Q: If I have a warrant out of Merrimack county why would the local cops from Sullivan county come knocking on my door?
What is an actual free website to obtain information on the warrant in question? And what happens after they leave w/o an answer? Can they request a search warrant?
A:
A warrant is not limited to the county that issued it. Typically a warrant will be for a state or may include multiple states. If agent trying to enforce warrant does not get an answer they may simply come back. The warrant may indicate that it is a no knock warrant and police would be able to break in the dwelling.
If you believe there is a warrant for your arrest, I would recommend turning yourself in ASAP. Turning yourself in likely means being released on PR bail. Sometimes police or sheriff's are trying to serve papers such as eviction, DV petitions, subpoenas etc.
A: There is no central website to determine if there is a warrant. In State court in NH you can call 855-212-1234 and ask the court call center if there is anything outstanding but not all warrants are filed with the court prior to being served.
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