East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station Inmate Information
To locate someone arrested by East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station, contact the station about a recent arrest and submit an inmate inquiry if the person may have entered Los Angeles County custody. Recently arrested individuals may not immediately appear online while booking, release, court or transfer decisions are pending.
East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station
Address
5019 E. Third Street, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Station Telephone
(323) 264-4151Availability
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
LA County Station Record
LA County LocatorGeneral inmate information assistance:
1-800-874-1151Communities Served by East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station
The East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station provides law-enforcement services for the following incorporated cities and unincorporated communities. Arrest processing and final custody location can depend on the arrest circumstances and the agency handling the case.
- Commerce
- Cudahy
- Maywood
- Belvedere Gardens
- City Terrace
- Eastmont
- East Los Angeles
- Saybrook Park
- Union Pacific
How to Find Someone Arrested by East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station
Follow these steps to locate someone who may have been arrested in the East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station service area.
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Gather the person's full legal name, date of birth and approximate arrest time before you begin.
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Contact the East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station directly at (323) 264-4151 when the arrest was very recent and may not yet appear in online systems.
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Submit an inmate inquiry for help locating a county custody record once enough time has passed for booking to be completed.
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Check again later if booking information has not appeared — records can take several hours to post depending on processing, medical screening or transfer status.
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Submit the inquiry form on this page if you need additional help locating the person and have not been able to confirm custody status through the steps above.
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Someone arrested in the East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station service area — including Commerce, Cudahy, Maywood, City Terrace and surrounding unincorporated communities — could be handled in several ways depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
- Processed or held temporarily at the station while booking is completed.
- Released with instructions to appear in court at a later date.
- Transported directly to court for an arraignment or hearing.
- Transferred to a Los Angeles County custody facility such as Men's Central Jail, Twin Towers or another county detention center.
- Transferred to another law-enforcement agency if the arrest involved a separate jurisdiction or outstanding warrant.
No specific facility, release time or custody outcome can be guaranteed. Submit an inmate inquiry or contact the station directly to verify current status.
Information Needed to Locate an Inmate
Having the following information ready will help narrow the search and speed up any inquiry response.
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Approximate arrest date and time
- Arrest location
- Arresting agency
- Booking number, if known
- Possible court location
- Any known transfer information
Recently Arrested but Not Appearing Online
An online record may be delayed for several hours or longer after an arrest. This is normal and does not necessarily mean the person has been released or that no record exists.
- Identification and booking paperwork is still being processed at the station.
- Medical screening or intake procedures are underway.
- A release decision — citation, OR release or bail — is pending.
- A court appearance or arraignment is being arranged.
- A transfer to a county facility or another agency is in progress.
- The record has been entered but the online system has not yet refreshed.
Visiting Someone Arrested in East Los Angeles
Visiting procedures depend on where the person is currently held. If they remain at East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station, contact the station directly at (323) 264-4151 to ask about current holding and visiting availability. Station holding is typically short-term; most people are transferred to a county facility within 24 to 72 hours of booking.
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Confirm the current custody location before traveling. Use the LASD inmate locator or call (800) 874-1151.
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Identify the facility's visiting schedule. Each LA County jail has its own days, hours, and registration requirements.
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Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Visitors without acceptable ID will not be admitted.
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Review the facility's dress code and prohibited-items list before arriving. Violations result in denied entry.
East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station does not operate a public visiting program for short-term station holds. Confirm transfer to a county facility before planning a visit.
Bail Information After an East Los Angeles Arrest
After booking at East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station, a bail amount may be set based on the charges and the applicable LA County bail schedule. To confirm whether bail is listed and the current amount, contact the station at (323) 264-4151 or check with the court after arraignment.
- The full bail amount is the total required to secure release through direct payment to the court or jail.
- A bail bond premium is a non-refundable fee paid to a licensed bail agent, typically a percentage of the full bail amount. The agent then posts a surety bond with the court or jail — the agent is not depositing the full cash amount on your behalf.
- Release eligibility and any holds — such as immigration detainers or other agency holds — must be confirmed before posting bail.
- Posting bail does not establish an exact release time. Processing after payment takes additional time.
- Confirm the correct posting location and accepted payment procedure with the holding facility before attempting to post.
Cite and Release After an East Los Angeles Arrest
Not everyone arrested in East Los Angeles is booked into custody. Depending on the charges and circumstances, a person may be released with a citation requiring a future court appearance.
| Process | What it means | How to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Citation release | Released with a written notice to appear in court. Booking may or may not occur depending on the circumstances and applicable law. | Check the citation for the court date, location, and case number. |
| Release on own recognizance (OR) | Released after booking without posting bail, based on a promise to appear. | Check release paperwork for appearance instructions and any conditions. |
| Release on bail | Released after bail is posted — either directly or through a bail agent. | Confirm the posting location and that all holds have been cleared. |
| Held in custody | Bail not posted, OR denied, or a hold prevents release. | Confirm current facility and any scheduled court date. |
- The applicable release process depends on the charges, the person's history, and current rules.
- Release does not necessarily end the case. A court appearance is typically still required.
- Appearance instructions are on the person's citation or release paperwork.
Court and Arraignment for East Los Angeles Arrests
Felony and misdemeanor cases arising from East Los Angeles arrests are typically heard at the East Los Angeles Courthouse. Arraignment generally occurs within 48 hours of arrest, excluding Sundays and court holidays (California Penal Code §825).
East Los Angeles Courthouse
4848 East Civic Center Way, Los Angeles, CA 90022
- 1Use the LA Superior Court case summary tool to look up scheduled hearings by name or case number.
- 2Confirm the courtroom and department number before attending — these can change.
- 3Bring a valid photo ID and arrive early. Security screening takes time.
- 4If the person has an attorney, contact the attorney's office for the most current hearing information.
Court assignment can vary. Always confirm the scheduled court and department from the person's citation, release paperwork, or the LA Superior Court case summary tool before attending.
East Los Angeles Inmate Release Information
Release timing depends on the reason for release — bail posting, OR grant, sentence completion, or court order. Processing time after a release event can range from a few hours to longer depending on facility workload.
- Confirm the current custody location before expecting a release.
- Bail posting does not produce an immediate release. Allow time for processing.
- Property and personal belongings are returned at the releasing facility, not at the arresting station.
- If a hold from another agency is in place, release may be delayed or transferred to that agency.
Visiting, Property, Telephone and Inmate Accounts
Visiting schedules, property release procedures, telephone account setup and inmate mail or commissary rules all depend on the person's current facility. Confirm the custody location before relying on any specific visiting, property, telephone, mail or account instructions. Use the links below to review general procedures for common LA County facilities.
Request East Los Angeles Inmate Information
Provide as much identifying and arrest information as possible. The person's full legal name, date of birth, arrest location and approximate arrest time can help narrow the search.
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