Los Angeles, CA Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles View
Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles is a federal administrative detention facility in Los Angeles, California, operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It houses male and female federal inmates, primarily people awaiting trial, sentencing, transfer, or other court action, and may also hold sentenced inmates for short periods before designation to another federal facility. The facility supports the federal court system in the Los Angeles area by keeping inmates in custody for hearings, transport, and case processing.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles
To find someone held here, use the official inmate search link available on this page. Inmate rosters and locator tools generally let the public search by name or identification number and may show details such as name, booking date, charges, custody status, housing location, or release information. Because this is a federal facility, the public locator may provide limited information and may not list local booking details or charges. Records usually become searchable only after intake processing is complete, which can take several hours, so a newly booked person may not appear immediately.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles?
Visits usually require advance approval and scheduling. Check the facility’s current visiting rules before going, because hours, visitor limits, and procedures can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Do not bring prohibited items, and expect security screening before entry.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may make outgoing calls through the approved phone system. Video or electronic communication options depend on the facility’s current services and inmate eligibility.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full committed name and register number, and follow the facility’s mailing rules. Mail is screened, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to deposit money through approved federal deposit methods, subject to limits and processing times.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles?
For federal cases, release conditions and bond are set by a federal judge or magistrate, not by the facility. If bond is allowed, follow instructions from the court, the Clerk’s Office, or the U.S. Marshals Service.
What happens during the intake process at Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, record case and custody information, screen for medical and safety needs, and assign housing. It can take several hours for information to be processed, so the inmate may not appear in the search system right away.