Los Angeles County Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Los Angeles County, California · LASD custody and family-action guide

LA County Inmate Locator: Find Booking, Facility, Bail, Court and Release Information

Los Angeles County operates a multi-facility jail system, so finding a person is only the first step. A new arrestee may begin in a city or Sheriff station jail, move through the Inmate Reception Center or Century Regional Detention Facility, then be assigned to Men’s Central Jail, Twin Towers, Lynwood, Castaic or another custody location.

This guide explains how to search correctly, why very recent bookings may be missing, how to interpret custody information, where each major facility is located, and what families need to know about visitation, bail, court records, money, mail, phone calls, medical concerns, PREA reporting, release and California state-prison transfers.

Search official LASD inmate locator Call Inmate Information Person not showing?
Very recent arrest? LASD currently warns that inmate records are not available for bookings that occurred within the previous 2 hours. A failed search immediately after an arrest does not necessarily mean the person was released or taken somewhere else.
Inmate Information

213-473-6100

Search preparation

Have the full legal name and date of birth ready.

Recent-booking delay

LASD says records may be unavailable for the first 2 hours.

Visit booking

Appointments can be scheduled up to 7 days ahead; no walk-ins.

Last verified

August 14, 2026 from LASD, LA Court and CDCR sources.

Use the correct database

Inmate Finder, Booking Log, LA Court or CDCR: which search do you need?

Four different searches answer four different questions
Your question Correct system What it solves
Is this person currently in LASD custody and where? LASD Inmate Information Center Use the person’s legal name and date of birth to locate current county custody and obtain the booking number.
Was someone booked very recently? LASD Booking Log Useful for recent booking activity, but LASD warns inmate records may not appear for bookings less than two hours old.
What is happening in the criminal case? Los Angeles Superior Court Use for court case number, calendar, hearing and case-summary information.
Did the person transfer to California state prison? CDCR CIRIS Search state custody by name or CDCR number after transfer from county jail.
Best first move: Search LASD for custody, save the booking number, then use the court system for the criminal case. That one booking number becomes important for mail, money, facility questions and verifying the correct person.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The page is organized around the family’s next action rather than a collection of outbound links.

How to read a Los Angeles County inmate-search result

Fields to save before closing the inmate-search page
Information Why it matters Next action
Full booked name Confirms the spelling used by LASD. Use that same spelling for jail mail and service questions.
Booking number Primary LASD custody identifier for the booking. Save it before sending funds, mail or calling a facility.
Date of birth Helps separate people who share the same name. Always use it to verify a same-name result.
Current facility Determines where the person is physically housed now. Use that facility when scheduling a visit or making a facility-specific call.
Charge information Shows custody-related allegations associated with the booking. Use LA Superior Court for later filings and case status. A listed charge does not establish guilt.
Bail/release information Helps indicate the present custody pathway. Verify the current court order before paying or arranging pickup.
Court Los Angeles County criminal cases can be heard in many courthouses. Use the court name/case number to check the LA Court calendar.
Pending release Processing may be underway. Do not treat “pending” as physically released. Confirm with LASD.
Same-name protection: Never send money, publish allegations or identify someone from a name alone. Match the date of birth, booking number and current booking information.
Troubleshooting ladder

No Los Angeles County inmate result? Check these possibilities in order

Arrest occurred less than two hours ago LASD expressly says inmate records will not yet be available for bookings within the previous two hours.
The person is still in a city jail LASD’s family guidance tells families to contact the local city jail holding the person and ask whether transfer to county custody is expected.
The name was booked differently Try the legal name with and without a middle name, then check alternate or former surnames where appropriate.
The arresting agency released the person A person arrested for a lower-level matter may be released before reaching a county jail facility.
The person transferred between LASD facilities Re-run the inmate finder rather than relying on an old screenshot or an earlier housing location.
The person was sentenced and transferred to CDCR Use California’s CIRIS state-prison locator after a confirmed state transfer.
You are looking for a historical booking The live inmate finder is not a permanent arrest archive. Use LASD Records or a custody-related records request when appropriate.
You only need a court case Skip the jail search and use LA Superior Court’s criminal-case search.
Useful phone script “I am trying to locate [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest happened on [date/time] through [agency]. The person is not appearing in the inmate search yet. Can you tell me whether the booking is still processing, whether the person is at a station jail, or whether LASD has received the person into county custody?”
From arrest to housing

What happens after an arrest in Los Angeles County?

