Los Angeles County CA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Los Angeles County, California · Jail booking, police-report and criminal-court guide

Search an LA County Jail Booking and Verify What Happened in Court

A Los Angeles County arrest can create records in several separate systems. The county jail record may be maintained by the Sheriff, the arrest report may belong to LAPD or another city police department, and the filed criminal case belongs to Los Angeles Superior Court.

This guide shows the correct search order, the information to save, current court-search fees, LASD and LAPD report procedures, custody contacts, warrant limitations, California record-review steps and record-sealing options.

Search current LA County custody Search criminal cases by name Fix a missing result
An arrest is not a conviction. A jail charge records an allegation or hold entered during arrest and booking. Prosecutors may file different charges, decline prosecution or dismiss a case. Never identify a person from a name, photograph or charge description alone.
Current custody

Use the LASD Inmate Information Center.

Prior case

Search the Superior Court criminal index.

Police report

Request it from the arresting agency.

Warrant check

Contact a police or Sheriff station.

Official review

Procedures checked July 29, 2026.

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Which Los Angeles arrest record solves your problem?

LASD INMATE INFORMATION Is the person in county custody now?

Search the Sheriff’s inmate system for a person booked into Los Angeles County custody. Save the booking number, exact booked name, arrest date, housing location, bail information and displayed court details.

Use for: current custody, booking identity, housing, bail entries, court date and pending release information.
ARRESTING AGENCY What allegedly happened?

Identify whether the arrest was made by LASD, LAPD, Long Beach Police, another municipal department, California Highway Patrol or a different agency. Request the report from that agency—not automatically from the county jail.

Use for: incident narrative, report number, officer observations, probable-cause information and releasable evidence.
LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT What happened to the charge?

Search the criminal index for the case number and filing courthouse. Then review the case summary or request minute orders, charging documents, sentencing records or certified copies from the courthouse.

Use for: filed charges, hearings, plea, dismissal, judgment, sentence, warrant events and final disposition.
Best search sequence: Locate the booking, save every official identifier, identify the arresting agency, find the Superior Court case number and request only the report or court document still needed.

Go directly to the Los Angeles record task you need

Each section explains what to enter, what the result means and what to do next.

Booking-result decoder

What Los Angeles County inmate fields mean

How to interpret an LA County custody result
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Booking number A specific Los Angeles County custody intake. It does not show the final court outcome. Save it for calls, visits, deposits and record requests.
Booked name The name recorded during the booking process. A matching name alone does not establish identity. Compare age, dates and official identification numbers.
Arrest date The date associated with the arrest event. It may differ from booking or filing dates. Use it to distinguish separate arrests.
Arresting agency The law-enforcement agency responsible for the arrest. It does not identify who maintains the court case. Send the report request to that agency.
Charge description The alleged offense entered during arrest or intake. It does not prove guilt or guarantee formal filing. Compare it with the prosecutor’s filed court charge.
Bail amount A current bail entry tied to a charge or case. Payment will not necessarily clear every hold. Verify all cases and holds before paying.
Housing location The currently displayed custody facility or assignment. The assignment will remain unchanged. Recheck before visiting or delivering approved items.
Court date A scheduled appearance associated with the custody record. The hearing will not be rescheduled. Confirm through the Superior Court case calendar.
Release date When the custody episode ended or is expected to end. Release means dismissal or acquittal. Review the criminal court case separately.
Hold Another legal or agency restriction affecting release. The listed bail amount resolves the hold. Ask which agency and case control the hold.
Fast-changing information: Bail, housing, court dates, release status and holds may change after arraignment, transfer, classification, medical placement or another court order.
Identity safeguard

Confirm that the Los Angeles booking belongs to the correct person

First and last name match consistently
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age or date of birth is consistent
Arrest date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking or court case number matches another record
Do not rely on one field. Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an accusation, contacting an employer or treating the result as belonging to a particular person.
Same name, different age Treat the records as different people unless the maintaining agency confirms a data error.
Similar photograph, different booking number Visual resemblance is not a reliable substitute for official identifiers.
One person has multiple bookings Separate each arrest by booking number, date, agency and associated court case.
Address looks old or unfamiliar Addresses can be outdated, incomplete, withheld or associated with a prior event.
Troubleshooting

No Los Angeles arrest or inmate result found?

