The City of Wichita, Kansas issues warrants for various reasons stemming from citations and cases filed in the City of Wichita Municipal Court. When you perform a City of Wichita warrant search using the online database, the type of warrant issued and the reason the warrant was issued are provided.
Here you will find out how to conduct a warrant search, how to resolve an outstanding warrant, and who to call to answer questions about a warrant.
Conducting a City of Wichita Warrant Search
- To begin a warrant search you will need to access the following link https://online.wichita.gov/CourtDataServices/CourtWarrantSearch.aspx for the City of Wichita Municipal Court Warrant Search Database.
- Enter the name of the individual in question, or the case number for the court case that the warrant was filed under.
- Submit your search criteria to scan through the City of Wichita warrant information listing.
- If an outstanding warrant exists, you will see a warrant summary for the individual which includes, the warrant number, the date the warrant was issued, the warrant type, and a description of the wanted person.
How to Resolve a City of Wichita Warrant
Most warrants that are issued through the City of Wichita Municipal Court can be resolved without being arrested.
Here are the different types of warrants that the court issues and what you need to do to clear the warrant:
CIT(Citation Warrant)
A citation warrant can be resolved by completing one of the following options:
- Pay the full amount of the citation
- Create a payment plan to pay off the citation
- Schedule a court appearance for the citation
A citation warrant is issued when you fail to respond to the citation within 10 days from the date it was issued.
CBW(Court Bench Warrant)
To resolve a court bench warrant, you will need to appear on the Walk-in Docket. The docket is held Monday through Friday excluding the first Friday of the month and holidays. Check-in is between 6:45 am and 7:15 am on a first-come, first-served basis until 20 people have been scheduled for the day.
NTA(Notice to Appear)
Individuals are given a court date to appear in court for this type of warrant. If you have other outstanding warrants, you can be arrested for an NTA. This warrant can be resolved through the Walk-in Docket.
PBV(Probation Violations)
The warrant office serves probation violation warrants and it’s resolved using the Walk-in Docket process.
UCC(Uniform Criminal Complaint)
If you have an outstanding UCC warrant there is a possibility you can be arrested. Follow the procedure for a Walk-in Docket to clear this type of warrant.
Resources and Contacts for a City of Wichita Warrant Search
For more detailed information about the court processes and the different types of warrants, visit the following link https://www.wichita.gov/Court/Pages/CourtProcesses.aspx#Warrants.
Use the contact information below for questions about a warrant.
Court Clerk
455 N Main 2nd Flr
Wichita KS 67202
Phone: 316-268-4611
Probation Office
Phone: 316-268-4582
Warrant Inquiries
Phone: 316-268-4231
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. They are not open on holidays or weekends.