Pasadena Jail

Q: Does Los Angeles County have bail?

Does Los Angeles County have bail? Yes, California is a bail state, and Los Angeles County allows bail; however California is among a growing number of states who will attempt to release a defendant under bail conditions and/or a reasonable dollar amount rather than impose a dollar amount that cannot be met.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Los Angeles County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Los Angeles County? The court will consider what type of bonds from the following list depending on the circumstances of the arrest. 1. Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail. 2. Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail. The Los Angeles County Clerk of Court supervises this bond. 3. Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of California to cover the bond. 4. Professional surety bail is when the defendant is release on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond. 5. Unsecured bond is where the arrested is released from custody without having to pay a dollar amount upfront. Instead, the arrested and/or surety signs a bond that says that they will pay the full bond amount if they don’t show up to court. Even though there is no money paid, there are usually conditions such as supervised release, curfew, restraining order or attendance at a treatment center. 6. A secured bond is where someone called a surety puts up property with greater value than the bond. A professional bondsperson can be a surety in California or a family or friend with property value that exceeds the amount of the bond amount.

Q: Who can set bail in Los Angeles County?

Who can set bail in Los Angeles County? For most misdemeanors, the police and bail magistrate can set bail at the time of the arrest and initial detention. There are many factors to consider whether the arrested should be given bail and released or be detained until the arraignment. If the circumstances are such that the bail recommendations do not apply, then bail is set by the judge in Superior Court. The Superior Court judge can also consider changing the initial bail terms at the first court appearance.

Q: When is bail set in Los Angeles County California?

When is bail set in Los Angeles County California? For some lesser crimes, bail can be set at the time of initial detention and for other crimes, bail is set at the arraignment which must occur within 48 hours of the arrest.

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

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Pasadena Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Pasadena Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 626-744-4501. 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. Pasadena Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Los Angeles County?

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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Pasadena Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Pasadena 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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 with 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Pasadena Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 626-744-4501 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Pasadena Jail booking process take?

How long does the Pasadena 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Pasadena Jail? 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 Pasadena 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Pasadena Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Pasadena Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 626-744-4501 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Los Angeles County and every other county in California.

Pasadena Jail Inmate Search

The Pasadena Jail maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pasadena Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 529,180 offenders.

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Question 2

About the Pasadena Jail

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The Pasadena Jail in California has the capacity to hold up to eighteen inmates, with two cell blocks that can hold thirteen prisoners each. The jail also has a sobering cell for inmates awaiting trial. Inmates can be located using the Pasadena Jail offender locator and further information can be obtained by contacting Michelle Robinson, Jail Administrator at (626) 744-4618 or (626) 744-4588. The Pasadena Jail in California is located at 207 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena CA 91101. The phone number for the jail is 626-744-4616 and the fax number is 626-744-4501. For general prisoner status information of someone arrested by the South Pasadena Police Department, contact the SPPD at 626-403-7270. The Pasadena Jail in California allows visitors on any day of the week from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., provided that the person has been incarcerated for at least 24 hours. Visitors are limited to 15 minutes per visit and prisoners can have one visitor per day between the hours of 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Up to 1 adult and 4 minors are allowed to visit an inmate at a time, with the children needing to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Pasadena City Jail in California offers a Fee Paying Inmate Worker program for qualified inmates sentenced to serve time in jail. Visiting hours and procedures, as well as visitors' restrictions, are available on the websites of local criminal defense attorneys. The state of California has recently passed a bill to limit solitary confinement stints in jails, prisons and detention centers, and to ban it for vulnerable inmates. The ACLU and LA County have also agreed on changes to improve conditions at the jail inmate reception center. The Pasadena Jail in California is unique in that it is the first city jail to have a computerized control system. It has two cell blocks and a capacity of 140 inmates. The South Pasadena Police Department also maintains a temporary jail facility for prisoners not requiring an overnight stay. Additionally, the Pasadena Police Department offers a Fee Paying Inmate Worker program for qualified individuals sentenced to serve time in jail.

