[header] How to find out if a person has an arrest warrant [title] Search multiple jurisdictions. [step] The person you are searching for may be wanted in a different county or state than where he or she lives now. Different jurisdictions operate independent warrant databases, so you will need to consult the database in the jurisdiction where the offense was committed. 
Search places where the person has lived or visited often. [substeps] Federal offenses are handled by federal district courts, which are different from state courts, as state courts handle violations of state law.