Arrest City police, LASD or another agency.
Local holding Person may initially remain in a station or city jail.
IRC / CRDF County intake, health screening and processing.
Classification Housing is selected according to custody and health needs.
Court / release Release, bail, continued custody or transfer may follow.

Men generally move through IRC

LASD identifies the Inmate Reception Center at 450 Bauchet Street as a central intake location. Its family guidance tells relatives to call IRC after the person arrives and obtain the housing location and booking number.

Women are processed through CRDF

LASD identifies Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood as its principal female custody facility and directs families of female inmates to CRDF-related services.

IRC is temporary holding, not a normal visitation destination: LASD’s custody page currently lists the Inmate Reception Center as “NO VISITING – TEMPORARY HOLDING.”

Health screening starts during intake

LASD says people arriving at IRC or CRDF are screened for mental illness and other health concerns. Families should encourage the person to honestly disclose diagnoses, prescription medication, suicide history and significant physical-health conditions.

Know where the inmate actually is

Major Los Angeles County Jail facilities, addresses and phone numbers

LASD custody locations families most often encounter
Facility Address Useful contact / role
Inmate Reception Center (IRC) 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Booking: 213-893-5327 · Release: 213-893-5347 · Property: 213-893-4428 · temporary holding/no public visiting.
Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Main Control: 213-974-4921 · Visiting Lobby: 213-974-4927.
Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF) 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Main: 213-893-5100. Includes specialized medical/mental-health custody functions.
Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) 11705 S. Alameda Street, Lynwood, CA 90262 Administration/intake: 323-568-4500 · visiting information: 323-568-4520.
Pitchess Detention Center North 29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 Castaic custody complex; inmate information through 213-473-6100.
Pitchess Detention Center South 29330 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 Facility information: 661-295-8840.
North County Correctional Facility (NCCF) 29340 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 Administration: 661-295-7810 · inmate information via LASD.
Do not mail or travel based on an old facility: LASD moves inmates for classification, court, medical care, programs and operational needs. Recheck the inmate locator on the day you need the location.
Public visitation

Los Angeles County Jail visitation: schedule first, then confirm the facility

No walk-ins: LASD’s current visitation system says public visits must be scheduled. Visitors can schedule appointments up to 7 days in advance.
Register in the LASD visitation system First-time visitors create an account with a valid email address and provide personal identification information.
Search for the inmate inside the visitor system Select the correct person and add the inmate to your visitor account.
Choose an available date, time and location Availability depends on the inmate’s current facility and the facility’s active schedule.
Save the confirmation A scheduled appointment has priority; do not assume an unscheduled arrival will be accepted.
Arrive early LASD currently requires arrival 60 minutes early at Men’s Central Jail and Pitchess/NCCF, and at least 30 minutes early at other visiting locations.
Bring proper identification Visitors are checked in, photographed and screened. Documentation for minors accompanied by a parent/legal guardian must be presented when required.

LASD’s currently posted public visiting windows

Use these as planning windows; the online scheduler controls actual availability
Facility Published public visiting hours Arrival guidance
Men’s Central Jail Thursday–Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Arrive 60 minutes before appointment.
Twin Towers Saturday–Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon and 2:30–3:30 p.m. Arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Century Regional Friday 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Monday 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Pitchess / NCCF Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Arrive 60 minutes early.
IRC No regular public visiting. Temporary holding/intake facility.
Weekly minimum: LASD’s visitation policy says inmates are provided at least two visits totaling at least one hour per week, subject to custody status and facility operations.

Items and behavior that can stop the visit

No weapons, drugs or contraband
No cameras or recording devices
No cell phones inside visiting areas
No purses, briefcases or backpacks
No alcohol
Shoes and shirts must be worn
No gang-affiliated clothing
Children must remain directly supervised
Probation, parole or prior incarceration: LASD’s current visitor portal says visitors who are on probation/parole or are ex-felons must complete the required pre-approval/visiting-clearance process before visiting.
Visitation help desk

213-680-4887

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Pacific, excluding holidays.

ADA visitation assistance

213-972-2200

Use for disability-related visitation accommodation questions.

Register and schedule visit
Current LA pretrial system

Bail in Los Angeles County is not simply “find the amount and pay it”

Los Angeles County now uses risk-based Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols for many non-violent, non-serious felony and misdemeanor arrests. The Superior Court also maintains felony and misdemeanor bail schedules for situations in which monetary bail applies.

Release without charges

LA Court lists this as one possible outcome after arrest.

Release before arraignment

A person may be released on their own recognizance or under applicable non-monetary pretrial conditions.