The arrest was very recent Identification, medical screening, property inventory and data entry may still be underway.
The person remains at a city jail An LAPD or municipal facility may hold the person before transfer to LASD custody or release.
The person was cited and released Not every arrest results in admission to a county custody facility.
The name was entered differently Try a maiden name, hyphen variation, compound surname, alias, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released quickly Call the arresting agency or search the Superior Court index for the related criminal case.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, state prison, federal custody, immigration custody or a medical facility.
The arrest occurred outside LA County Search where the arrest occurred—not where the person lives.
The information is restricted Juvenile, sealed, medical, victim-related and legally confidential information may not appear publicly.
Call script for a missing booking
“I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], age or date of birth [details]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is still being processed, held at a station, booked into county custody, released or transferred?”
Call LASD Inmate Information Find the correct Sheriff station Find an LAPD station
Jurisdiction router

LASD, LAPD or another city police department?

Los Angeles County contains many independent law-enforcement agencies. A person can be booked into an LASD-operated county jail even though LASD did not make the arrest.

Choose the office that maintains the record
Situation Likely record holder Request from Do not assume
Arrest in the City of Los Angeles by LAPD LAPD maintains its arrest and crime-report records. LAPD Records and Identification Division. LASD has the incident narrative because it later housed the person.
Arrest by a Sheriff deputy LASD maintains the Sheriff’s law-enforcement record. LASD Records and Identification Bureau or the identified unit. The local city police department holds the report.
Arrest by Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale or another city department The municipal police department generally maintains the report. That department’s records or public-records unit. LAPD covers every city in Los Angeles County.
Traffic or highway arrest by CHP California Highway Patrol may maintain the incident record. The CHP office or records process identified in the booking. The county jail is the arresting agency.
Filed misdemeanor or felony case Los Angeles Superior Court maintains the court file. The filing courthouse shown in the criminal index. The arresting agency can certify the final court disposition.
Statewide personal criminal history California Department of Justice. DOJ Record Review using fingerprints. A local clearance contains every California arrest.
Local tip: Copy the “arresting agency” exactly as displayed in the inmate result. That single field usually prevents the most common report-request mistake.
Agency report requests

How to request LASD or LAPD arrest-related records

Los Angeles County Sheriff records

LASD Records and Identification Bureau
Public Services Section
12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 120 West
Norwalk, CA 90650
Appointment and records contacts

Public Services: 562-345-4441

Non-law-enforcement requests: 562-345-4448

General Records Bureau: 562-345-4426

Confirm LASD made the arrest Check the booking’s arresting-agency field before contacting the Sheriff’s Records and Identification Bureau.
Call before sending a request Explain whether you need booking information, a crime report as an authorized victim, incarceration verification, a clearance letter or another specific record.
Prepare the identifying information Have the full name and aliases, date of birth, incident date, incident location, report number, booking number and valid government identification.
Establish your right to receive the record Investigative reports are not automatically open to every requester. LASD reviews whether the requester is a victim, authorized representative or otherwise legally entitled.
Use the correct mail address Mail non-law-enforcement record requests to the Records Inquiry Non-Law Enforcement Section, 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, Norwalk, CA 90650.
Include notarized identification when required LASD’s mail instructions call for a signed request and valid notarized identification. Confirm the current fee and exact document requirements before mailing.
Hours conflict warning: LASD pages contain differing schedule descriptions. The main records-request page currently lists Public Services appointments Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Call 562-345-4441 before traveling.
Choose the correct LASD record type Read LASD identification requirements

LAPD crime report or personal arrest summary

Crime report

An authorized victim or representative may request a crime report by mail. LAPD currently publishes a standard fee of $28.

Arrest summary

A person may request a summary of their own LAPD arrests. The current published fee is $25.

Detention letter

A person may request qualifying LAPD detention-date information. The current published fee is $26.

LAPD request preparation
Request Include Send to Important limitation
Crime report Victim information, report type, date, location, DR or incident number, proof of authorization and payment. LAPD R&I Division, Document Processing Unit, P.O. Box 30158, Los Angeles, CA 90030. Generally restricted to victims, representatives and other authorized requesters.
Personal arrest summary FD-258 fingerprint card, request letter, government ID copy and payment. LAPD R&I Division, ATTN: CSRRU—Arrest Summary, P.O. Box 30158, Los Angeles, CA 90030. Covers LAPD arrests only—not LASD or other agencies.
Detention letter Fingerprint card, identifying documents, request letter and current payment. LAPD R&I Division, ATTN: CSRRU—Detention Letter, P.O. Box 30158, Los Angeles, CA 90030. Applies to qualifying LAPD detention information.
Free LAPD reports for qualifying victims: LAPD states that certain domestic-violence, sexual-assault, stalking, human-trafficking, elder/dependent-adult abuse and identity-theft victims may qualify for a free report copy under the applicable time limits.
Open LAPD crime-report instructions Open LAPD arrest-summary instructions
Criminal-court workflow

How to search the Los Angeles Superior Court criminal index

The criminal name search is used to find a case number. The court states that the index is updated daily and generally covers felony cases from 1980 to the present and misdemeanor cases from 1988 to the present, with some misdemeanor data reaching 1983.

