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Bail Bonds In
San Fernando, CA

San Fernando is an independent city inside the San Fernando Valley with its own police department and its own criminal courthouse three blocks away.

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Bail Bonds In San Fernando

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Arrest & Booking — What Happens First

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San Fernando Police Department & Jurisdiction

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Inmate Reception Center (IRC) — Where Defendants End Up

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Inmate Reception Center (IRC) — 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Facility Map

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San Fernando's Court — San Fernando Courthouse

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What Bail Costs

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Payment Plans

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Who Qualifies

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Why Choose The Bail Network

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Common San Fernando Charges

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What We Need

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San Fernando FAQs

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Other Los Angeles County Cities

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San Fernando, Los Angeles County

Bail Bonds In
San Fernando, CA

San Fernando incorporated on August 31, 1911 and is a small independent city entirely surrounded by the City of Los Angeles — a real distinction that matters after an arrest, because the arresting agency is San Fernando PD, not LAPD.

The San Fernando Police Department is at 910 First Street, (818) 898-1267. Its exact 2020 population figure is not independently confirmed on this page; the incorporation date comes from the city's own history page.

The San Fernando Courthouse sits at 900 3rd Street, criminal line (818) 256-1898 — a short walk from the police department. If the case enters county custody, men are processed at the Inmate Reception Center at 450 Bauchet Street and women are generally housed at Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood.

The Bail Network posts bonds for San Fernando arrests 24/7. The premium is the state-regulated 10% of the bail amount, with as low as 1% down for qualified cosigners.

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Call — give us the full name and date of birth and we determine exactly where the defendant is in the San Fernando booking flow and have the bond ready the moment bail is set.

San Fernando At A Glance

  • IncorporatedAugust 31, 1911 · Los Angeles County
  • PopulationExact 2020 figure not independently confirmed
  • PoliceSan Fernando Police Department — independent city force
  • Station910 First St, San Fernando · (818) 898-1267
  • County custody pointInmate Reception Center (IRC), downtown Los Angeles
  • CourtSan Fernando Courthouse · 900 3rd St · (818) 256-1898
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Arrest & Booking — What Happens First

Every San Fernando arrest follows the same path. Here is each step, with the real contact at each one.

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The Arrest

San Fernando Police Department officers make the arrest — not LAPD, even though the city is surrounded by Los Angeles. Station: 910 First St, (818) 898-1267.

Step 1
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Local Booking First

An independent department can complete initial booking locally, which is why a county search right after the arrest can come back empty.

Step 2
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Transfer Into County Custody

If the case enters the county system, men are processed at the Inmate Reception Center, 450 Bauchet Street; women are generally housed at Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood.

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Call The Bail Network Immediately

We confirm who is actually holding your loved one and have the bond ready the moment bail is set — the IRC 24/7 bail cashier is (213) 893-5875.

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San Fernando Police Department — Official Sources

Every number and address below is an official government source — the station that polices San Fernando, the county department that runs the jails, and the intake facility a San Fernando booking passes through. When information conflicts, trust these over any third-party site.

San Fernando Police Department

910 First St, San Fernando, CA 91340

(818) 898-1267

The arresting agency for San Fernando — an independent city department, not LAPD.

San Fernando Courthouse

900 3rd St, San Fernando, CA 91340

(818) 256-1898

The criminal courthouse in the city, three blocks from the police department.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

The agency that operates every county custody facility this arrest passes through. Headquarters address is not confirmed on this page — use the department's own site.

Inmate Reception Center (IRC)

450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 893-5327

Countywide intake — booking, classification, and where The Bail Network posts the bond.

Nearest Jail Facility

Who Books San Fernando Arrests — And Where They're Held

San Fernando arrests start with the San Fernando Police Department's own facility before any transfer into county custody, so a county search in the first hours can legitimately come back empty. Once the transfer happens, the county system below is where the record lives.

Official LASD Inmate Locator San Fernando Jail — Booking & Bail Guide

San Fernando Police Department

Policing
910 First St, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1267

San Fernando's own police department handles the initial arrest and any local holding before a county transfer. Arrest reports and first-hour custody questions start here.

Inmate Reception Center (IRC)

Booking
450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Countywide intake for Sheriff's Department bookings. Most men are classified here and housed at Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers on the same downtown complex. Booking from San Fernando typically routes here — the Sheriff's Department can move someone between facilities during classification, so always confirm the current location before travelling.

Women In Custody

Women's Facility
11705 S. Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262

Women arrested anywhere in Los Angeles County — San Fernando included — are generally housed at the Century Regional Detention Facility.

Finding A San Fernando Inmate

24/7 Search
(213) 510-2764

Call The Bail Network — give us the full name and date of birth and we search the county system for you, confirm the exact facility, and tell you the bail amount the moment it posts.

