How can I find out if I have an outstanding warrant in Washington state?

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How can I find out if I have an outstanding warrant in Washington state?

Anonymous Oct 28, 2012 2 views 4 answers

I'm a Canadian and live in British Columbia, but 4 years ago I was involved in a car accident in Whatcom county. I had 1 beer that day, but the cop was making a lot of noise about DUIs. I fled the hospital in the night. At the time no one knew who i was, but the hospital found me to send me the bill. I now want to return to Washington to visit family, and I think I'm safe but am not willing to just cross the border and hope for the best. How can I be sure that I don't, or do, have an outstanding arrest warrant?

Patrick Earl · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:40:03+00:00

Call me and I can run a check through a state database to see if you have a criminal charge pending and if there is a warrant.

Shawn Alexander · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:40:03+00:00

Call a criminal defense lawyer in Bellingham and after your paperwork is done they can find out and quash a warrant if necessary. Good Luck

Aaron Lukoff · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:40:03+00:00

I'm a criminal defense lawyer in Bellingham, WA. Call me if you need help on this matter at 360-647-5251 or email me at [email protected].

Adrian Madrone · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:40:03+00:00

An experienced criminal defense attorney will be able to assist you in checking for active warrants. You will want to check this before you attempt to cross the border. Otherwise, you risk being taken into custody at the border crossing.

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