Long Beach Inmate Search and City Jail Information
Long Beach City Jail is operated by the Long Beach Police Department — a separate municipal agency from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Use the resources below to find someone arrested in Long Beach or to check whether they have entered county custody.
Quick Answer: How to Find a Long Beach Inmate
A person arrested by the Long Beach Police Department may initially be booked or held at Long Beach City Jail. If the person is transferred into Los Angeles County custody, the LASD Inmate Information Center may show the current county facility. A recent arrest may not appear immediately while booking, release review, or transfer processing is underway.
Long Beach City Jail Contact Information
Long Beach Police Department — Public Safety Building
400 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
How to Find Someone Arrested in Long Beach
- 1Confirm the person's complete legal name and date of birth
- 2Call the Long Beach Police Business Desk at (562) 570-7260 for current arrest information
- 3Check the Long Beach inmate-information page at longbeach.gov
- 4Check the LASD locator if the person may have entered county custody
- 5Search again later if booking or transfer processing is incomplete
- 6Confirm the current facility before traveling, scheduling a visit, or mailing anything
Long Beach City Jail vs. Los Angeles County Jail
- Long Beach Police Department is a municipal police agency independent from LASD.
- Long Beach City Jail is not the same facility as Men's Central Jail, Twin Towers, CRDF, or the Inmate Reception Center.
- A person can be released from local custody or transferred into the county system.
- An arrest in Long Beach does not mean the person is currently housed in Long Beach.
- LASD custody information becomes relevant after a county transfer has been completed.
Why Is the Person Not Appearing in the LASD Inmate Search?
- The person remains at Long Beach City Jail and has not been transferred to county custody
- Booking is still in progress
- Identity verification is underway
- Medical screening is underway
- Transfer into county custody has not been completed
- The person was cited and released
- Bail or another release occurred before county transfer
- The search name or date of birth is misspelled or incomplete
- The arrest occurred under another jurisdiction
- The record has not yet been updated in the system
Long Beach City Jail Visiting Information
Long Beach City Jail visiting rules are different from LASD county-jail visiting rules. The Long Beach Police Department inmate-information page publishes current visiting periods for felony, misdemeanor, and trustee classifications. Always verify current visiting hours and requirements directly with Long Beach City Jail before traveling, as schedules may change.
Verify visiting hours and requirements before traveling.
What Happens After a Transfer to Los Angeles County Custody?
When a person is transferred from Long Beach City Jail into Los Angeles County custody, the LASD Inmate Information Center may identify the county facility after transfer processing is complete. Intake routing depends on the individual's charges, classification, and other factors — not every person follows the same path through the county system. Use the resources below to check the current county facility.
Finding a Long Beach Inmate's Court Information
Custody records and court records are separate systems. The LASD inmate locator and Long Beach Police records reflect custody status. A custody record may contain court information such as a scheduled court date, but that information should be verified through the court's own system. For authoritative case and scheduling details, check the Los Angeles Superior Court case access system. Long Beach cases are typically heard at the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach.
What Information to Have Ready Before You Call or Search
Having the right details on hand makes the search faster and reduces the chance of a mismatch.
- Full legal name — first, middle, and last as it appears on government ID
- Date of birth
- Approximate date and location of arrest, if known
- Booking number, if you received one from the arresting officer or a court document
- Any known aliases the person uses
What to Do Next
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Check Long Beach City Jail first
Call Long Beach Police Department Jail at (562) 570-7570 to confirm whether the person is still in local custody before checking LASD records.
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Submit an inmate inquiry for county custody
If the person may have been transferred to county custody, submit an inmate inquiry using full name and date of birth for help locating them.
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Check the LASD booking log
Recent arrests processed into county custody appear in the booking log within a few hours of intake. Use this if the LASD locator shows no result yet.
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If no record appears anywhere
The person may have been cited and released, posted bail, or the booking may still be in progress. Wait a few hours and search again, or call the jail directly for a status update.
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Confirm the facility before visiting
Custody location can change. Always verify the current facility through the LASD locator or by phone before making a trip.
Still Cannot Locate the Person?
Submit an inquiry with the information you have. Useful details include:
- Person's complete legal name
- Date of birth
- Approximate arrest date
- Arresting agency
- Booking number, if available