All Los Angeles County jails & detention centers

Where Bail Is Set

Bail is set once booking is complete, regardless of whether the arrest came from San Fernando Police Department. Most bail amounts follow the countywide schedule set under Penal Code §1269b — not a city-specific schedule — and a judge can raise or lower it at arraignment. If you cannot locate your loved one right after a San Fernando-area arrest, call us and we will tell you exactly where they are.

Official Sources · This page provides general information only. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney regarding your specific situation.

Inmate Reception Center (IRC) — 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The Inmate Reception Center is the central intake point for the entire Los Angeles County jail system. It is not a San Fernando facility — but once the San Fernando Police Department hands a booking to county custody, this is where the record is created and where the person actually is.

What happens here: booking, fingerprinting, photographing, and classification. Once someone is classified, they are assigned to a housing facility elsewhere in the county system — Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers downtown, or Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood for women. The IRC itself is a processing facility, not long-term housing, and it does not offer public visiting.

Processing at the IRC can take anywhere from a few hours to, in some documented cases, considerably longer before someone is fully classified and appears under an assigned facility. That is the single most common reason a search right after an arrest comes back empty — it does not mean the arrest did not happen.

Once bail is set — off the county schedule at booking, or by a judge at a later hearing — The Bail Network posts the bond directly at the IRC cashier, 24/7. This is also where bail is paid for anyone later transferred to the Pitchess complex in Castaic, since those facilities do not have their own cashier.

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Contact Numbers

All LASD-published. Call directly, or call us and we'll do it for you.

Facility Map — Both Locations An Arrest Touches

San Fernando Police Department

910 First St, San Fernando, CA 91340

(818) 898-1267

Where a San Fernando arrest starts.

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San Fernando Courthouse

900 3rd St, San Fernando, CA 91340

(818) 256-1898

The courthouse that hears San Fernando cases.

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Inmate Reception Center

450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 893-5327

Full booking, classification, and where The Bail Network posts your bond.

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San Fernando's Court

San Fernando Courthouse

900 3rd St, San Fernando, CA 91340

(818) 256-1898

Office hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday

San Fernando Courthouse has direct jurisdiction over cases from San Fernando and the surrounding northeast San Fernando Valley communities. The criminal courthouse in the city itself, three blocks from the police department. Serious felony matters can move to Clara Shortridge Foltz downtown.

Los Angeles Superior Court San Fernando Courthouse bail bonds guide

Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center

210 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The county's primary criminal courthouse, in the Civic Center and a short walk from the Bauchet Street jail complex.

Los Angeles Superior Court Foltz Criminal Justice Center guide

Court Dates & Case Records

Case information for Los Angeles County cases is published by the Superior Court. Missing a court date means a bench warrant and bond forfeiture — call us before a date is missed, not after.

Los Angeles Superior Court

Bail Amounts In San Fernando — And What It Costs You

Bail set at booking follows Los Angeles County's uniform bail schedule adopted under Penal Code §1269b, so amounts in San Fernando match the countywide figures — there is no separate San Fernando schedule. Premiums are regulated under Insurance Code §1800 and typically run 10% of the bail amount.

State-Regulated Rate: 10%

Bail Payment Breakdown

Total Bail Amount10% Premium (Total Cost)1% Down (To Start)
$5,000$500$50
$10,000$1,000$100
$25,000$2,500$250
$50,000$5,000$500
$100,000$10,000$1,000

Examples only. The 1% tier requires approved credit and a qualifying cosigner.

How The Math Works

Bail is set at $25,000. California's regulated premium is 10%, so your cost is $2,500. The Bail Network posts the full $25,000 with the court. The premium is earned and non-refundable once the bond is posted — that is California Insurance Code §1800, not our policy. Qualifying families can arrange payment plans starting as low as 1% down.

What Bail Costs By Charge Level

Misdemeanor, petty theft, simple assault$1,000 – $10,000
DUI, drug possession$5,000 – $50,000
Domestic violence, felony assault$20,000 – $100,000
Felony theft / burglary$10,000 – $100,000
Serious violent felony (robbery, manslaughter)$50,000+
10%State-Regulated PremiumRate set under Cal. Ins. Code §1800

Legal Authority

Bail schedules are set by the Los Angeles County Superior Court judges in accordance with California Penal Code §1269b. Specific amounts may vary based on prior convictions and special circumstances.

Payment Plans — How Families Actually Pay

The premium is regulated, but how you pay it is not one-size-fits-all. Qualifying families can start as low as 1% down and pay the balance on a written schedule.

Payment Plans

Flexible schedules on the premium itself — ask about monthly arrangements built around what you actually earn.

Collateral Options

Many bonds, especially lower-tier misdemeanors and first-offense DUIs, do not require collateral at all.

Multiple Payment Methods

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, ACH bank transfer, Zelle, and cash.

The 10% premium is non-refundable once the bond is posted, regardless of the case outcome — that is California law (Insurance Code §1800), not Bail Network policy.

