Los Angeles County CA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court 2026

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Los Angeles County, California · Booking, jail, report and criminal court guide

Los Angeles County Inmate and Criminal Case Lookup: Verify the Arrest and Final Outcome

A Los Angeles County arrest can produce a city or Sheriff report, station-jail record, LASD booking, custody entry, bail decision and Superior Court criminal case. Those records are maintained by different offices and may not appear at the same time.

This guide explains the complete process in one place: how to find the person, interpret the booking, identify the correct agency, request reports, check court filings, arrange visits, send mail or money, monitor release and correct or clean a California record.

Run the live LASD inmate search Run the criminal court search Fix a failed search
Do not treat an arrest as a conviction. A booking charge is an allegation recorded during arrest or intake. Charges may be changed, rejected or dismissed, and a defendant may be acquitted. Confirm identity with multiple official identifiers and check the court disposition.
Booking delay

New records may not appear for two hours.

Inmate information

213-473-6100

Medical emergency

213-893-5544

LASD Records

562-345-4441

Source review

Official information checked July 25, 2026.

Start here

Choose the record that answers your actual question

LASD CUSTODY Is the person in county jail?

Use the LASD Inmate Information Center to find the booking number, custody location, arrest date, charges, court information and release details presently available.

Best for: current custody, booking number, jail facility, bail entry and release tracking.
ARRESTING AGENCY What allegedly happened?

Obtain the crime, incident or arrest report from the agency that created it. In Los Angeles County, that may be LASD, LAPD or one of many independent municipal police departments.

Best for: incident narrative, officer observations, report number and releasable evidence.
SUPERIOR COURT What happened to the charge?

Search the Los Angeles Superior Court criminal index and case summary for filed counts, hearings, orders, pleas, dismissal, judgment and sentencing.

Best for: filed prosecution, court dates, case status and certified disposition.
Best full-record sequence: Find the booking, copy the booking and court case numbers, confirm the arresting agency, search the criminal docket and request only the specific report or certified document still needed.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The article is organised around practical actions rather than a directory of outside resources.

Official lookup workflow

How to search the LASD inmate system correctly

Wait at least two hours after a new county booking. LASD states that inmate records are not available for bookings occurring within the most recent two hours.
Determine whether the person has reached county custody A person arrested by LAPD, another city department or an LASD station may remain in a local holding facility before transfer to the main county jail system.
Open the LASD Inmate Information Center Use the live Sheriff search for people processed into LASD custody.
Enter the complete legal last name Begin broadly. Avoid adding several optional details during the first search because one incorrect field can hide the proper record.
Add the first name and birth date LASD recommends having the person’s name and date of birth ready. Use the date of birth to separate people with similar names.
Try alternate name formats Test a middle name, omitted middle name, maiden name, former surname, hyphenated spelling, suffix or known alias.
Open every plausible match Compare the complete name, birth date, booking date, booking number, arresting agency and listed court information.
Save the booking number exactly The booking number is needed for mail, deposits, visitation registration, property questions, release verification and many jail-service transactions.
Record each case and charge separately One custody event may involve multiple cases, warrants or holds. A bail entry on one case may not permit release while another matter remains.
Confirm the jail facility Do not assume a downtown booking means the person will remain at Men’s Central Jail or Twin Towers. Housing may change after classification.
Search the court record next Use the criminal case number to review the filed charges and later outcome through the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Useful inmate-information call script “I am trying to locate [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The person may have been arrested on [date and time] by [agency]. I have [booking, report or case number]. Can you confirm whether the person is in LASD custody, at a station jail, released or transferred?”
Run the live inmate search Call 213-473-6100
Result decoder

