Los Angeles Police Department CA Arrest Records Search

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Los Angeles Police Department · Arrest summaries, city jail custody, county transfers and criminal court outcomes

Connect an LAPD Arrest to Custody, Reports and the Final Court Case

LAPD arrest information is divided among police records, city jail custody, the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Los Angeles Superior Court.

Use this guide to locate a recently arrested person, request an LAPD-only arrest summary, obtain authorized reports and verify what happened to every criminal charge.

Search current LA custody Search criminal cases Request your LAPD summary
LAPD DISPATCH RECORD GRID SIGNAL ACTIVE
BOOKING SIGNAL CUSTODY + BAIL
POLICE RECORD DR NUMBER + FACTS
COURT RESULT FILED + DISPOSED
IDENTITY + CASE VERIFIED
An arrest is not a conviction. An LAPD booking or arrest record describes an arrest, detention or allegation. The City Attorney or District Attorney may reject, change or replace the charge, and the court may dismiss it or find the defendant not guilty.
Current custody

Search LASD or call 213-473-6100.

Recent booking delay

Online information may take about two hours.

LAPD arrest summary

Fingerprint-based request for your own LAPD arrests.

Final court result

Search Los Angeles Superior Court separately.

Official review

Sources reviewed August 4, 2026.

Start here

Which Los Angeles arrest record do you actually need?

CURRENT CUSTODY Where is the person now?

Use the countywide inmate information system or call the 24-hour custody line.

Best for a recent arrest, booking, release or transfer.
LAPD ARREST SUMMARY What LAPD arrests are on my record?

Request your own fingerprint-based summary from LAPD Records and Identification Division.

It does not include arrests made by other agencies.
POLICE OR CPRA RECORD What did LAPD document?

Use the authorized report process or submit a focused California Public Records Act request.

Investigative and private information may be withheld.
COURT CASE What was formally filed?

Search Los Angeles Superior Court for charges, hearings, disposition and sentence.

The court outcome controls—not the booking allegation.
Best verification path: Confirm custody, record the booking and DR numbers, identify the correct prosecutor, search the court case and obtain the final order when formal proof is required.

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Important search limitation

LAPD does not provide one public arrest-history database

Records the public can search or request

  • Current Los Angeles jail custody
  • Public Los Angeles Superior Court case information
  • Specified releasable LAPD records through CPRA
  • Authorized victim crime reports
  • Publicly released LAPD news and critical-incident material

Records that are restricted

  • Another person’s complete LAPD arrest-history summary
  • Confidential criminal-history databases
  • Protected victim and witness information
  • Active investigative details
  • Juvenile, sealed and legally confidential records
A commercial “LAPD arrest search” may combine old jail pages, news articles, scraped court information and mistaken identities. It is not an official LAPD criminal-history report.
First hours after arrest

What to do when the booking is less than two hours old

LAPD advises that inmate records may not be available online for bookings that occurred within the previous two hours.
Confirm which LAPD geographic area made the arrest The arrest location helps identify the likely city jail and courthouse.
Call the countywide inmate-information number Ask whether the person has entered an LAPD or LASD booking system. Call 213-473-6100
Call the likely LAPD jail Use Metropolitan, 77th Street or Valley Jail contact information below.
Provide strong identifiers Give the full legal name, date of birth or age, arrest date and arrest location.
Ask whether booking is complete Identification, fingerprints, medical review and charging decisions can delay a result.
Ask for the booking number Record it exactly before discussing bail or court information.
Confirm whether transfer is expected A person who remains in custody after arraignment is generally transferred to LASD.
Recent-arrest telephone script
I am trying to locate [full legal name], date of birth or age [information], who may have been arrested by LAPD on [date] near [location]. Can you confirm whether booking is complete, the booking number, current jail, charges, bail status and expected court or transfer information?
Record decoder

Understand LAPD, custody and court identifiers

What each identifier means and what to do next
Identifier What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
DR number The LAPD Department Record number connected to an incident. That every allegation became a criminal charge. Use it in LAPD report requests.
Incident number A reference associated with the police response or report. The final court case number. Provide it with the DR number when known.
Booking number The person’s admission into LAPD or LASD custody. The final disposition of the charges. Use it for custody and bail questions.
Booking charge The allegation recorded during arrest or intake. What a prosecutor ultimately filed. Compare it with the court complaint.
Court case number The Los Angeles Superior Court criminal file. That one number covers every arrest or warrant. Search each case separately.
Bail amount A monetary release condition shown for a case or charge. That payment guarantees immediate release. Confirm holds and the newest order.
Disposition How one court charge was resolved. That every count had the same outcome. Read each count separately.
RAP sheet The California DOJ Record of Arrest and Prosecution for the subject. A certified copy of each court order. Obtain certified court records when needed.
Identity safeguard

