Los Angeles County Jail Roster

Los Angeles County runs the largest jail system in the United States. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates multiple facilities that house over 17,000 inmates on any given day. You can search for inmates online through the Inmate Information Center. The system covers all LASD jails including Men's Central Jail, Twin Towers Correctional Facility, Century Regional Detention Facility, and the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic. Most people arrested in Los Angeles County end up in one of these locations. The online search is free and available around the clock. Results show booking dates, charges, and facility locations for individuals in custody.

Sheriff's Department Jail Information

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department main office is at 211 West Temple Street in downtown Los Angeles. For jail information, call 213-473-6100. This line connects you to staff who can answer questions about inmates, booking, and custody status.

Los Angeles County has several major jail facilities. Men's Central Jail and Twin Towers sit downtown near the courthouse. Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood houses female inmates. Pitchess Detention Center operates in Castaic, about forty miles north of downtown. Each site has its own visitation rules and hours. Check the specific facility before you visit.

The jail system books around two hundred thousand people each year. Most get released within days. Some stay longer if they cannot post bail or if they face serious charges. Bond amounts vary widely based on the offense and criminal history.

Inmate Search Online

Los Angeles County maintains an Inmate Information Center online at app5.lasd.org/iic where you can search for people in custody. The system requires you to solve a reCAPTCHA before accessing data. This security measure prevents automated searches and protects the database.

Search by last name and first name or by booking number. Results show the person's full name, age, and physical description. You see booking date and charges. The system tells you which facility holds the person. It lists bail amount if set by the court.

Update the search often if you do not find someone right away. New bookings appear within hours but delays happen during busy times. Very recent arrests might not show up immediately in the online database.

The system does not show release dates or future court appearances. For that information, call the jail directly or contact the court handling the case.

VINE Notification Service

Los Angeles County participates in VINE. This free service alerts you when an inmate gets released or transferred. Go to vinelink.dhs.gov and select California, then Los Angeles County.

You can register for email or text alerts. Set up notifications for specific inmates. VINE sends updates automatically when custody status changes. This helps families stay informed without calling the jail every day.

The VINE system also protects crime victims. If the person who harmed you is in jail, you get notified when they leave custody. This gives you time to take safety precautions if needed.

Los Angeles County Booking

When someone gets arrested in Los Angeles County, police transport them to a jail facility for booking. Staff collect fingerprints and photographs. They record personal information and check for warrants. This process takes several hours.

After booking, inmates see a judge within forty-eight hours for arraignment. The judge sets bail and reads the charges. Some people get released on their own recognizance. Others must post bond to leave custody before trial.

Bail varies based on the charge. Misdemeanors often have lower amounts. Felonies can have very high bail or no bail at all for serious crimes. Bond agents operate throughout the county if you need help posting bail.

Inmates who cannot post bail stay in custody until trial. This can take weeks or months. Public defenders represent those who cannot afford private attorneys. The court appoints them at the first hearing.

Inmate Services and Communication

Los Angeles County jails use various vendors for inmate services. Securus Technologies handles phone calls in most facilities. Inmates call out through collect or prepaid accounts. Family members set up accounts online to accept calls or add funds.

For money deposits, check which facility holds the inmate. Each jail may have different procedures. You can often send funds online or in person at kiosks near the jail entrance.

Visitation happens at each facility on different schedules. Some locations require appointments. Others use walk-in systems. All visitors must show valid photo ID. Dress codes apply at every jail. No revealing clothes or gang colors allowed.

Mail sent to inmates must include full name and booking number. Address it to the specific facility. All mail gets screened before delivery. Do not send cash or prohibited items through the mail.

Major Cities in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County covers eighty-eight cities plus many unincorporated areas. All use the same county jail system regardless of which local police department made the arrest. City police book suspects into LASD facilities.

• Los Angeles - Largest city with LAPD handling arrests
• Long Beach - Second largest city in the county
• Glendale - North of downtown Los Angeles
• Santa Clarita - Northern LA County community
• Pomona - Eastern LA County location
• Torrance - South Bay city near the coast
• Pasadena - San Gabriel Valley city with own police

Each city may have short-term holding cells at their police stations but everyone goes to county jail after booking. Santa Clarita and some other cities contract with LASD for all law enforcement services.

Neighboring County Jails

If you cannot locate someone in Los Angeles County, check surrounding counties. Sometimes people get arrested outside LA County borders or transferred to other jurisdictions.

• Orange County - South border, separate jail system
• San Bernardino County - Eastern neighbor with own facilities
• Riverside County - Southeast of LA County
• Ventura County - North along the coast