What the LASD booking fields mean

Booking information, limitations and next actions
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Practical next step
Booking number The unique identifier for the LASD custody event. It does not explain the final court outcome. Use it for calls, mail, deposits, visits, property and release questions.
Booking date and time When the person entered the LASD booking process. It may differ from the arrest or alleged offence time. Use it to distinguish current and prior custody events.
Arresting agency The department responsible for the arrest. It does not mean LASD holds the incident report. Request the crime report from the listed agency.
Charge The alleged offence entered at arrest or booking. It is not a conviction and may differ from the filed count. Check the Superior Court docket and charging document.
Bail amount or release code The present release information attached to a particular matter. One payable amount may not clear another hold or no-bail case. Confirm every case before paying or signing a bond.
Court name or location The courthouse presently connected with the criminal matter. A case cannot be assumed active from the courthouse name alone. Use the case number in the court summary and calendar.
Housing facility The current LASD facility assignment. The assignment is not permanent. Reconfirm it before scheduling or travelling for a visit.
Release date When the custody event ended or is recorded as ending. Release does not mean dismissal or acquittal. Search the criminal court case for the prosecution status.
Pending release Release processing may be underway. The person has physically exited the facility. Call the release unit before arranging pickup.
Booking photograph A photograph associated with custody processing. It does not prove identity by itself or establish guilt. Compare the birth date, booking number and court case.
Fast-changing information: Housing, bail, court, release and transfer details can change after classification, arraignment, judicial review or another agency’s action.
Same-name protection

Verify that the Los Angeles County record belongs to the right person

Complete first and last name are consistent
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth is consistent
Booking date matches the known arrest
Arresting agency matches the event location
Booking or court case number matches another official record
Use at least two independent identifiers. Do not send money, publish allegations, contact an employer or make a housing decision based only on a name or photograph.
Same name, different birth date Treat the records as belonging to different people unless an official custodian confirms an error.
Similar photograph, different booking number The official identifiers are more reliable than appearance.
Same birth date, different middle name Check aliases, prior names and the related court case number.
Address is unfamiliar Addresses may be old, incomplete or confidential and should not be the only identity test.
Troubleshooting

No Los Angeles County inmate record found?

Less than two hours have passed LASD states that records from the newest bookings are unavailable during the first two hours.
The person is still at a city jail LAPD and independent city police departments may hold an arrestee before county transfer or release the person directly.
The person is at an LASD station jail Call the station desk because a temporary station-jail detainee may not yet appear as housed in a major custody facility.
The name is recorded differently Search with or without the middle name and test aliases, former surnames and suffixes.
The person has already been released Search the booking or release information and then review the court case.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, CDCR, federal detention or another agency.
The case exists but custody does not The defendant may be out of custody, released pre-arraignment or connected with an older criminal case.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, confidential or legally protected information may not be publicly available.
Search order: Wait two hours, retry with fewer fields, call the arresting city or station, call LASD inmate information and then search the Superior Court criminal index.
Custody process

What happens after an arrest in Los Angeles County?

Arresting-agency holding The person may initially remain at an LAPD, municipal police or LASD station jail while identification, reports and release decisions are completed.
Transfer to LASD intake Men are generally processed through the Inmate Reception Center. Women transferred into county custody are generally processed through Century Regional Detention Facility.
Identity, property and money Staff create the booking record, identify the person, inventory property and process money into the inmate trust system.
Medical and mental-health screening LASD states that people arriving at IRC or CRDF are screened for mental illness and other health concerns.
Classification and facility assignment Medical, mental-health, safety, security and operational considerations can affect the assigned facility.
Pre-arraignment release or continued detention The person may be released under the applicable protocol, remain for arraignment, post bail when legally available or remain because of another hold.
Prosecutor filing decision The prosecuting agency decides what charges, if any, to file in Superior Court.
Court case and disposition The case may proceed through arraignment, motions, plea, dismissal, trial, judgment and sentencing.
Facility finder

Los Angeles County jail facilities, addresses and public visiting hours

Main LASD custody locations
Facility Address Published public visiting hours Important note
Inmate Reception Center 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 No public visiting; temporary holding and intake. Booking: 213-893-5327; release: 213-893-5347; property: 213-893-4428.
Men’s Central Jail 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Thursday–Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Main lobby: 213-974-4082; visiting lobby: 213-974-4927.
Twin Towers Correctional Facility 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Saturday–Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.–noon and 2:30–3:30 p.m. General facility telephone: 213-893-5100.
Century Regional Detention Facility 11705 South Alameda Street, Lynwood, CA 90262 Friday and Monday, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Primary LASD custody facility for women.
Pitchess Detention Center North 29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Arrive 60 minutes before the scheduled visit.
Pitchess Detention Center South 29330 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Professional visits for PDC East are handled through South Facility.
North County Correctional Facility 29340 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Arrive 60 minutes early for check-in.
Los Angeles General Medical Center 2051 Marengo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Call 323-409-1000 for inmate video-visiting information. Hospital custody and visiting rules differ from ordinary jail visiting.
Published hours can be suspended or restricted. Registration and an appointment are still required. Recheck the facility and visit confirmation before travelling.
LASD record requests

Request the right Los Angeles County Sheriff record

LASD routes records by subject. Sending every request to one general office can delay or return it.