Confirm the person before using an arrest record

Full legal name matches
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age is consistent
Arrest and booking dates fit the incident
DR number matches the LAPD event
Booking number matches the custody record
Court case follows the same arrest
Every charge and disposition is reviewed
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing allegations or treating the record as belonging to a particular person.
No-result troubleshooting

Why an LAPD arrest may not appear

Booking occurred less than two hours ago The county system may not have published the record yet.
Booking is still being completed Identification, fingerprints and medical clearance can delay entry.
The person was cited and released Not every arrest produces extended jail custody.
The person was released from LAPD custody A current-inmate search may no longer answer an older detention question.
The person transferred to LASD Search again using the county booking information.
Another agency made the arrest LASD, CHP, airport police, campus police or a federal agency may own the record.
The name is formatted differently Try the surname alone, maiden name, former surname, alias or suffix.
The record is confidential or sealed Juvenile, sealed and legally restricted information may not appear publicly.
Full record lifecycle

What happens after an LAPD arrest?

LAPD incident and arrest Officers create incident, arrest, property and probable-cause records.
City jail booking Custody personnel confirm identity, fingerprints, health status, charges and bail information.
Prosecutor review The City Attorney evaluates eligible adult misdemeanors and infractions, while the District Attorney handles felonies.
Arraignment The court advises the defendant of charges and rights and addresses counsel and release.
LASD transfer when custody continues A person remaining in custody after arraignment is remanded to the Los Angeles County Sheriff.
Pretrial proceedings The case may involve hearings, motions, diversion, plea discussions or trial preparation.
Disposition Each charge may be rejected, dismissed, diverted, amended, resolved by plea or decided at trial.
Release, supervision or sentence The person may be released, placed on probation or committed to county or state custody.
Correction or record relief Inaccurate information can be challenged, and qualifying records may receive sealing, dismissal or automatic relief.
Your own LAPD history

Request an LAPD arrest summary

An LAPD arrest summary lists dates, charges and dispositions on file for arrests made by LAPD. It does not include arrests by LASD, CHP, another city police department, another state or a federal agency.
Obtain an FD-258 fingerprint card Have a complete fingerprint set taken by a police or sheriff agency or an authorized fingerprint provider.
Check the ORI information The fingerprinting agency or authorized provider’s name and address must appear in the ORI box or be stamped on the card.
Check the fingerprint certification The official taking the fingerprints must sign the card and include the fingerprint-certification number.
Write the 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 a United States government-issued ID.
Include the current $25 payment Use a check or money order payable to LAPD. Do not mail cash.
Mail the complete package Address the request to the Court Sealings and Records Retention Unit.
Use California DOJ for a statewide history Request a DOJ RAP sheet instead when arrests involve multiple California agencies.
LAPD Arrest Summary Mailing Address
LAPD Records and Identification Division
Attn: CSRRU – Arrest Summary
P.O. Box 30158
Los Angeles, CA 90030
Questions: 213-486-8320
Missing ORI information, fingerprint certification, identification or payment can cause the request to be rejected.
Open current arrest-summary instructions
Proof of LAPD detention

Request an LAPD detention letter

Use an LAPD detention letter when

  • LAPD made the arrest or detention
  • The person was released from LAPD custody
  • Official detention-date documentation is needed
  • The request can be supported by fingerprints and identification

Use LASD incarceration records when

  • The person entered county jail custody
  • The person remained jailed after arraignment
  • County booking and release proof is needed
  • The LAPD letter would not cover the full incarceration period
Use a properly completed FD-258 card Follow the same fingerprint-certification requirements used for an arrest summary.
Request a Detention Letter in writing Include your mailing address and telephone number.
Include government-issued identification Use a readable copy.
Include the current $26 payment Pay by check or money order made payable to LAPD.
Mail it to CSRRU Mark the request as a Detention Letter request.
Contact LASD when county custody occurred LAPD does not document the entire later LASD incarceration period.
LAPD Court Sealings and Records Retention Unit: 213-486-8320
Metro Jail Registration Desk: 213-356-3475
Authorized crime reports

