Torrance Inmate Records
Torrance jail roster records flow into the Los Angeles County jail system. The city has about 145,000 people in the South Bay area of LA County. Torrance Police handle arrests in the city. Bookings go to LA County jail facilities after processing at the city jail. Torrance operates a short-term holding facility at the police station. Inmates move to county custody within hours or days. The LA County Sheriff manages the main jails. You look up Torrance bookings through the county inmate search tool online.
Torrance Quick Facts
Where Torrance Bookings Go
Torrance is part of Los Angeles County. All arrests made by Torrance Police result in bookings that go to the LA County jail system. The city jail at the police station holds people for a short time only. California law allows city jails to keep inmates for up to 96 hours. After that, everyone must transfer to county custody or get released.
The sheriff runs the county jails. Torrance inmates usually go to Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers in downtown Los Angeles. Women transfer to Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood. Some inmates go to other facilities based on bed space and case needs. All Torrance bookings appear in the LA County database.
How to Search Torrance Jail Records
Search for Torrance jail records at app5.lasd.org/iic using the LA County Sheriff Inmate Information Center. Enter a first and last name. The search covers all county jails. Results show booking dates, charges, bail amounts, and which jail holds the person. The arrest agency is listed, so you can see if it was Torrance Police or another department.
The search is free and works any time. No login required. Just type a name and solve the reCAPTCHA. Results appear right away if the person is in custody. The system updates several times a day with new bookings and releases from Torrance and other cities. If you do not find someone, they may have been released already.
Call (213) 473-6100 for help with Torrance bookings. This is the LA County Sheriff Inmate Information Line. Staff can look up an inmate by name or booking number.
VINE Alerts for Torrance Inmates
VINE gives you alerts when an inmate from Torrance is released or moved. The service is free in California. Go to vinelink.dhs.gov and select California and Los Angeles County. Type the person's name to check their custody status. You can register for alerts by email, text, or phone call. VINE sends a notice when the person leaves jail.
Call 877-411-5588 to use VINE by phone. This is the statewide hotline for California. You can search for an inmate or sign up for alerts without a computer. The system works 24/7 and covers all jails in LA County, including Torrance bookings.
Torrance Police Department
Torrance Police handle arrests and initial booking in the city. The department is at 3300 Civic Center Drive in Torrance. The city jail is part of the police complex. When someone is arrested in Torrance, they go here for processing. Officers take fingerprints and photos. Then the person waits until they transfer to county jail or see a judge.
| Agency | Torrance Police Department |
|---|---|
| Phone | (310) 328-3456 |
| Non-Emergency | (310) 328-3456 |
| Address | 3300 Civic Center Drive Torrance, CA 90503 |
| Website | torranceca.gov/police |
Torrance Police can provide arrest info and case numbers. For custody details after booking, use the LA County inmate search. The city jail only holds people for a short time. Once someone is in county custody, the sheriff has all the details about where they are.
Records requests for Torrance arrests go to the police department. California law requires agencies to release certain booking information. Call or visit to ask about records access for arrests in Torrance.
Jails Serving Torrance
Torrance inmates transfer to LA County jails after initial booking. Men go to Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles. Both are near downtown. Women from Torrance go to Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood. This is the only women's jail in LA County.
Some Torrance inmates may go to Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic if bed space is needed. The sheriff decides where each person goes based on their case and security level. All bookings from Torrance show up in the LA County inmate search.
- Torrance City Jail: 3300 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503
- Men's Central Jail: 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Century Regional: 11705 Alameda Street, Lynwood, CA 90262
- Twin Towers: 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Note: Torrance City Jail is for short-term holding only.
Nearby Cities
Torrance is near other South Bay cities in Los Angeles County. All of them use the same county jail system. You can search for inmates from these cities using the LA County database.
Los Angeles County Jail Roster
Torrance is in Los Angeles County. The county sheriff operates all major jail facilities. For more on the county jail system and inmate services, see the Los Angeles County jail roster page.