Carson Jail

The Central California Women's Facility has a capacity of 2,178 inmates as of July 31, 2022. The Carson City Jail in California has a capacity of 360 inmates. The prison populations of California, Texas, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons each declined by more than 22,500 from 2019 to 2020. The address and contact number for Carson Jail in California is 21356 South Avalon Boulevard, Carson, California 90745 and the phone number is 310-830-1123. Visitation hours at the Carson City Jail in California are Tuesday and Sunday from 3:30 pm to 10 pm, with visits able to be scheduled up to 7 days in advance. Inmates are also permitted to have visits with family members daily between the hours of 10 am to 5 pm. Visiting rules and regulations may vary depending on the facility, so it is important to check with the jail for more information. The Carson Jail in California is closing temporarily due to safety, staffing and cost-cutting measures. Inmates and staff will be relocated to other facilities. Information about inmates can be found via the Nevada Department of Corrections' Inmate Search. Chronic conditions such as cancer, high blood pressure, stroke-related problems, diabetes, heart-related problems, kidney-related problems, arthritis, asthma are common among inmates. A 37-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail for a misdemeanor violation of bail conditions warrant issued August 24th 2022. The Carson Jail in California is unique in that it is designed for temporary housing, with inmates ranging from low level misdemeanor offenders to those awaiting trial for violent crimes. The Carson Sheriff's Station is also committed to being an active participant in the community. Additionally, the station provides 24 hour bail bonds information and an inmate locator service.

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Carson Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Carson Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 310-830-1123.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Carson Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Los Angeles County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Los Angeles County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Carson Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Los Angeles County and other California and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Carson Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Carson Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.