Los Angeles Police Department CA Arrest Records Search 2026

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LAPD Arrest, Jail & Los Angeles Court Records Guide

Find LAPD Arrest Records, Check Current Custody and Verify the Court Outcome

An LAPD arrest can create several separate records. LAPD Records & Identification can provide an arrest summary to the person who was arrested; LAPD or Los Angeles County custody systems answer where a person is being held; and Los Angeles Superior Court shows the filed criminal case and later disposition.

This guide explains the correct search order, how to locate a recently arrested person, request a $25 LAPD Arrest Summary or $26 Detention Letter, understand why an arrest report may not be publicly releasable, search Los Angeles criminal cases, obtain certified court copies, review California DOJ history and pursue correction or record-sealing options.

Locate LAPD and LASD custody correctly
Request your own LAPD arrest summary
Verify the filed charge in Superior Court
Check California DOJ history for accuracy
Find Current Custody Request LAPD Arrest Summary Search Criminal Court Case Review California DOJ Record
LAPD Arrest Summary $25
LAPD Detention Letter $26
CSRRU telephone 213-486-8320
24-hour custody line 213-473-6100
Official review August 18, 2026
Do not confuse four different records

LAPD Arrest Records Are Not the Same as Jail, Court or California DOJ Records

An LAPD arrest is not proof of conviction. Police record the arrest and booking allegation. Prosecutors decide what charge to file, and the Superior Court records the legal disposition. California DOJ separately maintains statewide summary criminal-history information submitted by agencies and courts.
LAPD Arrest Summary Lists dates, charges and dispositions on file for arrests made by LAPD only. It is requested by the person who was arrested.
Custody record Answers whether a person is currently held by LAPD or later by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Superior Court case Shows the filed charge, courthouse, case number, hearings and judicial case status.
California DOJ RAP sheet Provides the subject with fingerprint-supported statewide arrest and disposition history submitted to DOJ.
Identity rule: Never connect an arrest to a person from a name or image alone. Compare date of birth, arrest date, agency, booking information and court case before relying on the record.
Choose the record based on the question

Three Main Systems Control an LAPD Arrest Search

Los Angeles Police Department

  • LAPD Arrest Summary
  • Detention Letter
  • Crime reports for authorized requesters
  • Public Records Act requests
  • Clearance letters for limited purposes
  • False-personation investigation

LAPD / LASD Custody

  • Current jail location
  • Booking status
  • Bail information
  • Transfer after arraignment
  • Visitation facility
  • Release status

Los Angeles Superior Court

  • Criminal case number
  • Filed misdemeanor or felony
  • Filing location
  • Case summary
  • Judgment and disposition
  • Certified court copies
Best workflow: confirm the LAPD arrest → identify current custody → save the booking and arrest details → find the Superior Court case → verify every count → obtain certified proof when needed.

Choose the LAPD Arrest-Record Task You Need

Where is someone arrested by LAPD being held? Start with LAPD Custody Services and the Los Angeles County inmate-information route.
I need my own LAPD arrest history Request the fingerprint-supported $25 LAPD Arrest Summary by mail.
I need proof I was detained and released Determine whether the $26 LAPD Detention Letter is the correct record.
I need the underlying police report Determine whether you are legally entitled to the report and which LAPD process applies.
I need the final court outcome Search Los Angeles Superior Court by case number or defendant name.
I need my statewide California record Request a fingerprint-supported DOJ Record Review rather than separate local summaries.

Go Directly to Your LAPD Arrest-Record Task

Recent arrest: start here

How to Find Someone Arrested by LAPD

LAPD operates its own city jail system, but its Custody Services Division directs the public to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Inmate Information Center to help locate a person who has been booked.

Very recent booking: LAPD warns that inmate records and information may not be available for a booking that occurred within the previous two hours.
Confirm that LAPD made the arrest. Identify the LAPD division, approximate arrest location and arrest time if available.
Open LAPD Custody Services. Use the official LAPD Custody Services Division.
Follow the Inmate Information Center route. LAPD links users to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s inmate-information service to locate a booked individual.
Search the legal name carefully. Try the full legal name and known variants. Do not assume a similar name is the correct person.
Save all booking information. Record the booking number, facility, charges, bail amount and court information when available.
Call when the booking is too new or unclear. The public custody-information line is 213-473-6100 and operates 24 hours a day for custody information concerning LAPD and LASD-operated jails.
Recheck after arraignment. LAPD states that arrestees who remain in custody after arraignment are remanded to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
LAPD arrest Officer takes the person into police custody.
LAPD booking Booking can occur at one of LAPD’s city jail facilities.
Arraignment Court location depends on arrest location and charge type.
LASD custody A defendant who remains jailed after arraignment is transferred to County Sheriff custody.

