How to Search LASD Inmate Records by Name or Booking Number
Find an Inmate in the Los Angeles County Jail System
You can search for inmate and booking information through the official LASD Inmate Information Center. The system is operated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and contains custody records for individuals currently or recently held in county facilities.
This site provides navigation and resource information. The actual inmate search is conducted through the linked LASD system. No inmate records are stored or reproduced here.
Search for an InmateOpens the official LASD Inmate Information Center in a new tab.
LASD Inmate Locator
Looking for someone recently arrested in Los Angeles County?
Use the Los Angeles County inmate search to check available custody and booking information through the official LASD system.
Search for an InmateRelease Information
Inmate search opens the official LASD Inmate Information Center in a new tab.
How to Find Someone in Los Angeles County Jail
1.Start the inmate search
Click Search for an Inmate to access the LASD Inmate Information Center.
2.Enter the requested information
Enter the identifying information requested by the search system, such as the person's name or booking number.
3.Locate the correct booking
Review the available results carefully to make sure you have located the correct individual, especially if the name is common.
4.Review available booking information
Depending on the record and status, information may include booking or custody details, bail information, housing or facility information, court information, and release information.
5.Check again if the arrest was recent
A person who was very recently arrested may still be undergoing booking or may initially be held by another law-enforcement agency before information becomes available through the county jail system. If you cannot find someone, try again after some time has passed.
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Access the official LASD Inmate Information Center to search Los Angeles County custody records.
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