter. The county parking garage is a safer option for a longer appointment.

Know what the process involves before arriving: Bexar County states that only the defendant may remain in the processing area; children are not allowed; no food, drinks, photos or recordings are permitted; and the defendant will be restrained with handcuffs and leg irons while in custody.

Booking and Release Satellite Office
Bexar County Courthouse, Basement B10.2
100 Dolorosa
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-335-2592
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Magistration windows: 8:00–9:00 a.m. and 1:00–1:30 p.m.

Read current Satellite Office instructions Verify current office hours

If the Satellite Office says no

Where excluded warrants are processed

Justice Intake & Assessment Annex

Bexar County directs defendants with violent, sexual, child-related, out-of-county or out-of-state warrants to the Justice Intake and Assessment Annex.

200 N. Comal
San Antonio, TX 78207

Information: 210-335-1371

What happens there

Defendants are processed, magistrated and either released under an approved bond arrangement or transferred into detention when release has not been completed.

Pretrial Services also interviews potentially eligible defendants for personal recognizance bonds and court-appointed counsel.

Justice of the Peace / Class C

Traffic and JP warrants require the correct precinct

Do not send a Sheriff or Constable ticket to San Antonio Municipal Court simply because the address says San Antonio. Bexar County Justice Courts and City of San Antonio Municipal Court are separate systems.

Bexar County Justice of the Peace contacts
Precinct	Phone	Address	Published hours
JP Precinct 1	210-335-4500	3505 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio, TX 78221	Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
JP Precinct 2	210-335-4800	7723 Guilbeau Rd., Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78250	Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
JP Precinct 3	210-335-4700	320 Interpark Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78216	Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
JP Precinct 4	210-335-4900	8794 East Loop 1604 North #2, Converse, TX 78109	Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Do not automatically pay until you know what payment means

Bexar County states that paying a JP citation online generally acts as a waiver of jury trial and results in a guilty finding. That can also affect eligibility for options such as deferred adjudication or a driving safety course.

Find the exact precinct and place Use the citation, case paperwork or county precinct finder.

Call the court before paying when the case is unclear Ask whether the warrant is active and what options remain available.

Ask about deferred disposition or a driving safety course Eligibility depends on the offense and procedural history.

If you choose to pay, save the receipt Bexar County says online payment processing may take one to three business days.

Allow time for warrant recall The county states that eligible warrants are recalled the next business day after processed payment.

Find the correct Justice Court Read online citation rules first

City of San Antonio warrants

SAPD traffic and municipal cases use the City court system

A City of San Antonio traffic or Class C misdemeanor citation is normally handled through San Antonio Municipal Court, not through the county criminal warrant section.

Open the City court website Use the Traffic/Criminal Case Search linked by San Antonio Municipal Court to locate the citation and warrant status. Open San Antonio Municipal Court

Search the case before paying Verify the citation number, name, violation and current court status.

Review available resolution options Some traffic and misdemeanor citations can be handled online, while others require a hearing or court appearance.

Call when the warrant status is uncertain Municipal Court can explain whether the case requires an appearance.

San Antonio Municipal Court
401 S. Frio St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-207-8970
Regular hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Current parking detail: The Municipal Court payment page lists parking in front of the courthouse for $4, payable by credit or debit card, with no in/out privileges.

The special 2026 Warrant Resolution Campaign has ended. San Antonio’s special no-arrest warrant-resolution campaign ran February 16–28, 2026. Do not assume the temporary campaign rules or special Saturday hours are still in effect in August 2026.

Review current City payment options Read the City’s warrant information

Bond before surrender

Know the bond arrangement before showing up

BCSO’s inmate and bond information line at 210-335-6201 can provide inmate charges, bond amounts and warrant information. Have the full name and date of birth ready.

Cash bond

The full bond amount is posted.

BCSO currently accepts a cashier’s check or money order for a cash bond—not actual cash, personal checks or traveler’s checks.

Make the instrument payable to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and bring valid ID.

Surety bond

A licensed bail-bond company guarantees the defendant’s appearance.

Verify the company through the Bexar County Bail Bond Board before signing an agreement or providing collateral.

Attorney bond

A licensed attorney may be able to execute a qualifying bond while also providing legal representation.

Confirm the lawyer’s Texas license and obtain the fee arrangement in writing.

PR bond

A magistrate may release an eligible defendant on personal recognizance without a traditional surety.

Pretrial Services evaluates eligible people and provides information to the judicial officer making the release decision.

Satellite Office surety-bond processing fee

Bexar County’s current Satellite Office page says the surety-bond processing fee is $15 for up to two bonds. When a defendant has three or more cases, the page instructs the defendant to provide two money orders. The $15 processing fee does not apply to cash bonds.