Verify Six Details Before Treating an LAPD Record as a Match

Full name Compare middle name and suffix.
Date of birth Strong same-name separator.
Arrest date Match the known incident.
LAPD division Compare geography or agency.
Booking number Use the specific custody event.
Court case Follow the same incident forward.
Do not identify a person from a mugshot alone. Visual resemblance is weaker than matching official identifiers, dates and court information.
Your own LAPD arrest history

How to Request an LAPD Arrest Summary

If you were arrested by LAPD, you can request a summary of your LAPD arrests. The summary lists LAPD arrest dates, charges and dispositions when those dispositions are on file. It does not include arrests by LASD, CHP, another police department or another law-enforcement agency.

LAPD Arrest Summary $25 Check or money order payable to LAPD.
Detention Letter $26 Separate detention-date service.
LAPD Crime Report $28 Published standard crime-report request fee when applicable.
California DOJ Review $25 DOJ processing fee, plus any Live Scan rolling fee.
Get a full set of fingerprints on an FD-258 fingerprint card. The fingerprints must be completed by a police or sheriff’s agency or an authorized fingerprinting service.
Check the fingerprint-card certification. LAPD requires the fingerprinting agency or service information in the ORI area or stamped on the card, along with the signature of the official taking the fingerprints and the Fingerprint Certification Number.
Write a request letter. State that you are requesting an LAPD Arrest Summary and include your mailing address and telephone number.
Include identification. Add a readable copy of the U.S. government-issued identification used for identification purposes.
Include the $25 payment. Use a check or money order payable to LAPD. Do not send cash.
Mail the complete packet. Send it to LAPD R&I Division, ATTN: CSRRU-Arrest Summary, P.O. Box 30158, Los Angeles, CA 90030.
Allow for variable processing time. LAPD states that turnaround varies depending on request volume and the age of the record.
Multiple jurisdictions? LAPD itself recommends using California DOJ when you were arrested by more than one law-enforcement agency rather than ordering multiple local arrest summaries.
Open Current LAPD Arrest Summary Instructions Recheck the fee, fingerprint-card rules, identification requirement and mailing address before sending the packet.
Different from an Arrest Summary

When an LAPD Detention Letter Is the Better Record

A Detention Letter provides LAPD detention-date information. It is not the same as a complete statewide criminal-history record.

LAPD custody and release The LAPD service applies to qualifying LAPD arrests when the person was released from LAPD custody.
$26 published fee LAPD currently publishes a $26 fee for its Detention Letter.
County custody is different LAPD instructs people who were arrested by LAPD but held in Los Angeles County custody to use the Sheriff’s records process instead.
County-custody records: LAPD’s published instructions direct county-custody questions to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Records Bureau and publish 562-465-7825 for that route.
A critical LAPD access distinction

Can You Get the Actual LAPD Arrest Report?

An arrest report is not routinely released like a simple public booking record. LAPD states that although some arrest information from arrests made during the previous six months can be available to the public, arrest reports are generally not authorized for public release.
Pending criminal case LAPD directs a represented defendant to the defense attorney or public defender for discovery connected to the pending criminal prosecution.
Self-represented criminal defendant LAPD directs misdemeanor matters to the City Attorney and felony matters to the District Attorney at the courthouse where the case is pending.
Pending civil case LAPD explains that an arrest report may require a subpoena or court order in the appropriate civil process.
Do not request an “arrest report” when you actually need an Arrest Summary. Your own $25 Arrest Summary, the police investigative report and the criminal court case are three different records.

Crime reports are another category

LAPD permits qualifying authorized persons—such as a victim or victim’s authorized representative—to request certain crime reports from the Records & Identification Division.