LASD request routing by record type
Record needed Responsible LASD unit Examples Best first step
Law-enforcement report or arrest record Records and Identification Bureau Crime reports for authorised victims, booking-arrest information, incarceration letters and criminal-history requests. Call 562-345-4441 and provide the incident details.
Custody or jail-related CPRA record Custody Services Support Bureau PRA Unit Booking information, custody incidents, incarceration records, statistics and visitation logs. Submit the custody-specific public-record request.
Non-custody CPRA record Risk Management Bureau PRA Unit 911 recordings, calls for service, contracts, fiscal records and certain disclosable personnel records. Send the request to the non-custody PRA unit.
Court disposition Los Angeles Superior Court Filed charges, dismissal, plea, judgment and sentence. Request it from the courthouse of record, not LASD.

LASD Public Services appointment information

Public Services Section
12440 East Imperial Highway
Suite 120 West
Norwalk, CA 90650
Appointment and request telephone

562-345-4441

Services are provided by appointment.

Confirm the current pickup hours when scheduling.

Information LASD requests for a report search

Full legal name and aliases to search
Date of birth
Identification type, number and expiry date
Date of the incident
Address or location of the incident
Report, arrest or booking number when known
Copy-ready LASD report request
I request a copy of the releasable crime report, arrest report, probable-cause documentation and releasable supplemental reports concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the incident occurring on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please advise whether I am authorised to receive the requested record and provide a cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].

Proof of incarceration or release

LASD can issue a proof-of-incarceration letter after valid identification and payment of the applicable fee. The letter can identify the name used at arrest, booking number, charges, arrest date and release information.

In-person process

Call 562-345-4441, submit the request and schedule an appointment to present identification and collect the letter.

Mailing address
LASD Records and Identification Bureau
Attn: Records Inquiry Non-Law Enforcement Section
12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West
Norwalk, CA 90650

Telephone: 562-345-4448

Victim versus general-public access: California law restricts access to many police and criminal-history records. Being curious about an arrest does not automatically create a right to receive the full crime report.
Submit the final LASD request Call Records Public Services
Agency routing

LASD does not maintain every Los Angeles County arrest report

Los Angeles County includes LASD patrol areas, the City of Los Angeles and many independent municipal police departments. The agency that arrested the person normally maintains its own crime report.

Find the correct record custodian
Situation Likely record holder Correct action
LASD deputy made the arrest LASD Records and Identification Bureau or handling Sheriff station Request the LASD crime or arrest report using the report number.
LAPD officer made the arrest Los Angeles Police Department Use LAPD’s report-request process rather than LASD’s.
Independent city police officer made the arrest That municipal police department Use the arresting-agency name shown in the booking result.
Person entered an LASD county jail LASD Custody Operations Use the inmate search and custody-record request process.
Criminal charges were filed Los Angeles Superior Court Search the docket or obtain copies from the filing courthouse.
Need statewide California criminal history California Department of Justice The person must request their own fingerprint-based record review.
Use the booking result as the router: Copy the arresting agency, report number, booking number, court name and court case number before contacting any office.
Superior Court records

How to search a Los Angeles County criminal case

Use the court case number when available A case-number search is more precise than a defendant-name search and reduces same-name confusion.
Use the Criminal Defendant Index when the number is unknown Enter the defendant’s name to locate matching criminal case numbers, filing dates and filing locations.
Check the search period The online criminal index generally covers felony cases from 1980 to the present and misdemeanour cases from 1988 to the present.
Know the older-record limitation Some misdemeanour data may extend to 1983 depending on when former Municipal Court locations automated their records. Contact Archives for older cases.
Open the criminal case summary Review the filing courthouse, defendant name, filed counts, event history and case status.
Check the calendar separately Use the criminal calendar or case calendar to confirm future hearing dates.
Find the filed charging document The prosecution’s formal count may differ from the charge shown in the jail booking.
Locate the final disposition Look for dismissal, nolle prosequi or prosecutorial dismissal language, plea, verdict, judgment and sentence.
Request the actual document when necessary Criminal document images are not generally available through the public online document-image service.

