Men's Central Jail Hours, Phones And Visiting Rules
Men's Central Jail is the Sheriff's main jail for men, at 441 Bauchet St. in downtown Los Angeles. Public visiting runs Thursday to Sunday, 8 am to 3 pm, by appointment. The main lobby phone is (213) 974-4082.
Key Facts
| Address | 441 Bauchet St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
|---|---|
| Run By | Los Angeles County Sheriff |
| General Phone | (213) 473-6100 |
| Main Lobby | (213) 974-4082 |
| Visiting Lobby | (213) 974-4927 |
| Visiting Days | Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Visiting Hours | 8 am to 3 pm |
| Attorney Visits | Monday to Friday, 7 am to 7 pm |
Visiting Week At A Glance
Before You Visit Men's Central
Every public visit needs an appointment made on the LASD visit scheduling site. You can pick a slot up to 7 days out. Men's Central asks visitors to arrive a full 60 minutes early, which is longer than most county jails.
The Sheriff says general population inmates get at least two 30 minute visits per week, in person or by video.
A new arrival may not be ready for visits. Until the Sheriff assigns housing, the person cannot have calls or visits at all.
Visitors With A Record
Anyone on probation or parole, or with a felony record, must fill out a Visiting Clearance form first. The Sheriff says approval can take up to a month. The Legal Unit number is (213) 974-0103.
What The Lobby Will Take
With a medical court order, eyeglasses can be dropped at the Men's Central lobby from 5 am to 9 pm. The attorney room window accepts legal papers, property release slips and vehicle releases with a valid ID. It does not accept personal checks or cashier's checks.
Mail And Money
Mail goes to the shared box for men. Use the person's name and booking number, PO Box 86164, Terminal Annex, Los Angeles, CA 90086. Do not send cash, stamps, stickers or cards with glitter. They get sent back.
Deposits go through Access Corrections at (866) 345-1884.
Families looking at a bond can read about posting a bond at Men's Central Jail before they call anyone.
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 Men's Central
A family member, a friend or an attorney can call day or night. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready.