LAPD and LASD are separate agencies with separate custody systems. Start with the arresting division when known, then use the appropriate resource to verify current custody status.
If someone was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department, they may be held at an LAPD station jail or transferred to a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department facility. LAPD and LASD are separate agencies. The LASD Inmate Information Center covers county custody records — it does not include all LAPD station-jail records. Start with the arresting LAPD division when known, then use the appropriate custody resource to confirm the person's current location.
If you know the division, use the LAPD Station Directory to find the station's contact information. If you do not know it, continue with the custody guidance below.
LAPD Station DirectoryReview LAPD's Jail and Custody Information for current guidance about LAPD custody facilities and contacts.
LAPD Jail and Custody InformationIf the person may now be in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department custody, use the LASD inmate locator guide and the LASD Inmate Information Center.
LASD inmate search guideOnce a facility is identified, use the jail facilities directory to find facility-specific visiting, account, release, and court resources.
Find facility-specific informationLAPD is the police department for the City of Los Angeles. LAPD officers make arrests within city jurisdiction and may hold arrestees at LAPD station jails. LAPD custody records are maintained separately from LASD county records.
LASD operates Los Angeles County custody facilities including Men's Central Jail, Twin Towers, CRDF, and Pitchess. The LASD Inmate Information Center covers available county-custody records.
The arresting agency and the current custodian can be different. An LAPD arrest does not establish where a person is currently held. A person initially held at an LAPD station jail may later be transferred to an LASD county facility. Verify current custody through the appropriate source.
Knowing which LAPD division made the arrest helps you contact the right station. You may be able to identify the division from:
After an LAPD arrest, a person may be held at the arresting station jail, transferred to the LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center, or transferred to an LASD county facility such as the Inmate Reception Center. The transfer path depends on the charges, booking status, and available space. If the person does not appear in LAPD station records, check the LASD Inmate Information Center to determine whether a transfer to county custody has occurred.
LAPD Jail and Custody Information
Visit official resourceLAPD non-emergency line
(877) 275-5273LASD Inmate Information Center
Visit official resourceLASD Custody Information
(213) 473-6100Release timing depends on the charges, booking status, bail, and any outstanding holds. Court date information for cases in the Los Angeles Superior Court system can be checked through the court's online calendar and case summary tools. LAPD and LASD custody records are maintained separately from court records — always check both sources when needed.
Government systems and agencies may request different information. When available, these details can help you search or ask for guidance:
A missing online result does not by itself confirm what happened after an arrest. Consider these possibilities and use the next steps below:
Verify custody, hours, and visiting availability with the arresting agency or facility before traveling. Sources: LAPD Custody Services Division and the LASD Inmate Information Center. Information reviewed October 2026.
