Mecklenburg County Warrant Search: Check for a Warrant in Charlotte and Arrange Bail First
Mecklenburg County is one of the few North Carolina counties with online warrant lookups, which is why so many people search for “charmeck warrant inquiry” or “CMPD warrant search.” Two different agencies hold the records. This page explains which tool answers which question, and how to arrange a bond before surrender so a warrant does not turn into a night at the jail on Fourth Street.
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Step 1: Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office warrant inquiry
The Sheriff’s Office serves warrants countywide and publishes an online mecklenburg county warrant inquiry. It’s the primary place for an active mecklenburg county warrants check.
Open the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office warrant inquiry.
Search by last name and first name. Date of birth narrows the results.
The result shows the type (arrest warrant, order for arrest, criminal summons), the charge and the issuing date. It may show a bond amount if one has been set.
Step 2: CMPD arrest inquiry
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s arrest inquiry lists arrests CMPD has made. It does not list unserved warrants, but it is where a warrant shows up once it has been executed. If you are checking whether someone was picked up on a warrant, this is the tool. CMPD Arrest Inquiry
For people currently in custody, use the Sheriff’s inmate inquiry instead. Mecklenburg County inmate search
Step 3: Clerk of Superior Court
The Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse, 832 East Fourth Street, keeps the court file. The public terminals show pending charges, orders for arrest and scheduled dates. This is the most complete source but requires a visit.
What the warrant type means for bail
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Warrant type
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What it usually means
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Bond
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Arrest warrant
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A new charge with probable cause
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Set by the magistrate after booking
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Order for arrest, failure to appear
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A missed court date
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Often set on the order itself, frequently higher than the original
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Order for arrest, probation violation
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Alleged violation of probation terms
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May require a judge’s review; sometimes no bond until a hearing
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Criminal summons
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Appear in court, no arrest
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No bond needed unless you fail to appear
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Turning yourself in at the Mecklenburg County jail with bail already arranged
The co-signer signs a contract promising two things: to pay the premium as agreed, and to pay the full bond amount if the defendant fails to appear and the court forfeits the bond. In exchange the co-signer gets the person home. Bondsmen work hard to prevent forfeiture because it costs everyone; that is why we send reminders and check in before court dates.
Call 980-384-6630.
We confirm the warrant and whether a bond amount is attached.
We complete the bond paperwork in advance with your co-signer.
Co-signer 25 or older with a valid ID, proof of current income and proof of current address, plus the premium or down payment (as little as 3% on select bonds). Payment plans
Pick a surrender time.
Weekday mornings at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center, Central, 801 East Fourth Street, are fastest.
Book in.
If a bond is already set, we post within minutes. If a magistrate has to set it, we post as soon as that happens.
Release.
Usually two to four hours after posting on a weekday morning, far less than an unplanned arrest on a weekend night
Mecklenburg County warrant search: frequently asked questions
How do I check if I have a warrant in Charlotte?
What is the charmeck warrant inquiry?
Does the CMPD arrest inquiry show warrants?
Can I search Mecklenburg County warrants by name?
If I turn myself in, how long will I be held?
Can you check a warrant for a family member?
In this guide
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Not sure what the inquiry will show? We check the warrant, confirm the bond amount and plan the surrender with you before you walk into the jail.
- Text works too. As little as 3% down on select bonds, up to 15%.
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Arrange bail before you turn yourself in
A warrant handled with a bond in place is a few hours at the jail on Fourth Street. A warrant handled blind is a night — or a weekend. Call or text 980-384-6630 and we set the plan before you go. Looking for the full picture on bonds in the city? See bail bonds in Charlotte, NC.
- Confidential warrant & bond check on the first call
- Paperwork completed in advance with your co-signer
- Bond posted within minutes when one is already set
- As little as 3% down on select bonds, up to 15%