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Active Warrant Search in San Francisco County, California

San Francisco County arrest warrants are public under the California Public Records Act and the San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 67 (Sunshine Ordinance). However, not all San Francisco County arrest warrants are immediately accessible; some may be sealed to protect ongoing investigations.

While San Francisco does not have an online database for arrest warrants, individuals can obtain warrant information or verify warrant status through the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office.

Agency / ResourcePurposeSearch MethodsNotes
San Francisco County Sheriff’s OfficeExecutes and maintains arrest warrantsPhone, in personContact the Warrants Division to inquire about a potential warrant
San Francisco Police Department (SFPD)Law enforcement and investigationsPhone (non-emergency line)Inquirers should call the Sheriff’s Office Central Warrant Bureau at (415) 553-1871 or the General line at (415) 553-9505
Superior Court of California, County of San FranciscoIssues warrants and manages case filesOnline, in personSearch for case-related warrants through the San Francisco Superior Court Criminal Portal Search.