Carson Jail

To look up an inmate in the Carson Jail, you have two options: search the Official Jail Inmate Roster online, or call the jail at 310-830-1123. Either way you can learn their charges, bond amount, and when they can receive visits, and see their mugshot. You can also get a list of the criminal courts in Los Angeles County and every other county in California.

Carson Jail Inmate Search

Need to check for a warrant in Los Angeles County or anywhere else in California? Want specific information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative? Start with the California Superior Court.

In Los Angeles County and statewide, California law gives most criminal defendants a constitutional right to bail before trial, except in certain capital and violent felony cases. The California Supreme Court has held that judges must weigh a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail and must consider less restrictive alternatives before keeping someone in custody because they can’t afford it. Rule 4.101 prohibits judges from basing bail on whether the defendant wants a jury trial.

To check an inmate’s bail at the Carson Jail, call 310-830-1123. If you know what they were arrested for, you can also look up the Los Angeles County bail schedule. This county accepts payment in cash, by surety bond, or by property bond.

Though licensed for 25 inmates, the Carson Jail often has to house many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in California have a monthly turnover of at least 35-40%, with another 25-30% turning over every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and about 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take time to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county are held in one of the Los Angeles County facilities much longer.

Law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles County arrest and detain approximately 462,420 offenders each year.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Los Angeles County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Carson Jail in Carson, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 310-830-1123 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 310-830-1123 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Los Angeles County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Los Angeles County, California, visit the Carson Jail Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Carson Jail? What is the Schedule?

Carson Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

21356 South Avalon Blvd.
Carson, CA 90745
310-830-1123

• 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 310-830-1123 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 310-830-1123 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carson Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310-830-1123 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Carson Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carson Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310-830-1123 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Carson Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carson Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310-830-1123 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Carson Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carson Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310-830-1123 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Carson 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 Carson Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310-830-1123 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Carson Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carson Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310-830-1123 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Carson Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carson Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310-830-1123 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Carson 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 Carson Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 310-830-1123 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Los Angeles County?

Los Angeles County County Jails

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