Question 1

What jails are operated by LASD?

Accepted Answer

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates several custody facilities including Men's Central Jail (MCJ), Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), Inmate Reception Center (IRC), Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), Pitchess Detention Center North and South, North County Correctional Facility (NCCF), and station jails at patrol stations throughout the county. Los Angeles General Medical Center (LAGMC) also provides custody-related medical services.

Question 2

How do I find which jail an inmate is in?

Accepted Answer

Submit an inmate inquiry for help identifying the current facility. The custody record will show the housing location code. Use the LASD housing location codes guide at lasd-jail.com/lasd-housing-location-codes to identify the facility from any abbreviation shown.

Question 3

Is Men's Central Jail located at 441 or 450 Bauchet Street?

Accepted Answer

Men's Central Jail is at 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The Inmate Reception Center and Twin Towers Correctional Facility are associated with 450 Bauchet Street. These are separate operations within the same downtown Los Angeles custody complex. Traveling to the wrong address will result in a wasted trip.

Question 4

What is located at 450 Bauchet Street?

Accepted Answer

Both the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) and Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF) are associated with 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The IRC handles intake and processing for adult male inmates entering LASD county custody. TTCF provides housing including medical and mental health units. Always verify the specific facility through the LASD inmate locator before traveling.

Question 5

Is Twin Towers the same as Men's Central Jail?

Accepted Answer

No. Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF) and Men's Central Jail (MCJ) are separate facilities. MCJ is at 441 Bauchet Street and houses sentenced and pre-trial male inmates. TTCF is associated with 450 Bauchet Street and includes medical and mental health housing units. An inmate may be housed at either facility depending on classification and housing assignment.

Question 6

What does IRC stand for?

Accepted Answer

IRC stands for Inmate Reception Center. It is located at 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Many adult male inmates accepted into LASD county custody are processed through the IRC. Processing includes identity verification, medical screening, classification, and housing assignment. An inmate may be transferred to another facility after processing.

Question 7

Where are female inmates housed in Los Angeles County?

Accepted Answer

LASD identifies Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) at 11705 S. Alameda Street, Lynwood, CA 90262 as the custody facility where female inmates are detained. Always verify the current housing location through the LASD inmate locator before traveling or sending mail.

Question 8

What is CRDF?

Accepted Answer

CRDF stands for Century Regional Detention Facility. It is located at 11705 S. Alameda Street, Lynwood, CA 90262. LASD identifies CRDF as the facility where female inmates are detained. Use the dedicated CRDF resource page for current custody, visiting, mail, and account guidance.

Question 9

Where is Pitchess Detention Center?

Accepted Answer

Pitchess Detention Center is part of a larger custody complex in Castaic, California. The complex includes Pitchess Detention Center North (29320 The Old Road), Pitchess Detention Center South (29330 The Old Road), and North County Correctional Facility (29340 The Old Road), all in Castaic, CA 91384. A PDC Inmate Firefighters facility is also listed at 29310 The Old Road. Always confirm the specific facility through the LASD inmate locator before traveling.

Question 10

Can an inmate's housing location change?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An inmate's housing location can change at any time due to classification review, medical needs, court processing, disciplinary action, population management, or transfer between facilities. Always verify the current location through the LASD inmate locator immediately before traveling, visiting, or sending mail.

Question 11

Why is someone not appearing in the inmate locator?

Accepted Answer

A person may not appear in the LASD inmate locator for several reasons: they may have been recently arrested and not yet fully processed into the system, they may have been released, they may be held by a different agency such as LAPD or a municipal police department, or the name entered may not match the booking record exactly. Try searching with the complete legal name and any available booking number. If the person was arrested by LAPD or another city agency, use that agency's inmate search resource.

Question 12

Can I visit an inmate at the Inmate Reception Center?

Accepted Answer

Visiting at the Inmate Reception Center is generally not available in the same way as at housing facilities because the IRC is a processing and intake facility. Inmates are typically transferred to a housing facility after processing. Submit an inmate inquiry to confirm the current housing location, then use the LASD inmate visiting system (IVVS) to schedule a visit at the assigned housing facility.

Question 13

How do I send mail after finding the facility?

Accepted Answer

Once you have confirmed the inmate's current facility through the LASD inmate locator, use the LASD mail and packages guide for current addressing requirements. Mail addressing rules and accepted items vary by facility. Do not send mail to a facility before confirming the inmate is currently housed there.

Question 14

How do I check an inmate's release status?

Accepted Answer

Submit an inmate inquiry to check current custody status. The custody record will show whether the person is currently in custody and at which facility. For recent booking activity, the LASD booking log at app5.lasd.org/bklog/ shows recent arrests. Release dates and conditions are determined by the court and the custody facility.

Facility	Abbrev.	Address	Type / Function	Resources
Inmate Reception Center	IRC	450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012	Intake & processing for adult male inmates	More info Source
Men's Central Jail	MCJ	441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012	Housing for sentenced and pre-trial male inmates	More info Source
Twin Towers Correctional Facility	TTCF	450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012	Housing including medical and mental health units	More info Source
Century Regional Detention Facility	CRDF	11705 S. Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262	Female inmate housing	More info Source
Pitchess Detention Center North	PDC North	29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384	Male inmate housing, Castaic complex	More info Source
Pitchess Detention Center South	PDC South	29330 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384	Male inmate housing, Castaic complex	More info Source
North County Correctional Facility	NCCF	29340 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384	Male inmate housing, Castaic complex	More info Source
Los Angeles General Medical Center	LAGMC	2051 Marengo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033	Medical care and custody-related inmate services	Source
Station Jails	—	Various LASD patrol stations, Los Angeles County	Temporary holding before transfer or release	More info Source

Los Angeles County Jail Facilities and Custody Locations

Los Angeles County Jail Facility Directory

Inmate Reception Center (IRC)

Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF)

Men's Central Jail (MCJ)

Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF)

PDC Inmate Firefighters

Pitchess Detention Center North Facility

Pitchess Detention Center South Facility

North County Correctional Facility (NCCF)

Los Angeles General Medical Center (LAGMC)

Station Jails

What Is the Difference Between 441 and 450 Bauchet Street?

How to Find an Inmate's Current Los Angeles County Jail

After You Confirm the Inmate's Facility

LASD Sheriff's Station Jails and Municipal Police Jails

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources

Inmate Inquiry