LASD Malibu-Lost Hills Station & Jail Information

General Information

Malibu-Lost Hills Station
27050 Agoura Road
Agoura, CA 91301-5336
818-878-1808 
Lost Hills-Malibu bail bonds

The LASD Malibu-Lost Hills Station is operated by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and services Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Mailbu, and Westlake Village. The unincorporated communities include Chatsworth Lake Manor, Malibou Lake, Topanga, and West Hills.

The jail in Agoura Hills  is a smaller jail facility which houses a only small number of inmates at a time. If someone jailed there is not bailed out right away, they will typically be transported to the Twin Towers jail which is the main county jail for Los Angeles.

Visiting Information

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What Does Being Released Own Recognizance (O.R.) Mean?

Release on “O.R.” (own recognizance) is one option for release from jail. Being released on one’s own recognizance (O.R.) , means that a defendant will be released from jail without having to post bail. It means the court judge has confidence that the defendant will take the responsibility to appear for any mandated court proceedings.

When deciding to release someone on O.R., the judge will take several things into consideration, such as Read more »

Long Beach Police Department & Jail Information

General Information

Long Beach Police Department
100 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Inmate Information 562-570-7260
Long Beach Bail Bonds

The Long Beach Police Department protects nearly half a million residents in the City of Long Beach, one of the world’s largest ports and second busiest seaport in the United States, a national airport, two college campuses, a nationally recognized convention and visitors center, and numerous entertainment districts.

At the Long Beach Jail, the booking desk is the point of intake for adult arrestees who are brought there. Over 18,000 prisoners are booked at the Long Beach PD annually. The booking desk operates 24/7.  It handles all duties associated with both prisoner intake and release. This also includes data entry and the handling of property.

Visiting Jail

• Only one child may be admitted with a legal guardian.
• Visitation with inmates is limited to Read more »

Men’s Central Jail Information

General Information

Los Angeles Men’s Central Jail 
441 Bauchet Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 974-4962

Los Angeles County Bail Information

Men’s Central Jail houses 5,000 inmates, making it the largest jail in the world. Sentenced, high security and pre-trial inmates are incarcerated here. MCJ also has a specialized medical unit that holds around 780 prisoners.

Men’s Central Jail Visiting

• Visiting hours vary and are subject to change without prior notice.
• Anyone who wishes to visit MCJ must Read more »

Tips to Help You Hire a Bail Bondsman

When a person has been arrested and taken to jail, bail will be set according to the county’s bail schedule. If the bail amount is low, all the defendant will probably need is a family member, good friend or their attorney to bail them out of jail with cash. This money serves as a guarantee that the defendant will show up for their court dates. Once they do, the person who put up the money for them to get out of will get all of it back.

But what happens when the amount of the bail is too high for the average person to pay? This can happen, especially in Southern California where $25,000 is an average bail amount. Most people don’t have that kind of cash on hand for the court to hold while a criminal case proceeds. In cases like these, you will need the help of an experienced and licensed bail bondsman to bail the defendant out of jail for you.

Finding a Bail Bondsman

Online: We know several ways to find a bail bondsman that is honest and reliable. One of the most Read more »

LAPD Devonshire Station – Northridge Jail

General Information

LAPD Deveonshire Station
10250 Etiwanda Avenue
Northridge, CA 91325
818-832-0633
818-832-0969
Devonshire-Northridge Bail Bonds

If someone has been arrested in Northridge or the surrounding communities of Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, West Hills, or Winnetka, they will likely be taken to the Devonshire Police Station Jail.

Visiting Information

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Costa Mesa Police Department Jail

General Information

Costa Mesa Police Department
99 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 754-5280
Costa Mesa Bail Bonds

Anyone arrested in Costa Mesa are taken to the Costa Mesa Police Department for processing. The arrestee who has not been bailed out quickly or otherwise released from jail will remain incarcerated until arraignment. If the Costa Mesa jail is busy, defendants may be transferred to the Orange County jail located in Santa Ana.

Visiting and Jail Information

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Understanding Bail Bonds

Whenever a story about an arrest has appeared on the news, you’ve probably heard the anchor wrap it up with phrases like: “Bail for the defendant was set at $50,000.” Or perhaps, “Bail was posted for this defendant by the family. The defendant was released from jail this morning.” You may then ask yourself: What do they mean by “bail”, exactly?

We’d like to tell you about bail and how to take advantage of it, in case you or someone you know is ever arrested. We hope, of course, that nobody ever finds themselves in this position, but people sometimes make mistakes and when they do this type of information can be beneficial.

What is Bail?

Let’s begin by defining what bail is. Bail is a monetary amount set by the court which, when paid, grants the temporary release of a defendant from jail until their next scheduled court appearance.

How is Bail Set?

Bail can be set anytime after an individual is arrested. Depending on the nature of the alleged offense, the bail amount can even be decided in just a few hours after the initial arrest is made. Court judges are responsible for determining the amount of the bail for each arrestee, and they do this by annually setting a bail schedule that gives them guidelines for the amount of money they should request, based on what kind of crime that person is charged with.

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Pitchess Jail Information

General Information

Pitchess Detention Facility Jail 
The Old Road, Castaic 91384
Inmate Information: 213-473-6080
Public Information: (213) 473-6100
Bail Bonds for Pitchess Jail

The Pitchess Detention Center is located in Castaic, California. It  is the oldest operating jail in Los Angeles County. It has four main prison buildings. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, handles the administration of the Pitchess jail and uses the facility as an overflow to the Men’s Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles. If a defendant is  bailed out of Pitchess they will likely be transported back downtown by Sheriff’s Deputies for release. If this occurs, the waiting time can be lengthy.

Inmate Visitation at Pitchess

If you are considering a visit  to an arrestee or sentenced prisoner at Pitchess jail,  you will Read more »

Smith Correctional Facility – Banning Jail Information

General Information

Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility
1627 S. Hargrave Street
Banning, CA 92220
951-922-7300
Bail Bonds for Banning Jail

The Smith Correctional Facility in Banning is run by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

General Visiting Information

If you are considering visiting someone at the Banning jail, no appointment is necessary. However, Read more »