Monetary bail / judicial review

Some charges and circumstances can involve bail or require a judge to decide whether detention continues.

Before paying any bail

Confirm the exact booking Use the booking number and date of birth, not just a name.
Read all charges and holds One charge may be releasable while another court case, warrant or hold prevents release.
Determine whether the person is waiting for arraignment The current pre-arraignment protocol may determine whether release occurs without traditional cash bail.
Confirm the current court order The judge can release a defendant on recognizance, set bail or remand the person to Sheriff’s custody.
Do not use LA Court’s online case search to guess bail status The Court’s own FAQ says bail/bond status is not currently provided through its online criminal name-search service.
Do not treat payment as physical release LASD must still complete release processing and resolve any other holds.
Scam warning: LASD warns that Department personnel and government agencies do not demand payment over the telephone using gift cards, cryptocurrency or similar pressure tactics. Verify any payment instruction independently.
Review LA Court bail resources Verify current custody first
Criminal court

Find the Los Angeles County criminal case after locating the inmate

The jail record answers the custody question. The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles answers the court question.

Use the case number if you already have it LA Court’s Case Access and Case Calendar tools work directly from the criminal case number.
If you do not know the case number, use defendant-name search LA Court provides a criminal Search for Case Number by Defendant Name.
Be aware that name searches carry an access fee LA Court states that defendant-name index searches have a public-access/cost-recovery fee and the charge is not refunded merely because no match is found.
Check the criminal calendar Use the calendar to verify future hearings and courthouse information rather than depending on an old jail screenshot.
Use the hearing reminder service LA Court offers email or text hearing reminders for eligible criminal matters.
Do not expect criminal document images online LA Court says criminal-case document images are not generally available through its public online document-image service.
Arraignment matters: LA Court explains that at arraignment a defendant is advised of the charges and rights, enters a plea, and may be released on recognizance, have bail set or remain remanded to Sheriff’s custody.
Open LA Court Criminal Division Find a criminal case
Trust account and commissary money

How to send money to a Los Angeles County Jail inmate in 2026

Important update: LASD restored online inmate deposits through Access Corrections effective July 28, 2025.

Online deposits

Verify the person and booking number first Do not fund a same-name record without checking date of birth and current custody.
Open Access Corrections LASD now directs online deposits through this service.
Use a valid residential address LASD specifically states that P.O. Box addresses are not accepted for the online-deposit process.
Review the transaction before submitting Confirm recipient and amount before final payment.

In-person deposit or money pickup

LASD requires a valid government-issued photo ID for in-person deposit or money-pickup transactions.

Inmate Reception Center
450 Bauchet Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Inmate Services Cashier: 213-893-5875

Century Regional Detention Facility
11705 S. Alameda Street
Lynwood, CA 90262

Female inmate account questions: 323-568-4535

Mailed deposits under LASD’s posted rules

Current LASD custody page still publishes these mail-deposit requirements
Sender location Accepted mailed instrument Important requirements
Within California Certified bank cashier’s check or U.S. Postal Money Order. Payable to inmate name and booking number; LASD’s posted mail rules state $200 maximum per money order.
Outside California U.S. Postal Money Order only. Include the inmate name and booking number exactly.
Trust-account deadline after release: LASD warns that inmate trust accounts are purged approximately 30 days after release. A former inmate who does not collect remaining funds before that point may experience a delayed recovery process.

Releasing money from an inmate account to another person

LASD says the inmate must submit a Money Release Form. For people housed at Pitchess, the visitor may obtain the form at the PDC visiting check-in window. Withdrawals are processed through IRC/CRDF and LASD says approved funds are typically available within 24–48 hours after submission.

Deposit funds through Access Corrections Access Corrections: 866-345-1884
Letters, photos and publications

Los Angeles County inmate mail address and rejection rules

General mailing address for male and female LASD inmates
Inmate Name, Booking Number
P.O. Box 86164
Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164

LASD also publishes the following direct option for female inmates:

Century Regional Detention Facility
Inmate Name, Booking Number
11705 S. Alameda Street
Lynwood, CA 90262
Use the booking number: Do not mail correspondence using a name alone. Recheck the current LASD record before sending anything because an inmate may transfer or be released.

