How to Find Someone Arrested in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County includes 88 incorporated cities, unincorporated communities, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Los Angeles Police Department, and numerous independent municipal police departments. The location of a recently arrested person depends on the arresting agency and what happens after the arrest.
A person may be booked into a city or LAPD jail, released on a citation or recognizance, released on bail from a local facility, taken for medical clearance, transferred to LASD custody, or held for a court appearance. Not every person arrested in Los Angeles County is ultimately booked into an LASD jail.
The LASD Inmate Information Center is the principal online search tool for people entered into LASD custody. For a recent city or LAPD arrest that does not appear in the LASD system, contact the arresting agency or local jail.
LASD Inmate Information Center
The official LASD inmate search tool. Search by name or booking number.
Search LASD Inmates →LAPD Jail and Custody Information
For someone recently arrested by LAPD, check LASD's Inmate Information Center and contact LAPD Custody Services or the appropriate LAPD jail when necessary. LAPD states that inmate records may not be available for bookings occurring within the most recent two hours.
LAPD Jail & Custody Info →Los Angeles inmate information telephone line: 213-473-6100. LAPD states that this line can provide information concerning individuals held in LAPD- or LASD-operated jails.
Information You'll Need
- Full legal name (as it appears on ID)
- Date of birth
- Booking number (if known)
- Arresting agency
Note: People arrested by a city police department or LAPD may initially be booked or held at a local jail. Some are released locally, while others are transferred to LASD custody or taken to court. There is no universal city-jail holding period. Search availability depends on the arresting agency, booking progress, medical clearance, release decision, transfer status, and database updates.
Los Angeles County Detention Facilities
The LASD operates multiple detention facilities across Los Angeles County. Many adult male individuals accepted into LASD custody are processed through the Inmate Reception Center. Processing and placement depend on gender, classification, medical needs, arresting agency, court orders, release eligibility, and available housing.
Inmate Reception Center (IRC)
450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
LASD custody reception, intake, records, classification, transfer, and release processing center. IRC is primarily a processing center rather than a standard long-term housing facility.
Twin Towers Correctional Facility
450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
High-capacity facility adjacent to IRC
Men's Central Jail
441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
One of the largest jails in the United States
Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF)
11705 South Alameda Street, Lynwood, CA 90262
Primary women's facility for LA County
North County Correctional Facility
29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384
Located at the Pitchess campus in Castaic
Pitchess Detention Center — South Facility
29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384
One of the facilities on the Pitchess campus in Castaic
Note: LAPD and city police departments also operate station jails for short-term holding. These are not listed above; contact the relevant agency for station jail information.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the county jail system and provides patrol services in unincorporated communities and cities that contract with LASD. LASD describes itself as the largest sheriff's department in the United States. Los Angeles County has 88 incorporated cities. Some cities operate independent municipal police departments, while others contract with LASD for law-enforcement services.
Official Website
lasd.orgInmate Search
IIC Search ToolLASD Phone Directory
lasd.org/lasd-phone-directoryInmate information line: 213-473-6100 — LASD general inmate information line.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
If prosecutors file a criminal case, arraignment is generally the defendant's first court appearance. At arraignment, the defendant is informed of the filed charges and important rights and may be asked to enter a plea. The judge may also address custody, release conditions, or bail.
Timing depends on whether the person remains in custody, when charges are filed, weekends, court holidays, the assigned courthouse, and other procedural circumstances. A person who is cited, released, transferred, or not immediately charged may follow a different schedule. For more information, see the California Courts arraignment overview.
Arraignment: If a criminal case is filed, arraignment is generally the first court appearance. Timing varies based on custody status, charge filing, weekends, court holidays, and the assigned courthouse.
East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station
For local arrest, booking, and bail guidance, see the East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station resource.
Los Angeles County Cities and Arresting Agencies
Los Angeles County contains 88 incorporated cities plus extensive unincorporated areas. Some cities operate independent municipal police departments, while others contract with LASD for law-enforcement services. When LASD makes an arrest in a contract city, the person may be processed through LASD custody procedures. The precise booking location and when information appears online depend on the station, charge, medical needs, release decision, and other circumstances.
Municipal police departments may book and temporarily hold arrested people locally. Depending on the circumstances, a person may be released locally, taken to court, transferred to LASD custody, taken for medical clearance, or held under another agency's authority.
| Agency | City / Area |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) | Los Angeles |
| Long Beach Police Department | Long Beach |
| Glendale Police Department | Glendale |
| Pasadena Police Department | Pasadena |
| Torrance Police Department | Torrance |
| Burbank Police Department | Burbank |
| LASD Compton Station | Compton |
| Pomona Police Department | Pomona |
| El Monte Police Department | El Monte |
| Inglewood Police Department | Inglewood |
| Santa Monica Police Department | Santa Monica |
| Hawthorne Police Department | Hawthorne |
| LASD Carson Station | City of Carson and designated surrounding service areas |
| LASD Lakewood Station | Lakewood |
Note: The City of Carson is an incorporated city that receives police services from LASD. Compton is served by the LASD Compton Station. This table lists representative agencies and is not a complete directory of all law-enforcement agencies operating in Los Angeles County.
Bail After a Los Angeles County Arrest
After an arrest, release may involve a citation, release on recognizance, a pre-arraignment release decision, scheduled bail, judicial review, or continued detention. The applicable process depends on the alleged offense, warrants, court orders, criminal history, public-safety considerations, and current Los Angeles County procedures.
