Los Angeles County
Inmate Search

Use the Los Angeles County Sheriff inmate locator above, or call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 for an immediate lookup without navigating county websites. Search requires a full legal name and date of birth for best results. If no results appear within 8 hours of arrest, the person may still be in a city holding cell pending transfer to county, calling is faster than refreshing the search.

Los Angeles County operates 6 jail facilities. Men's Central Jail (MCJ) at 441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ((213) 473-6100), Primary booking facility for LAPD and LASD arrests in central LA. Twin Towers Correctional Facility at 450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ((213) 473-6100), Houses inmates requiring medical or mental health services. Inmate Reception Center (IRC) at 450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ((213) 473-6100), Initial processing and classification for new LA County inmates. North County Correctional Facility (NCCF) at 29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 ((661) 257-4191), Serves northern LA County including Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Clarita. Pitchess Detention Center (PDC) at 29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 ((661) 257-4191), One of the largest jail facilities in the US. North, South, and East sections. Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) at 11705 S Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262 ((310) 763-5600), Primary facility for female inmates in LA County. CityWide can confirm which facility currently holds your person.

Several reasons a person may not appear in results: (1) They were arrested less than 4–8 hours ago and processing is not complete. (2) They are still in a city police holding cell before county transfer. (3) They were booked under a slightly different name, try last name only. (4) They may be held in a neighboring county. Call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 and we verify status directly with the facility in minutes regardless of system lag.

The Los Angeles County inmate locator displays: booking number (keep this, you need it for mail, calls, and bail), current facility and housing unit, booking date, arresting agency, charges by California Penal Code section, bail amount set by the court, arraignment or next court date, and projected release date for sentenced inmates. Bail amount is the most important field, 10% of that number is what you pay CityWide to secure release.

Release from Los Angeles County after bail typically takes 4–8 hours. Weekday morning and afternoon releases are fastest. Nights, weekends, and holidays can add 1–2 hours due to reduced jail staffing. CityWide posts bail at all Los Angeles County facilities 24 hours a day and monitors the processing queue until the person walks out.

Los Angeles County operates one of the largest jail systems in the world. Felony bail ranges from $25,000 to $1,000,000+ depending on charge. Misdemeanors typically $500–$10,000. DUI starts at $5,000. California law sets bail bond premiums at exactly 10% of the full bail amount, this rate is the same for all bail agents in all 58 counties. CityWide offers payment plans for qualified co-signers. Call 1-833-385-5245 for an exact quote based on the charges and booking record.

Los Angeles County jail visits are appointment-based and vary by facility. Twin Towers and Men's Central Jail use video visitation by appointment through the LASD portal. North County Correctional Facility and Pitchess Detention Center allow in-person visits on weekends. Century Regional (female inmates) has its own schedule. Contact the specific facility at the number listed on this page before traveling. Schedules change and approval may take 24-48 hours.

Mail to MCJ: [Inmate Full Name], [Booking Number], [Housing Unit], Men's Central Jail, 441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Twin Towers uses the same Bauchet Street address. NCCF: 29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384. Include the booking number and housing unit on all mail. No stickers, glitter, or glossy-photo paper.

After arrest in Los Angeles County, the person is transported to the nearest LAPD or LASD station for initial booking, then transferred to the Inmate Reception Center at Bauchet Street for classification. This transfer alone can take 6-24 hours. Once processed and classified, they are assigned to a housing unit. The LASD inmate search updates multiple times per day but may lag 4-8 hours behind actual intake.

The LASD system at app5.lasd.org requires reCAPTCHA verification. Once past the captcha, search by last name and first name, or by booking number. Results show facility, housing unit, bail amount, charges, arraignment date, and projected release. If someone is not in the system within 8 hours of arrest, they may still be in a station holding cell. Call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 for direct verification.