Envelope and letter rules

Paper and envelope must be free of debris or illegal substances
No perfume or cologne
No powders or dried liquids
No lipstick
No food or cosmetic items
No blank envelopes or postage stamps
No metal clasps, paper clips or staples
No pens or pencils inside the mail
No glitter or stickers
No tape on letters
No lottery tickets or prepaid telephone cards
No gang symbols

Photographs

LASD’s posted photo requirements
Photo issue Rule
Minimum size 3 × 5 inches.
Maximum size 4 × 6 inches.
Sexual content Nudity and sexually suggestive imagery are prohibited.
Gang/security content Gang imagery or content determined to compromise jail security is prohibited.

Books, magazines and publications

Must come directly from a bookstore or publisher
Maximum three books per week
Maximum three periodicals/publications per week
No hardcover books
No metal or plastic binding
No explicit sexual material
No weapon-making/crime-instruction content
No content determined to compromise jail security

If LASD returns a book or publication

The Department’s posted mail rules give the sender 15 days after receiving the Returned Mail Notification to appeal through the LASD complaint process. The appeal should identify the inmate and booking number, notification reference number, sender contact information, rejected item, mailing/notification dates and reason for disagreement. LASD says it will notify the sender of the appeal decision within 15 business days after receipt.

Mail Room Supervisor

213-893-5874

Inmate telephone

How Los Angeles County Jail inmate phone calls work

LASD’s inmate telephone system uses the GTL/ViaPath network. Family and friends can establish a prepaid AdvancePay account through ConnectNetwork.

Verify the inmate before opening an account Use the correct legal name and booking information.
Create the prepaid calling account ConnectNetwork allows outside users to establish and fund an AdvancePay account.
Add money online or by phone The provider’s automated telephone account service is available at 1-800-483-8314.
The inmate initiates the call Jail telephone access is designed around outgoing inmate calls rather than an ordinary incoming-call line to a housing unit.
Keep facility moves in mind A housing transfer can temporarily affect access or scheduling even when the telephone account remains active.
Open ConnectNetwork Phone-account help
Health and mental health

What families should do when a newly arrested person has medical or psychiatric needs

Immediate healthcare concern: LASD’s current Custody Operations page directs families to the Medical Command Center at 213-893-5544 for healthcare concerns requiring immediate assistance. The line is listed as available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If the person is still at a city jail, call that facility first Ask for the Watch Commander and explain the diagnosis, medications and any immediate risk.
Once transferred to IRC or CRDF, obtain the booking number and housing location Those identifiers are critical when communicating healthcare information.
Prepare concise medical information Include legal name, date of birth, booking number, location, diagnosis, treating clinician, medication names/doses, allergies or harmful side effects and urgent medical conditions.
Include recent suicide or self-harm history when relevant LASD’s family guidance specifically asks relatives to provide recent suicide attempts, threats or other serious behavioral-health concerns.
Keep the information medical—not a discussion of the criminal case LASD’s posted guidance instructs families not to address pending charges in a medical-information fax.
Privacy works differently in each direction: Medical staff may be able to receive useful health information from a relative even when privacy law prevents staff from disclosing the inmate’s protected health information back to that relative without authorization.
Medical Command Center

213-893-5544

24/7 urgent healthcare concern contact published by LASD.

Public Defender Mental Health Branch

323-226-2932

For general criminal-case information involving mental-health issues.

Sexual safety and PREA

How to report sexual abuse or harassment in an LA County jail

LASD states a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and sexual harassment in its detention facilities.

Tell LASD staff

An inmate or member of the public may report suspected sexual abuse or harassment to an LASD staff member, contractor or volunteer.

Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers

Outside callers: 800-222-8477.

Inmates may use the jail’s published confidential Crime Stoppers dialing procedure.

PREA Coordinator

prea-coordinator@lasd.org

Medical and crisis support

LASD says inmates reporting sexual abuse are offered prompt medical and mental-health care and access to rape-crisis services. The Department’s posted public contacts include:

Peace Over Violence

213-955-9090

Strength United

818-787-9700

Retaliation protection: LASD’s PREA guidance says people who report sexual abuse or harassment are to be protected from retaliation and that every allegation is investigated.
Release and transfer

Pending release does not mean the inmate is already outside the jail

Status shows pending release Release paperwork may still be processing. Do not send a driver until physical release is confirmed.
Bail was posted LASD still has to process the release and resolve any additional case, warrant or hold.
Court ordered release The jail must receive and process the controlling court information before the person exits custody.
Inmate disappeared from LASD search The person may have been released or transferred. Use the booking number when calling LASD.
Sentenced to state prison Transfer to CDCR may follow. Search CIRIS after state custody is established.
Need formal proof of incarceration/release Use LASD Records and Identification Bureau rather than a screenshot of the inmate finder.