Use a currently licensed Bexar County bail company

The Bail Bond Board warns that a company’s license status can change. Check the county’s current list immediately before hiring a bondsman rather than relying on an old advertisement or directory.

Check active Bexar bail companies Open the Bail Bond Board

Bexar County Bail Bond Board
Paul Elizondo Tower
101 W. Nueva, Suite 351
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-335-3933
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Legal help before appearing

When talking to a criminal-defense lawyer first can help

A routine ticket and a felony arrest warrant do not carry the same risk. Legal advice can be especially important when the warrant involves a felony, family violence, probation, bond violation, another jurisdiction, immigration consequences, or an offense excluded from the Satellite Office.

Private lawyer

Use the State Bar of Texas lawyer search to verify license status and find attorneys who handle criminal matters in the San Antonio area.

Search State Bar lawyers

Court-appointed lawyer

Bexar County’s Managed Assigned Counsel system assigns qualified lawyers to eligible indigent defendants after the appointment process.

MAC reception: 210-335-2999

Pretrial screening

Pretrial Services evaluates eligible defendants for personal recognizance bonds and helps process court-appointed counsel requests at intake.

Screening information: 210-335-1371

Bexar County Managed Assigned Counsel
203 W. Nueva St., 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78207
Reception: 210-335-2999
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Scam protection

A warrant call demanding immediate payment is a major warning sign

BCSO says it does not accept payment by phone to avoid arrest. The Sheriff also warns that it will not demand gift cards or cryptocurrency.

Do not send cryptocurrency to “clear” a warrant

Do not buy gift cards for a Sheriff caller

Do not trust caller ID as proof

Do not share banking credentials

Hang up and call an official county number yourself

Verify the court and case number independently

Safe verification script

I received a call claiming that I or a family member has a Bexar County warrant and that payment is required immediately. I am not calling the number provided by the caller. Can you verify whether there is an actual case or active warrant for [full legal name and date of birth] and tell me the official court or office handling it?

Bexar County Pretrial Services separately warns about callers claiming GPS fees must be paid immediately to prevent a warrant. Pretrial Services says it does not collect fees through Apple Pay, Cash App or wire transfer and does not send employees to homes to collect money.

If the warrant was executed

What family should do after a warrant arrest

Find the SID and booking number Start with Central Magistrate for a new arrest and save the identifiers.

Confirm charges and every bond Call 210-335-6201 with the person’s full name and date of birth.

Check for more than one warrant or case Paying one bond does not automatically clear another hold or case.

Locate the criminal case Search the Justice Information Portal using the defendant name or case number.

Find the assigned lawyer Review the court case after appointment or contact Managed Assigned Counsel when appropriate.

Use official inmate services Visit BCSO’s inmate pages for current visitation, mail and money procedures rather than an old third-party guide.

Open Bexar County Sheriff inmate resources Schedule inmate visitation Check inmate mail rules

The Adult Detention Center mailing address currently requires the inmate’s name and SID number. Do not send mail until you have verified both.

Local warrant contacts

Bexar County warrant, court and booking contacts

BCSO Judicial Services / Warrants

210-335-6030

210-335-6050

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Inmate / Bond / Warrant Information

210-335-6201

Have full name and date of birth ready.

Central Magistrate

200 N. Comal
San Antonio, TX 78207

210-335-6111

24 hours / 365 days.

Booking & Release Satellite

100 Dolorosa, Basement B10.2
San Antonio, TX 78205

210-335-2592

District Clerk Criminal Filing

Paul Elizondo Tower
101 W. Nueva St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

210-335-2591

County Clerk / Misdemeanor Central Filing

210-335-2238

Useful for misdemeanor-record questions and SID assistance.

Bail Bond Board

101 W. Nueva, Suite 351
San Antonio, TX 78205

210-335-3933

San Antonio Municipal Court

401 S. Frio St.
San Antonio, TX 78207

210-207-8970

Managed Assigned Counsel

203 W. Nueva St., 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78207

210-335-2999

Pretrial Services

222 S. Comal, Suite 124
San Antonio, TX 78207

210-335-8964

Map: Bexar County Courthouse and Satellite Office

Map: Central Magistrate and Justice Intake

Map: San Antonio Municipal Court

Before you drive anywhere

Five things worth confirming first

1. Which court issued it?

County criminal, JP and municipal warrants follow different routes.

2. Is it still active?

An older online event can remain visible after a recall or later court order.

3. Is bond already set?

The Satellite Office cannot process a bond without an active warrant and bond amount in the system.

