| Address/phone | 1358 North Wilcox Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map) (213) 972-2975 |
| Find an inmate | Inmate locator |
| Bail info | Call jail at (213) 485-5125 |
| Visiting hours | Weekdays from 10am to 1pm; and weekends from 11am to 1pm. |
In Hollywood, CA, the Hollywood Area Jail is one of ten detention facilities operated under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County Police Department (LAPD).
This small jail, located within the Hollywood Community Police Station, is a temporary holding facility for men and women who have been arrested for a California misdemeanor and/or felony crime.
The Hollywood Jail is located about seven miles north of downtown Los Angeles, off of US-101N.
Assisting family and friends of individuals who may currently be incarcerated in the LAPD Hollywood Jail, our team of California criminal defense lawyers provides some helpful information below. We provide details on the following important topics:
- 1. How do I search for an inmate in LA County?
- 2. What is the booking process like at Hollywood Jail?
- 3. How do I post bail at the LAPD Hollywood Jail?
- 4. Can I call an inmate?
- 5. What are the visiting hours and policies?
- 6. How can I retrieve an inmate’s property?
1. How do I search for an inmate in LA County?
If you are unsure whether or not your friend or loved one has been taken into custody in the Hollywood area, you can verify custody status in one of a few ways:
- Call the Hollywood Jail at 213-485-5125
- Call the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) 24-hour inmate information line: (213) 473-6100 (While the Hollywood Jail is a satellite of the Los Angeles Police Department, the LASD provides information pertaining to all arrests taking place in Los Angeles County.)
- Go online to the LASD inmate information webpage.
To use the online search engine, you simply type in the individual’s first and last name to call up a list of potential inmates (who are identified by name, birth date and race).
Click on the booking number to see detailed information, including criminal charges as well as bail information, if applicable.
2. What is the booking process like at Hollywood Jail?
As part of the booking process, the L.A. County arresting officer will assess the incoming detainee, completing a medical screening and inmate classification form. Medical needs will be discussed as they relate to detention housing, and medical care is provided, if needed.
It is important to know: arrestees have the right to request counsel with an attorney prior to booking into a California jail.
Arrestees are held at the Hollywood Detention Facility for just a short period of time:
- Some leave when they post bail or are released on their own recognizance (an “O.R.” release), while
- others stay to await transfer to court.
Generally, California inmates who are being held in custody are brought before a judge for their arraignment hearing within two to three court days after being arrested. At the initial hearing, the Superior Court judge may
- continue the arraignment or
- set the case for a pre-trial hearing.
Male defendants may be transferred to a larger L.A. County jail such as the Los Angeles Twin Towers Jail or the Los Angeles Men’s Central Jail.
Women will generally be housed in the Century Regional Detention Facility (also known as “Lynwood.”)
Hollywood Jail is located at 1358 North Wilcox Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028.
3. How do I post bail at the LAPD Hollywood Jail?
Bail payment is accepted at the Hollywood Police Department Jail 24/7. The jail accepts:
- Cash
- Surety bond
- Cashier’s check made payable to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Bail Account (drawn on a California bank.)
- Western Union or US Postal Money Orders
Call the jail at (213) 485-5125 to verify payment amount/accepted methods.
If you choose to use a licensed bail bondsman, you will be asked to pay just a percentage of the total bail amount; however, this money is retained by the bonding agency as a fee for services. If the defendant does not make required court appearances, the entire bail amount is collectible by the bonding agent.
*Note: An experienced Hollywood criminal defense attorney can schedule a bail hearing, and argue that the defendant’s bail should be reduced or eliminated.
4. Can I call an inmate?
No, but Hollywood Area Jail inmates are given time during the day to make calls to you.
It is important to be aware that inmate phone calls are not private, but will always be subject to monitoring and recording. To avoid damaging your loved one’s case, it is wise to refrain from speaking about criminal charges over the phone.
5. What are the visiting hours and policies?
At the Jail in Hollywood, the daily visiting hours for inmates are:
- Weekdays from 10am to 1pm; and
- Weekends from 11am to 1pm.
Hollywood Jail detainees are allowed one visit per day (and unlimited legal or clergy visits). One adult and one child can visit in a single session, and visits generally are permitted for 15 to 30 minutes.
Visitation appointments are not required, though it is a good idea to call the Hollywood P.D. Jail at (213) 485-5125 prior to your visit to make sure the inmate is permitted to receive visitors and will be present in the jail and not in court.
All visitors must bring valid photo identification to jail visitation, such as
- a California driver’s license or identification card,
- a U.S. passport,
- an alien registration card, or
- a U.S. military card.
As is the case with phone communication, visits with jail inmates are subject to monitoring and recording, and incriminating statements can be used against your friend/relative.
6. How can I retrieve an inmate’s property?
When an inmate is booked into the Hollywood PD Jail, they can fill out a property release form designating you to claim their property. You may then retrieve the property from the jail lobby, but you have to show a government-issued photo ID.