  • Victim name and address
  • Type of report
  • Date of occurrence
  • Location of occurrence
  • DR or incident number if known
  • Requester relationship or authority
  • Attorney release when applicable
  • Applicable $28 payment when required
    • Free victim copies: LAPD publishes free-copy rights for qualifying domestic-violence, sexual-assault, stalking, human-trafficking, elder/dependent-adult abuse and identity-theft victims under the applicable time and eligibility rules.
    Read LAPD Crime Report Request Rules Confirm eligibility, the required information and whether a fee applies before mailing a request.
    California Public Records Act route

    How to Make a Focused LAPD Public Records Request

    LAPD accepts California Public Records Act requests through its Discovery Section, but CPRA does not turn confidential criminal-history information or every investigative record into a publicly releasable record.

    Name the exact record. Ask for a defined incident log, releasable arrest information, identified communication or other specific record rather than asking for “everything.”
    Provide the date range. Narrow dates reduce confusion and unnecessary review.
    Identify the subject. Include the event, person, LAPD division, report number or other known identifier.
    Describe the requested material precisely. Specify the document, database field, log, policy, correspondence or recording you actually need.
    Provide complete contact information. LAPD needs a way to send notices, clarification requests and responsive records.
    Expect lawful withholding or redaction. Investigative, privacy, juvenile, victim, confidential and safety-related exemptions can limit disclosure.
    “Under the California Public Records Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable [specific record] concerning [subject/event], dated [date or date range]. Known identifiers include LAPD DR number [number], booking number [number] and Los Angeles Superior Court case number [number]. Please provide segregable nonexempt portions if part of the record is withheld and notify me before incurring material duplication or production costs.”
    Open LAPD California Public Records Act Page Submit or review the current public-record request process.
    Follow the arrest into the judicial record

    How an LAPD Arrest Becomes a Los Angeles Criminal Court Case

    1. LAPD arrest Police document the arrest, suspected offense and booking information.
    This is an allegation stage.
    2. Prosecutor review The City Attorney or District Attorney determines what charge proceeds.
    Booking and filed charges can differ.
    3. Superior Court The court records arraignment, hearings, pleas, motions and orders.
    Use the case number for accuracy.
    4. Disposition Each count may be dismissed, acquitted, resolved by plea or result in a judgment.
    Obtain certified proof when needed.
    Los Angeles Superior Court

    How to Search the Criminal Case After an LAPD Arrest

    Use the case number if you already know it. Los Angeles Superior Court provides direct criminal case-summary access when the case number is known.
    Otherwise search by defendant name. Use the official Criminal Defendant Index.
    Use Exact Match first. This reduces unnecessary same-name results when you know the spelling.
    Use Starts With for spelling uncertainty. The court’s search can broaden a partial first or last name when the exact spelling is uncertain.
    Match filing date and filing location. Search results can show the case number, defendant, filing date and filing location.
    Open the Criminal Case Summary. Use the case number to review the available case information.
    Compare the filed charge with the LAPD arrest. Prosecutors may file a different charge, fewer counts or no case at all.
    Find the final disposition of every charge. Do not treat a “closed” case label as a substitute for the actual dismissal, plea, verdict or judgment.
    Search coverage: The court currently states that its online criminal defendant-name search covers felony cases from 1980 to present and misdemeanor cases from 1988 to present, with some misdemeanor information extending to 1983 depending on prior Municipal Court automation. Older cases may require Archives.

    Los Angeles Superior Court Criminal Search and Copy Costs

    Guest defendant-name search $4.75 Charged for each search even when no matching case is found.
    Registered searches 1-10 $1 Published per-search rate for a registered user’s first ten monthly name searches.
    Paper court copy $0.50 Published copy cost per page.
    Court certification $40 Published certification charge for a copy of a paper, record or proceeding on file.
    Criminal documents are not generally offered through the court’s online document-image download service. Los Angeles Superior Court’s Find a Case page states that criminal and family-law document images are not available through that online document-image feature. Contact the courthouse where the criminal case is filed for copies.

