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title: Adding a Warrant in CivicRMS
description: This video will guide the user in adding an arrest warrant in CivicRMS using the warrant module and master indexes.
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August 24, 2026

# Adding a Warrant in CivicRMS

## This video will guide the user in adding an arrest warrant in CivicRMS using the warrant module and master indexes.

# [Adding a Warrant in CivicRMS](https://app.guidde.com/playbooks/rWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E)

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 This training video will guide the user through the process of adding a warrant in CivicRMS.

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### 1. Dashboard

 This video will guide the user in adding an arrest warrant in CivicRMS using the warrant module and master indexes. 

![Dashboard](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FeWYBp4pTmpWuga3Ksy2nuq_doc.png?alt=media&token=2967a026-d0f6-4c32-8ff5-37b8aacac75d)

### 2. Access Warrants Section

 In the main CivicRMS dashboard, select the Warrant Module 

![Access Warrants Section](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FufA96DMJPMSe8udCRs7cBQ_doc.png?alt=media&token=154b4426-2eab-4382-af9d-00a990c2b5fe)

### 3. Warrant Module

 Selecting Warrant from the main CivicRMS dashboard opens the Warrant Module, which gives the user up to date information on recent warrants and warrant activity. 

![Warrant Module](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FoyvEirFfCBM1DowPbbLwmr_doc.png?alt=media&token=bfcbd15c-caac-43b7-970a-3087eecf675d)

### 4. Add Warrant

 To begin the warrant process, in the Warrant Module dashboard, select add warrant. 

![Add Warrant](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2F2cQaouDJhMRTA7FAoweaNA_doc.png?alt=media&token=7a4ae890-39fe-4658-92ad-baaf1599234b)

### 5. Add New Warrant

 Selecting add warrant opens the add new warrant frame. This area allows the user to add the warrant type, warrant number, warrant date, initial status, and the defendant. 

![Add New Warrant](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FqgniexCNcZ8hutcerPghcW_doc.png?alt=media&token=732eb299-3378-4de2-abdb-efdd525808ff)

### 6. Adding Defendant

 CivicRMS uses the master name index to add the defendant to the warrant. Select the magnifying glass to open the person search. 

![Adding Defendant](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FqyT8CN6KNuddjtHqkzpmmE_doc.png?alt=media&token=0c41439e-ec9a-4323-9d60-ff93644ce9f6)

### 7. Search For Defendant

 Use the person search feature to locate the master record for the defendant. Enter the name and other known data into the proper filters and select search person. 

![Search For Defendant](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FfxxU2GdSNPQtCi8Bs7TUQ1_doc.png?alt=media&token=abfd7bf0-b69a-4737-bcc4-887da1843ef4)

### 8. Select Person Record

 Identify the correct defendant from the master name search, and hit select. This captures the defendants information to populate the warrant. 

![Select Person Record](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FaRywxGAJL2rncbbgdAgRRK_doc.png?alt=media&token=d34da626-6b74-40f5-abc3-e84168104ceb)

### 9. Defendant Added

 The defendant is now included in the add new warrant page, and that information will populate to the warrant. Select add warrant to begin filling out the body of the warrant. 

![Defendant Added](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2F2bNmBYLdB8ydQgfThhyn8Z_doc.png?alt=media&token=06dfae6d-fe03-4280-9372-944ee73db235)

### 10. Body of Warrant

 Selecting add warrant has now opened up the body of the warrant with the defendants name and information included. Review all the defendant information and be sure to add address and phone numbers. 

![Body of Warrant](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FcptMcf8hm4GghHes6i2qMT_doc.png?alt=media&token=8f24628f-0a7a-4272-a248-690c03bbf8a8)

### 11. Add Charge

 In the warrant details section, add the arrest charge in the offense section using the dropdown charge feature. 

![Add Charge](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FmGP2QBBWYTcFhmoGjZao9G_doc.png?alt=media&token=4c4ae68c-e2ba-4838-b432-6519bae6897f)

### 12. Affidavit

 In the Affidavit section of the warrant, add the affiant using the master name search. Once the affiant is added, the user can document their affidavit in the provided section. 

![Affidavit](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FqYEx18FdHmuqYo12jQJQF9_doc.png?alt=media&token=d3852fa1-19d3-4fff-8b06-973f1e754da0)

### 13. Review and Save

 After completing all the required sections, reviewing the defendant and affiant section, and the supporting affidavit, select save. This will also add the warrant to the mast warrant index. 

![Review and Save](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2F9yP3xG6bY8xz7a6asoNYPU_doc.png?alt=media&token=0b51cad8-1b4b-4093-bb69-16b44c4ab89b)

### 14. Print Warrant

 If your agency prints or transmits formatted copies for signature, select the sessions court warrant button to review and print the formatted warrant. 

![Print Warrant](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2Fkab7wCY7jBZMiqVUCgdv8E_doc.png?alt=media&token=7058c07d-c51f-4246-aba5-db7dab29cdc8)

### 15. Warrant

 Review the formatted warrant to ensure the correct information has populated and that all required fields have been completed. Edits can be made to the warrant and saved in this format prior to printing. 

![Warrant](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2FftQCYF5hCoHFBK8WC9oi2F_doc.png?alt=media&token=103b8703-b335-4e3f-85b5-714330fe54a0)

### 16. Warrant

 The warrant has now been added to the warrant database, and an active wanted warning will appear on the defendants master name file until the warrant is served. Ensure that personnel keep the warrant status updated as well as the final warrant disposition. 

![Warrant](https://static.guidde.com/v0/qg%2FYUcoM9XOaJeRf6bAnmqnhYKRuGi1%2FrWsT7Kjynp3uxFZcvYtA8E%2Fd2X6c9ViRRcVzm5aZ9phEu_doc.png?alt=media&token=add48a12-db43-49ed-9ab4-907bec780766)

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