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A warrant is an order of a court that directs law enforcement to arrest the warranted subject and bring him/her before the judge. If you fail to appear for a scheduled court date or are non-compliant with court-ordered conditions, a warrant will be issued for your arrest.  

How do I find out if I have a warrant?
North Las Vegas Municipal Court can assist only with warrants issued by this Court. You may check the status of your case to see if the court has an active warrant by:

  1. Visiting North Las Vegas Municipal Court in person
  2. Reviewing your case online  
  3. Calling the Court at (702) 633-1130

What will happen if I do not appear for a traffic citation?
If you fail to appear on or before the court appearance date noted on the citation, a warrant will be issued that charges you with a Failure to Appear violation and adds an additional fine. Your driver's license may also be suspended.

What if someone is booked on a warrant?
Once booked on a warrant, the warrant is no longer active.  

What will happen if I do not appear for a court hearing or fail to comply with a court order?
If you fail to appear for a scheduled court hearing or you are non-compliant with court-ordered conditions, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest. Your driver's license may also be suspended.

How do I resolve a warrant?
Depending on the type of warrant and charge(s), the following options are available:

    1. Pay the full bail amount and close the case or receive a future court date.
    2. Pay a set bail amount and receive a new payment plan or future court date.
    3. If the warrant is bondable, post a surety bond and receive a future court date.
    4. File a motion to quash the warrant and receive a future court date.
    5. Surrender yourself to law enforcement.
Can someone else take care of my warrant for me?

    1. If you have been found guilty and the only obligation you owe the court is payment of fines/fees, anyone can pay the bail amount in full and the case will be closed.  
    2. If you have been found guilty and the only obligation is monetary that you are unable to pay in full, you or your attorney must appear in person to pay the warrant fee, at which time you will receive a payment plan.
    3. If you have been found guilty and you failed to comply with court orders other than a monetary obligation, you, your attorney or a bond company (if the warrant is bondable) must appear in person to post the required amount, at which time you will receive a future court date.
    4. If you have not been adjudicated (no plea), anyone may appear in person, make full payment and close the case unless the charge requires a court appearance. The Court record will reflect a plea of guilty.
    5. If you have not been adjudicated (no plea), you or your attorney may appear in person to pay the warrant fee. Unless the charge requires a court appearance, you will receive a payment plan for the remaining balance. The Court record will reflect a plea of guilty.
    6. If you have not been adjudicated (no plea) and you want a court date, or the charge requires a court appearance, you, your attorney or a bond company (if the warrant is bondable) must appear in person to post the required amount, at which time you will receive a future court date.