Request a copy of an LAPD crime report

LAPD crime reports are not automatically available to every requester. Victims, authorized representatives and other persons entitled under California law may request releasable reports.
Confirm LAPD created the report Check that the incident was not handled by LASD, CHP or another police agency.
Record the DR or incident number Include both when available.
Identify the report type State whether the matter involved robbery, assault, theft, domestic violence or another event.
Provide the date and location Include the exact address or closest known location.
Explain your authorization Identify whether you are the victim, victim’s representative, attorney, insurer or another authorized requester.
Include supporting authorization Attorneys generally need a victim release, and family representatives may need proof of relationship.
Include the current $28 payment when required Use a check or money order payable to LAPD and do not send cash.
Mail the request to the Document Processing Unit Retain a copy of the complete request package.
LAPD Crime Report Requests
LAPD Records and Identification Division
Attn: Document Processing Unit
P.O. Box 30158
Los Angeles, CA 90030
Recorded information: 213-486-8130
Spanish recorded information: 213-486-8133
Eligible victims of specified domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, elder or dependent-adult abuse and identity-theft incidents may qualify for a free report copy under the applicable rules.
Open LAPD crime-report instructions
California Public Records Act

Submit a focused LAPD public-record request

Open the official LAPD CPRA page Follow the current link to the department’s request system. Open LAPD Public Records
Identify a date range Avoid an unlimited request when one incident or short period solves the problem.
Identify the subject Include the incident, location, unit, report number or other clear topic.
Name existing records Ask for identifiable documents rather than requiring LAPD to create an explanation or research report.
Request electronic delivery Ask for native electronic files when available.
Request a cost estimate Set an amount requiring approval before duplication or production continues.
Ask for partial production Request releasable portions when other information is exempt.
Ask for the exemption basis A denial or redaction should identify the applicable legal reason.
Copy-ready LAPD CPRA request
Under the California Public Records Act, I request electronic copies of the releasable existing records concerning the LAPD incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include DR number [number], incident number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Specifically, I request [identify records precisely]. Please provide segregable nonexempt portions, identify the legal basis for any withholding and obtain my approval before costs exceed $[amount].
Arrest and investigative records can contain information protected by privacy, victim-safety, juvenile, active-investigation and law-enforcement exemptions. A CPRA request does not guarantee release of the complete file.
Prosecution routing

Los Angeles City Attorney or County District Attorney?

Los Angeles City Attorney

  • Handles adult criminal misdemeanors committed within Los Angeles city limits
  • Handles qualifying infractions and municipal-code cases
  • Reviews eligible misdemeanor referrals from LAPD
  • Operates diversion and alternative-resolution programs
  • Does not control felony prosecution

Los Angeles County District Attorney

  • Handles felony prosecutions throughout Los Angeles County
  • Reviews felony referrals submitted by LAPD
  • Maintains victim-services programs
  • Handles specified specialized investigations
  • Does not maintain LAPD booking records
Los Angeles Superior Court adjudicates both misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. The prosecuting office determines whether and what charges are filed; the court determines the judicial outcome.
Open LA City Attorney Criminal Justice Open LA County District Attorney
Official outcome documents

Obtain the document that proves how the charge ended

Complaint or information

Shows what the prosecutor formally charged instead of only the booking allegation.

Dismissal or diversion order

Shows that a particular charge ended without an ordinary conviction.

Minute order or judgment

Shows the court’s final ruling, conviction and sentence information.

Identify the courthouse where the case was filed The arrest location and charge affect courthouse assignment.
Record the exact case number Bring it to the clerk or include it in the written request.
Name the exact document Request the complaint, dismissal, minute order, judgment or sentencing document needed.
Choose ordinary or certified copies Ask the receiving organization what format it requires.
Prepare identity and case information For an in-custody defendant, have the name, date of birth, booking number and arresting agency available.
Keep certified copies permanently They may be required for DOJ corrections, immigration review, licensing or record-sealing work.
Court indexing work taking more than ten minutes can incur a $15 indexing charge. Providing the exact case number can reduce unnecessary research.
Warrant verification

Check a Los Angeles warrant safely

LAPD does not provide a simple public name-search page that should be treated as final proof of every active warrant.
Search the related Superior Court case Look for failure-to-appear, bench-warrant and recall entries.
Read the newest docket action A later order may recall, quash or replace an earlier warrant.
Identify the issuing courthouse Record the case number, defendant and court location.
Contact the court clerk Ask how current warrant status can be verified for that case.
Contact a local police or sheriff station Law-enforcement personnel can conduct an official warrant check.
Use defense counsel when the warrant concerns you A lawyer can explain appearance, surrender, recall and bail options.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unsolicited caller using gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfer or a text-message payment link. Independently contact the court or police agency using its published number.
Never confront or attempt to detain another person based on an online record. Similar names and outdated entries can create dangerous mistakes.
Bail and release

Confirm every LAPD and court hold before posting bail

Cash

LAPD lists cash as an accepted bail method at city jails.

