Valley Jail Section, The LAPD Jail In Van Nuys
The Valley Jail Section is the LAPD jail inside Van Nuys Station at 6240 Sylmar Ave. Most Valley arrests by LAPD are booked here. The desk number is (818) 374-9645.
Key Facts
| Address | 6240 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401 |
|---|---|
| Run By | LAPD Custody Services Division |
| Jail Phone | (818) 374-9645 |
| Weekday Visits | 9.30 am to noon and 1 pm to 2.30 pm |
| Weekend And Holiday Visits | 8 am to noon |
| Bail Window | Open 24 hours a day |
Visiting Week At A Glance
Who Is Usually Booked In Van Nuys
Arrests made by the seven Valley Bureau stations most likely come here. Those stations are Van Nuys, West Valley, North Hollywood, Foothill, Devonshire, Mission, Topanga. LAPD does not publish a station to jail table, so treat this as the likely answer and confirm by phone.
That makes 33 of 115 neighborhoods in our list.
- Van Nuys Station covers Sepulveda Basin, Sherman Oaks and Van Nuys.
- West Valley Station covers Encino, Lake Balboa, Reseda and Tarzana.
- North Hollywood Station covers North Hollywood, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen and Valley Village.
- Foothill Station covers Hansen Dam, Lake View Terrace, Pacoima, Shadow Hills, Sun Valley, Sunland and Tujunga.
- Devonshire Station covers Chatsworth, Chatsworth Reservoir, Granada Hills, Northridge and Porter Ranch.
- Mission Station covers Arleta, Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City and Sylmar.
- Topanga Station covers Canoga Park, West Hills, Winnetka and Woodland Hills.
One Jail, Two Names
LAPD calls this jail the Valley Jail Section in its list and the Valley Regional Jail in another paragraph. Both names mean the same place at Van Nuys Station.
Visiting Rules
Visits are short. LAPD allows one visit per day, one visitor and 15 minutes at most. One child may come along with the adult. Staff can cancel visiting on a busy day, so call before you drive over.
Bail And What Comes Next
Bail can be paid here at any hour, day or night. LAPD takes cash, surety bonds, money orders from the Postal Service or Western Union, and cashier's checks. A cashier's check has to name the LAPD Bail Account and come from a California bank.
LAPD says the court for the first hearing depends on where the arrest took place and on the charge. Ask the jail which court it will be.
If a bond is the plan, this page covers bail help for people held in Van Nuys.
Where These Facts Come From
Read from the pages below on October 29, 2026. Hours change, so call before you drive.
Bail Set For Someone At Valley Jail
A family member, a friend or an attorney can call day or night. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready.