Los Angeles County Inmate Search

Los Angeles County inmate population records are searchable through the LASD Inmate Information Center. This is the largest county jail system in the United States, holding more than 12,000 people on any given day across multiple facilities. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department runs all jail operations, from the Twin Towers Correctional Facility downtown to the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic. You can look up any inmate online or call (213) 473-6100 to check custody status. The county also uses Securus for inmate phone services. No other California county comes close to the scale of the Los Angeles County jail system.

LASD Jail System Overview

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates the biggest jail system in the nation. The main facilities include Twin Towers Correctional Facility, Men's Central Jail, the Century Regional Detention Facility for women, and the Pitchess Detention Center with its North, South, and East compounds. Each facility holds a different segment of the Los Angeles County inmate population. Twin Towers houses inmates with medical and mental health needs. Men's Central Jail handles high-security housing. Pitchess in Castaic is the largest complex by land and holds thousands of inmates at varying security levels.

LASD books tens of thousands of people every month into the Los Angeles County jail system. The Inmate Reception Center handles initial processing for most bookings. Staff complete fingerprinting, photos, medical screening, and classification. Classification determines which facility an inmate goes to within the Los Angeles County system. The process can take many hours because of the sheer volume. Once classified, inmates transfer to their assigned housing unit. The whole system employs thousands of sworn and civilian staff. Los Angeles County spends billions of dollars each year running its jail operations, making it one of the most expensive corrections systems at the county level in all of California.

Los Angeles County Inmate Lookup

The LASD Inmate Information Center is the official online search tool for Los Angeles County jail inmates. This system lets you search by name, booking number, or jacket number. Results show the inmate's name, charges, bail amount, next court date, and which facility they are at. The tool covers all Los Angeles County jail facilities. It updates throughout the day. You do not need an account to search. This is one of the most used inmate search tools in California because of the size of the Los Angeles County inmate population.

Beyond the LASD tool, VINELink also works for Los Angeles County. VINE covers all California counties and lets you check custody status and set up alerts. The phone line is 1-877-411-5588. Securus Technologies provides phone service for Los Angeles County jail inmates. Families create accounts through Securus to receive calls or fund prepaid accounts. While Securus is not a search tool, finding someone in its system confirms they are in Los Angeles County custody. For state prison inmates, use CIRIS at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov. Many people sentenced in Los Angeles County courts end up in state prison, and CIRIS tracks all CDCR inmates across California.

Note: The LASD Inmate Information Center sometimes runs slow during peak hours because of the high volume of searches for Los Angeles County inmates.

Los Angeles County Inmate Records Law

Booking records in Los Angeles County are public under Government Code 6254(f). This California law makes arrest and booking data available to anyone. The LASD Inmate Information Center is one way the sheriff meets this legal requirement for the Los Angeles County inmate population. You can also request booking records by calling (213) 473-6100 or visiting a sheriff's station. The public data covers names, charges, bail amounts, and booking dates for all Los Angeles County inmates across every facility.

Criminal history records are restricted. Penal Code 11105 limits who can see full criminal records held by the California DOJ. You can get your own record through the DOJ Record Review process for $25 plus fingerprint fees. The Los Angeles County Superior Court, one of the busiest in the country, has its own case management system for criminal matters. Court records cover charges, hearings, pleas, and sentencing. Many Los Angeles County court records are searchable online through the court's website. For records that are not online, contact the clerk at the courthouse where the case was heard.

Visiting Los Angeles County Inmates

Each Los Angeles County jail facility has its own visiting schedule. Twin Towers, Men's Central Jail, Century Regional, and Pitchess all run visits at different times. Check the LASD website or call (213) 473-6100 to find out the schedule for the facility where your inmate is housed. Visitors need photo ID and must clear a security check. No bags, phones, or personal items are allowed in the visiting area. Los Angeles County facilities can get crowded during visiting hours, so plan to arrive early. Wait times vary but can stretch past an hour at the busier locations.

The Los Angeles County jail system also offers video visits at some facilities. This lets people talk to inmates remotely without going to the jail. Securus handles phone calls from inmates. Set up an account to receive calls or load money onto a prepaid phone account. Mail goes to the specific facility where the inmate is housed. Write the inmate's full name, booking number, and facility name on the envelope. Staff screen all mail before delivery. Letters and photos are accepted. Commissary funds can be deposited through approved vendors. The LASD website lists current options for adding money to a Los Angeles County inmate's account.

Los Angeles County Inmate Search Tool

The LASD Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org/iic provides the main public search tool for Los Angeles County jail inmates.

This tool handles millions of searches each year. Enter a name and the system pulls matching results from all Los Angeles County detention facilities. The results page shows charges, bail, court dates, and facility location. It is the single most important tool for anyone searching the Los Angeles County inmate population. Keep in mind that very recent bookings may take a few hours to appear in the system due to processing volume.

Los Angeles County Cities

Los Angeles County has many cities with populations over 100,000. The county sheriff handles jail services for most of them. Pick a city below to see details about how that area connects to the Los Angeles County inmate population system.

Counties Near Los Angeles County

Check inmate population records in counties that border Los Angeles County.