Welcome to our guide on posting bail in Los Angeles, providing you with essential information about the process, hours of operation, court arrangements, and contact details.

If you need to post bail in Los Angeles, the process is straightforward. Bail can be posted at Los Angeles Police Department Jails 24 hours a day. Accepted forms of payment include:

• Cash
• Valid Surety Bond
• Cashier’s check made payable to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Bail Account and drawn on a California bank.
• Western Union or US Postal Money Orders

Our Los Angeles Police Department Jails operate 24 hours a day, ensuring you have access to bail services at any time.

The court arraignment location depends on where the person was arrested and the type of charge filed. For more precise information, please call the concerned jail facility.

Arrestees remaining in custody after arraignment are transferred to the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

To find out if someone is in custody, call 213-473-6100, available 24/7. This hotline provides information on individuals held in jails operated by the Los Angeles Police Department or Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Arrestees are allowed one visit per day by a friend or family member during established visiting hours. Legal representatives, bail bondspersons, or members of the clergy can visit at any time.

The Los Angeles Police Department operates 10 jail facilities citywide. Here are some key locations and their contact details:

• Harbor Area Jail
  • 2175 S. John S. Gibson Boulevard
  • San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Phone: 310-726-7999

• Hollywood Area Jail
  • 1358 North Wilcox Avenue
  • Los Angeles, CA 90028
  • Phone: 213-972-2975
  • TTY: 213-473-0207

• Metropolitan Detention Center
  • 180 North Los Angeles Street
  • Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Phone: 213-356-3400
  • TTY: 213-356-3406

• 77th Street Regional Jail
  • 7600 South Broadway
  • Los Angeles, CA 90003
  • Phone: 323-786-5541
  • TTY: 323-786-5600

• Valley Jail Section (Van Nuys Station)
  • 6240 Sylmar Avenue
  • Van Nuys, CA 91401
  • Phone: 818-374-9645

This guide aims to provide clarity and assistance for those navigating the bail process in Los Angeles. If you have further questions or need immediate bail service, call us at (323) 213-3472 for reliable support.