How to Check for Active Warrants in Winston County (Before You Get Pulled Over)

Start with the Winston County Sheriff's Office website. Look for the

Once you open the Warrants page, you’ll see a search bar. Type in the person’s first and last name, then click “Search” to pull up any active warrants that match that name.

When you get results back, don’t just look at the name and assume it’s the right person. The Winston County warrant listing includes the warrant number, the wanted person’s name, and date of birth - those details help you confirm whether the result matches you (or the person you’re checking).

The results also list the charges and the bond amount. That’s the part that usually answers the next big question - how serious it is and what it may take to resolve it.

If you’d rather check in person, you can go to the Winston County Sheriff’s Office in Double Springs. The headquarters address is 11 Blake Dr #1, Double Springs, AL 35553.

You can also check by phone by calling the Winston County Sheriff’s Office at (205) 489-8765. When you call, it helps to have the full name (and date of birth, if you’re checking on a common name) ready so staff can look at the right record.

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• ✓ Call the Winston County Sheriff’s Office right away at (205) 489-8765 to ask what to do next.
• ✓ If you’re told to handle it in person, go to the Winston County Sheriff’s Office at 11 Blake Dr #1, Double Springs, AL 35553.
• ✓ Be prepared to turn yourself in at the sheriff’s office if that’s what they advise for clearing the warrant.

If you need to post bond in Winston County, the process generally starts with contacting a bail bondsman. A bondsman is a private business that charges a fee for helping post the bond - usually calculated as a percentage of the bond amount. Before they can move forward, they’ll typically verify identity and financial information.