Los Angeles County CA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
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.
Use the LASD Inmate Information Center.
Search the Superior Court criminal index.
Request it from the arresting agency.
Contact a police or Sheriff station.
Procedures checked July 29, 2026.
Which Los Angeles arrest record solves your problem?
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.
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.
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.
How to search the Los Angeles County jail system
The LASD Inmate Information Center is the primary public tool for checking people processed into Los Angeles County Sheriff custody.
What Los Angeles County inmate fields mean
| 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. |
Confirm that the Los Angeles booking belongs to the correct person
No Los Angeles arrest or inmate result found?
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.
| 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. |
How to request LASD or LAPD arrest-related records
Los Angeles County Sheriff records
12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 120 West
Norwalk, CA 90650
Public Services: 562-345-4441
Non-law-enforcement requests: 562-345-4448
General Records Bureau: 562-345-4426
LAPD crime report or personal arrest summary
An authorized victim or representative may request a crime report by mail. LAPD currently publishes a standard fee of $28.
A person may request a summary of their own LAPD arrests. The current published fee is $25.
A person may request qualifying LAPD detention-date information. The current published fee is $26.
| 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. |
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.
How to understand an LA criminal case docket
| 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. |
Los Angeles criminal court fees and copy steps
Current flat guest fee for each defendant-name search.
Current registered-user fee for each of the first 10 monthly name searches.
Indexing work taking more than 10 minutes may incur the statutory fee.
Copy, certification, archive and mailing costs depend on the request.
Requesting a criminal court document
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.
What to do after confirming Los Angeles County custody
Listed by LASD as the inmate-information contact.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Read each count separately. Bail or release on one charge may not clear another case or agency hold.
Release processing may involve paperwork, property return, transportation and verification of outside holds.
Classification, court movement, medical care and operational needs can change the housing location.
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.
Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Use for visitation-related disability assistance.
Read every case before arranging Los Angeles County bail
Information to verify before paying
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.
The current state processing fee is $25. A fee-waiver process may be available.
The Live Scan provider may charge its own fingerprinting or rolling fee.
California DOJ does not process a public request for another person’s complete criminal history.
How to challenge incorrect Los Angeles arrest information
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.
| 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
Records that may be restricted or unavailable
Juvenile arrest and court records are subject to special confidentiality rules and may require proof of authorization or a court order.
Police narratives, witness information, evidence and investigative records are not automatically released to every member of the public.
Addresses, medical information, protected identities and sensitive victim details may be removed or withheld.
A sealed arrest or court record generally will not remain available through ordinary public access.
Custody medical information is protected and is not part of a general public inmate search.
Do not assume every mugshot is publicly available or may be republished without legal and ethical risk.
Los Angeles County arrest-record phone and office guide
| 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. |
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.
Inmate Reception Center and central criminal court locations
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Use the inmate locator and phone line before traveling.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is one criminal courthouse—not the filing location for every LA County case.
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.
Custody, bail, court dates, warrants, release status and case events must be checked again in the live system.
Current fees, preparation requirements, addresses and contact numbers were brought into the article instead of being left as unexplained links.
Arrest and booking information is described as allegation and custody data—not evidence of guilt or conviction.
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.