Open “Search for Case by Defendant Name” The court permits a registered-user search or guest search. A fee is charged even when no matching case is found.
Choose an exact or starts-with search Use an exact search for a known legal name. Use starts-with when the surname, first name or spelling may vary.
Enter the defendant’s name Include enough characters to reduce unrelated results, but avoid excluding a record because of a middle-name or spelling difference.
Pay the search fee deliberately A guest name search currently costs $4.75. The fee is charged for the search rather than for a successful result.
Save the full result immediately Record the case number, defendant name, filing date and filing courthouse. Guest results remain available for a limited period, so download or print the information.
Open the case summary Use the case number in the court’s case-access service to review available hearings, events and publicly displayed case information.
Identify the filing courthouse Criminal records and copies are handled through the courthouse maintaining the case. Los Angeles County has multiple criminal courthouses.
Request documents when the summary is insufficient Criminal document images are generally not downloadable online. Contact the courthouse for minute orders, charging documents, sentencing records or certified copies.
Search by defendant name Access a case by number Find the filing courthouse
Online summary limitation: The Superior Court warns that online information is not the official court record and may contain an error or omission. Obtain a certified copy when formal proof is required.
Court-result decoder

How to understand an LA criminal case docket

Common criminal-court terms and the next document to check
Docket term General meaning What to verify Document to request
Complaint or information The charges formally filed in court. Whether they differ from the original booking allegations. Filed complaint, information or amended pleading.
Arraignment A hearing addressing the charges, plea and other initial matters. Plea, counsel, release terms and next hearing. Arraignment minute order.
Dismissed A particular count or case was dismissed. Whether every count was dismissed and whether refiling remained possible. Dismissal order or final minute order.
Plea The defendant entered a plea such as guilty, no contest or not guilty. The exact count and any negotiated terms. Plea form and related minute order.
Convicted A conviction was entered by plea or verdict. The specific offense, level and sentence. Judgment, sentencing minute order or abstract.
Acquitted or not guilty The defendant was found not guilty of the identified charge. Whether other counts remained pending or were resolved differently. Verdict and final disposition order.
Bench warrant The court may have issued a warrant, often connected with a missed appearance or order. Whether it remains active, recalled or cleared. Current docket and warrant-related minute order.
Probation Court supervision and conditions were ordered. Length, terms, completion and any violations. Sentencing and probation orders.
Case closed The case is no longer shown as active. The actual reason it closed. Final minute order, judgment or dismissal.
“Closed” is not a disposition. A case can close after dismissal, conviction, diversion, transfer, sentencing or another event. Read the final orders.
Copies and search costs

Los Angeles criminal court fees and copy steps

$4.75

Current flat guest fee for each defendant-name search.

$1.00

Current registered-user fee for each of the first 10 monthly name searches.

$15

Indexing work taking more than 10 minutes may incur the statutory fee.

Ask first

Copy, certification, archive and mailing costs depend on the request.

Requesting a criminal court document

Obtain the case number Search by defendant name or retrieve it from a booking result, citation, minute order or attorney.
Identify the filing courthouse Do not mail a request to a downtown courthouse merely because the arrest occurred in Los Angeles County.
Call the criminal clerk’s office Confirm that the file is available, whether it is electronic or archived, and where the copy request must be sent.
Name the exact documents Requesting “the whole file” can create delay and unnecessary cost. Ask for a complaint, minute order, dismissal, plea form, judgment or sentencing record.
Ask for the current estimate Confirm per-page, certification, archive, research, postage and payment requirements before mailing.
Request certification only when needed A certified copy may be required for immigration, licensing, employment, record correction or another official purpose.
Copy-request wording
“Please provide one [plain/certified] copy of the [complaint, final minute order, dismissal, plea form, judgment or sentencing order] in case number [case number], People v. [defendant]. Please confirm the total copy, certification and mailing cost before processing.”
Check current online-search fees Open LA Court criminal services
Warrant safety

How to check a possible Los Angeles County warrant

LASD’s official records guidance does not direct the public to an unrestricted countywide warrant-search website. It instructs people to contact a local police department or Sheriff’s station for a warrant check.