Surety bond

A valid bail bond may be posted through an authorized bondsperson.

Cashier’s check

It must meet LAPD payee and California-bank requirements.

Money order

Accepted types include qualifying Western Union or USPS money orders.

Confirm the person and booking number Do not rely on name alone.
List every charge and warrant One bond may not clear the entire booking.
Ask about no-bail entries A judge or separate case may prevent release.
Ask about county, probation and federal holds A local payment does not automatically clear another agency’s detainer.
Confirm the current amount Bail can change after prosecutor review or a judicial hearing.
Confirm the payment location Ask whether the person remains at LAPD, has transferred to LASD or has appeared in court.
Verify a private bond company Review licensing, premium, collateral and refund terms before signing.
Keep every receipt Save the booking number, court case, payer name, amount and transaction documentation.
Allow release processing Staff must verify payment, clear holds and complete discharge procedures.
LAPD jails operate 24 hours a day, and LAPD states that bail may be posted at city jail facilities 24 hours a day.
Bail-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number]. Please confirm every active charge and hold, the current bail for each case, the accepted payment method, the correct payment location and whether the person is expected to transfer to LASD.
LAPD Custody Services Division

Los Angeles Police Department jail locations

Metropolitan Detention Center
180 N. Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

213-356-3400

TTY: 213-356-3406

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

323-786-5541

TTY: 323-786-5600

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

818-374-9645

The court location is determined by the place of arrest and the type of charge. Call the holding facility for current arraignment information rather than assuming every LAPD arrest goes downtown.
Check current LAPD jail information
City jail visits

Visit a person held in an LAPD jail

LAPD states that an arrestee may receive one friend-or-family visit per day during established visiting hours. Attorneys, bail bondspersons and clergy may visit at any time, subject to facility procedures.
Current published LAPD jail visiting windows
Facility Weekday schedule Weekend or holiday schedule Confirm at
Metropolitan Detention Center 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon and 1:00–3:00 p.m. Same published daily schedule 213-356-3400
77th Street Regional Jail 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon and 1:00–3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon 323-786-5541
Valley Jail Section 9:30 a.m.–12:00 noon and 1:00–2:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon 818-374-9645
Confirm the person remains at that jail A transfer can occur before the planned visit.
Call before traveling Visiting can be cancelled because of staffing or operational needs.
Ask about identification Bring the exact government-issued photo identification required by the facility.
Arrive early Allow time for security screening and visitor processing.
Follow clothing and property rules Leave weapons and prohibited personal property secured elsewhere.
Avoid discussing defense strategy Ordinary custody visits are not confidential attorney-client meetings.
City-to-county custody transfer

What changes when an LAPD arrestee moves to LASD?

LAPD states that arrestees who remain in custody after arraignment are remanded to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

While held by LAPD

  • Call the applicable LAPD jail
  • Use city-jail visiting hours
  • Post eligible bail through the LAPD facility
  • Request an LAPD detention letter when released from LAPD custody
  • Ask the jail about arraignment location

After transfer to LASD

  • Use the LASD Inmate Information Center
  • Follow county jail visiting and communication rules
  • Use the county booking number
  • Request county incarceration proof through LASD
  • Confirm the current county facility before mailing or visiting
Search the county inmate locator again A new facility assignment may appear after transfer.
Confirm the booking number Use it for county jail services and records.
Do not use LAPD jail visiting hours LASD facilities have separate schedules, registration and provider rules.
Do not mail to an LAPD jail after transfer Obtain the current LASD facility and mailing instructions.
Use LASD for incarceration proof The county Records and Identification Bureau handles county incarceration letters.
Search LASD custody Open LASD record requests
Court-appointed representation