    How to order a useful certified disposition

    • Find the exact criminal case number
    • Identify the courthouse
    • Identify each count requiring proof
    • Determine the final disposition date
    • Ask for the dismissal, judgment or other controlling document
    • Specify certification when required
    • Confirm page count and estimated fee
    • Keep the certified copy permanently
    Open LA Court Criminal Case Information Review current case-search and courthouse-access instructions.
    Important Los Angeles accuracy issue

    Why a California DOJ Record May Need to Be Compared With the LA Court File

    Los Angeles Superior Court identified a major historical disposition-reporting backlog. California DOJ reported in 2026 that LASC had identified roughly 464,000 dispositions spanning 1965 through 2023 that previously had not been reported to DOJ because of issues involving the court’s prior criminal case-management system.

    This matters because a person arrested in Los Angeles County could review a DOJ criminal-history record that does not yet reflect an older dismissal, conviction or other court disposition correctly.

    Start with the DOJ RAP sheet Request your own fingerprint-supported California criminal-history record.
    Compare the LA court docket Check whether the Superior Court shows a later disposition that is missing from DOJ.
    Use certified proof for correction Obtain the controlling court document when challenging an incomplete statewide entry.
    Do not assume every Los Angeles record is affected. The issue concerns a large group of historical dispositions; compare your specific LAPD arrest and LASC court case with your DOJ record before concluding that information is missing.

    LAPD Bail, Arraignment and Transfer Rules

    Bail can be posted 24 hours LAPD states that bail can be posted at LAPD jail facilities 24 hours a day.
    Cash Cash is one of the payment methods listed by LAPD for posting bail.
    Surety bond A valid surety bond is another published route.
    Cashier’s check LAPD lists a cashier’s check payable to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Bail Account and drawn on a California bank.
    Money orders LAPD lists Western Union and U.S. Postal Service money orders.
    County transfer If the defendant remains in custody after arraignment, custody moves to LASD.
    Confirm before paying: Verify the person’s legal identity, current jail, booking number, every charge, bail amount and any outside hold immediately before arranging payment.
    LAPD operates three city jail facilities

    Los Angeles Police Department Jail Locations

    Metropolitan Detention Center 180 North Los Angeles Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90012

    213-356-3400
    TTY: 213-356-3406

    Confirm current visitation hours directly with the facility before traveling.

    77th Street Regional Jail 7600 South Broadway
    Los Angeles, CA 90003

    323-786-5541
    TTY: 323-786-5600

    Published visitation differs between weekdays and weekends/holidays.

    Valley Jail Section Van Nuys Station
    6240 Sylmar Avenue
    Van Nuys, CA 91401

    818-374-9645

    Weekday and weekend/holiday visitation schedules differ.

    All LAPD jails operate 24 hours a day. A particular service or visiting window can still be limited to published hours.

    Visiting Someone Held in an LAPD Jail

    One social visit per day LAPD states that an arrestee may have one visit each day from a friend or family member during established visiting hours.
    Professional visitors Attorneys, bail bondpersons and clergy may visit outside ordinary social-visit scheduling under LAPD’s published custody guidance.
    Operational cancellation A watch commander or supervisor may cancel visitation when staffing or other operational needs require it.
    Confirm the jail first. Do not drive to an LAPD jail based on an old booking. A person may have been released, moved to court or transferred into LASD custody.
    Check Current LAPD Jail & Custody Information Verify facility, telephone, visitation and bail information immediately before acting.
    Someone used your identity?

    Wrongly Listed on an LAPD Arrest or Warrant

    LAPD has a specific false-personation process for people who believe someone else used their name during an LAPD arrest or that their identity was wrongly attached to an LAPD warrant.

    Do not merely dispute the record with a private website. Begin with the government agency whose arrest or warrant information contains the wrong identity.
    Contact LAPD CSRRU. Call 213-486-8320 for instructions.
    Prepare identity evidence. LAPD may need fingerprint and identity comparison before deciding whether the record belongs to another person.
    Complete the investigation. LAPD explains that false-personation verification can take several hours or require the person to return later for final documentation.
    Obtain the exoneration document when approved. LAPD may issue a Certificate to Exonerate an Arrest or related clearance documentation after confirming the misidentification.
    Check California DOJ afterward. If the wrong arrest reached the statewide repository, use the DOJ Record Review and challenge process to confirm the correction.
    Statewide, fingerprint-supported personal review

    How to Request Your California Criminal History

    California DOJ does not provide a public name-search service for one person to obtain another person’s confidential state summary criminal history. Individuals can request their own record to review it for accuracy and completeness.

