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East LA Jail: Inmate Search & Booking Information
Practical information for families after an East Los Angeles arrest — how to find someone in custody, what information to gather, what to do when a record is missing, and how to confirm bail.
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LASD East Los Angeles Station
Los Angeles, CA 90022
LASD East Los Angeles Station — (323) 264-4151
LASD Inmate Information Center
Official online tool for searching individuals in LASD custody. Search by full legal name or booking number.
Search Inmates →LASD Inmate Information Center — app5.lasd.org
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How to Find Someone Recently Arrested in East Los Angeles
East Los Angeles is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County. Law enforcement is provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department through the East Los Angeles Station. Persons arrested in East Los Angeles are booked into the LASD system, so the LASD Inmate Information Center is the correct starting point.
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Go to the LASD Inmate Information Center
Visit app5.lasd.org. This is the official LASD tool for searching individuals in LASD custody.
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Enter the person's full legal name
Use the name exactly as it appears on their government-issued ID. A nickname or shortened name may not return results.
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Try a booking number if you have one
A booking number, if available, is the most reliable search method. It is assigned at the time of booking.
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Allow time for booking and publication
Booking and online publication can take several hours after an arrest. A delay in search results in the hours immediately following an arrest is normal.
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Call if you cannot locate the person
If the person does not appear after several hours, call the LASD East Los Angeles Station at (323) 264-4151 or Post It Bail Bonds at (323) 213-3472 for assistance.
How to Read East LA Inmate Search Results
When a record appears in the LASD Inmate Information Center, it may include some or all of the following fields. Not every record contains every field — information is added as booking and processing progress.
Booking Number
A unique identifier assigned by LASD at the time of booking. The most reliable way to search for a specific person. If you have this number, use it instead of a name search.
Booking Date
The date the person was formally booked into the LASD system. This may be several hours after the time of arrest, depending on processing.
Current Custody Location
The facility where the person is currently held. This field updates as transfers occur, though there may be a delay. Confirm the current location before traveling.
Reported Charges
The charges listed at the time of booking. These are the charges as reported by the arresting agency and may differ from charges ultimately filed by the prosecutor.
Reported Bail
The bail amount shown in the system, when available. This may reflect the Los Angeles County bail schedule or a judicially set amount. Some records show $0 or no bail amount while booking is in progress or while a court hearing is pending.
Court Information
Court date and case information, when available. Not all records include this field at the time of booking. Use lacourt.org to search for case and court date information by name or case number.
Release Information
Release date and method, when available. This field appears after release is processed. If it is blank, the person is still in custody or release has not yet been recorded.
If a field is missing or unclear, do not assume the worst. Booking takes time and records are updated as processing continues. Call the LASD East Los Angeles Station at (323) 264-4151 or Post It Bail Bonds at (323) 213-3472 for assistance. Do not use our inquiry form as a live government database — it connects you with a bail agent, not with LASD records directly.
What Identifying Information to Gather
Having the following information available will help when searching for someone in custody and when contacting a bail agent:
- Full legal name (as it appears on government-issued ID)
- Date of birth
- Booking number (if known)
- Arresting agency
- Date and approximate time of arrest
- Alleged charges (if known)
- Bail amount (if shown in the inmate search)
- Current custody location (if known)
What to Do When a Record Is Missing
Common reasons a person may not appear in the inmate search:
- Booking is still in progress — publication can take several hours
- The person is still at the arresting station and not yet in the county system
- Medical clearance is pending
- The name entered differs from the legal name on file
- The person has already been released
- There is a database update delay
If the person does not appear after several hours, contact the LASD East Los Angeles Station at (323) 264-4151 or the LASD general custody line at (213) 473-6100.
Post It Bail Bonds can also help review available booking information. Call (323) 213-3472 at any hour.
Station Holding vs. County Custody
After an arrest in East Los Angeles, the person is initially brought to the LASD East Los Angeles Station for processing. This is short-term holding during the booking process. The station does not operate a long-term detention facility.
Depending on the case, classification, medical needs, available space, and other custody considerations, a person may remain at the station temporarily or be transferred to an LASD county jail facility. The receiving facility, if any, is determined by LASD.
Men's Central Jail (MCJ)
441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Primary LASD booking and intake facility for male adults.
Twin Towers Correctional Facility
450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
LASD facility for male adults, including those with medical or mental health needs.
Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF)
11705 S. Alameda Street, Lynwood, CA 90262
Primary LASD facility for female adults.
How to Confirm a Transfer
Use the LASD Inmate Information Center to check the person’s current custody location. The system is updated as transfers occur, though there may be a delay. The custody location field in the search results shows the current holding facility.
You can also call the LASD East Los Angeles Station at (323) 264-4151 or the LASD general custody line at (213) 473-6100 to ask about a transfer.
A. Visiting
Visiting schedules and procedures are set by the facility where the person is held — not by Post It Bail Bonds. Because persons arrested in East Los Angeles may be held at the LASD East Los Angeles Station temporarily or transferred to a county jail facility, confirm the current custody location before making visiting arrangements.
Confirm the current facility
Use the LASD Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org or call the LASD East Los Angeles Station at (323) 264-4151 to confirm where the person is currently held before traveling.
