LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center Information
The Los Angeles Police Department Metropolitan Detention Center is located in downtown Los Angeles and is operated by the LAPD Custody Services Division. The facility handles the booking, processing and temporary detention of individuals arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department.
- Facility
- LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center
- Address
- 180 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- LAPD Facility Phone
- (213) 356-3400
- Post It Bail Bonds
- (323) 213-3472
- Bail Bond Assistance
- Available 24 hours a day
LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center — Facility Photos
LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center — 180 N. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
How to Get Bail Help at LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center
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Confirm the person's full legal name, date of birth and arresting agency.
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Call Post It Bail Bonds at (323) 213-3472 so an agent can review available booking and reported bail information.
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Review the bail bond agreement, premium, payment terms, collateral requirements and responsibilities before proceeding.
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After the paperwork is completed, a licensed bail bond agent can post the bond at the authorized LAPD facility.
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LAPD controls the booking, bond-acceptance and release process. Release time varies based on processing, holds, medical clearance, staffing and other facility procedures.
Finding Someone at LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center
Recently arrested individuals may not appear in an online custody system immediately. Booking and online publication can take time. Have the person's full legal name and date of birth available when searching or calling.
Individuals who remain in custody after arraignment may be transferred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Use the official custody resources below or call Post It Bail Bonds at (323) 213-3472 for assistance reviewing available information.
These are official government resources. Post It Bail Bonds does not operate or maintain any inmate database.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center?
- The LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center is located at 180 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, in downtown Los Angeles.
- How do I find someone booked at LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center?
- Use the official LAPD Jail and Custody Information page at lapdonline.org or call the facility at (213) 356-3400. If the person has been transferred to county custody, search the LASD Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org.
- How long does booking take at LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center?
- Booking time varies based on processing, holds, medical clearance, staffing, and facility workload. A recently arrested person may not appear in an online system immediately.
- Can someone be transferred from LAPD to the county jail?
- Yes. Individuals who remain in custody after arraignment may be transferred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. If you cannot locate someone at the LAPD facility, search the LASD Inmate Information Center.
- How do I post bail at LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center?
- Call Post It Bail Bonds at (323) 213-3472. An agent can review available booking and reported bail information, prepare the bail bond agreement, and post the bond at the authorized facility.