Men’s CentralJail
Visiting, calls, mail and support for someone at Men’s Central Jail. Start with their current housing and booking number.
441 Bauchet StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012
Men’s Central Jail
441 Bauchet Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Bauchet Street
Bauchet Street
IRC has no public visiting.
Address reference, not a map. Follow your appointment’s entrance instructions.
Start with the person.
Then the place.
Have the booked name, date of birth and booking number ready. Confirm the location before visiting, mailing or depositing money.
Look for Men’s Central Jail.
Men generally enter through IRC before a housing assignment. IRC and Twin Towers are at 450 Bauchet Street; MCJ is at 441. IRC does not offer public visiting.
Recent bookings may not appear for two hours. Call (213) 473-6100 if the record is unclear.
Get release or transfer alerts.
VINE offers free release, pending-release and transfer notifications. It is an alert service, not a custody roster. Register again if the person transfers to CDCR.
A visit starts
before you leave.
Register in LASD’s Inmate Visitation Scheduling System (IVVS), book up to seven days ahead, and finish the confirmation. Walk-ins are not available.
By confirmed appointment. Availability depends on the person’s housing.
FOR STAFF CHECK-IN
Bring valid photo ID. Add every adult and child to the appointment. Recheck the person’s housing and your visit status before traveling.
Read the complete visiting guide Book through official IVVSSchedule: LASD Custody, reviewed September 24, 2026. Use your confirmed appointment and check for cancellations before traveling.
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Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, stop 683. Other nearby stops are listed in the travel guide. Return-trip stops vary by route.
429 Bauchet Street
Public garage: 24 hours, 6 ft 1 in clearance; rate unconfirmed. Union Station East and West offer additional parking options with published rates.
Metro schedule review: 2026-09-25. Parking review: September 24, 2026. Nearby stops are not verified walking routes or live arrivals.
Calls. Letters.
A connection from home.
Use the person’s booked name and booking number on every piece of mail. Personal mail goes to the Terminal Annex PO box, not the visiting entrance.
Personal letters: the county mail address
YOUR RETURN ADDRESS
PO Box 86164
Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164
Accepted photo sizes
3 × 5 through 4 × 6 inches. No nudity, sexually suggestive content or gang imagery.
Books + periodicals, per week
Send directly from a bookstore or publisher. Softcover only; no metal or plastic binding.
Choose the right
way to send support.
Deposits, property collection and release funds are separate services. Confirm the booking number, accepted payment and collection location before you act.
01Online
LASD’s online deposit service since July 28, 2025. Use a residential address, not a PO box. Fees vary.
02By phone
Access Corrections live agents; bilingual assistance available.
03Cash kiosk
29340 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384. During visiting hours; government photo ID required. This kiosk is not at the downtown jail.
04In person
Bring government photo ID to IRC, 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012; or CRDF, 11705 S. Alameda Street, Lynwood, CA 90262.
05By mail
From California: a certified bank cashier’s check or USPS money order. From other states: USPS money orders only. Make it payable to the person’s name and booking number.
Show the deposit mailing address
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s DepartmentPO Box 86164, Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164
Attn: [Name and booking number]
Collecting property
For belongings held at IRC, call IRC Inmate Property at (213) 893-5352 to confirm authorization, ID requirements and where to collect belongings before traveling.
Collecting remaining funds
After release, contact the cashier promptly; collection may take longer after about 30 days. For someone still in custody, a Money Release Form through IRC or CRDF typically takes 24–48 hours. Confirm approval first.
Start with
the right desk.
Use custody information to confirm a person’s location. Use the visiting desk for arrival and visitor questions. Urgent custody healthcare concerns go to Medical Command.
Scheduling: IVVSPublicHelpDesk@lasd.org
Accessibility: ivvsAda@lasd.org
The next step depends
on the case.
Posting bail does not guarantee release if another hold or court order applies. Confirm the situation with LASD custody information or the person’s attorney.
Check the case
Confirm the assigned court and attorney.
Confirm release
Ask about holds, property and remaining funds.
Follow the paperwork
Report to the office named in the release instructions.
A few things to clarify.
Make the visit count.
Booking instructions, what to bring, and how to get there.
Sources & updates
This guide organizes information from Jail411’s Men’s Central Jail guide, LASD Custody and linked agency resources. Schedule reviewed September 24, 2026. Appointment availability is not live on this page. Rules and housing can change; verify time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
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