Search the criminal court case A docket may show that a bench warrant was ordered, issued, held, recalled or cleared.
Do not treat an old docket entry as current A later hearing may have recalled or resolved the warrant.
Contact the appropriate agency Use the local Sheriff’s station, municipal police department, issuing courthouse or an attorney for current instructions.
Provide exact identifiers Give the full legal name, date of birth, case number, issuing courthouse and any known warrant number.
Use a safe resolution path A person checking their own status should obtain case-specific legal advice before appearing unexpectedly at a station or courthouse.
Never confront or attempt to detain someone. A name may belong to a different person, and a previously issued warrant may have been recalled, served or corrected.
Find an LASD station Find the issuing courthouse
After finding the inmate

What to do after confirming Los Angeles County custody

LASD Inmate Information

213-473-6100

Listed by LASD as the inmate-information contact.

Inmate Reception Center
450 Bauchet Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Save the exact booked name
Copy the booking number carefully
Record every charge and hold
Confirm the current housing facility
Verify the court and case number
Recheck status before traveling
Several charges

Read each count separately. Bail or release on one charge may not clear another case or agency hold.

Pending release

Release processing may involve paperwork, property return, transportation and verification of outside holds.

Facility transfer

Classification, court movement, medical care and operational needs can change the housing location.

Money scam warning: Do not send gift cards, cryptocurrency or money to a personal account because someone claims it will guarantee immediate release. Verify bail and approved inmate services independently.
Visitation

How to schedule an LASD jail visit

LASD uses its Inmate Visitation Scheduling System for public visits. Walk-ins are not accepted where advance scheduling is required.

Confirm the inmate’s current facility Recheck housing immediately before scheduling because a person may be moved.
Create or access the visitor account Register in the LASD visitation portal and provide accurate identity information.
Select an available appointment LASD currently states that appointments may be scheduled up to seven days in advance, subject to facility availability.
Review the facility’s visiting hours Hours and appointment availability differ by location and may change.
Arrive early with valid identification LASD instructs visitors to arrive 60 minutes early for Men’s Central Jail and Pitchess facilities and at least 30 minutes early for other visiting locations.
Complete pre-approval when required Visitors on probation or parole, and certain formerly incarcerated visitors, must complete the applicable clearance process before visiting.
Visitation help desk

213-680-4887

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

ADA visitation assistance

213-972-2200

Use for visitation-related disability assistance.

Register and schedule a visit
Deposits: The LASD visitation portal currently directs users to Access Corrections for approved inmate deposits and lists 866-345-1884 for provider questions. Confirm the booking number before sending money.
Bail and release

Read every case before arranging Los Angeles County bail

A dollar amount appears Confirm that it applies to every charge and that no additional warrant, hold or no-bail matter remains.
“No bail” appears The person may require a court hearing, may have a qualifying hold or may be detained under another order.
Release is pending Do not assume physical release will occur immediately after the status changes.
The person is not released after payment Ask whether another case, agency hold, identity issue or release condition remains unresolved.

Information to verify before paying

Correct full name and booking number
Every charge and case number
Each separate bail amount
No-bail or outside-agency holds
Approved payment location and method
Receipt and transaction confirmation
Legal and financial risk: Bail procedures, refund rights, bond contracts and forfeiture consequences can be significant. Obtain official instructions before transferring funds or signing a bail agreement.
Statewide personal record

How to request your California criminal history

A local LASD or LAPD history covers only that agency’s records. For a fingerprint-based review of your own California criminal history, use the California Department of Justice Record Review process.

DOJ processing fee

The current state processing fee is $25. A fee-waiver process may be available.

Separate rolling fee

The Live Scan provider may charge its own fingerprinting or rolling fee.

Personal access only

California DOJ does not process a public request for another person’s complete criminal history.

