Wilshire Area LA Jail

Go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster to search for an inmate in the Wilshire Area LA Jail. You can review their charges, check their bond amount, see when they can get visits, and view their mugshot. For more details, call 213-473-0495. The state also offers a court finder for Los Angeles County and every other county in California.

Wilshire Area LA Jail Inmate Search

Whether you’re checking for a warrant in Los Angeles County or anywhere in California, or looking for details on a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative, the California Superior Court is a good first stop.

In California, including Los Angeles County, most criminal defendants have a constitutional right to bail before trial, except in certain capital and violent felony cases. Under a California Supreme Court ruling, judges setting bail must consider the defendant’s ability to pay and look at less restrictive conditions before detaining someone who can’t afford bail. Rule 4.101 prohibits judges from considering whether a defendant has requested a jury trial.

To learn an inmate’s bail amount, call the Wilshire Area LA Jail at 213-473-0495. If you know what the inmate has been charged with, you can also check the bail schedule for Los Angeles County on your own. Bail can be posted in cash, with a surety bond, or with a property bond.

Licensed to hold 25 inmates at any given time, the Wilshire Area LA Jail often has to make room for more offenders, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in California, at least 35-40% of inmates turn over within a month, another 25-30% within 90 days, and another 15-20% within six months. Roughly 8-9% stay incarcerated six to twelve months. Those who stay longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare 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 every year.

How to handle bail after an arrest in Los Angeles County

If someone has been booked at Wilshire Area LA Jail in Los Angeles, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 213-473-0495.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

• The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 213-473-0495 for the jail).
• Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Los Angeles County.
• Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.

For a full guide to the bail process in Los Angeles County, California, visit the Wilshire Area LA Jail Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wilshire Area LA Jail? What is the Schedule?

Wilshire Area LA Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

4861 West Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90019
213-473-0495

• 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 213-473-0495 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 213-473-0495 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilshire Area LA Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 213-473-0495 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilshire Area LA Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 213-473-0495 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wilshire Area LA Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilshire Area LA Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 213-473-0495 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wilshire Area LA Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilshire Area LA Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 213-473-0495 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Wilshire Area LA 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 Wilshire Area LA Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 213-473-0495 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilshire Area LA Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 213-473-0495 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wilshire Area LA Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilshire Area LA Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 213-473-0495 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Wilshire Area LA 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 Wilshire Area LA Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 213-473-0495 for further assistance.

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

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