Warrants/Transport

It is the goal of the Warrants Division to enter all Felony, Class "A", and Class "B" Misdemeanor warrants as soon as they are received in order to get the information to dispatch for the information to be entered into the TCIC/NCIC system.  We are responsible for the extradition of defendants that have been arrested by other agencies on our charges, and the transportation of Orange County inmates. 


OFFICE HOURS:
   Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR:

Sgt. Cody Masters

(409) 882-7819
       
TRANSPORT DEPUTIES:
   Six assigned Deputies
       
WARRANT CLERK:
Brooke Sonnier
       
WARRANT OFFICE PHONE:
   409-883-2612
       
WARRANT CLERK EMAIL:   warrants@co.orange.tx.us
       
MAILING ADDRESS:
   205 Border St, Orange TX 77630, Attn:  Warrants 


Frequently Asked Questions


Q.     How do I find out if I have a warrant?

 

A.     Call the Sheriff's Office at (409) 883-2612. 
       
Q.     How do I request a warrant check?

 

A.     Your request must include, your name, your phone number and the person whom you're checking for warrants name, date of birth, and any other identifying information you have.
       
Q.     When are you going to pick up the defendant from another county?

 

A.     For security reasons, we will not tell you when we are going to pick someone up. In the State of Texas we have 10 working days from the time the arresting agency notifies us that they are done with their 

        charges. For out of state, we have up to 30 working days.
       
Q.     Can you tell me if I have a warrant in another county?

 

A.     The OCSO cannot tell you if you have a warrant with another agency.
       
Q.     Can I pay my warrants off?

 

A.     We do not accept money for any warrants, but if you have class "C" warrants you can contact the corresponding Justice of the Peace or Municipal Court and pay your fine with them.
       
Q.     Can I do a no arrest bond?

 

A.     We do not do no arrest bonds, you will have to be booked in the jail and seen by the magistrate judge before bonding.
       
Q.     I have information on the where-abouts of a subject that has a warrant. What do I do?

 

A.     You can contact the Warrant Division using any method from above with the subjects name and the best description of their location you can provide, OR contact 

        Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas anonymously at (409) 833-TIPS or through their P3Tips App.
       
Q.     What if the person is wanted from another agency?

 

A.     If the person has a warrant from another agency, contact that agency.
       
Q.     Is there a reward for information leading to the arrest of a wanted subject?

 

A.     If anyone has information regarding a person wanted on a FELONY warrant he/she can call Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-8477 and provide the information or download the P3Tips App. Crime 

        Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of any FELONY offender and the identity of the “tipster” will remain anonymous.
       
Q.     How do I get a protective order?

 

A.     We do not issue protective orders. Contact the District Attorney's Office at 409-883-6764 for assistance.