Los Angeles Men's Central Jail (MCJ) is a Los Angeles County jail facility located at 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 and operated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. It is not a California state prison. Current custody and housing information should be checked through the LASD inmate locator. Facility assignments can change.
Confirm the inmate's current housing location before mailing anything, scheduling a visit, or traveling to the facility.
Submit an inmate inquiry for help locating someone at Men's Central Jail. Provide the person's full legal name, date of birth, or booking number. Records may not appear immediately after booking — allow time for processing and recheck before traveling. After confirming the facility, return to this guide for Men's Central Jail visiting, mail, account and release resources.
Have the person's full legal name and date of birth ready. A booking number, if known, can help narrow results.
Open the LASD Inmate Information Center. Search by name or booking number and review the custody status and current housing location.
Verify that the record identifies Men's Central Jail at 441 Bauchet Street before using MCJ-specific visiting, mail, or contact instructions.
If the person does not appear in the locator, check the LASD booking log for recent arrests. Records can lag after booking.
Custody assignments can change. Recheck the locator before visiting, mailing, or making account deposits.
If you cannot locate the person, submit an inquiry through this site or call the LASD Inmate Information Center.
The inmate search guide on this site explains the full search process, booking numbers, housing codes, and what to do when a record is not found.
Both addresses are on Bauchet Street in downtown Los Angeles, but they are different facilities. A Bauchet Street address alone does not confirm where an inmate is currently housed. Always check the LASD inmate locator before traveling.
441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The main Men's Central Jail facility. Verify current housing through the locator before visiting.
Men's Central Jail information450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
A separate facility at 450 Bauchet Street. Confirm through the locator whether an inmate is housed here.
Twin Towers information450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The intake and processing facility also associated with the 450 Bauchet Street address. Confirm current status through the locator.
Inmate Reception Center informationVisitors must register and schedule appointments through the LASD visitation system at visit.lasd.org. Verify the inmate's current facility before scheduling — an inmate may be transferred to a different location.
LASD guidance has indicated that visitors should plan to arrive early. Confirm the current arrival requirement through your visit confirmation before traveling.
LASD Inmate Information (LASD line)
LASD custody information line for inmate status inquiries.
lasd-jail.com Assistance Line (this website only)
Before sending any mail, verify the inmate's current booking number, housing location, and the current mailing format required by LASD. Do not assume the MCJ street address is automatically the correct inmate-mailing address — LASD may specify a different format.
Deposits are not processed on lasd-jail.com. LASD currently identifies Access Corrections as its approved online deposit service. Telephone account funds are separate from commissary deposits — verify the current approved telephone provider separately.
Use the LASD deposit instructions at lasd.org/deposit-funds-online-for-inmates/ before making any deposit. Confirm the inmate's booking number and current facility first.
Telephone account funds may be managed separately from commissary deposits. Verify the current approved telephone provider through LASD sources.
Only use the service identified by LASD as its approved deposit provider. Verify the payment-provider domain before entering any personal or financial information.
Account funds and physical property use different release procedures. Confirm the current facility and procedures before making arrangements.
An inmate typically needs to obtain a Money Release Form from custody staff. The person receiving funds may need to present identification. Procedures can vary by facility.
Physical property is handled separately from account funds. Confirm current property-release procedures through LASD sources.
Released individuals should follow current LASD instructions for retrieving remaining account funds. Contact the LASD Inmate Services Cashier for current procedures.
Release timing, eligibility, and status can change. A scheduled or estimated release is not guaranteed. Use the LASD Inmate Information Center to review the current custody record. Transfers can change the inmate's release location.
Custody records and court records are separate systems. Use the appropriate Los Angeles Superior Court resource to find a court date, courthouse, or case information. This site does not provide legal advice and cannot predict a release time.
If the person does not appear in the locator under Men's Central Jail, they may still be in booking, may have been transferred to another facility, may have been released, or may not be in LASD custody. Check the LASD booking log for recent arrests, try the full countywide locator, or submit an inquiry.
People in LASD custody may be held at Men's Central Jail, Twin Towers Correctional Facility, the Inmate Reception Center, or other county facilities. The LASD inmate locator is the best starting point for current facility information.
If you need help locating someone or have questions about Men's Central Jail, submit an inquiry with the person's legal name and date of birth.
