Downey Jail

The Downey Jail in California does not exist. The closest facility is the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, which has a capacity of 240 inmates. The Men's Central Jail in Los Angeles County has a capacity of 5,640 inmates, but it is not located in Downey. Brookshire Avenue in Downey is the location for cited out or taken arrestees, but it is not a jail. The Downey Jail in California is located at 10911 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241 and can be contacted by phone at (888) 224-5266. The fax number is 562-904-2384. Visitation hours at the Downey Jail in California vary depending on the visitor. Attorneys may visit inmates Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Clergymen and bail bondsmen generally visit during the same hours. Video visiting is available on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., while in-person visits are available on Fridays from 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Downey Police Station and Jail Facility can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 562-861-0771. The Downey Jail in California is a secure facility and inmates are typically treated well. Robert Downey Jr. served a three-year sentence for drug possession at the jail. The judge signed an order compelling guards to move inmates out of the Inmate Reception Center and into secure housing within 24 hours. Attorneys, clergymen, and bail bondsmen can contact the Watch Commander to arrange visits with inmates. The Downey Jail in California is a small facility operated by the Downey Police Department, designed to hold arrestees awaiting trial or sentencing. It is unique in that it houses male offenders convicted of crimes under both California state and federal laws, and is located in an area of California wasteland with no other facilities nearby.

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Downey Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 562-861-0771.

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.

Downey 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 Downey 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 Downey 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 Downey 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.