What the defendant-name search returns

Criminal case number
Defendant name
Case filing date
Filing courthouse or location
Online information is not the official court record. Obtain the actual filed or certified document when the result will be used for licensing, immigration, employment, litigation or another formal purpose.
Search by defendant name Open criminal case services
Court-result decoder

Read the court docket instead of relying on the arrest charge

Common criminal case terms
Term Plain-language meaning What to verify
Pending The case has not reached a final outcome. Check the newest filing and next hearing.
Complaint or information filed The prosecution filed formal allegations with the court. Read every count and amendment.
Dismissed The court or prosecution ended a charge or case without a conviction on that count. Determine whether all counts were dismissed.
Not guilty The defendant was acquitted on the count decided by the verdict. Check whether other counts remained.
Guilty or no-contest plea The defendant entered a plea resolving one or more counts. Read the minute order and sentence.
Convicted A judgment of conviction was entered. Review the exact offence, disposition date and sentence.
Probation The court imposed supervision and conditions instead of or in addition to custody. Check the duration, terms and completion status.
Closed The system does not show the case as currently active. Closed does not explain how the case ended.
Court copies

Los Angeles Superior Court criminal copy and certification costs

$0.50 per page

Published charge for copies of court records.

$40 certification

Published certification charge for a copy of a paper, record or proceeding on file.

$15 extended index work

An indexing request requiring more than 10 minutes may incur a $15 charge.

How to request copies by mail

Identify the filing courthouse Use the criminal index to determine where the case is located.
Contact the courthouse before mailing Confirm that the file and requested documents are available and obtain a page estimate.
Complete the court’s Request for Copies form List the case number and exact documents needed.
Include payment Checks and money orders should be payable to Los Angeles Superior Court. Do not mail cash.
Use a not-to-exceed amount when instructed The court recommends placing a maximum authorised amount in the memo line rather than completing the payment amount before processing.
Include return postage Add a sufficiently stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Criminal document images: Unlike eligible civil, small-claims, family and probate records, public criminal document images are not generally available through the court’s online image-purchase service.
Bail and release

Do not rely on one bail figure in the booking result

Los Angeles County uses offence-based bail schedules together with pre-arraignment release rules and judicial decisions. The correct path depends on the offence, warrant, risk assessment, court order and every hold attached to the booking.

Confirm every criminal case on the booking
Identify any no-bail matter
Check outside-county or federal holds
Confirm whether release is pre-arraignment or court ordered
Verify the exact payment recipient
Keep every receipt and bond document
Release without money bail

Some qualifying people may be released under the applicable pre-arraignment protocol or on conditions.

Cash or surety bail

Other cases may require bail under the applicable schedule or a judge’s order.

Continued detention

A no-bail charge, warrant, court order or another jurisdiction’s hold may prevent release.

Bail scam warning: LASD personnel do not demand telephone payment through gift cards, cryptocurrency or Bitcoin. End the call and independently contact the court, jail or arresting agency.

Pending release does not mean the person is outside

Release processing can include court confirmation, hold checks, identity verification, property return, cashier processing and transportation. Confirm physical release before travelling for pickup.

IRC Booking

213-893-5327

IRC Release

213-893-5347

Public visitation

Los Angeles County jail visitation registration and arrival rules

Appointment window

Up to seven days in advance.

Walk-ins

Not accepted.

MCJ and Castaic

Arrive 60 minutes early.

Other facilities

Arrive at least 30 minutes early.

