How do I resolve a warrant and turn myself in in Nevada?

The path to resolving a warrant in Nevada

You do not have to wait to be caught off guard. This is the ordered, on-your-own-terms way to handle it — each step points to an official source.

1. Step 1

   Confirm the warrant and identify the issuing court

   Contact the specific court where the citation or case originated (the municipal, justice, or district court), or the county sheriff or citing police agency's warrants unit, to confirm a warrant exists and to get the case or warrant number, the charge, any bail amount, and any scheduled court date. Use the Nevada Judiciary 'Find a Court' directory to locate the right court.

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2. Step 2

   Ask the court about recalling a bench/failure-to-appear warrant

   For a warrant issued because a court date was missed, ask the court how it re-sets the matter and how a warrant can be recalled or quashed. Asking the court to recall or quash the warrant is one available procedural option; this is noted only as an option, not as a recommended strategy. In Nevada, the warrant this applies to is typically a bench warrant / failure-to-appear (FTA) warrant — issued by a judge when a person misses a required court date or does not comply with a court order, and only the court that issued it can recall or re-set it.

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3. Step 3

   Arrange to appear or self-surrender on scheduled terms

   Depending on the warrant and the court's instructions, you may resolve it by appearing in court or by surrendering at the county jail or detention center through the sheriff or city police. Call ahead to confirm the correct location, hours, and procedure before going. In Nevada, this is a matter of timing, not a legal outcome. A bench/failure-to-appear warrant can lead to an additional failure-to-appear charge, and for unresolved traffic or municipal matters your driving privileges may be affected in some circumstances.

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4. Step 4

   Booking, bail, and initial appearance follow

   After surrender and booking, a judicial officer addresses release and bail. Where bail is set, it may be posted as cash directly with the court, or as a commercial surety bond through a licensed Nevada bail agent for a fee (15 percent of the bond, or $50, whichever is greater), depending on what the court allows.

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Turning yourself in on your own terms in Nevada

Addressing a warrant on your own terms means you choose the timing and location within the court's or jail's procedures, typically during regular business hours, rather than being taken into custody unexpectedly during a traffic stop or at home or work. This is a logistical consideration about timing and preparation only and does not predict any legal result.

How bail and release work in Nevada

A commercial surety bail bond in Nevada carries a non-refundable premium set by statute at 15 percent of the amount of the bond, or $50, whichever is greater (NRS 697.300); additional charges may apply for actual, reasonable expenses. This 15 percent rate is higher than the 10 percent common in many other states. A cash bail posted directly with the court is refundable at the end of the case, subject to any fees or amounts the court applies.

Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.

A few cautions before you go

• Nevada has no public statewide or countywide active-warrant search; confirm the warrant directly with the issuing court or the sheriff/police warrants unit, and verify the record is yours before acting.
• Use only a bail agent licensed by the Nevada Division of Insurance; the premium is set by law at 15 percent of the bond (or $50, whichever is greater), and it is non-refundable. Do not rely on unofficial third-party 'warrant lookup' or bail-lead websites.
• A warrant does not expire on its own; ignoring it leaves you subject to arrest at any law-enforcement contact, and a missed court date on a traffic or municipal matter can affect your driving privileges in some circumstances.
• Call the court or jail ahead of time to confirm the correct location, intake hours, and surrender procedure, which vary by jurisdiction.

Contact the issuing court or county sheriff in Nevada

A warrant is issued by a court and served by the county sheriff — they are who can confirm it and tell you the exact way to resolve it. Start with these official Nevada sources.

• State courts
• Court case search
• State police
• State Police Criminal Records

Common questions about resolving a warrant in Nevada

Sources & last verified

Everything here links out to official government or public-reference sources. We don't store or republish records.

• en.wikipedia.org
• leg.state.nv.us
• nvcourts.gov
• doi.nv.gov
• nvcourts.gov
• clarkcountycourts.us
• washoesheriff.com
• dps.nv.gov

Last verified 2026-07-23 · 8 sources