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Active Warrant Search in New York County, New York

In New York County, arrest warrants are public documents. Access to New York County’s arrest warrants is governed by the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), specifically Article 6, Sections 84-90 of the NYS Public Officers Law. Depending on the search method, requesters need to provide specific details to inquire about arrest warrants in New York County. These search criteria include:

  • The full name of the subject
  • Date of birth
  • Case or docket number, if the warrant stems from a specific court case
  • County of origin (to narrow the search).

The table summarizes agencies that maintain criminal arrest warrants in New York County (Manhattan).

Agency / ResourcePurposeSearch MethodsNotes
New York City Police Department (NYPD)Maintains and serves warrantsIn personThe NYPD does not maintain a public-facing website for arrest warrants.
New York City Criminal Court (Manhattan)Issues arrest and bench warrants for criminal cases in New York County.Phone and in personCall the court clerk at (646) 386-4900 or visit with a valid identification to verify active warrants.
NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA)State-wide criminal history records searches.OnlineProvides access to criminal cases and active warrants.