California Bail and Jail Resources
Practical, general information for families in the first hours after an arrest. Nothing here is legal advice, and none of it replaces a conversation with a defense attorney.
If you would rather just ask a person, call (310) 846-8980 — the line is answered live at any hour.
Guides
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How to Find Where Someone Is Held
County sheriff inmate locators, what to search for, and why a name comes back empty.
Courts, Arraignment, and What Comes Next
Which courthouse handles the case, and how the first appearance fits with bail.
What to Have Ready Before You Call
The short list of details that lets an agent start work on the first call.
Bail Agent or Defense Attorney?
Two different jobs, and which one to call first.
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Before you call
What to have ready
- Full legal name and date of birth of the person booked
- The city, county, or jail where the booking happened
- The booking number or the charge listed, if you have it
- The bail amount, if it has already been set
- A name and phone number for whoever plans to sign as indemnitor
Missing a detail is not a reason to wait. Call (310) 846-8980 with what you have and a licensed California bail agent can work from there.
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Call (310) 846-8980 now
Lines are answered live, every hour of every day. Have the person's full name, date of birth, and the city or jail where they were booked, and a licensed California bail agent can start work on the first call.
This website is designed for general California bail bond information only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Various bail bonds companies use this platform and maintain independent bail bond companies.
Bail in California is set by the court. Bond premiums and payment terms vary by case, surety, and agent. Qualification is not automatic. Call for a confidential case review.