Avalon Jail
Avalon Jail
Inmate information is just a phone call away. The 25-bed Avalon Jail can be reached 24 hours a day at 310 510-0174.
This jail handles booking and processing for everyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges. Detained inmates remain in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is complete.
The inmate search tool shows everyone currently in custody here.
Sentences under a year are served at this jail. Sentences over a year are served in the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on searching the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. It will make mail and other contact much easier. If it’s not online, call Avalon Jail at 310 510-0174.
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Search for an inmate, view their charges and bond, find out when they can have visits, and see their mugshot, all on the Official Jail Inmate Roster for the Avalon Jail. You can also call 310 510-0174. In addition, you can look up criminal courts for Los Angeles County or any other county in California.
If you think you may have a warrant in Los Angeles County or elsewhere in California, or you need information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a family member, start with the California Superior Court.
Most people charged with a crime in Los Angeles County, and anywhere in California, have a constitutional right to be released on bail before trial, though there are exceptions for certain capital and violent felony cases. According to the California Supreme Court, judges must consider a defendant’s ability to pay, and can hold someone who can’t afford bail only if no less restrictive condition would protect public safety or ensure their return to court. Under Rule 4.101, judges also cannot consider whether a defendant has asked for a jury trial.
Find out an inmate’s bail by calling the Avalon Jail at 310 510-0174. If you know the charge, you can also look up the standard amount on the Los Angeles County bail schedule. Cash, surety bonds, and property bonds are all accepted.
The Avalon Jail’s license covers 25 inmates, but the jail often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in California experience a monthly turnover of at least 35-40%, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with about 8-9% of inmates staying six to twelve months. Those who stay longer than a year usually face serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in one of the Los Angeles County facilities much longer.
Every year, Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 462,420 offenders.
- Jail (Main): 310 510-0174
- Adult Probation: 818-374-6635
- CHP: 323-982-4900
- LA County DA: 213-974-3512
- LA County Juvenile Detention: 323-226-8611
- LA County Juvenile Probation: 323-226-8611
- LA Police Dept: 877-275-5273
- LASD Bail: 213-473-6080
- LASD Booking: 213-893-5327
- LASD Cashier: 213-473-6049
- LASD General Info: 213-229-1700
- LASD Inmate Accounts: 213-893-5875
- LASD Inmate Info: 213-473-6100
- LASD Inmate Release: 213-893-5347
- LASD Property: 213-893-5352
- LASD Records: 562-345-4470
- LASD Sheriff: 323-267-4800
- LASD Visitation: 213-680-4887
- LASD Warrants: 213-830-0198
- LASD Work Release: 213-893-5345
- Public Defender: 213-974-2811
What should you know about the booking process at Avalon Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Avalon Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Avalon Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Avalon Jail at 310 510-0174.
Steps to pay bail in Los Angeles County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Avalon Jail in Avalon for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 310 510-0174.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 310 510-0174).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Los Angeles County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Los Angeles County, California, visit the Avalon Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Avalon Jail? What is the Schedule?
Avalon Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
215 Sumner Ave.
Avalon, CA 90704
310 510-0174
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 310 510-0174 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 310 510-0174 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Avalon Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310 510-0174 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Avalon Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310 510-0174 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Avalon Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310 510-0174 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Avalon Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310 510-0174 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Avalon Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Avalon Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310 510-0174 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Avalon Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310 510-0174 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Avalon Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Avalon Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310 510-0174 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Avalon Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Avalon Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310 510-0174 for further assistance.
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