    California residents Complete the BCIA 8016RR Record Review Live Scan form and submit fingerprints through an authorized Live Scan site.
    DOJ processing fee The published DOJ processing fee is $25, although eligible people may apply for a fee waiver. The Live Scan location can charge a separate rolling fee.
    Out-of-state applicants Use the manual fingerprint-card procedure and applicable DOJ application when you live outside California.
    Do not use a personal Record Review for immigration or a foreign-country transaction. California DOJ says the self-review record is for reviewing your own criminal history and has separate procedures for visa, immigration and foreign-country purposes.
    Certified court documents come from the court. DOJ does not provide individuals with certified copies of Los Angeles Superior Court documents. Request those from the court that has jurisdiction over the case.
    Open California DOJ Record Review Instructions Download the current form and review fingerprint, payment, fee-waiver and challenge procedures.
    Related search guide: For the broader nationwide workflow explaining why police, jail, court and state criminal-history databases must be checked separately, see the existing Public Arrest Records Search guide.

    How to Correct an Inaccurate LAPD or California Arrest Record

    Identify the exact wrong field. Separate incorrect identity, wrong arrest information, missing disposition and outdated statewide history.
    Identify the record owner. LAPD controls LAPD arrest information, LASD controls its custody records, the Superior Court controls court information and DOJ controls the statewide summary record it maintains.
    Obtain the controlling proof. Use a certified disposition, arrest-exoneration document, corrected agency report or other official record.
    Correct the source agency first when appropriate. DOJ generally receives arrest and disposition information from law enforcement and courts.
    Request your DOJ Record Review. Use fingerprints so the statewide record belongs to you rather than relying on a same-name search.
    Submit the DOJ inaccuracy challenge. When criminal information appears on the Record Review response, DOJ provides Form BCIA 8706 for a Claim of Alleged Inaccuracy or Incompleteness.
    Explain the error precisely. Identify the disputed arrest or disposition and attach corroborating documentation.
    Recheck connected records after correction. Local, state and commercial databases do not necessarily update at the same time.
    “I request correction of inaccurate or incomplete arrest-history information associated with [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The disputed entry concerns LAPD arrest date [date], DR/booking number [number] and Los Angeles Superior Court case [number]. The record currently states [wrong information]. The correct information is [correction]. Attached is [certified court disposition, exoneration certificate or other official proof].”
    Correction, sealing and dismissal are different remedies

    California Arrest Sealing, Automatic Relief and Conviction Dismissal

    Arrest with no conviction California Courts explains that qualifying arrests that did not result in conviction may be eligible for sealing under Penal Code section 851.91.
    Automatic arrest relief DOJ reviews eligible arrest information under Penal Code section 851.93 and can add an automatic-relief notation when statutory requirements are satisfied.
    Conviction dismissal Certain California convictions can qualify for dismissal under Penal Code section 1203.4 or related procedures, depending on the sentence and other eligibility requirements.
    “Expungement” can be misleading in California. DOJ explains that many forms of record relief do not physically delete the criminal-history event from its statewide database. Instead, relief can change how the event is marked and when it may be disclosed.

    Arrest that did not result in conviction

    Get the complete disposition. Determine whether no charge was filed, the charge was dismissed, diversion was completed or the person was found not guilty.
    Check for automatic relief first. Your DOJ RAP sheet can show whether an arrest already received an automatic-relief notation.
    Review California Courts CR-409 guidance. Form CR-409 is the statewide Petition to Seal Arrest and Related Records for qualifying arrests that did not result in conviction.
    File in the correct court when a petition is needed. Include required service and supporting information.
    Keep the signed order. The court uses CR-410 for an order granting or denying the request under the applicable arrest-sealing statutes.
    Verify implementation afterward. Check the local court, arresting agency and DOJ record as appropriate.
    Factual innocence / false arrest: LAPD separately directs people who were arrested by LAPD, never went to court and believe the arrest was erroneous because they were clearly not involved or the incident did not occur to contact CSRRU regarding the Penal Code section 851.8 sealing-and-destruction procedure.
    California Courts: Arrest With No Conviction Review current eligibility, CR-409 and related sealing procedures. LA Superior Court: Clear Criminal Record Review Los Angeles court information on conviction dismissal and related relief.