626-744-4501
Adult Probation: 818-374-6635
CHP: 323-982-4900
LA County DA: 213-974-3512
LA County Juvenile Detention: 323-226-8611
LA County Juvenile Probation: 323-226-8611
LA Police Dept: 877-275-5273
LASD Bail: 213-473-6080
LASD Booking: 213-893-5327
LASD Cashier: 213-473-6049
LASD General Info: 213-229-1700
LASD Inmate Accounts: 213-893-5875
LASD Inmate Info: 213-473-6100
LASD Inmate Release: 213-893-5347
LASD Property: 213-893-4428
LASD Records: 562-345-4470
LASD Sheriff: 323-267-4800
LASD Visitation: 213-680-4887
LASD Warrants: 213-830-0198
LASD Work Release: 213-893-5345
Public Defender: 213-974-2811

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What happens during booking at Pasadena Jail?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Pasadena Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Pasadena Jail:

Verifying the person’s identity.
Taking mugshots.
Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
Collecting DNA if necessary.
Conducting a physical search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 626-744-4501.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Pasadena Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you post bail in Los Angeles County?

If someone is taken to Pasadena Jail in Pasadena for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 626-744-4501.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in Los Angeles County can facilitate payment.
Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Los Angeles County, California, visit the Pasadena Jail Bail FAQ page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pasadena Jail? What is the Schedule?

Pasadena Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

207 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-744-4501

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 626-744-4501 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 626-744-4501 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pasadena Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-744-4501 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Pasadena Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pasadena Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-744-4501 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pasadena Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pasadena Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-744-4501 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pasadena Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Pasadena Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Los Angeles County follow these instructions:

Pasadena Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
Choose California.
Choose Pasadena Jail
Select your Inmate.
Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Pasadena Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

Adding funds to your account - $3.00
Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
Cost of an interstate (ex. California to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
Cost of an intrastate (ex. California to California) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Los Angeles County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pasadena Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-744-4501 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pasadena Jail, and what can I send them?

Pasadena Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Pasadena Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Pasadena Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
207 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
207 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Pasadena Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Pasadena Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
207 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pasadena Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-744-4501 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pasadena Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pasadena Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-744-4501 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pasadena Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pasadena Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-744-4501 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Pasadena Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pasadena Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 626-744-4501 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Other Jails in Los Angeles County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Los Angeles County?

Los Angeles County County Jails

Century Regional Detention Facility LA County Inmate Reception Center Men's Central Jail North County Correctional Facility Pitchess Detention Center North Pitchess Detention Center South Twin Towers Correctional Facility

Los Angeles County City Jails

Alhambra City Jail Arcadia Jail Avalon Jail Azusa Jail Baldwin Park Jail Bell Jail Beverly Hills Jail Burbank Jail Carson Jail City of Industry Jail Claremont Jail Covina Jail Crescenta Valley Jail Culver City Jail Devonshire Area LA Jail (Temporarily Closed) Downey Jail El Monte Jail Foothill Area LA Jail Gardena Jail Glendale Jail Glendora Jail Harbor Area LA Jail Hawthorne Jail Hermosa Beach Jail Hollywood Area LA Jail Huntington Beach Huntington Park Jail Inglewood Jail La Verne Jail Lakewood Jail Lancaster Jail Lennox Jail Lomita Jail Long Beach City Men’s Jail Long Beach City Women’s Jail Los Angeles Police Jail - 77TH Street LA Regional Jail Malibu / Lost Hills Jail Manhattan Beach Jail Marina Del Rey Jail Maywood Jail Metropolitan LA Jail Monrovia Jail Montebello Jail Monterey Park Jail Norwalk Jail Pacific Area LA Jail Palmdale Jail Pasadena Jail Pico Rivera Jail Pomona Jail Redondo Beach Jail San Dimas Jail San Fernando Jail Santa Clarita Jail Santa Monica Jail Signal Hill Jail South Gate Jail Southwest Area LA Jail Sybil Brand Institute for Women Temple City Jail Torrance Jail Valley LA Jail Van Nuys Jail Vernon Jail Walnut Jail West Covina Jail West Hollywood Jail West Valley Area Jail Whittier Jail Wilshire Area LA Jail

Los Angeles County Juvenile Facilities

Dorothy Kirby Center Juvenile Camp Afflerbaugh Juvenile Camp Glenn Rockey Juvenile Camp Joseph Paige Juvenile Camp Vernon Kilpatrick LA COUNTY JAIL - Central Juvenile LA COUNTY JAIL - Nidorf Juvenile

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Los Angeles County?

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What happens during booking at Pasadena Jail?

How do you post bail in Los Angeles County?

Pasadena Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Pasadena Jail?

Pasadena Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in Los Angeles County

Pasadena Jail

Search for an Inmate in Los Angeles County

Pasadena Jail Information

What happens during booking at Pasadena Jail?

How do you post bail in Los Angeles County?

Pasadena Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Pasadena Jail?

Pasadena Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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