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Los Angeles County bail and bond: finding the right jail first

Los Angeles County has many jails, so finding your person comes first. Look him up with Los Angeles County Inmate Search. The Sheriff books people at the Inmate Reception Center on Bauchet Street, and its information line is 213-473-6100. See all Los Angeles County jails for addresses, and the county's bail and bond guides for each jail. Then use the questions below for the court, costs, youth, and your options.

My son was arrested somewhere in Los Angeles County. How do I learn which building has him?

Start with Los Angeles County Inmate Search and type his full name. The Sheriff warns that bookings less than two hours old may not show up yet. If the search is empty, call the Sheriff's inmate information line at 213-473-6100. Have his full name, birth date, and arrest date ready, and the operator can also give you his booking number. You can sign up for release alerts through VINE at 877-411-5588.

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What are the main county jails, and what does each one do?

The Sheriff lists the Inmate Reception Center, 450 Bauchet Street, downtown, 213-893-5327, for booking. It is temporary holding, and no visiting is allowed there. From there men may go to Men's Central Jail at 441 Bauchet Street or Twin Towers at 450 Bauchet Street. Women are held at Century Regional Detention Facility, 11705 South Alameda Street, Lynwood. Other buildings stand in Castaic: Pitchess North, Pitchess South, and North County Correctional Facility. See the Los Angeles County jails list for every location.

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Police, not deputies, arrested her. Does that change where she is?

Yes, at first. A city department may hold a person in its own jail, then send her to the county. The Los Angeles Police Department lists the county jail information line, 213-473-6100, for people looking for an arrestee, and its non-emergency number is 877-275-5273. Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, Santa Monica, and other cities have their own police. Call the department that made the arrest, then check the county search again the next day.

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Which sheriff's stations have a lockup?

The Sheriff says to call the station desk for people held at a station. Some of the numbers: Lancaster, 661-948-8466; Palmdale, 661-272-2400; Santa Clarita Valley, 661-260-4000; Century, 323-568-4800; East Los Angeles, 323-264-4151; Lakewood, 562-623-3500; Norwalk, 562-863-8711. A person held at a station may later be moved to the Inmate Reception Center.

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How is the bail amount decided for a Los Angeles arrest?

Under Penal Code 1269b, the Superior Court adopts a countywide schedule. The 2026 felony and misdemeanor schedules took effect January 1, 2026. Since October 1, 2023, a Pre-Arraignment Release Protocol also applies. It marks most misdemeanors and many non-violent felonies as $0 bail before arraignment: cite and release, book and release, or review by a magistrate. The court says $0 bail does not apply to serious or violent crimes, which keep a dollar amount. Examples from the 2026 schedules: domestic battery without injury, $20,000; domestic battery with traumatic injury, $30,000; felony corporal injury to a partner under Penal Code 273.5, $50,000 ($100,000 with a prior conviction); assault with a deadly weapon other than a gun, $30,000; second-degree robbery, $50,000; first-degree robbery, $100,000; murder, $2,000,000, with special-circumstance murder not eligible for release. Petty theft, driving on a suspended license, and simple drug possession are listed at $0, and so is a first-offense drunk-driving misdemeanor. These pre-arraignment numbers do not bind the judge at arraignment. A warrant amount or a judge's order wins. For the exact number on your relative, search the name, then call 213-473-6100 and ask for the amount on every charge.

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Where do I pay, and how late can I do it?

Penal Code 1269b allows the officer in charge of a jail, or the court clerk, to take bail at the listed amount, either in cash or as a bond from a licensed insurer. The Sheriff's custody page does not name a bail window or hours. Call 213-473-6100, ask where bail is accepted for the building that holds your person, and ask how it is paid. The Sheriff also urges people to think carefully before posting bail and to talk to a public defender or other lawyer first.

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How is putting money in his jail account different?

Money in an account is for phone calls and store items. It never pays for release. The Sheriff takes deposits online through Access Corrections, 866-345-1884, by mail up to $200 using a postal money order or certified bank cashier's check, and at cash kiosks at the Pitchess visiting center in Castaic with photo ID. Bail is a separate payment.

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Do I need a bail bond company?

A bondsman is for families who cannot pay the full amount. The California Department of Insurance says the charge is most commonly ten percent of the bond, companies must use their filed rates, and the premium is generally not refunded, even if charges are dropped. Look up any agent at insurance.ca.gov/bailbonds. Ask for every term in writing, including collateral.