Help desk

213-680-4887

Find the inmate and booking number Reconfirm that the person is still housed at the facility where the visit will occur.
Create a visitor account Register through the LASD Inmate Visitation Scheduling System.
Add the inmate Enter the inmate ID or search by name. The visitation system permits a name search using at least the first two letters of the first and last names.
Select an available facility, date and time Appointments may be scheduled up to seven days ahead and depend on facility availability.
Prepare identification and minor documentation Bring valid photo identification. A parent or legal guardian must present required documentation for an accompanying minor.
Complete special clearance when required A visitor on probation or parole or with a prior felony history must complete the pre-approval process before visiting.
Arrive at the correct early-check-in time Arrive 60 minutes early at Men’s Central Jail, Pitchess Detention Center and NCCF; arrive at least 30 minutes early at other locations.
No courthouse visitation: LASD states that courthouse lockups do not provide inmate visitation, and communication with inmates in a courthouse lockup is prohibited.
Visitation Help Desk

213-680-4887

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

ADA visitation assistance

213-972-2200

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Schedule the final visit
Inmate funds

Online, in-person and mailed LASD inmate deposits

Current online provider: LASD began accepting online inmate deposits through Access Corrections on July 28, 2025.
Online deposit

Use Access Corrections. LASD requires a valid residential address and does not accept a post-office box as the depositor address.

In-person deposit or refund pickup

Bring valid government-issued photo identification to IRC or CRDF.

Mail deposit

Follow LASD’s payment-type, amount, payee and male-versus-female mailing-address rules.

Mail-deposit requirements

LASD published mailed-fund rules
Deposit source Accepted instrument Payee and limit
Sent from within California Certified bank cashier’s cheque or United States Postal Service money order. Make it payable to the inmate’s name and booking number; published mailed maximum is $200.
Sent from outside California United States Postal Service money order only. Make it payable to the inmate’s name and booking number; published mailed maximum is $200.
Male inmate mailed deposit
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
P.O. Box 86164, Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164
Attn: Inmate Name and Booking Number
Female inmate mailed deposit
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Century Regional Detention Facility
11705 South Alameda Street
Lynwood, CA 90262
Attn: Inmate Name and Booking Number
Access Corrections support

866-345-1884

Inmate Services Cashier

Male inmates: 213-893-5875

Female inmates: 323-568-4535

Money-release and post-release rules

  • The incarcerated person must submit a Money Release Form before another person collects authorised funds.
  • Withdrawals are processed through IRC or CRDF and are typically available 24–48 hours after submission.
  • LASD states that trust accounts are purged approximately 30 days after release.
  • Waiting longer than 30 days to collect release funds can delay recovery.
  • Keep deposit receipts and verify the booking number before authorising payment.
Legacy-page warning: Older LASD custody text may still say online deposits are unavailable. The Sheriff’s October 2025 announcement confirms that Access Corrections online deposits resumed in July 2025.
Make the final online deposit
Inmate mail

Los Angeles County inmate mailing address and rejection rules

General address for male and female inmates
Inmate Name and Booking Number
P.O. Box 86164
Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164
Alternate address for women at CRDF
Inmate Name and Booking Number
Century Regional Detention Facility
11705 South Alameda Street
Lynwood, CA 90262

Envelope and paper restrictions

No debris or illegal substances
No perfume, cologne or powders
No lipstick or dried liquids
No metal clasps, paper clips or staples
No glitter, stickers or glued labels
No tape on letters

Items LASD lists as returnable or prohibited

Money and financial items

Cash, personal or second-party cheques, payroll cheques, blank money orders, out-of-state money orders outside the approved deposit rule and money orders exceeding applicable limits.

Stationery and objects

Blank envelopes, postage stamps, pens, pencils, jewellery, string bracelets, rosary beads, balloons, lottery tickets and prepaid telephone cards.

Media and security content

Audio media, gang symbols, sexually explicit material, weapon-making instructions or content considered a security threat.

Books, periodicals and photographs

LASD publication and image limits
Item Published requirement
Books Must be sent directly from a bookstore or publisher; maximum three books per week; no hard covers or metal or plastic binding.
Periodicals and publications Must come directly from the publisher or bookstore; maximum three per week.
Photographs and computer-generated images Minimum 3×5 inches and maximum 4×6 inches; no nudity, sexually suggestive content, gang imagery or security-threatening content.
Postcards Postcards larger than 6×9 inches are not accepted under the published rule.

Appealing a returned publication

A sender may appeal the return of a book, periodical or publication by filing an LASD complaint within 15 days after receiving the return notification. LASD states that an appeal decision will be provided within 15 business days after receipt.