Request the Los Angeles County Public Defender

The Los Angeles County Public Defender represents eligible people accused of public offenses who cannot afford private counsel. Appointment is made through the criminal court.
Request appointed counsel at arraignment Tell the judge that the defendant cannot afford private representation.
Complete the financial eligibility process Provide accurate income, asset, debt and dependent information.
Record the assigned branch office The appropriate office is connected to the courthouse handling the case.
Provide the case identifiers Give staff the attorney’s name, case number or the defendant’s name and date of birth.
Leave a complete callback message Include the name, case number and working telephone number.
Use the Alternate Public Defender when appointed APD may be assigned when the regular Public Defender has a legal conflict.
Protect confidential communications Do not discuss evidence through ordinary recorded jail calls or family visits.
Los Angeles County Public Defender
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center
210 W. Temple Street, 19th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
General information: 213-974-2811
Open LA County Public Defender Find and contact an assigned lawyer Alternate Public Defender offices
Victim and witness support

Get case, safety and compensation assistance

Los Angeles County District Attorney Bureau of Victim Services
Request services: 800-380-3811
Compensation-claim assistance: 800-492-5944
Record the LAPD DR and court case numbers These identifiers help locate the incident and prosecution.
Ask whether a criminal case was filed Victim assistance is available even when prosecution has not yet been filed.
Request case-status notification Ask about hearings, plea, trial, sentencing and disposition.
Request court orientation or escort Advocates can explain the process and provide courthouse assistance.
Preserve proof of financial loss Save medical bills, repair estimates, wage records and other restitution documentation.
Ask about CalVCB assistance Victim-services staff can help with qualifying California Victim Compensation Board claims.
Register for custody notifications Use California VINE for qualifying release and transfer alerts. Open VINELink
Request Marsy’s Law rights Tell the prosecutor or victim-services representative that you are requesting your constitutional victim rights.
Open LA County Victim Services Review California victims’ rights
California statewide record

Request your own California DOJ criminal history

An LAPD arrest summary covers LAPD arrests only. Use the California Department of Justice when reviewing your statewide California Record of Arrest and Prosecution.

LAPD arrest summary

  • LAPD arrests only
  • Fingerprint-based request
  • Dates, charges and available dispositions
  • Current LAPD fee: $25
  • Does not include every California agency

California DOJ RAP sheet

  • California statewide criminal-history summary
  • Available only to the subject or authorized entities
  • California residents use Live Scan
  • Current DOJ processing fee: $25
  • Fee-waiver process may be available
Open the DOJ request-your-own-record page Read the resident or out-of-state instructions. Open California DOJ Record Review
Complete the Live Scan form when residing in California Use the Record Review service type.
Bring valid identification to the Live Scan provider Confirm the provider’s rolling charge separately from the DOJ fee.
Pay the DOJ processing charge The current state processing fee is $25 unless an approved fee waiver applies.
Review every arrest and disposition Compare the RAP sheet with the LAPD summary and Superior Court records.
Obtain certified court orders separately DOJ does not provide certified copies of Los Angeles Superior Court documents.
A personal DOJ Record Review cannot be substituted for a visa, immigration or foreign-country background document. Follow the separate DOJ or FBI process required for that purpose.
Record correction

Correct an inaccurate LAPD, custody, court or DOJ entry

Identify which system contains the error Compare the LAPD report, arrest summary, LASD custody entry, court case and DOJ RAP sheet.
Save the disputed information Record the DR number, booking number, case number, charge and incorrect field.
Obtain controlling proof Use a certified dismissal, amended minute order, judgment or written agency correction.
Contact the source office first LAPD errors go to LAPD, county custody errors to LASD and court errors to the Superior Court clerk.
Contact LAPD CSRRU for false personation or qualifying erroneous arrest issues Provide fingerprints and supporting identity documentation when instructed. Call 213-486-8320
Challenge the DOJ record after correcting the source Follow the instructions included with the DOJ Record Review response.
Dispute private background reports separately Send the corrected government record to the consumer-reporting company.
Recheck each connected system A correction by one agency may not update every other public or private database immediately.
Correction is different from sealing: Correction fixes information that is factually wrong. Sealing or dismissal restricts or changes an accurate record when California law permits relief.
California record relief

Seal an arrest or dismiss an eligible conviction

Arrest without conviction

Penal Code section 851.91 may allow sealing when no charge was filed, charges were dismissed, diversion was completed or the person was acquitted.

Automatic record relief

DOJ automatically reviews eligible records under Penal Code sections 851.93 and 1203.425, but automatic relief is not identical to every form of court sealing or dismissal.