    Which Record Should You Use for Common LAPD Arrest Questions?

    Question Best record Do not rely only on
    Was someone arrested by LAPD today? LAPD/LASD custody information plus direct facility confirmation. An old arrest-summary document.
    What are all my LAPD arrests? Fingerprint-supported LAPD Arrest Summary. Current jail locator.
    What did LAPD accuse me of? Arrest Summary plus criminal discovery/report as legally available. Court disposition alone.
    What charge was actually prosecuted? Los Angeles Superior Court criminal case. Booking allegation alone.
    Was the case dismissed? Court docket and certified dismissal when formal proof is needed. Release from jail.
    What is on my California-wide record? California DOJ Record Review. LAPD-only Arrest Summary.
    Someone used my identity LAPD false-personation process plus DOJ Record Review. Private website correction alone.
    Can the arrest be hidden from public access? Complete disposition plus current California sealing/record-relief rules. A generic “expungement” promise.

    LAPD Arrest, Jail and Court Contact Board

    LAPD Records & Identification Police Administration Building
    100 W. 1st Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
    213-486-8300
    CSRRU Arrest Summary, detention, false personation and sealing information
    213-486-8320
    Crime Report Recorded Line LAPD Document Processing information
    213-486-8130
    24-Hour Custody Information LAPD and Los Angeles County Sheriff jail custody
    213-473-6100
    Metropolitan Detention Center 180 N. Los Angeles St.
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
    213-356-3400
    77th Street Regional Jail 7600 S. Broadway
    Los Angeles, CA 90003
    323-786-5541
    Valley Jail Section 6240 Sylmar Ave.
    Van Nuys, CA 91401
    818-374-9645
    Los Angeles Superior Court Criminal case information varies by filing courthouse.
    Use the online case search to identify location first.

    LAPD Arrest-Record Problems and the Correct Fix

    Problem Practical fix Correct source
    Recent booking not visible Allow for the LAPD-published two-hour data gap and call custody information if needed. LAPD / LASD custody
    Need personal LAPD arrest history Submit fingerprints, ID, request letter and $25 payment. LAPD CSRRU
    Need statewide arrest history Request your California DOJ Record Review. California DOJ
    Need actual arrest narrative Determine discovery, subpoena or other lawful access route; ordinary public release is restricted. LAPD / attorney / prosecutor / court
    Person transferred after court Search LASD custody because LAPD remands continuing custody after arraignment. LASD
    Same name appears in court Match filing date, courthouse, birth data, arrest date and case number. LA Superior Court
    DOJ record lacks disposition Compare LASC’s court record and obtain certified proof before challenging DOJ. LASC + DOJ
    Someone used your name Use LAPD’s false-personation investigation and then verify the DOJ record. LAPD CSRRU
    Arrest did not lead to conviction Check whether automatic relief applies and review PC 851.91 sealing options. Court / DOJ
    Need formal proof of dismissal Order a certified court copy instead of relying on a screenshot. LA Superior Court
    Official live-action routes

    LAPD Arrest Records Final Action Center

    Use the system that controls the record rather than relying on a third-party arrest page.

    Find Current Custody Follow LAPD’s official inmate-information route and account for the recent-booking delay. Order LAPD Arrest Summary Prepare fingerprints, ID, request letter and $25 payment. Verify Criminal Case Search by defendant name when the case number is unknown. Review California History Use fingerprint-supported DOJ Record Review for your own statewide record.
    LAPD-specific search questions

    Los Angeles Police Department Arrest Records FAQs

    1. How do I search LAPD arrest records?

    For a recent arrest, start with LAPD Custody Services and the linked Los Angeles County inmate-information route to locate the person. If you need your own LAPD arrest history, request an LAPD Arrest Summary from the Records & Identification Division. Use Los Angeles Superior Court separately to verify the filed criminal case and final disposition.

    2. How much does an LAPD Arrest Summary cost?

    LAPD currently charges $25 for an Arrest Summary. The request requires a properly completed FD-258 fingerprint card, a written request, identification and a check or money order payable to LAPD. The summary covers LAPD arrests only.

