Monterey Park Jail

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Monterey Park Jail

You can call the 25-bed Monterey Park Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 626-307-1245.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.

The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.

Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Monterey Park Jail at 626-307-1245 for assistance.

Phone: 626-307-1245

Physical Address:
320 W. Newmark Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754-2818

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name-booking #
PO BOX 86164
Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Monterey Park Jail?

For inmate information at the Monterey Park Jail, including charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshots, use the Official Jail Inmate Roster or call the jail at 626-307-1245. For the criminal courts in Los Angeles County or any other California county, use the state’s court finder.

Monterey Park Jail Inmate Search

Do you have an outstanding warrant in Los Angeles County or anywhere in California? Need information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative? Start by visiting the California Superior Court.

In Los Angeles County, as in every California court, most criminal defendants have a constitutional right to bail before trial, except in certain capital and violent felony cases. A California Supreme Court ruling requires judges to consider whether a defendant can afford bail and prohibits holding someone solely because they can’t pay unless no less restrictive option would protect public safety or ensure a court appearance. Under Rule 4.101, whether a defendant wants a jury trial cannot factor into the bail amount.

To find out how much bail an inmate needs, call the Monterey Park Jail at 626-307-1245. You can also look up the Los Angeles County bail schedule yourself if you know the charge. The county accepts cash, surety bonds, and property bonds.

While the Monterey Park Jail has a licensed capacity of 25, it is often forced to make room for many more inmates, especially on weekends. City and county jails in California generally turn over at least 35-40% of their inmates each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, and about 8-9% stay incarcerated six to twelve months. Those held longer than twelve months are usually charged with serious crimes such as murder or rape. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county are held at one of the Los Angeles County facilities much longer.

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

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About the Monterey Park Jail
The Monterey Park Jail in California has a capacity of eighteen inmates. It is staffed with five full-time jailers and one part-time jailer, and offers a "Pay to Stay" Sentenced Prisoner Program. Visitation and bail information is available by calling 626-307-1245. The Monterey Park Jail in California is located at West Newmark Avenue. The best way to get information on prisoners still in custody is to call 626-307-1245 and asking for the Monterey Park Jail. Visiting hours and bail information can be obtained by calling 626-307-1245. Sentenced prisoner programs are also available. The Monterey Park Jail in California allows visitors for up to 15 minutes, with visitation hours varying depending on the day. Visiting days are Monday through Friday, and City Hall is open from 7:30am to 6:00pm on weekdays. Inmates must have been in the jail for at least 24 hours before they can receive visitors. The Monterey Park Jail in California is managed by the Jail Bureau and is responsible for booking, custodial detention, and release of prisoners and their property. Inmates can be bailed out of jail, and visiting hours are available. The Monterey County Jail has faced issues with inadequate health and living conditions of inmates in the past, but a tentative settlement was reached recently. The Monterey Park Jail in California is unique in that it is a Type I facility governed by Title 15 of the California State Code. It is also responsible for the booking, custodial detention, and release of prisoners and their property. Inmate visitation and bail information are available at the jail, which was built from Monterey granite quarried at Point Lobos and iron-work fashioned in San Francisco. Additionally, the jail was realigned as part of Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109) in 2011, transferring responsibility for certain inmates to county jails instead of state prisons.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Monterey Park Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Monterey Park Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Monterey Park Jail:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 626-307-1245.

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Directions / Map to the Monterey Park Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Los Angeles County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Monterey Park Jail in Monterey Park for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Los Angeles County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 626-307-1245 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 626-307-1245.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Los Angeles County.
  • Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Los Angeles County California, check out the Monterey Park Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Monterey Park Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

320 W. Newmark Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754-2818
626-307-1245

  • 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 626-307-1245 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 626-307-1245 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 Monterey Park Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-307-1245 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey Park Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-307-1245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey Park Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-307-1245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Monterey Park Jail?

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

Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-307-1245 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-307-1245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey Park Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-307-1245 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey Park Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-307-1245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-307-1245 for further assistance.

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