Download form BCIA 8016RR California residents use the Request for Live Scan Service form designated for Record Review.
Select “Record Review” Enter Record Review as the application type and reason, following the DOJ instructions.
Complete the personal information Use your legal identity information exactly as instructed.
Choose a Los Angeles County Live Scan provider Compare the rolling fee, accepted payment, appointment policy and operating hours.
Submit fingerprints and payment Retain the applicant tracking information and payment receipt.
Review every entry Compare each arrest, agency, charge and disposition with your court documents.
Open DOJ Record Review instructions Find Los Angeles Live Scan sites
Record correction

How to challenge incorrect Los Angeles arrest information

Identify which record is wrong Determine whether the error appears in an inmate result, LASD record, LAPD summary, court docket or DOJ criminal history.
Obtain the official source documents Save the booking record, certified court disposition, minute order, identification documents and DOJ Record Review.
Compare the identifiers Check the full name, date of birth, fingerprints, arrest date, report number, booking number and court case number.
Contact the maintaining office A court error should be addressed with the court; an LAPD or LASD record issue should be raised with that agency.
Use the DOJ challenge procedure when necessary A DOJ Record Review containing criminal information includes instructions and the Claim of Alleged Inaccuracy or Incompleteness process.
Keep proof of every submission Save forms, supporting documents, tracking information, correspondence and corrected records.
Correction-request wording
“I am requesting review of an apparent error in record [booking/report/case number]. The record identifies [incorrect information]. The attached [certified disposition, identification or agency document] shows [correct information]. Please explain the correction procedure and any additional documentation required.”
Identity theft or false personation: When another person used your identity, the correction process may require fingerprints, agency reports and a court certificate or order. California Courts provides Form CR-151 for qualifying identity-theft situations.
Record relief

Sealing an arrest or cleaning a California conviction record

California does not use one universal “erase my record” procedure. The correct path depends on whether the arrest produced charges, whether the case was dismissed, whether there was a conviction, the sentence and whether automatic relief already applies.

Common California record-cleaning paths
Situation Possible path Typical starting point Important limitation
Arrest with no charges filed Arrest-record sealing may be available. Review Penal Code section 851.91 instructions and Form CR-409. Eligibility exceptions may apply.
Charges dismissed The arrest and related court record may qualify for sealing. Use the California Courts arrest-with-no-conviction guide. Government agencies may retain limited access.
Not guilty after trial Arrest-record sealing may be available. Review the court’s sealing instructions and case documents. The correct statutory route depends on the case.
Misdemeanor conviction A petition for dismissal may be available. Review Form CR-180 and misdemeanor eligibility guidance. Dismissal does not destroy every record or restore every right.
Felony conviction Dismissal, reduction or another remedy may be possible. Review sentence-specific felony record-cleaning options. Eligibility depends heavily on the offense and sentence.
Immigration concern Specialized post-conviction analysis may be required. Consult an attorney experienced in criminal and immigration law. A standard dismissal may not eliminate immigration consequences.

Arrest without a conviction

Obtain the case and arrest identifiers Gather the arrest date, arresting agency, report number, booking number, court case number and final disposition.
Check whether automatic relief already applies Some arrests may already be automatically sealed under California law.
Review Form CR-409-INFO Read the eligibility rules and exceptions before completing the petition.
Complete Form CR-409 when appropriate The petition asks the court to seal the arrest and related records.
File in the correct criminal court Follow the filing courthouse’s procedure and serve any required agencies or prosecuting office.
Keep the signed order If relief is granted, retain certified copies and verify that the affected records are updated.
Free Los Angeles County help: The LA County Public Defender Record Clearing Team currently lists 213-204-9904 and RecordsClearingUnit@pubdef.lacounty.gov for record-clearing assistance.
Check arrest-sealing eligibility Choose a California record-cleaning path Contact the LA County Public Defender
Non-citizens: Do not file a record-cleaning request without understanding the immigration consequences. A dismissal, sealing order or expungement-style remedy may not produce the expected immigration result.
Privacy and access limits

Records that may be restricted or unavailable

Juvenile records

Juvenile arrest and court records are subject to special confidentiality rules and may require proof of authorization or a court order.

Investigative material

Police narratives, witness information, evidence and investigative records are not automatically released to every member of the public.

Victim information

Addresses, medical information, protected identities and sensitive victim details may be removed or withheld.

Sealed records

A sealed arrest or court record generally will not remain available through ordinary public access.

Medical and mental-health data

Custody medical information is protected and is not part of a general public inmate search.

Booking photographs

Do not assume every mugshot is publicly available or may be republished without legal and ethical risk.

