How to Search for an Inmate in Los Angeles County Jail
The official inmate search tool for Los Angeles County is the LASD Inmate Information Center. This is a free, government-operated service. Never pay a third-party website for inmate information that is available at no cost from the official county source.
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Open the official inmate search portal
Go to https://app5.lasd.org/iic/ in your web browser. This is the official LASD Inmate Information Center operated by Los Angeles County. It is completely free to use. Do not pay any third-party website — the official search costs nothing.
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Complete any security verification
Some official portals require you to solve a CAPTCHA or click a verification checkbox before searching. Complete this step if prompted. This is a standard security measure to prevent automated access.
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Enter the person's information
The LASD Inmate Information Center allows you to search by: full name, booking number, date of birth. Enter the person's full legal last name in the last name field. Adding the first name will significantly narrow your results. Use the person's full legal name — not a nickname or alias.
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Click Search and review the results
Click the Search or Submit button to run your search. A list of matching inmates currently in Los Angeles County custody will appear. Review the results carefully and look for the correct person by confirming their full name and date of birth.
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Click the person's name to view full booking details
Click on the correct person's name in the results list. This opens their full booking record, which typically includes their current facility location, booking number, arrest date, charges, and bail amount (if set).
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Write down the booking number
The booking number is the most important piece of information on the record. Write it down immediately. You will need it to schedule visits, set up phone call accounts, send mail, and communicate with the facility.
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Check the data freshness
The LASD Inmate Information Center updates every 2-4 hours. If you searched immediately after an arrest, the person may not appear yet — new bookings typically take 2 to 8 hours to become visible depending on how busy the facility is.
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If no results are found
If the person does not appear in the search results, they may not yet be processed into the system, may have already been released, or may be held in a city or municipal jail rather than a county facility. Call the Los Angeles County jail information line at (213) 473-6100 for live assistance from staff.
💡 Search Tips
- Search by last name only first — first names may be recorded differently.
- New bookings take 2–4 hours to appear in the system.
- If no result: check alternate spellings or call the jail directly.
- Email inquiries: CustodyWebResponse@lasd.org
Los Angeles County Jail Locations — Addresses & Phone Numbers
Inmate Reception Center (IRC) — Men's Central Jail Primary Facility
Main jail
Primary booking and intake facility for Los Angeles County. All male arrestees are initially processed here. Houses men awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Built in 1963. Adjacent to Twin Towers Correctional Facility.
Official Website →Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF)
Main jail
Opened in 1997. Houses maximum security inmates and a large portion of the county's mental health inmates. Consists of two towers plus a medical services building. Female inmates requiring medical attention may also be housed here. Considered one of the world's largest jail complexes.
Official Website →Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF)
Main jail
The only women's jail in Los Angeles County. Houses female pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Provides booking services for Century Station, Compton Sheriff's Station, and all female prisoners in the area.
Official Website →North County Correctional Facility (NCCF) — Pitchess Detention Center
Main jail
Maximum security complex in Castaic. Comprised of five separate units within one facility, designed to house 3,800 inmates. Provides disciplinary segregation and clinic-level medical treatment. Please arrive 60 minutes before your scheduled visit time.
Official Website →Mira Loma Detention Center
Detention center
Located in Lancaster (Antelope Valley). Also used for immigration detainees held by ICE. ICE contact: (661) 940-3555. Detainees are allowed a total of one hour of visiting time per week.
Official Website →Los Angeles County Jail — Location Map
How to Visit an Inmate in Los Angeles County Jail
ID Required
Valid government-issued photo ID required. Accepted forms: California Driver's License, California Identification Card, U.S. Military Identification Card, U.S. Passport, Consular Card (Matricula Consular).
Dress Code
Visitors should wear clean, modest attire. Clothing that could be confused with inmate uniforms (blue or orange clothing) may result in denied entry. LASD reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor whose attire is deemed inappropriate.
Hours
Visiting hours vary by facility and are subject to change without prior notice. Always verify current hours at visit.lasd.org before traveling.
Important Notes
All visitors are subject to a warrant check upon arrival. If you have an outstanding warrant, you may be arrested when you arrive at the facility.
If you are on Probation, Parole, or are an ex-felon, you must complete a pre-approval form prior to visiting. Download the Visiting Clearance Form at visit.lasd.org.
Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and remain under the close supervision of a parent or verifiable legal guardian. Upon prior request from an inmate, minor children over age 12 and under 16 may be permitted to visit unaccompanied with approval from the unit commander.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Los Angeles County Jail
Provider: ViaPath Technologies (formerly GTL)
Max deposit: $200 per deposit by family members for inmate commissary account
Account portal: https://www.accesscorrections.com
Mobile app: Access Corrections app (available on Google Play and Apple App Store)
Rates: Rates are set by ViaPath Technologies and are subject to change. Family members must create an account and deposit funds at accesscorrections.com or via the Access Corrections app before receiving calls.
https://www.accesscorrections.com →Frequently Asked Questions — Los Angeles Inmate Search
⚖️ Important Legal Disclaimer
All information is for informational purposes only. An arrest does not equal a conviction. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Inmate Search is NOT affiliated with Los Angeles County, the Sheriff's Office, or any government agency. Not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA. Do not use for employment, housing, credit, or insurance decisions. Data may be outdated — always verify with official sources. Full Disclaimer