Los Angeles Jails, All Seven In One Place
A person arrested in the City of Los Angeles starts in one of three LAPD jails. If they are still in custody after the first court date, they move to one of four county jails run by the Sheriff. This page lists all seven with the address, phone and visiting days for each.
Two Systems, One Path
LAPD jails hold people for a short time. A person waits there for release, for bail to be posted or for a ride to court. LAPD says it takes bail at its jails 24 hours a day.
County jails are run by the Los Angeles County Sheriff, known as LASD. LAPD says people who stay in custody after arraignment are handed over to LASD. The Sheriff lists the Inmate Reception Center as temporary holding, with no visiting.
Men are housed downtown at Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers. The Sheriff says women are held at Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood.
Both systems share one lookup. The Sheriff's online search and the phone line at (213) 473-6100 cover LAPD and county jails alike. See how to find an inmate for the steps.
For bail help tied to each of these buildings, the full list is at 1bailbond.com/jails/ with a page for every jail and every LAPD station.
LAPD Jails
- LAPD Jail
Metropolitan Detention Center
180 N. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
The downtown LAPD jail. Bail is taken at any hour.
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Valley Jail Section
6240 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401
The LAPD jail at Van Nuys Station for the San Fernando Valley.
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77th Street Regional Jail
7600 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003
The LAPD jail for South Los Angeles, on South Broadway.
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County Jails Run By The Sheriff
- County Jail
Inmate Reception Center
450 Bauchet St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
County intake. Temporary holding with no public visits.
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Twin Towers Correctional Facility
450 Bauchet St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
County jail for men, across from Men's Central.
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Men's Central Jail
441 Bauchet St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
The main county jail for men, visits Thursday to Sunday.
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Century Regional Detention Facility
11705 S. Alameda St., Lynwood, CA 90262
The county jail for women, in Lynwood.
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| Jail | Run By | Address | Phone | Public Visiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Detention Center | Los Angeles Police Department | 180 N. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 356-3400 | Daily, short visits, call first |
| Valley Jail Section | Los Angeles Police Department | 6240 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401 | (818) 374-9645 | Daily, morning and early afternoon |
| 77th Street Regional Jail | Los Angeles Police Department | 7600 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003 | (323) 786-5541 | Daily, call first |
| Inmate Reception Center | Los Angeles County Sheriff | 450 Bauchet St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 473-6100 | None, temporary holding |
| Twin Towers Correctional Facility | Los Angeles County Sheriff | 450 Bauchet St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 893-5100 | Saturday to Tuesday, by appointment |
| Men's Central Jail | Los Angeles County Sheriff | 441 Bauchet St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 473-6100 | Thursday to Sunday, by appointment |
| Century Regional Detention Facility | Los Angeles County Sheriff | 11705 S. Alameda St., Lynwood, CA 90262 | (213) 473-6100 | Friday to Monday, by appointment |
Where These Facts Come From
Not Sure Which Jail To Call
Start with the 24 hour county inmate line at (213) 473-6100. If bail is set, a family member, a friend or an attorney can call the bail line below.