Hearing that you missed court and now have a warrant is unsettling, to say the least. If you’re worried the call could be a scam, you can check for yourself in just a few minutes.
How to Check for a Warrant in Pinellas County
- Go to the Pinellas County Clerk of Court website: https://public.co.pinellas.fl.us/login/loginx.jsp
- Click Public View.
- Click Criminal & Traffic Case Records.
- Enter your name.
- Click the case number with a W next to it.
- You’ll see the charge, the bond amount, and the court date that was missed.
Warning: Don’t go to the Clerk’s office at the courthouse to verify a charge in person. You risk being arrested on the spot.
How to Spot a Warrant Scam
Jail personnel will never call asking you to send a money order to secure someone’s release or to have charges dropped. Any call like that is a scam.
You can confirm that Action Plus Bail Bonds is a licensed bail agency by visiting www.actionplusbb.com.
Why We Recommend a Walk-Through Instead of Waiting to Be Arrested
If you have an active warrant, turning yourself in through a walk-through spares you from:
- The embarrassment of being arrested in front of your neighbors or coworkers
- Possibly losing wages, or even your job, if you’re arrested at work
- Riding around in a transport van until it’s full before you ever reach the jail
- Being charged for the cost of your arrest and booking
- Going without a change of clothes or enduring an embarrassing search for contraband
What to Expect During a Walk-Through
- Fingerprints and photos are taken in a room next to the bond desk.
- The paperwork takes only a few minutes of your time, and can be completed online or in our office.
- Once FDLE confirms you have no other outstanding warrants, you’re free to leave and get on with your life.
What If There’s No Bond?
Don’t panic. Call us and we’ll walk you through your options.
What If an Officer Comes to My Home or Work and Just Wants to Talk?
Check whether the officer left a business card, but don’t respond to them yet. Call us first.
Have questions about a warrant or a walk-through? Call Action Plus Bail Bonds today.