Inmate name and booking number
Return form’s reference number
Sender’s contact information
Description of the returned item
Mailing and notification dates
Reason for disagreeing with the decision
Mail Room Supervisor

213-893-5874

Before mailing

Recheck the inmate’s custody status, exact name and booking number.

Health and mental health

How families can relay urgent medical information

Immediate healthcare concern: Call the Medical Command Center at 213-893-5544. LASD publishes this line as available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Confirm whether the person is still at a city jail Call the city-jail watch commander and explain the diagnosed medical or mental-health condition.
Obtain the LASD booking number After transfer, call inmate information or use the locator to obtain the booking number and facility.
Use the inmate medication information form Provide medical facts only; do not discuss the criminal charges in the medical fax.
Include identifying information State the complete legal name, date of birth, booking number and present facility.
Describe the condition precisely Include diagnoses, prescribed medicines, dosage, administration times, ineffective medicines, side effects, recent suicide risk and urgent physical conditions.
Include treating-provider details Add the psychiatrist or physician’s name, telephone number and address for verification.
Keep a copy and resend after transfer LASD advises families to resend the information when the person moves to a different facility.
Published medical-information fax numbers
Recipient Fax Published availability
Men’s Mental Health Services 213-972-4002 Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Women’s Mental Health Services 323-415-1893 Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Correctional Health Services 213-217-4850 After hours, weekends and holidays.
Privacy limitation: Medical staff may receive information from relatives without the inmate’s consent, but they generally cannot disclose the inmate’s medical status without a valid confidentiality waiver.
Release notification

Use VINE to monitor release or transfer

VINE provides custody-status information and notifications for registered crime victims. The system monitors releases and transfers and may call as soon as new information is received, including during overnight hours.

Search with the inmate’s name or booking number Use the statewide VINE telephone or online system.
Register a telephone number Use a direct telephone number rather than a switchboard.
Create a four-digit PIN The PIN is used to confirm or stop future notification calls.
Re-register after a CDCR transfer When LASD transfers the person into state custody, create a new notification registration for the CDCR facility.
California VINE

1-877-411-5588

TTY

1-866-847-1298

Notification is a backup, not a safety plan. Confirm current custody independently and contact a victim advocate or law enforcement when immediate protection is needed.
Register for custody notification
California DOJ

Request and correct your own California criminal history

California summary criminal-history records are confidential. A private person cannot request another individual’s DOJ RAP sheet. The subject of the record may request their own history to review it for accuracy and completeness.

DOJ processing fee

$25, subject to an approved fee waiver.

California residents

Submit Live Scan fingerprints using Form BCIA 8016RR.

Outside California

Submit manual fingerprint cards and Form BCIA 8705 under the published process.

California resident steps

Complete Form BCIA 8016RR Select “Record Review” as the application type and enter “Record Review” as the reason.
Take the form and identification to a Live Scan provider Police departments, Sheriff offices and public applicant Live Scan providers may offer fingerprinting.
Pay the DOJ and provider charges The DOJ fee is $25 unless waived. The fingerprinting provider may charge a separate rolling fee.
Review every arrest and disposition Compare the DOJ record with the LASD booking, arresting-agency report and court disposition.
Challenge inaccurate or incomplete information Complete Form BCIA 8706 supplied with the result and attach proof supporting the requested correction.
Not for immigration or foreign-country use: DOJ’s personal record-review result is for checking accuracy and completeness and is not the process for visa, immigration or foreign-nation transactions.
DOJ Record Review Unit

916-227-3849

Out-of-state mailing address
California Department of Justice
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis
Record Review & Challenge Section
P.O. Box 160207
Sacramento, CA 95816-0207
Start your DOJ record review
Record cleaning

California arrest sealing and conviction-dismissal paths

California does not use “expungement” to mean complete erasure in every case. Different statutes provide different forms of relief, and law-enforcement or government access may remain.

Arrest without a conviction

Penal Code section 851.91 may allow a person to request sealing when an arrest did not result in a conviction.