Los Angeles County Superior Court publishes bail schedules for specified offenses, but a schedule does not guarantee that every person will be assigned or released on the listed amount. A judge may review release conditions or bail. See the Los Angeles Superior Court Criminal Division for current bail schedule information.
Bail Bond Premium
A California bail agent must charge the premium rate filed by the surety company the agent represents. According to the California Department of Insurance, the consumer cost is most commonly 10% of the total bond amount. The applicable rate, approved discounts, payment terms, expenses, and collateral requirements must be explained in the written agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find someone arrested in Los Angeles County?
Start by determining the arresting agency. If the arrest was made by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, use the LASD Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org to search by name or booking number. If the arrest was made by LAPD, check the LASD search first, then contact LAPD Custody Services or the relevant LAPD jail. If a city police department made the arrest, contact that agency directly, as the person may still be held locally. Have the person's full legal name, date of birth, and booking number (if known) ready. Booking and database updates take time — a delay in search results is normal in the hours immediately following an arrest.
What is the Inmate Reception Center (IRC)?
The Inmate Reception Center (IRC), located at 450 Bauchet Street in downtown Los Angeles, is an LASD processing center for reception, records, classification, transfers, court processing, and release. IRC is primarily a processing center rather than a conventional long-term housing jail. Many adult male individuals accepted into LASD custody are processed through IRC. Processing and placement depend on gender, classification, medical needs, arresting agency, court orders, release eligibility, and available housing. After processing, individuals may be transferred to Twin Towers, Men's Central Jail, CRDF, or another facility.
How long does LA County booking take?
No exact booking time can be guaranteed. The process involves medical clearance, agency transport, identity verification, warrant checks, classification, facility volume, transfer status, and database entry. Each step can add time, and high-volume periods, holidays, or medical needs can extend the process further. Until booking is complete, the person will not appear in the LASD Inmate Information Center. A delay in finding someone online in the hours immediately following an arrest is normal. If the person does not appear after several hours, contact the arresting agency or call LASD at 213-473-6100.
What if LAPD or a city police department made the arrest?
People arrested by LAPD or a city police department may initially be booked or held at a local jail. Some are released locally on a citation or recognizance, while others are transferred to LASD custody or taken to court. For a recent LAPD arrest, check the LASD Inmate Information Center and contact LAPD Custody Services or the appropriate LAPD jail. The Los Angeles inmate information telephone line is 213-473-6100 — LAPD states this line can provide information about individuals held in LAPD- or LASD-operated jails. LAPD also states that inmate records may not be available for bookings occurring within the most recent two hours. For city police arrests, contact the relevant agency directly.
Can I find the bail amount in the LASD inmate search?
The LASD Inmate Information Center may display bail information for individuals in LASD custody, but available information can change and must be confirmed. Bail may be set at booking based on the Los Angeles County bail schedule, or it may be addressed by a judge at arraignment. A judge may review, modify, or address release conditions at any court appearance. To confirm the current bail amount or to get help posting a bond, contact LASD directly, check with the court, or call Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345.
What does it mean if someone doesn't appear in the LASD inmate search?
There are several reasons a person may not appear in the LASD Inmate Information Center: they may have been recently arrested and booking is not yet complete; they may still be at a city or LAPD jail and not yet transferred to LASD custody; booking may be in progress; medical clearance may be pending; they may have been released locally; the name entered may differ from their legal name on file; the record may be confidential or involve a juvenile; they may be held in another county; they may have been transferred; or there may be a public database delay. If you have tried multiple name variations and still cannot locate the person, call LASD at 213-473-6100 or contact the arresting agency. Post It Bail Bonds can also assist — call 1-855-479-4345.
How do I find out what court date someone has in LA County?
Court date information for Los Angeles County criminal cases may be available through the Los Angeles Superior Court's online case access tools at lacourt.org. You can search by the defendant's name or case number. Arraignment is generally the defendant's first court appearance if prosecutors file a case. Timing depends on custody status, when charges are filed, weekends, court holidays, the assigned courthouse, and other procedural circumstances. Verify preliminary online information directly with the court. Post It Bail Bonds can help you understand the process — call 1-855-479-4345.
How much does an LA County bail bond cost?
A California bail agent must charge the premium rate filed by the surety company the agent represents. According to the California Department of Insurance, the consumer cost is most commonly 10% of the total bond amount. The applicable rate, any approved discounts, payment terms, expenses, and collateral requirements must be explained in the written agreement. Post It Bail Bonds is available 24/7 and offers flexible payment options. Call 1-855-479-4345 for information about your specific situation.
Does Post It Bail Bonds operate the LASD inmate search?
No. The LASD Inmate Information Center is an official government tool operated exclusively by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Post It Bail Bonds is a private, licensed California bail-bond agency. We do not operate or control any government inmate database. For official inmate information, use the LASD's official website at lasd.org.
What areas does Post It Bail Bonds serve in Los Angeles County?
Post It Bail Bonds serves Los Angeles County, including the City of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, Pasadena, Torrance, Burbank, Pomona, El Monte, Inglewood, Santa Monica, Hawthorne, and communities served by LASD stations throughout the county. We assist with bail at LASD facilities including Twin Towers, Men's Central Jail, CRDF, Pitchess Detention Center, and North County Correctional Facility, as well as LAPD and city station jails. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-855-479-4345 any time.
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