This page helps users handle an inmate search in Los Angeles County, California, including how to use official custody tools and when to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for help.

The main public tool is the LASD Inmate Information Center. The LASD Booking Log is also available for booking log searches and related public-use requests.

LASD Inmate Information Center

Use the search the LASD Inmate Information Center tool to look for a person in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department custody. Have identifying information ready before you search.

  • Last name
  • First name
  • Middle name
  • Date of birth

The search page uses reCAPTCHA to protect the system from automated access.

  • Open the Inmate Information Center.
  • Enter the inmate information you have.
  • Complete the reCAPTCHA prompts.
  • Run the search or clear the form and start again if needed.

Recent bookings may not appear right away. Inmate records are not available for bookings that occurred within the last 2 hours.

Booking Log

The search the LASD Booking Log page supports booking log searches by station and date range.

  • Station
  • Date from
  • Start time
  • Date to
  • End time

Registered users may log in on the Booking Log page. Data is provided for informational purposes only, and users assume the risk of relying on it.

If you need booking logs for journalistic, scholastic, political, governmental, or investigative purposes, complete and sign a Booking Information Declaration and mail the original to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Discovery Unit – PRA.

By accessing address information of arrested individuals, users agree not to use that information directly or indirectly to sell a product or service.

Custody status and victim notifications

For ongoing custody status updates, VINE provides notification access for victims. The program allows users to check custody status and register for release or transfer notifications.

Victims may register by phone or online. VINE monitors inmate movement, transfers, and releases, then contacts properly registered victims when new custody information is received.

Visits, classification, and inmate services

If an inmate is listed as unclassified, the person is pending a permanent housing location and cannot receive phone calls or visits until classification is complete. Classification can take two weeks to a month.

Each General Population inmate is provided at least two 30-minute in-person or video visits per week, totaling at least one hour. Special handle inmates are provided at least two 30-minute in-person or video visits, or one 60-minute visit per week when available.

For inmate deposits, LASD no longer accepts online deposits directly through its website. Access Corrections is listed as the contracted vendor for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deposits, and LASD regulations require a valid residential address because P.O. Box addresses will not be accepted.

Los Angeles County inmate search contacts

Use these contacts for inmate location help, immediate healthcare concerns, and booking log request handling.

  • Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Inmate Information
    Phone: (213) 473-6100
  • Medical Command Center
    Phone: (213) 893-5544
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Discovery Unit – PRA, 4900 S. Eastern Ave Suite 210, Commerce, CA 90040
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 211 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
    Phone: (213) 229-1700

Common questions

Where do I search for an inmate in Los Angeles County?

Use the LASD Inmate Information Center to search by inmate identifying information, including name and date of birth.

LASD states that inmate records are not available for bookings that occurred within the last 2 hours.

How do I find an inmate booking number?

Call inmate information at (213) 473-6100. Be ready with the inmate’s complete name, date of birth, and/or date of arrest.

What does unclassified mean for an inmate?

Unclassified means the inmate is waiting for a permanent housing location. Phone calls and visits are not available until classification is complete.

Who should I call about an immediate medical or mental health concern?

Call the medical command center at (213) 893-5544 for healthcare concerns requiring immediate assistance.

Where can I search booking logs?

Use the LASD Booking Log page to search by station and date range. Registered users may log in on that page.