No charges were filed
Charges were filed and dismissed
Diversion was completed and charges dismissed
Deferred entry of judgment was completed and dismissed
The person went to trial and was found not guilty
The arrest otherwise qualifies under the statute
Obtain the criminal case and arrest information Gather the booking number, arresting agency, court case number and certified disposition.
Check whether automatic relief already occurred California DOJ may have automatically sealed an eligible arrest under Penal Code section 851.93.
Use Petition CR-409 when appropriate This statewide form requests sealing of arrest and related records for qualifying arrests without conviction.
File in the proper criminal court Follow the instructions in CR-409-INFO and serve the required agencies.
Obtain the court’s decision The court may use Order CR-410 when granting or denying the petition.

Dismissal of a conviction

A qualifying misdemeanour or felony conviction may be eligible for dismissal under California record-cleaning law. Eligibility can depend on probation or parole status, pending cases, sentence type and the offence.

Non-citizen warning: Record-cleaning relief can have complex immigration consequences and may not eliminate the immigration effect of a plea or conviction. Obtain advice from a lawyer experienced in both criminal and immigration law.

LASD factual-innocence and sealing contacts

LASD Record Sealing Unit

562-345-4454

562-345-4439

Important deadline issue

LASD’s Records FAQ advises that certain factual-innocence petitions may be filed within two years after the arrest filing date. Exceptions and other statutory routes may apply.

Choose the California relief path Download Petition CR-409
Safety and complaints

Medical emergencies, grievances, PREA reports and LASD complaints

Immediate healthcare concern

Call the Medical Command Center at 213-893-5544.

Employee or Department complaint

Call 1-800-698-8255, submit the online complaint or contact the local Sheriff station.

Sexual abuse or harassment

Report it to LASD staff, the PREA Coordinator or Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers.

PREA reporting channels

Reporting sexual abuse or harassment in custody
Reporter Method
Inmate or member of the public Report to any LASD employee, contractor or volunteer.
Outside caller Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
Inmate Dial *21 for an unrecorded Crime Stoppers call or submit a written grievance.
Family or public Email the LASD PREA Coordinator at prea-coordinator@lasd.org.
Sexual-abuse survivor in custody Request medical or mental-health staff and use the available rape-crisis telephone access.
Crime Stoppers

800-222-8477

Community rape-crisis lines

Peace Over Violence: 213-955-9090

Strength United: 818-787-9700

LASD’s published policy: The Department states that it investigates allegations of sexual abuse and harassment and offers medical and mental-health care to people reporting abuse.
Contact directory

Los Angeles County arrest, jail and records contacts

Use the office that controls the record or service
Office or service Contact Use it for
LASD Inmate Information 213-473-6100 Locating an inmate, confirming custody and general jail information.
Medical Command Center 213-893-5544 Immediate inmate healthcare concerns.
IRC Booking 213-893-5327 Booking questions at the Inmate Reception Center.
IRC Release 213-893-5347 Release processing and pickup confirmation.
IRC Inmate Property 213-893-4428 Property questions connected with an LASD booking.
LASD Records Public Services 562-345-4441 Crime reports, arrest records, incarceration letters and appointments.
Non-law-enforcement Records Inquiry 562-345-4448 Mailed incarceration or release-proof requests.
LASD Records general questions 562-345-4426 General Records and Identification Bureau questions.
Visitation Help Desk 213-680-4887 Visitor registration and appointment issues.
Access Corrections 866-345-1884 Current online inmate-deposit support.
Mail Room Supervisor 213-893-5874 LASD inmate-mail questions.
LASD Complaint Line 800-698-8255 Complaints about LASD employees or procedures.
Map and directions

LASD Inmate Reception Center and downtown jail complex

The Inmate Reception Center and Twin Towers Correctional Facility are at 450 Bauchet Street. Men’s Central Jail is next door at 441 Bauchet Street in downtown Los Angeles.

Do not travel based only on the original facility result. Reconfirm the housing facility, visit appointment, custody status, parking plan and identification requirements before leaving.
Practical decision guide

What should you do with the record you found?

1
Confirm current custody

Save the booking number and call LASD when the booking is new, the facility is unclear or release is pending.

2
Obtain the arrest narrative

Request the crime report from the arresting agency, not automatically from LASD.

3
Check the prosecution outcome

Search the Superior Court case and locate the formal filed count and disposition.