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Can property be used for a bond in Los Angeles?

Yes, in some cases, but the court must approve it. The county's rules on where the property sits and the equity it must hold should be confirmed before you start. Ask the clerk at the courthouse that holds the case, and do not pay for an appraisal until you have the answer.

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How soon does a judge see someone who is still in custody?

Within 48 hours of arrest, not counting Sundays and holidays, under Penal Code 825. That first hearing is the arraignment. The judge can set, change, or cancel bail, and can release a person on a promise to appear under Penal Code 1318. The courthouse is printed on the booking record or paperwork, and the Public Defender's office at that courthouse can tell you about the calendar.

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Can a misdemeanor arrest end with a citation?

Often. Penal Code 853.6 says officers should release adults on a written promise to appear unless a listed reason applies, such as a warrant, drunkenness, no proof of identity, or a domestic violence order. Ask the arresting agency, since some release decisions happen at the station before county booking.

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Why is the record saying he cannot post bail?

California's constitution, article I, section 12, allows bail to be denied for capital crimes, some violent or sexual felonies, and felonies with a threat of great bodily harm, but only when the judge finds clear and convincing proof of danger. Penal Code 1270.1 requires a hearing in open court before release in serious felonies and some domestic violence cases. Probation or parole holds, other-county warrants, and immigration detainers can block release even after bail is paid. Ask the information line, 213-473-6100, which one applies.

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How do we get a public defender in Los Angeles?

The Los Angeles County Public Defender represents people charged in county courts who cannot afford a lawyer. Ask for one at the first appearance, or phone the office at the courthouse where the arraignment is set, or the one nearest the arrest. Collect calls from custody are accepted, and the office suggests early morning or late afternoon. The directory line for all Public Defender offices is 213-974-2811. Citizenship does not disqualify anyone, and you are not asked to pay up front.

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Where are arrested teens held, and who do I call?

The Probation Department runs the juvenile halls. Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, 7285 Quill Drive in Downey, 562-940-8681, is the one with a published phone line, and its Movement Control desk can confirm whether a youth is still there. Probation also lists Central Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles, plus Barry J. Nidorf in Sylmar, 818-364-2011, Campus Kilpatrick in Malibu, 818-889-1353, and Dorothy Kirby Center, 323-981-4301, as secure youth treatment programs. Welfare and Institutions Code 632 requires a detention hearing by the end of the next court day after a petition is filed, with a 48-hour rule for some minor misdemeanors.

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What if he skips his hearing after release?

The court forfeits the bail. Under Penal Code 1305, the person has 180 days from the mailing of the notice, plus five days for mail, to be brought in. Tell the bondsman at once, and have the lawyer ask to recall the warrant.

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When is money returned?

Cash bail comes back after the case ends if every court date was kept, less fines, fees, or restitution. A bond company's premium does not. Keep the receipt.

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Los Angeles County contacts

County jails
Los Angeles County jails: Inmate Reception Center, 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012; booking 213-893-5327
Bail guide
See bail and bond instructions for each Los Angeles County jail.
Custody lookup
Los Angeles County Inmate Search
Inmate information
213-473-6100; release line 213-893-5347
Sheriff's Department
Headquarters 213-229-1700; VINE 877-411-5588
Police
LAPD non-emergency 877-275-5273
Public defender
Directory line 213-974-2811, 210 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012; or ask at the courthouse where the arraignment is set
Youth detention
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, 7285 Quill Drive, Downey, CA 90242; 562-940-8681

Bail amounts, hours, and lockup locations change often, and a judge may set a different amount. Call before traveling with money. This is a guide, not advice from a lawyer.

Long Beach City Men’s Jail

Address:
400 West Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone:
562-570-7260

Frequently Asked Questions

California Bail Bond Information


Does Los Angeles County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Los Angeles County?

Who can set bail in Los Angeles County?

When is bail set in Los Angeles County California?

 

 

Does Los Angeles County have bail?

Yes, California is a bail state, and Los Angeles County allows bail; however California is among a growing number of states who will attempt to release a defendant under bail conditions and/or a reasonable dollar amount rather than impose a dollar amount that cannot be met.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Los Angeles County?

The court will consider what type of bonds from the following list depending on the circumstances of the arrest.

