Whittier Jail

The Official Jail Inmate Roster is where you can search for an inmate in the Whittier Jail and find their criminal charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. If you have questions, call the jail at 562-567-9220. In addition, you can look up criminal courts for Los Angeles County or any other county in California.

Whittier Jail Inmate Search

If you think you may have a warrant in Los Angeles County or elsewhere in California, or you need information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a family member, start with the California Superior Court.

Most people charged with a crime in Los Angeles County, and anywhere in California, have a constitutional right to be released on bail before trial, though there are exceptions for certain capital and violent felony cases. According to the California Supreme Court, judges must consider a defendant’s ability to pay, and can hold someone who can’t afford bail only if no less restrictive condition would protect public safety or ensure their return to court. Under Rule 4.101, judges also cannot consider whether a defendant has asked for a jury trial.

Find out an inmate’s bail by calling the Whittier Jail at 562-567-9220. If you know the charge, you can also look up the standard amount on the Los Angeles County bail schedule. Cash, surety bonds, and property bonds are all accepted.

The Whittier Jail may be licensed for 25 inmates, but it is often forced to hold many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in California turn over at least 35-40% of their inmates every month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, and roughly 8-9% stay six to twelve months. When someone is held longer than twelve months, they are usually facing a serious charge such as rape or murder. Those cases take longer to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in this county remain in one of the Los Angeles County facilities much longer.

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

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

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Whittier Jail in Whittier 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 562-567-9220 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 562-567-9220.
• 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 Whittier Jail Bail Page.

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

Whittier Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

7315 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
562-567-9220

• 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 562-567-9220 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 562-567-9220 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Whittier Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 562-567-9220 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Whittier Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 562-567-9220 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Whittier Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 562-567-9220 for further assistance.

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Whittier Jail?

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

Whittier 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 Whittier 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 Whittier 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 Whittier Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 562-567-9220 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Whittier 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 Whittier Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 562-567-9220 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Whittier Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 562-567-9220 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Whittier Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 562-567-9220 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Whittier 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 Whittier Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 562-567-9220 for further assistance.

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