The Criminal Warrant Division is responsible for the service of all criminal warrants that are issued by the courts, and any other documents of arrest. The Warrant Division works hand-in-hand with all divisions in the police department, utilizing various computer databases to enter and maintain every warrant received and to investigate the whereabouts of these individuals with the goal of eventually bringing about their arrest.
Officers assigned to the Warrant Division are also tasked with the responsibility of participating in fugitive raids with local and state law enforcement agencies, and officers of the Warrant Division are deputized to participate in the United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force.
The Anderson Police Department Warrants Division concentrates on serving all types of criminal warrants. A warrant is a judicial writ authorizing an officer to execute a judgment or make a search, seizure, or an arrest. This division serves an average of 300 to 500 warrants during a given month.
Warrant Division primary duties:
Types of warrants:
Bench warrant: A bench warrant is initiated by the judge and issued only for violation of an order or requirement of the Court.
Criminal warrant: Local warrants for such crimes as assault, murder, breaking and entering, larceny, and worthless checks.
Fugitive warrant: Warrant sent from another state where the suspect is believed to be in the city of Anderson.
Questions regarding warrants may be directed to the Warrant Division at (864) 224-0215.