4
Arrange family services

Use the booking number for visitation, mail, deposits, property and medical-information routing.

5
Obtain formal proof

Request a certified court disposition or LASD incarceration letter rather than relying on a screenshot.

6
Correct or clean a record

Request the California DOJ RAP sheet, correct errors at the source and choose the appropriate statutory relief path.

Official-source audit

Information extracted into this Los Angeles County guide

LASD custody information

Two-hour booking delay, jail contacts, facility addresses, visiting hours, appointment timing, inmate mail, deposit rules, healthcare reporting, PREA and VINE.

LASD records information

Report-routing rules, appointment process, request identifiers, proof-of-incarceration letters, records addresses, warrant checking and accepted payment types.

Court and state information

Criminal index date ranges, public-access limits, copy and certification fees, California DOJ record review, error challenges and arrest-sealing options.

Why live links remain: The external portals are retained only for actions that require the current government database or transaction system—such as running an inmate or court search, submitting a record request, scheduling a visit, depositing money or filing a state form.
Frequently asked questions

Los Angeles County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search for someone arrested in Los Angeles County?

Use the LASD Inmate Information Center for people processed into the county jail system. Enter the legal name and date of birth or use the booking number.

Why is a new arrest not appearing?

LASD says bookings from the most recent two hours are not available. The person may also remain at an LAPD, municipal or LASD station jail before county transfer.

What number provides Los Angeles County inmate information?

Call 213-473-6100. Prepare the name, date of birth, arrest time, arresting agency and any known booking or case number.

Where do I request an LASD arrest report?

Call the Records and Identification Bureau Public Services Section at 562-345-4441. Provide the name, birth date, incident date, location, identification details and report number.

Can I obtain another person’s California RAP sheet?

No. California summary criminal histories are confidential. A person may request their own DOJ record, while authorised agencies use separate legally approved processes.

How far back does the Los Angeles criminal court name search go?

The online index generally covers felonies from 1980 to the present and misdemeanours from 1988 to the present. Some automated misdemeanour records date to 1983.

Can I download Los Angeles criminal court documents online?

Public case summaries and calendars are available, but criminal document images are not generally offered through the public online document-image service. Request copies from the filing courthouse.

How much are Los Angeles Superior Court copies?

The published charges are $0.50 per page and $40 for certification of a copy of a paper, record or proceeding on file.

How early should I arrive for an LASD jail visit?

Arrive 60 minutes early for Men’s Central Jail, Pitchess Detention Center and North County Correctional Facility. Arrive at least 30 minutes early at other visiting locations.

How far ahead can an LASD visit be scheduled?

Appointments may be scheduled up to seven days in advance. Walk-in visits are not accepted.

What is the Los Angeles County inmate mailing address?

Use the inmate’s name and booking number followed by P.O. Box 86164, Terminal Annex, Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164. Women at CRDF may also receive mail at 11705 South Alameda Street in Lynwood.

Can I deposit inmate money online?

Yes. LASD resumed online deposits through Access Corrections in July 2025. Use a valid residential address rather than a post-office box and verify the booking number before paying.

How do I obtain proof that someone was released?

Contact LASD Records at 562-345-4441. With valid identification and the required fee, the Bureau can issue a letter showing the arrest name, booking number, charges, arrest date and release information.

How can I check whether I have a warrant?

LASD advises going to a local police department or Sheriff station so staff can conduct the appropriate check. Do not pay a caller who threatens arrest and demands gift cards or cryptocurrency.

How much does a California DOJ record review cost?

The DOJ processing fee is $25, although qualifying California residents may request a fee waiver. A Live Scan provider may charge a separate fingerprint rolling fee.

Can an arrest without conviction be sealed?

Many arrests that did not result in conviction may qualify under Penal Code section 851.91. Form CR-409 is the statewide petition, but eligibility and service requirements must be reviewed for the specific case.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Superior Court, Los Angeles Police Department, California Department of Justice, District Attorney, Public Defender or a law firm.

Arrest, custody, bail, housing, release and court information may change after booking, arraignment, transfer, dismissal, correction or record relief. Confirm identity with multiple official identifiers and obtain current records before making legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decisions.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This article provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 25, 2026.

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