LASD release-information tools

LASD Court Services publishes links to inmate release information and pending-release reports. These tools can help with planning, but real-time status should still be confirmed before pickup.

When to move to CDCR CIRIS

California’s state-prison search is called the California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS). CDCR says it is updated daily and can show name, age, CDCR number, current location, admission date, county of commitment and parole-eligible month/year for available records.

State transfer is not the same as release: A person disappearing from the county locator after sentencing may have moved into California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation custody.
Search CDCR CIRIS CDCR ID Unit: 916-445-6713
Older booking and incarceration records

Need proof of jail time or an older custody record?

A live inmate search is not the correct tool for every records request. LASD’s Records and Identification Bureau handles formal record services, while the Custody Services Support Bureau PRA Unit handles custody-related California Public Records Act requests.

Proof of incarceration/release

LASD says a person can request a letter showing the name at arrest, booking number, charges, arrest date and release information after identity verification and payment of the applicable fee.

Custody-related CPRA

Requests may involve booking information, custody incidents, incarceration records, inmate information, statistical data and visitation logs, subject to applicable exemptions.

Records and Identification Bureau
12440 East Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650

Appointments/Public Services: 562-345-4441

Records general questions

562-345-4426

LASD publishes weekday business-hour assistance.

A records request is not guaranteed access to everything: Medical information, protected records, investigative material and other legally exempt information can be withheld or redacted.
Custody notifications

Use VINE for Los Angeles County release and transfer alerts

LASD participates in the statewide VINE notification system for available inmate custody information. Victims can register to receive notifications when a selected inmate is released or transferred.

Check custody

VINE can provide supported custody-status information.

Register notifications

Telephone and online registration options are available.

Re-register after CDCR transfer

LASD says victims should register again in VINE for CDCR after the inmate transfers into state custody.

California / Los Angeles County VINE line published by LASD

1-877-411-5588

Safety planning: Automated notification is helpful but should not be the only protection used when there is an immediate safety concern.
Register through VINELink

What families should do in the first 24 hours after an LA County arrest

Confirm the arresting agency Determine whether LAPD, LASD, another city police department, CHP or another agency made the arrest.
Wait for county booking when necessary If the arrest is extremely recent, remember LASD’s two-hour inmate-record delay.
Save the booking number immediately It will simplify virtually every jail-service task.
Confirm the actual housing location Do not assume every male is at Men’s Central Jail or every booking stays downtown.
Check the court case Use the court system for hearings and later case activity, not a custody-only page.
Report urgent medical information Do this early rather than waiting until after the first court appearance.
Do not send money until identity is certain Match booking number and date of birth.
Schedule the visit only after housing stabilizes The visitation system uses the inmate’s active facility and available appointment calendar.

Los Angeles County Jail contact directory by problem

Call the unit that handles the actual problem
Your question Correct contact Phone
Where is the inmate? LASD Inmate Information 213-473-6100
New male booking at IRC IRC Booking 213-893-5327
Release processing at IRC IRC Release 213-893-5347
Inmate property IRC Property 213-893-4428
General Twin Towers question TTCF 213-893-5100
Men’s Central visiting MCJ Visiting Lobby 213-974-4927
Century Regional visiting CRDF Visiting 323-568-4520
Online visit scheduling problem IVVS Help Desk 213-680-4887
Urgent healthcare concern Medical Command Center 213-893-5544
Male inmate money/account Inmate Services Cashier 213-893-5875
Mail rejection/question Mail Room Supervisor 213-893-5874
Phone account GTL/ViaPath 1-800-483-8314
Older LASD records Records and Identification 562-345-4426

Downtown Los Angeles jail complex map and arrival checklist

Men’s Central Jail, Twin Towers Correctional Facility and the Inmate Reception Center are clustered around Bauchet Street near the downtown court complex. That does not mean the inmate is necessarily housed downtown; CRDF is in Lynwood and Pitchess/NCCF are in Castaic.

Recheck the inmate’s facility on the same day
Bring government photo identification
Bring the visitation confirmation when visiting
Arrive 60 minutes early for MCJ or PDC/NCCF
Arrive at least 30 minutes early for other scheduled locations
Do not bring prohibited personal property into visitation

Final live actions: go outside this page only when the transaction requires it

The important procedures are explained above. Use these official systems only for actions that must happen live.

FIND
Find current LASD inmate

Search the live county custody database using name and date of birth.

Open inmate finder
BOOK
Check recent booking log

Use when the arrest is recent, remembering LASD’s two-hour record delay.