Contact the facility for visiting hours
Each LASD facility sets its own visiting schedule. Contact the specific facility directly for current visiting days, hours, and any restrictions. Schedules can change without notice.
Bring valid government-issued photo ID
Visitors are generally required to present a valid government-issued photo ID. Contact the facility to confirm current identification requirements before visiting.
B. Property
Personal property collected at the time of arrest is held by the arresting agency or the facility where the person is booked. Property release procedures are controlled by the holding facility.
To inquire about property:
- Contact the facility where the person was booked or is currently held.
- Have the person’s full legal name, booking number, and date of arrest ready.
- Ask about current property release hours and any required identification.
C. Release Pickup
Release processing is controlled entirely by the facility. After a bond is accepted, the facility processes the release according to its own procedures and staffing. Release times vary and cannot be guaranteed.
Do not travel to a facility to pick someone up without first confirming with facility personnel that release processing is complete and obtaining the current pickup location. Release pickup locations can vary by facility and may change.
Confirm release is complete
Call the facility directly to confirm that release processing has finished before traveling. The LASD East Los Angeles Station can be reached at (323) 264-4151.
Confirm the pickup location
Ask facility personnel where released individuals exit. At the LASD East Los Angeles Station (5019 E. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90022), pickup commonly occurs near the station's public entrance, but confirm current instructions with the station before arriving.
Allow time for processing
Processing after a bond is accepted can take time depending on booking status, classification, medical clearance, holds, staffing, and facility procedures. Families should wait for confirmation rather than arriving at the facility and waiting outside.
How to Find Available Bail Information
Once booking is complete, the reported bail amount may appear in the LASD Inmate Information Center. The amount reflects the bail set at booking under the Los Angeles County bail schedule or by a judicial officer. Some defendants may show no bail amount while booking is in progress or while a court hearing is pending.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find someone arrested in East Los Angeles?
Use the LASD Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org. Search by the person's full legal name or booking number. East Los Angeles is an unincorporated community served directly by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, so persons arrested there are booked into the LASD system. If you cannot locate the person, call the LASD East Los Angeles Station at (323) 264-4151 or Post It Bail Bonds at (323) 213-3472 for assistance.
What is the address of the East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station?
The LASD East Los Angeles Station is located at 5019 E. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90022. The station telephone number is (323) 264-4151. Post It Bail Bonds is a separate, private business located nearby at 5441 E. Beverly Blvd., Suite E, Los Angeles, CA 90022.
Why can't I find the person in the LASD inmate search?
Booking and online publication can take several hours after an arrest. The name may be entered differently than expected, booking may still be in progress, medical clearance may be pending, or the person may have been released. Allow time for processing. If the person still does not appear after several hours, call the LASD East Los Angeles Station at (323) 264-4151 or Post It Bail Bonds at (323) 213-3472.
Where is someone held after an arrest in East Los Angeles?
After arrest and initial processing at the LASD East Los Angeles Station, persons are typically transported to an LASD jail facility for booking and custody. Possible receiving facilities include Men's Central Jail (441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles), Twin Towers Correctional Facility (450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles), and Century Regional Detention Facility (11705 S. Alameda Street, Lynwood). The specific facility depends on classification, medical needs, available space, and other custody considerations. Use the LASD Inmate Information Center to confirm the current location.
What is the difference between station holding and county custody?
The LASD East Los Angeles Station can temporarily hold and process people arrested in the area. This is short-term holding during the initial booking process. County custody refers to placement in an LASD jail facility — Men's Central Jail, Twin Towers Correctional Facility, or Century Regional Detention Facility — for longer-term housing pending arraignment or trial. Depending on the case, classification, medical needs, available space, and other custody considerations, a person may remain at the station temporarily or be transferred to a county jail facility. Transfer decisions are made by LASD.
How do I confirm a transfer to a county jail?
Use the LASD Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org to check the person's current custody location. The system is updated as transfers occur, though there may be a delay. You can also call the LASD East Los Angeles Station at (323) 264-4151 or the LASD general custody line at (213) 473-6100 to ask about a transfer.
How do I find out about visiting, pickup, and property?
Visiting, pickup, and property procedures are controlled by the facility where the person is held, not by Post It Bail Bonds. Contact the specific LASD facility directly for current visiting schedules, property release procedures, and release pickup instructions. Procedures can change, so always confirm directly with the facility before traveling.
How do I find out if bail has been set?
Once booking is complete, the reported bail amount may appear in the LASD Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org. The bail amount reflects the amount set at booking under the Los Angeles County bail schedule or by a judicial officer. Some defendants may show no bail amount while booking is in progress or while a court hearing is pending. Call Post It Bail Bonds at (323) 213-3472 for help reviewing available bail information.
Can Post It Bail Bonds help me find someone in East LA custody?
Yes. Post It Bail Bonds can help review available booking and custody information and explain the bail process. Call (323) 213-3472 at any hour. We are available 24 hours a day. We do not operate or control any government inmate database — official custody information is available through the LASD Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org.
Official Sources
Official links were verified in October 2026. Government websites and procedures may change; always confirm current information directly with the relevant agency.