County Criminal
County Criminal Court Warrants
County Criminal Court handles charges more serious than a ticket, like theft, DWI, or assault.
This page helps you check for a warrant in this category and understand what to do next.
Who Should Use This Search?
This search is for you if you were arrested or charged with something like theft, DWI, or assault, or told your charge is a "misdemeanor."
Not sure this is the right category? The Search page can help you narrow it down first.
Common Situations
- You were arrested or charged with something like theft, DWI, or assault
- Someone told you your charge is a "misdemeanor"
- You missed a court date for a charge that wasn't a traffic ticket
- You're not sure if an old charge turned into a warrant
What You'll Need Before You Search
- Your full legal name
- Your date of birth
- The approximate date of your arrest or charge, if you remember it
- A few minutes — most searches return a result right away
What Happens Next?
- Go to the official Harris County District Clerk site and search using your full legal name and date of birth
- The result shows whether a County Criminal Court case or warrant exists in your name
- If nothing appears, you may not have a County Criminal Court warrant. If you're still unsure, check the other Harris County search categories
- Warrant found? Next steps depend on the specific court — this doesn't always mean an arrest
Important Things to Know
- This is general information, not legal advice
- We are not a government agency and cannot issue or clear warrants
- If a warrant exists, next steps depend on the specific court that issued it
- A licensed attorney can advise you on your specific situation
It's okay if you're not sure. This is a good place to begin.
When you're ready, use the official public search below.
Looking for Something Else?
Not sure this is the right category? Here are the other places to start.