4. Does the Satellite Office accept it?

Violent, sexual, child-related and outside-jurisdiction warrants are excluded.

5. What should you bring?

ID, bond paperwork, payment instrument and references may be required depending on the route.

Do not rely on a third-party “warrant list”

Verify with Bexar County or the City court before surrendering money or making legal decisions.

10 Bexar County warrant questions

Active warrant questions answered

How do I check for an active warrant in Bexar County?

There is not one public search that reliably covers every Bexar County warrant. Start with the Bexar County Justice Information Portal to locate the criminal case, then confirm current warrant status with the issuing court or the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Judicial Services Division. For a recently executed warrant, also check the Central Magistrate Search. Justice of the Peace and San Antonio Municipal Court warrants use separate systems.

Can the public search Bexar County warrants by warrant number online?

Bexar County’s current Justice Information Portal user guide states that direct warrant-number searching is restricted to certain authorized agencies and justice partners. Public users can search court cases by name or case number and should confirm active warrant status with the issuing court or Sheriff’s Office.

What number do I call to verify a Bexar County criminal warrant?

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Judicial Services Division publishes 210-335-6030 and 210-335-6050 for warrant and judicial-services questions. Its listed hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding county holidays. For inmate charges, bond amounts and warrant information, the Sheriff’s inmate and bond information line is 210-335-6201 and requires the person’s full name and date of birth.

How do I see whether a Bexar County warrant was already executed?

Check the Bexar County Central Magistrate Search when the arrest may have occurred within the last 24 hours. It lists people processed through Central Magistrate for Class B or higher offenses and displays identifiers such as name, SID and booking number. The Central Magistrate Office can also be reached at 210-335-6111.

Can I take care of a Bexar County warrant without going through the main jail?

Some defendants with qualifying active warrants may use the Bexar County Booking and Release Satellite Office in the courthouse basement at 100 Dolorosa, Basement B10.2. Call 210-335-2592 first. The office cannot process violent offenses, sexual offenses, crimes against children, out-of-county warrants or out-of-state warrants.

What should I bring to the Bexar County Booking and Release Satellite Office?

Bexar County instructs defendants to bring valid photo identification, bond paperwork received from an attorney or bondsman when applicable, the required surety-bond processing money order, and a cell phone and charger because two references must be provided. Call the office before arriving so staff can confirm eligibility and current requirements.

How do I check a Bexar County Justice of the Peace warrant?

Justice of the Peace courts handle many county Class C and traffic matters. Identify the exact precinct shown on the citation or case and contact that JP court. Bexar County warns that paying a citation generally waives trial and results in a guilty finding, so review options such as deferred disposition or a driving safety course before simply paying an unresolved citation.

How do I check a San Antonio traffic or municipal warrant?

City of San Antonio traffic and Class C municipal cases are handled by San Antonio Municipal Court rather than the Bexar County Sheriff’s county warrant process. Use the City’s Traffic/Criminal Case Search or contact Municipal Court at 210-207-8970. The courthouse is at 401 S. Frio Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207.

Will Bexar County Sheriff’s Office call and demand money to clear a warrant?

No. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office states that it does not take payment by phone to avoid arrest and will not instruct someone to buy gift cards or send cryptocurrency. Verify any unexpected warrant or bond demand using an official county telephone number before paying.

Should I contact a lawyer before dealing with an active Bexar County warrant?

For a felony, family-violence case, significant misdemeanor, probation or bond issue, or any situation where surrender could lead to custody, speaking with a Texas criminal-defense lawyer can help clarify the case, bond and safest appearance procedure. Bexar County also uses Managed Assigned Counsel for eligible indigent defendants after the appointment process.

Primary official resources

Official Bexar County and San Antonio tools used for this guide

Warrant and case research

Resolution and bonding

Ticket and legal routes

Accuracy, safety and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource and is not the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, Bexar County District Clerk, Bexar County Clerk, any Justice of the Peace court, San Antonio Municipal Court, Pretrial Services, Managed Assigned Counsel or a law firm.

Warrant, bond, case, court, office-hour and processing information can change after publication. A public online result may be incomplete or delayed. Confirm an active warrant with the issuing court or responsible law-enforcement office before appearing, paying money or making a legal decision.

Do not attempt to locate, confront or detain another person based on an online warrant result. For a warrant involving you, legal advice may be appropriate before surrender or court appearance.

Last official-source review: August 7, 2026. Primary sources reviewed include the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, Bexar County District Clerk, County Clerk, Justice Information Portal and 2026 user guide, Central Magistrate, Booking and Release Satellite Office, Justice of the Peace Courts, Pretrial Services, Bail Bond Board and City of San Antonio Municipal Court.

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