Dorothy Kirby Center

The Dorothy Kirby Center makes its roster available online. Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to find an inmate, review their charges and bond, check visiting eligibility, and view their mugshot, or call the jail at 323-981-4301. California also lets you look up the courts in Los Angeles County and every other county in the state.

Dorothy Kirby Center Inmate Search

Do you need to know whether you have a warrant in Los Angeles County or anywhere else in California? Or are you looking for information on a court case involving a friend or relative? Begin with the California Superior Court.

In California, including Los Angeles County, criminal defendants generally have a constitutional right to bail before trial, with limited exceptions for capital cases and certain violent felonies. The California Supreme Court requires judges to consider whether a defendant can afford the bail they set, and to use less restrictive release conditions where those would ensure public safety and the defendant’s return to court. Under Rule 4.101, whether the defendant has asked for a jury trial cannot affect the bail amount.

You can find out an inmate’s bail by calling the Dorothy Kirby Center at 323-981-4301. If you already know the charge, the Los Angeles County bail schedule will show the standard amount. Bail here can be paid in cash, through a surety bond, or with a property bond.

Licensed for 25 inmates, the Dorothy Kirby Center often has to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. A typical city or county jail turns over at least 35-40% of its population every month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with approximately 8-9% staying between six and twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because it takes longer to prepare those cases for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the Los Angeles County facilities much longer.

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

What are the bail options in Los Angeles County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Dorothy Kirby Center in Los Angeles for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 323-981-4301 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 323-981-4301.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Los Angeles County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Los Angeles County, California, see the Dorothy Kirby Center Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dorothy Kirby Center? What is the Schedule?

Dorothy Kirby Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1500 S. Mc Donnell Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90022
323-981-4301

• 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 323-981-4301 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 323-981-4301 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dorothy Kirby Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-981-4301 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Dorothy Kirby Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dorothy Kirby Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-981-4301 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dorothy Kirby Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dorothy Kirby Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-981-4301 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dorothy Kirby Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dorothy Kirby Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-981-4301 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dorothy Kirby Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dorothy Kirby Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-981-4301 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dorothy Kirby Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dorothy Kirby Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-981-4301 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dorothy Kirby Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dorothy Kirby Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-981-4301 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Dorothy Kirby Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dorothy Kirby Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-981-4301 for further assistance.

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