El Monte Jail

The El Monte Jail roster is available online through the Official Jail Inmate Roster. Search it to find an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot, or call the jail at 626-580-2110. You can also find a criminal court in Los Angeles County or anywhere else in California.

El Monte Jail Inmate Search

If you’re trying to find out about a warrant for your arrest in Los Angeles County or anywhere in California, or you need information about a court case involving someone you know, the California Superior Court is a good place to begin.

Courts in Los Angeles County and throughout California must honor most criminal defendants’ constitutional right to bail before trial, except in certain capital and violent felony cases. The California Supreme Court has held that a defendant’s ability to pay must be considered, and that jailing someone only because they can’t afford bail is unconstitutional unless no less restrictive alternative would protect public safety or ensure their appearance. Rule 4.101 adds that judges cannot consider a defendant’s request for a jury trial when setting bail.

The easiest way to learn an offender’s bail at the El Monte Jail is a phone call to 626-580-2110. If you know the charge, you can also check the bail schedule for Los Angeles County yourself. The county takes cash, surety bonds, and property bonds.

Even though the El Monte Jail is licensed for 25 inmates, it is often forced to accommodate many more, especially on weekends. In most city and county jails in California, at least 35-40% of the population turns over each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months. About 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Offenders who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, anyone arrested in this county on such charges remains in one of the Los Angeles County facilities much longer.

Approximately 462,420 offenders are arrested and detained every year by Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies.

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

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to El Monte Jail in El Monte 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 626-580-2110 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 626-580-2110.
• 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 El Monte Jail Bail Guide.

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

El Monte Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

11333 Valley Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91731
626-580-2110

• 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 626-580-2110 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 626-580-2110 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Monte Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-580-2110 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Monte Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-580-2110 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Monte Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-580-2110 for further assistance.

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in El Monte Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Los Angeles County follow these instructions:

El Monte Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose California.
• Choose El Monte Jail
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by El Monte Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Los Angeles County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Monte Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-580-2110 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the El Monte 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 El Monte Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-580-2110 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Monte Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-580-2110 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about El Monte Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-580-2110 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the El Monte 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 El Monte Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-580-2110 for further assistance.

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

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