Open booking log
VISIT
Schedule visitation

Register, select the inmate and choose an available appointment.

Schedule visit
FUNDS
Deposit inmate money

LASD restored online deposits through Access Corrections in 2025.

Deposit funds
COURT
Search criminal case

Use LA Superior Court for case number, calendar and hearing information.

Open LA Court
CDCR
Check state transfer

Use CIRIS when the person has transferred from county to California state custody.

Search CIRIS

Official information reviewed for this guide

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
  • LASD Custody Operations
  • LASD Inmate Information Center
  • LASD Booking Log
  • LASD current visitation scheduling system
  • Custody facility information and phone directory
  • Current 2025 online-deposit update
  • LASD mail, deposit and property procedures
  • LASD healthcare/special-needs family guidance
  • LASD PREA reporting information
  • Records and Identification Bureau information
  • Custody release/pending-release resources
Court and state sources
  • Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Criminal Division
  • LA Court criminal-case and calendar search
  • LA Court felony/misdemeanor bail resources
  • LA Court Pre-Arraignment Release Protocol resources
  • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS)
Verification date: August 14, 2026. Facility housing, visitation availability, court orders, bail status, vendor charges, release processing and inmate location can change. Recheck the live official system immediately before traveling, sending money, mailing property, scheduling a visit or arranging release pickup.

Los Angeles County Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Los Angeles County Jail?

Use LASD’s official Inmate Information Center. Have the person’s legal name and date of birth ready. Save the booking number and current housing location after you find the correct match.

Why is a recently arrested person not showing?

LASD currently states that inmate records are not available for bookings that occurred within the previous two hours. The person may also still be in a city or station jail before transfer to county custody.

What is the Los Angeles County inmate information number?

Call 213-473-6100 for general custody questions and inmate-location help.

What is the inmate’s booking number used for?

The LASD booking number is an important custody identifier used when verifying identity, mailing correspondence, depositing money and contacting jail services.

Where are men initially processed?

The Inmate Reception Center at 450 Bauchet Street is a central LASD intake location for male inmates. LASD lists IRC as temporary holding with no regular public visitation.

Where are women housed?

Century Regional Detention Facility at 11705 S. Alameda Street in Lynwood is LASD’s principal female custody facility.

Do Los Angeles County Jail visits require an appointment?

Yes. LASD’s current visitation system says public visits must be scheduled and no walk-ins are allowed. Appointments can be scheduled up to seven days in advance.

How early should I arrive for a visit?

LASD currently says arrive 60 minutes early at Men’s Central Jail and Pitchess/NCCF. For other visiting locations, arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Can I send money online?

Yes. LASD restored online deposits through Access Corrections effective July 28, 2025. The Department states that a valid residential address is required and a P.O. Box address will not be accepted for that process.

What is the general inmate mailing address?

Use the inmate’s name and booking number, P.O. Box 86164, Terminal Annex, Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164. Female inmates may also receive permitted mail at Century Regional Detention Facility under LASD’s posted rules.

Can I send books to an LA County inmate?

LASD’s posted rules require publications to come directly from a bookstore or publisher. Hardcover books and metal/plastic bindings are prohibited, with limits of three books and three periodicals/publications per week.

How do inmate phone calls work?

LASD uses the GTL/ViaPath telephone system. Family and friends can create a prepaid AdvancePay account through ConnectNetwork or call 1-800-483-8314.

Who do I call for an urgent medical concern?

LASD’s current Custody Operations page directs urgent healthcare concerns to the Medical Command Center at 213-893-5544, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

How do I check an inmate’s court date?

Use the Los Angeles Superior Court Criminal Division and criminal calendar. Search by case number when known or use the defendant-name search to identify the case.

Does every LA County inmate need cash bail to get released?

No. Los Angeles County uses pre-arraignment release protocols for many eligible misdemeanor and non-serious/non-violent felony arrests. Depending on the case, a person may be released without charges, released on recognizance or conditions, have monetary bail set, or remain in custody for judicial review.

How do I know whether the person transferred to state prison?

After a confirmed transfer from LASD to California state custody, search the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s CIRIS database using the person’s name or CDCR number.

Independent public-information guide: This website is not the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Superior Court, Access Corrections, GTL/ViaPath, CDCR or any jail facility. Custody data can change quickly as people are booked, moved, released or transferred. A listed arrest or charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Verify the correct person using multiple identifiers and do not use custody information to harass, threaten, discriminate against or unlawfully exploit anyone.

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