Los Angeles, CA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

The Records and Identification Unit of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) maintains and provides public access to arrest records. You may obtain these records by calling (562) 345-4441 to submit a request and book an appointment to pick up the documents. Alternatively, you may submit a CPRA Request by mail to:

Discovery Unit

Public Records Act Request

211 West Temple Street

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Additionally, the LASD runs an Inmate Search Portal where members of the public can find inmates by name and date of birth.

Many cities in Los Angeles County have local police departments that maintain information on arrests within their respective jurisdictions. Some also run CPRA Request Portals where interested persons can obtain public documents relating to law enforcement activities. Contact details of local PDs may be accessed online through their websites. Listed below are some Police Departments in Los Angeles County.

• Los Angeles City Police Department
• Long Beach Police Department
• Glendale Police Department
• Lancaster Police Department
• Pasadena Police Department

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains arrest records and other crime-related records at the state level. Access to criminal history records maintained by the DOJ is limited to the record subject and authorized law enforcement agencies.

To request criminal history records from the DOJ, complete Form BCIA 8016RR and proceed to any of the approved public live scan sites for fingerprint capturing. Each application also attracts a $25 fingerprinting and record fee. Mail your completed application to:

California Department of Justice

Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis

Record Review and Challenge Section

P.O. Box 160207

Sacramento, CA 95816-0207

Arrest records that result in a charge generally form part of the criminal records maintained by the Los Angeles County Superior Court. These records are maintained by the court's Clerk and are available online through the Criminal Case Access Portal. Interested persons may also submit a completed Request for Copies form to the courthouse where the case was heard in person or via mail.

Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer run reliable and convenient platforms where requesters can access Los Angeles County arrest records.