    3. Can I get another person’s complete LAPD arrest history?

    An LAPD Arrest Summary is a fingerprint-supported personal record for the person who was arrested. California summary criminal-history information is also restricted by law. For public research about another person, use legally accessible custody information and court records rather than assuming you can obtain the person’s confidential statewide criminal history.

    4. How do I find someone who was just arrested by LAPD?

    Use LAPD Custody Services and the Los Angeles County Sheriff inmate-information route, or call the 24-hour custody-information line at 213-473-6100. LAPD warns that inmate information may not be available for bookings that occurred within the previous two hours.

    5. Can I get the actual LAPD arrest report?

    LAPD states that arrest reports are generally not authorized for ordinary public release even though some arrest information from recent arrests may be public. A defendant with a pending criminal case should generally use criminal discovery through counsel, the prosecutor or the applicable court process. A subpoena or court order may apply in a related civil matter.

    6. What is the difference between an LAPD Arrest Summary and Detention Letter?

    An LAPD Arrest Summary lists dates, charges and dispositions on file for LAPD arrests and currently costs $25. A Detention Letter provides qualifying LAPD detention-date information and currently costs $26. If the person was held in Los Angeles County custody rather than released from LAPD custody, the Sheriff’s records process may be required.

    7. How do I search the Los Angeles court case after an LAPD arrest?

    Use Los Angeles Superior Court Criminal Case Summary when you know the case number. If you do not know it, use Search for Case Number by Defendant Name. The current guest name-search fee is $4.75 per search and applies even when no matching result is found.

    8. What if my California DOJ record is missing the outcome of an old Los Angeles case?

    Compare the DOJ record with the actual Los Angeles Superior Court case and obtain certified court proof when necessary. California DOJ reported in 2026 that Los Angeles Superior Court had identified a large backlog of historical dispositions from 1965 through 2023 that previously had not been reported to DOJ.

    9. What should I do if someone used my name during an LAPD arrest?

    Contact LAPD’s Court Sealings & Records Retention Unit at 213-486-8320 for the false-personation process. LAPD may investigate the identity issue and issue exoneration documentation when it confirms that the arrest or warrant was wrongly associated with you. Then review your California DOJ history to confirm statewide accuracy.

    10. Can an LAPD arrest that did not result in conviction be sealed?

    Some California arrests that did not result in conviction may qualify for sealing under Penal Code section 851.91, and some arrests may already receive automatic record relief under Penal Code section 851.93. California Courts provides Form CR-409 and related instructions for qualifying petitions. Eligibility depends on the complete case history and applicable law.

    Official Sources and Editorial Verification

    LAPD Arrest Summaries & Detention Letters Fees, fingerprints, ID, mailing requirements and scope. LAPD Records & Identification Division Records contacts, functions and public-counter status. LAPD Jail & Custody Information Bail, transfers, jail locations, custody telephone and visitation. LAPD Police Report Requests Crime-report eligibility, fee and required information. LAPD Public Records Act Discovery Section request guidance. LA Superior Court Criminal Defendant Search Name search, date coverage and filing-location results. LA Court Online Fee Information Current registered and guest name-search charges. California DOJ Record Review Fingerprints, fee, fee waiver and correction procedure. DOJ Los Angeles Court Disposition FAQ Historical LASC-to-DOJ disposition reporting issue. California Courts Arrest Sealing PC 851.91 eligibility and CR-409 procedure.
    What was verified: Arrest Summary scope and $25 fee, $26 Detention Letter, fingerprint requirements, LAPD arrest-report restrictions, $28 crime-report fee, CPRA request path, LAPD jail locations, 24-hour custody line, booking-data delay, bail methods, post-arraignment LASD transfer, Los Angeles Superior Court name-search coverage and fees, court-copy certification costs, DOJ Record Review fee and the 2026 Los Angeles disposition-reporting issue.

    ArrestRecordss.com is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Superior Court, Los Angeles City Attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney, California Department of Justice, California Courts or any jail, court, attorney or government agency.

    Arrest, booking, bail, custody, court, report, fee and record-relief information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and current official records before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, publication, immigration, travel or safety decision. An arrest or booking is not proof of guilt.

    Last official-source review: August 18, 2026.

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