Key contacts

Los Angeles County arrest-record phone and office guide

Contact the office that controls the task
Office Contact Use it for Prepare first
LASD Inmate Information 213-473-6100 Current custody, booking number and inmate-status questions. Full name, age or birth date and arrest date.
LASD Public Services 562-345-4441 Appointments, Sheriff record requests and incarceration letters. Name, birth date, incident date, location and identification.
LASD Non-Law-Enforcement Records 562-345-4448 Mail-request guidance for eligible record requesters. Report or booking number and proof of authorization.
LASD Visitation Help Desk 213-680-4887 Visitor account and appointment assistance. Visitor ID, inmate name, booking number and facility.
LAPD R&I general line 213-486-8300 LAPD record-process questions. DR number, incident date, type and request purpose.
LAPD crime-report instructions 213-486-8130 Recorded report-request information and status guidance. Victim details, incident date, location and DR number.
LAPD arrest summary 213-486-8320 Personal LAPD arrest summaries and detention letters. Fingerprint card, ID, request letter and payment.
LA County Public Defender Record Clearing 213-204-9904 Possible free help with qualifying record-clearing matters. Case numbers, dispositions and criminal-history information.
Office location

LASD Records and Identification Bureau in Norwalk

LASD Public Services is listed at 12440 East Imperial Highway in Norwalk. Services are appointment-based, and different pages contain differing hour descriptions, so call 562-345-4441 before traveling.

Do not arrive without confirming the suite and appointment. The public counter, mail-processing section and subpoena functions may use different suite numbers or procedures.
Downtown custody and court area

Inmate Reception Center and central criminal court locations

Inmate Reception Center
450 Bauchet Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Use the inmate locator and phone line before traveling.

Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center
210 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

This is one criminal courthouse—not the filing location for every LA County case.

Source verification

How this Los Angeles County guide was checked

The workflows were compiled from current Los Angeles County Sheriff inmate, visitation, records and phone-directory pages; Los Angeles Superior Court criminal index, case-access, fee and courthouse pages; LAPD crime-report and arrest-summary instructions; California DOJ Record Review guidance; and California Courts record-cleaning materials.

Live information

Custody, bail, court dates, warrants, release status and case events must be checked again in the live system.

Published procedures

Current fees, preparation requirements, addresses and contact numbers were brought into the article instead of being left as unexplained links.

Legal safeguards

Arrest and booking information is described as allegation and custody data—not evidence of guilt or conviction.

Frequently asked questions

Los Angeles County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Los Angeles County arrest records?

Start with the official LASD Inmate Information Center when the person may be in county custody. Save the booking number, arrest date, arresting agency and court information. Then search the Los Angeles Superior Court Criminal Defendant Index to find and verify the criminal case.

How can I find out whether someone is in an LA County jail?

Search the LASD inmate locator or call 213-473-6100. Verify any result with the booking number, age, arrest date and facility. A very recent arrestee may still be at a city or station jail.

How do I find the outcome of an LA County arrest?

Use the Superior Court criminal name search to obtain the case number and filing courthouse. Review the case summary, then request the final minute order, dismissal, judgment or sentencing record when formal proof is needed.

Are Los Angeles County mugshots available online?

Do not assume that a booking photograph will appear in a public inmate result or is freely available to every requester. LASD applies specific release rules to booking photographs and related records.

How do I request a LAPD crime report?

An authorized victim or representative may mail the required information and payment to LAPD R&I Division, Document Processing Unit, P.O. Box 30158, Los Angeles, CA 90030. LAPD currently lists a standard $28 fee, with free copies available to certain qualifying victims.

How do I request an LASD arrest or incarceration record?

Call LASD Public Services at 562-345-4441 to confirm eligibility, appointment requirements, identification and the current fee. Mail requests may require a signed request and notarized government identification.

Can I search LA County warrants online?

LASD does not direct the public to an unrestricted countywide warrant search. Contact a local police department, Sheriff’s station, issuing courthouse or attorney. A court docket entry should be confirmed because a warrant may later have been recalled or cleared.

How can I obtain my complete California criminal history?

Use the California DOJ Record Review process. California residents complete Live Scan form BCIA 8016RR and submit fingerprints through an approved provider. The DOJ fee is currently $25, plus any provider rolling fee.

Can a Los Angeles arrest record be sealed?

An arrest that did not result in a conviction may qualify for sealing. Review the California Courts arrest-with-no-conviction guide and Forms CR-409 and CR-409-INFO. Some records may already have received automatic relief.

Why can I not find a recent Los Angeles arrest?

The person may still be in intake, held temporarily at a municipal jail, cited and released, listed under another spelling or transferred. Call the arresting agency or LASD Inmate Information at 213-473-6100.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

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

Arrest, booking, warrant, bail, housing, release and court information can change after publication. Confirm the person with multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making an employment, housing, financial, legal, safety or publication decision.

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

Last official-source review: July 29, 2026.

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