Search Holmes County Warrant Records

Holmes County warrant records are managed by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court in Bonifay, Florida. Located in the Florida panhandle, Holmes County has a population of about 20,000 people. The sheriff's office handles all warrant service and enforcement within the county. You can search for active Holmes County warrants through the statewide FDLE database at no cost. The clerk's office keeps court case files that show warrant entries in criminal dockets. Both offices accept public records requests for anyone looking into warrant records in Holmes County.

Holmes County Sheriff's Office Warrants

The Holmes County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant records in the county. Their office is at 211 N. Waukesha Street in Bonifay. You can call (850) 547-3681 for general questions about warrants. The sheriff processes arrest warrants, bench warrants, and capias orders that come through the Holmes County court system. As a small county, the sheriff's office handles most law enforcement functions directly without separate divisions for warrants.

Holmes County does not have an online warrant search on its own website. The best way to check for active warrants is through the FDLE Public Access System. This free statewide tool shows warrant data from all 67 Florida counties. You can search by name and get results that include the warrant type and the issuing agency. Holmes County entries will appear if they have been entered into the state system.

The FDLE statewide database is the best tool for searching Holmes County warrant records online.

Under F.S. 901.04, warrants are directed to all sheriffs in the state. A Holmes County warrant can be served by any sheriff in Florida. If someone with a Holmes County warrant travels to another part of the state, they can still be picked up. The same applies to warrants from other counties that need to be served in Holmes County.

Holmes County Clerk of Court Records

The Holmes County Clerk of Court maintains court case records in the county. When a judge signs a warrant in Holmes County, the clerk enters it into the case file. Bench warrants and capias orders appear in criminal dockets. The clerk's office is at 201 N. Oklahoma Street in Bonifay. Call (850) 547-1100 for information about court records.

Under F.S. 119.07, court records are public in Holmes County. Anyone can ask to see case files that contain warrant activity. You do not need to give a reason. The clerk provides copies for a per-page fee. In-person visits to the Bonifay courthouse are the most direct way to access Holmes County court records with warrant entries.

Note: Holmes County is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson, and Washington counties.

How to Search Warrants in Holmes County

The fastest way to search for warrant records in Holmes County is through the FDLE Public Access System. Visit the Wanted Persons search page and enter a name. It is free and does not require an account. The results show active warrants from all 67 Florida counties. Holmes County warrants will appear if they have been entered into the statewide system.

You can also call the sheriff's office in Bonifay at (850) 547-3681. In-person visits are accepted during business hours. The clerk of court is another option for checking court case dockets that show bench warrants and capias entries. Since Holmes County is a small jurisdiction, the staff at both offices can usually help you find what you need quickly.

Warrant Types in Holmes County

Holmes County handles the same types of warrants found in all Florida courts. Arrest warrants are the most common. Under F.S. 901.02, a judge needs probable cause to issue one. Bench warrants come when someone does not appear for a court date. A capias is similar to a bench warrant and can be filed by the clerk of court. Violation of probation warrants and fugitive warrants also come through the Holmes County system.

Search warrants are different from arrest warrants. Under F.S. 933.07, search warrants must be served within 10 days or they expire. Arrest warrants in Holmes County never expire. They stay active until the person is arrested or a judge recalls the warrant. Even old warrants can lead to an arrest years later if the person comes into contact with law enforcement.

What to Do About a Holmes County Warrant

If you have a warrant in Holmes County, talk to a lawyer before taking action. Do not go to the jail or sheriff's office without legal help. When you turn yourself in on a warrant in Florida, you must go into custody before posting bond. A bail bondsman can help with the process. The 14th Judicial Circuit covers Holmes County, and cases are heard at the courthouse in Bonifay.

Under F.S. 901.16, the arresting officer must tell you the reason for the arrest and that a warrant was issued. They do not need the physical warrant in hand at that time. But they must show it if you ask. Warrants in Holmes County do not expire and can lead to arrest at any point.

Note: Because Holmes County is in the Florida panhandle near the Alabama and Georgia state lines, some warrant cases involve coordination with neighboring states for fugitive extradition.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Holmes County in the Florida panhandle. Warrants are filed in the county where the offense took place. Check the correct county before contacting an agency.