How to Search Arizona Wants & Warrants (Start Here)

Active warrants in Arizona are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in Arizona.

What this page covers: Arizona state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).

Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.

Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.

Statewide warrant search
Warrant Search | Department of Public Safety
Most wanted list
Arizona Wanted Task Force | Department of Public Safety
Sex offender registry
Sex Offender Compliance | Department of Public Safety
State police / DPS
Index | Department of Public Safety
US Marshals district
Name District of Arizona | U.S. Marshals Service
Number of counties
15 counties
Population
7,582,384
Households
2,841,186
Median Income
$74,568
Median Home Value
$321,400
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Arizona wants & warrants URL verified against the official state publisher at www.azdps.gov on the review date. 7 primary .gov sources cited below.

Arizona Wants & Warrants — Key Facts (2026)

Outstanding warrants, fugitive lists, and active sheriff's warrants for Arizona — what's public, what isn't, and how to verify in 2026.
Public
Public-facing fugitive list
Yes (state portal)
Sealed
Active arrest warrants
Often non-public until executed
NCIC
Federal warrant index
Law enforcement only
$0
Cost of public warrant lookup
Free in most states
24-48h
New filings lag
Typical processing delay
Where a warrant lives (typical visibility)
Sheriff most-wanted list
100%
State fugitive portal
90%
NCIC (federal index)
0%
Sealed arrest warrant
0%
FBI Top-10 (national)
100%
Unit: % publicly searchable.

What Changed in 2026 — Arizona Wants & Warrants

2026
Arizona wants & warrants portal active
The official Arizona portal at www.azdps.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for wants & warrants in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for wants & warrants
The FBI Most Wanted Fugitives at www.fbi.gov provides federal-level context that complements Arizona state records.
2026
Arizona access in 2026
For 2026, Arizona continues to publish wants & warrants information through state-authorized portals; check www.azdps.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Arizona's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.

The 3-Path Arizona Warrant Search

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Path 1 — Sheriff most-wanted
Most Arizona sheriffs publish a 'Most Wanted' page on the county sheriff's official .gov or county site.
2
Path 2 — State fugitive portal
Arizona's statewide fugitive/warrant list is published by the state law enforcement agency.
3
Path 3 — Federal fugitives
FBI Most Wanted (fbi.gov/wanted) and U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted (usmarshals.gov) are the public federal lists.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Arizona Wants & Warrants

❌ Myth: "No warrant online = no warrant exists."
✓ Truth: False. Many Arizona counties never publish active warrants online. Call the sheriff or court clerk to confirm.
❌ Myth: "NCIC is searchable by the public."
✓ Truth: False. NCIC is law-enforcement only. The public cannot directly search the national crime index.
❌ Myth: "FBI Most Wanted = all federal fugitives."
✓ Truth: False. The Ten Most Wanted is symbolic. Thousands of federal fugitives exist; many never appear publicly.
❌ Myth: "Sealed warrants are deleted."
✓ Truth: False. Sealed warrants still exist — they just don't appear in public search. Law enforcement can still see them.
❌ Myth: "Private warrant lookup sites are official."
✓ Truth: False. Only Arizona state and county .gov sources are authoritative; third-party sites often have stale or incorrect data.

Primary Sources and Official Record Portals

Related Wants & Warrants Resources

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National view of this topic: All states: Wants & warrants
Sample Arizona counties: Apache · Cochise · Coconino · Gila · Graham

Wants & Warrants Databases

11 official Arizona wants & warrants sources.

Wants & Warrants

Offender Watch | Mohave County
Official Free
The OffenderWatch® program implements an innovative electronic registration and inter-agency pre-registration and alerting system designed especially for Arizona processes – when an offender is registered with the Sheriff’s Office or a Police Department, that information is immediately and electronically made available to the managing agency where the offender lives – this can save agencies several weeks previously spent waiting on paper forms. Then, Mohave County detectives may contact and interview the offender, verify their address, collect additional data, arrange the community…
🌐 mohave.gov
Child Support Services | Arizona Department of Economic Security
Official Free
Help find parents who are not paying child support. View Wanted Evaders · AZ.Gov · AZ Governor · Voter Registration · OpenBooks · Arizona State Jobs · AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council · Contact DES · Find Your Local Office · Report Suspected Fraud ·
🌐 des.az.gov
Probation | Pinal County Superior Court, AZ
Official Free
In this situation, the juvenile's defense attorney could initiate a process with the County Attorney resulting in dismissal of one charge while receiving a disposition (i.e., formal reprimand, Standard Probation, Juvenile Intensive Probation Supervision, or commitment to the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections) on another charge.
🌐 pinalcourtsaz.gov
Multiple Arrests: YCSO’s Collaboration with ICAC Task Force YCSOAZ.gov
Official Free
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB), in partnership with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, continues to pursue those who exploit children through online means. Those who target children and attempt to lure them to send them photos or videos, or into meetings, and those trafficking in material depicting children being sexually exploi
🌐 ycsoaz.gov
Pima County Sheriff's Dept.'s most wanted fugitives
Official Free
If you have any information concerning these individuals, please contact the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900 or 520-88-CRIME. Tucson police are looking for a man who robbed a north-side bank Tuesday morning. Mug shots and crime.
🌐 tucson.com
Chandler AZ Police Department
Official Free
We are dedicated to maintaining Chandler as a secure city where residents can thrive in every aspect of their lives. Thank you for exploring our website. Bryan Chapman Chief of Police Email: Bryan.Chapman@ChandlerAZ.gov · Welcome to ChandlerAZPD.gov. I am proud and honored to have been selected as the new Chief of Police in Chandler, Arizona.
🌐 chandlerazpd.gov
Home | City of Glendale, AZ
Official Free
Please check department locations before visiting · The Sports & Entertainment District is Arizona’s premier entertainment destination offering a vibrant outdoor setting with unique water features and an interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience
🌐 glendaleaz.gov
Home City of Tucson
Official Free
Published on May 18, 2026 · The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department invites community members to attend an upcoming public meeting to learn about, and provide feedback on, proposed updates to the City’s development codes
🌐 tucsonaz.gov
Records Request | Department of Public Safety
Official Free
Under A.R.S. § 41-1750, the Arizona Department of Public Safety Central State Repository Section serves as the Central State Repository (CSR) for all Arizona criminal records. This statute requires all Arizona criminal justice agencies to report arrest and disposition information to the CSR.
🌐 azdps.gov