Hawthorne, CA Hawthorne Jail View
Hawthorne Jail is a local city jail and temporary holding facility in Hawthorne, California, operated by the Hawthorne Police Department. It generally holds people arrested by local officers while they are booked, await release, await transfer to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department jail, or await an initial court appearance. The facility primarily handles short-term pretrial custody and is not typically used for long-term sentenced housing. It supports the local justice system by processing arrests, maintaining custody records, and coordinating transfers, court appearances, and releases under California law.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Hawthorne Jail
Inmate rosters list people currently in custody and typically show the person’s name, booking date, listed charges, bail or release information when available, and custody status. Records usually become searchable only after booking is completed, and processing can take several hours, so a newly arrested person may not appear right away. To search for someone held here, use the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility’s roster. If the person is not listed, check again later or contact the facility, because the inmate may still be processing, released, or transferred to another Los Angeles County facility.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Hawthorne Jail?
Contact the facility before going to confirm whether the person is still in custody and whether visits are allowed. City jails often have limited visiting hours because inmates may be released or transferred quickly.
What do I need to bring when visiting Hawthorne Jail?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Leave unnecessary personal items at home or in your vehicle, because phones, bags, and other items may not be allowed in the visiting area.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates are usually allowed to make outgoing calls after booking, but they normally cannot receive incoming calls. If video calling is available here, the facility or its phone service provider will give instructions for scheduling and payment.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full legal name and booking number if available, and follow the facility’s mail rules. Mail may be inspected, and items such as cash, stickers, and prohibited materials are usually rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies if the facility offers this service. Because city jail stays are often short, commissary access may be limited or unavailable before transfer.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Hawthorne Jail?
Bail is usually based on the charge, a bail schedule, or a judge’s order. To post bail or use a licensed bail bond agent, confirm the inmate’s custody location and current bail status with the facility before making payment.
What happens during the intake process at Hawthorne Jail and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, record booking information, inventory property, check for medical or safety concerns, and enter the arrest into the custody system. Search results may take several hours to appear, and the person may not be listed right away if processing is still underway or if a transfer occurs.