Conviction dismissal

Some misdemeanor and felony convictions may qualify for dismissal or other relief depending on sentence, probation, pending cases and the offense.

Obtain the complete record Collect the LAPD summary, court case number, charging document and final disposition.
Check whether automatic relief already appears Request your DOJ RAP sheet and review it for a relief notation.
Choose the correct legal path Arrest sealing, factual innocence, conviction dismissal and felony reduction use different standards and forms.
Use form CR-409 for many arrest-without-conviction requests Review CR-409-INFO before completing the petition. Open Form CR-409
File in the court connected to the arrest or case Follow the Los Angeles Superior Court filing and service requirements.
Provide notice to the prosecutor when required The City Attorney or District Attorney may receive the petition.
Obtain a signed order Filing a request alone does not seal the record.
Confirm local and state processing Recheck LAPD, Los Angeles Superior Court and DOJ after the order is transmitted.
Handle private websites separately A court order does not automatically delete every prior news article or scraped database entry.
Sealed records can remain available to law enforcement and other entities authorized by California law. Some applications also require disclosure despite sealing.
A California dismissal is not the same as factual innocence, destruction of every record or a pardon. Read the specific order and statute before describing what the relief accomplished.
Arrest sealing guidance California record-cleaning paths Automatic DOJ relief
Contacts and maps

LAPD arrest, custody and court contacts

Countywide Inmate Information

Available 24 hours

213-473-6100

LAPD Records and Identification

Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

213-486-8300

Arrest Summaries and Detention Letters

Court Sealings and Records Retention Unit

213-486-8320

Crime Report Instructions

Recorded information

213-486-8130

Metropolitan Detention Center
180 N. Los Angeles Street
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 Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91401

818-374-9645

Los Angeles County Public Defender
210 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

213-974-2811

LA County District Attorney
211 W. Temple Street, Suite 1200
Los Angeles, CA 90012

213-974-3512

Victim Services

800-380-3811

Free assistance with crisis, case and restitution needs.

Metropolitan Detention Center map

77th Street Regional Jail map

Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center map

Confirm before traveling: Verify current custody, facility assignment, office hours, courthouse, visit availability, identification requirements and payment instructions through the live official source.
Practical verification workflow

What this LAPD arrest-record guide helps users complete

Locate the person

Handle the two-hour booking delay, identify the current LAPD or LASD facility and record the booking number.

Connect the records

Match the LAPD DR number and arrest summary to the prosecutor’s filing and Los Angeles Superior Court case.

Take the next action

Request reports, verify bail, contact defense counsel, obtain victim help, review DOJ history and pursue eligible record relief.

Title-related questions

LAPD arrest-record questions answered

How do I search LAPD arrest records?

Use the LASD inmate system for current custody, Los Angeles Superior Court for filed criminal cases and LAPD Records and Identification Division for your own LAPD arrest summary.

Does LAPD have a public arrest-history database?

No general public database provides every person’s complete LAPD arrest history. Current custody, police records, court cases and personal arrest summaries use separate official processes.

How do I find someone arrested by LAPD today?

Search the county Inmate Information Center or call 213-473-6100. Very recent bookings may not appear online for approximately two hours.

How much is an LAPD arrest summary?

The current LAPD charge is $25. The request requires a properly completed FD-258 fingerprint card, written request, ID copy and check or money order.

What is an LAPD detention letter?

It documents an LAPD detention when the person was released from LAPD custody. The current published charge is $26.

How do I request an LAPD police report?

Authorized requesters can follow the Records and Identification Division crime-report process. Other releasable records can be requested through the LAPD CPRA system.

How do I search the court case?

Use the Los Angeles Superior Court Criminal Defendant Index to find the case number, then review the Criminal Case Summary or contact the courthouse clerk.

Can bail be posted at an LAPD jail?

Yes. LAPD states that eligible bail can be posted 24 hours a day using its accepted cash, surety, cashier’s-check or money-order methods.

How do I obtain my California criminal-history record?

Request your own Record of Arrest and Prosecution from the California Department of Justice using Live Scan fingerprints when you reside in California.

Can an LAPD arrest be sealed?

Some arrests without conviction qualify for court sealing. Review California form CR-409 and the applicable automatic-record-relief and conviction-dismissal options.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

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

Arrest, booking, custody, bail, transfer, warrant and court information can change. Verify identity through multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, 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: August 4, 2026.

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