1.    Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail. 

2.    Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail.  The Los Angeles County Clerk of Court supervises this bond. 

3.    Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of California to cover the bond.  

4.    Professional surety bail is when the defendant is release on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond.

5.    Unsecured bond is where the arrested is released from custody without having to pay a dollar amount upfront. Instead, the arrested and/or surety signs a bond that says that they will pay the full bond amount if they don’t show up to court. Even though there is no money paid, there are usually conditions such as supervised release, curfew, restraining order or attendance at a treatment center.

6.    A secured bond is where someone called a surety puts up property with greater value than the bond. A professional bondsperson can be a surety in California or a family or friend with property value that exceeds the amount of the bond amount.

 

 

Who can set bail in Los Angeles County?

For most misdemeanors, the police and bail magistrate can set bail at the time of the arrest and initial detention.

There are many factors to consider whether the arrested should be given bail and released or be detained until the arraignment. If the circumstances are such that the bail recommendations do not apply, then bail is set by the judge in Superior Court. The Superior Court judge can also consider changing the initial bail terms at the first court appearance.

 

 

When is bail set in Los Angeles County California?

For some lesser crimes, bail can be set at the time of initial detention and for other crimes, bail is set at the arraignment which must occur within 48 hours of the arrest. 

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested in Los Angeles County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. 

The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program. 

Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane. 

If a judge in Los Angeles County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.  

Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court. 

If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Long Beach City Men’s Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial. 

In California, bail can be denied under the following circumstances:

Capital crimes as with murder, acts of violence or threats to another when the evidence given supports the likelihood that the arrested committed the crime or will act upon the threats. Bail can also be denied if terms of parole, mandatory supervision, post-release orders or felony parole are violated. 

What is the difference between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.

The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.

Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.  

The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Los Angeles County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.

DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.  

More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.  

Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond.  This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation. 

Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.  

On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.  

What are the different types of bonds in Los Angeles County?

Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.

To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.

Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:

You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.

You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.

Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over. 

The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.

You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.

A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).  

Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.  

There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond. 

You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.  

A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met. 

With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved. 

Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.

Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing.

Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information.  A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

Does Los Angeles County California have bail?

Yes, California is a bail state, and Los Angeles County allows bail; however California is among a growing number of states who will attempt to release a defendant under bail conditions and/or a reasonable dollar amount rather than impose a dollar amount that cannot be met.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Los Angeles County?

The court will consider what type of bonds from the following list depending on the circumstances of the arrest.

1.    Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail. 

2.    Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail.  The Los Angeles County Clerk of Court supervises this bond. 

3.    Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of California to cover the bond.  

4.    Professional surety bail is when the defendant is release on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond.

5.    Unsecured bond is where the arrested is released from custody without having to pay a dollar amount upfront. Instead, the arrested and/or surety signs a bond that says that they will pay the full bond amount if they don’t show up to court. Even though there is no money paid, there are usually conditions such as supervised release, curfew, restraining order or attendance at a treatment center.

6.    A secured bond is where someone called a surety puts up property with greater value than the bond. A professional bondsperson can be a surety in California or a family or friend with property value that exceeds the amount of the bond amount.

Who can set bail in Los Angeles County?

For most misdemeanors, the police and bail magistrate can set bail at the time of the arrest and initial detention.

There are many factors to consider whether the arrested should be given bail and released or be detained until the arraignment. If the circumstances are such that the bail recommendations do not apply, then bail is set by the judge in Superior Court. The Superior Court judge can also consider changing the initial bail terms at the first court appearance.

When is bail set in California?

For some lesser crimes, bail can be set at the time of initial detention and for other crimes, bail is set at the arraignment which must occur within 48 hours of the arrest. 

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Los Angeles County California? 

Yes, your attorney can request a bond reduction if the bail had already been set.

In Los Angeles County California, who can pay bail for me? 

The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. 

A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of California could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Los Angeles County California?   

Yes, California does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: Go to the Long Beach City Men’s Jail for more information about the jails in Los Angeles County.

What options are there to pay bail in Los Angeles County California? 

Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted.

Go to the Long Beach City Men’s Jail for more information about posting bail in Los Angeles County.  

Will I get all my bond money back in California? 

Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount.

If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.

Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Los Angeles County? 

The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.

A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.

A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in California?  

The Long Beach City Men’s Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.  

The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.

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