Active Warrant Search in Hays County, Texas
Active warrants, those signed by a magistrate but not yet served, are not public records. Law enforcement keeps these confidential to prevent suspects from fleeing or destroying evidence. Once served, a warrant becomes public information (Article 15.26 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure). General public access to government records is governed by the Texas Public Information Act. The following are usually required to process a warrant request:
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Full name
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Date of birth
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Case number
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Driver’s license number
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Citation or ticket number
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Social Security Number
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License plate information
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
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| Hays County Sheriff’s Office | Maintains and serves warrants | Phone: (512) 393-7800), online, in person | Free active warrant search by name and date of birth |
| Hays County Clerk (Courts Division) | Manages warrant records for Class A and B misdemeanor cases | Online, email (ccsearches@hayscountytx.gov), phone: (512) 393-7330, in person | Searchable by name, date of birth, or case number. |
| Hays County District Clerk | Manages warrant records for felony cases | Email (distclerk@hayscountytx.gov), phone (512) 393-7660, in person | Free public search terminals available at the Hays County Government Center. Staff searches cost $5.00 per name. |