Qualifications

Who Qualifies — Bail Denial And Down-Payment Tiers

Misdemeanor Arrests — Almost Always Bailable

The county bail schedule adopted under Penal Code §1269b applies, so no judge is required for most cases. Release is often same-day once bail is set and the bond is posted.

Felony Arrests — Usually Bailable

Bail is commonly set at arraignment, and Penal Code §1270.1 requires a formal hearing before release on certain serious or violent felonies.

Bail-Denial Cases — Bail May Be Denied

Under Article I, §12 of the California Constitution, bail can be denied for capital offenses and for violent or sexual-assault felonies where the evidence is strong. In re Humphrey (2021) requires courts to weigh ability to pay before setting an unaffordable amount.

Domestic Violence — Protective Orders Apply

An Emergency Protective Order is often issued at arrest, with a longer Criminal Protective Order possible at arraignment. No-contact conditions typically apply on release — read them carefully before going home.

When Bail Can Be Denied

Under Article I, §12 of the California Constitution, bail can be denied for capital offenses, and for felonies involving acts of violence or sexual assault on another person, when the facts are evident and the presumption of guilt is great.

In In re Humphrey (2021), the California Supreme Court held that a court cannot set bail an arrestee is unable to afford without first considering their ability to pay and less restrictive alternatives. That argument is made at the bail hearing itself.

Payment Options

Down-Payment Tiers

1% is the lowest down payment we offer, but 5% is generally the sweet spot for bail bond payments.

  • 1%
    1% downLowest Down

    Strongest cosigner profile — good credit, long employment, homeowner or verifiable equity.

  • 3%
    3% down

    Solid credit and stable work history, with a local cosigner.

  • 5%
    5% downSweet Spot

    Mixed credit or shorter work history, still with a qualifying cosigner.

  • 10%
    10% down

    No cosigner, thin credit, prior failure-to-appear history, or a high-exposure charge.

We tell you the tier you actually qualify for before anything is signed — never a low number quoted to get you off the phone.

Why Choose The Bail Network

24/7 Live Agents

Real people, every call, every day, including nights and holidays.

10% State-Regulated Rate

The premium is set under California law — no padding, no hidden fees.

Fast Booking Search

We often locate the custody record before you arrive at the facility.

Free House Calls

Mobile agents come to you when getting to an office is not realistic.

Licensed Across California

One team statewide, so there is no confusion about who handles what.

Federal & Immigration Bonds

The full range of case types handled with the same care as a county bond.

Common San Fernando Charges — From DUI To Felony

San Fernando bookings most often involve DUI, warrants, domestic incidents, and theft. Not sure which applies? Call and we will pull the booking record.

DUI / DWI Bail Bonds

24-hour bail for drunk-driving arrests under Vehicle Code §23152.

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Domestic Violence Bail Bonds

Bail and protective-order guidance for PC §273.5 and §243(e)(1) cases.

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Drug Possession & Drug Charge Bail Bonds

Bail for possession, sales, trafficking, and prescription-related cases.

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Theft Bail Bonds

Bail for petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, and receipt of stolen property.

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Burglary Bail Bonds

Bail for first-degree, second-degree, and auto burglary under PC §459.

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Robbery Bail Bonds

Bail for armed and unarmed robbery charges under PC §211.

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Warrant Bail Bonds

Clear bench warrants and arrest warrants fast without unnecessary jail time.

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Elder Abuse Bail Bonds

Bail for financial, physical, or neglect-based elder abuse charges.

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Manslaughter Bail Bonds

Bail for voluntary, involuntary, and vehicular manslaughter under PC §192.

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Murder Charge Bail Bonds

Bail for first-degree and second-degree murder charges under PC §187.

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Misdemeanor Bail Bonds

Bail for misdemeanors with quick release and flexible payment plans.

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Felony Bail Bonds

Bail for felony charges and serious criminal allegations.

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Traffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds

Bail for reckless driving, hit-and-run, and suspended-license arrests.

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Assault & Battery Bail Bonds

Bail for simple battery, assault, and aggravated assault cases.

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Failure To Appear (FTA) Bail Bonds

Bail for FTA warrants and missed court dates.

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Probation Violation Bail Bonds

Bail for technical and substantive probation violations.

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Weapons Charge Bail Bonds

Bail for illegal firearm, concealed carry, and weapons allegations.

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Federal Charge Bail Bonds

Bail for federal court charges and pretrial release.

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Immigration Bonds

Bonds for ICE detainers and immigration court proceedings.

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What We Need — Info That Speeds Things Up

The more of this you have when you call, the faster we can locate the defendant and start the bond. Missing a few details? Call anyway — we can usually find the record with just a name and a city.

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Full Legal Name

The defendant's full legal name, spelled exactly as it appears on their ID — this is how the jail system indexes them.

2

Date Of Birth

Their date of birth. Common names return dozens of matches; the DOB is how we confirm we have the right person.

3

Arrest Location

The city where the arrest happened, and the facility if you know it. This tells us which agency is holding them.

4

Booking Number

The booking number, if it has been issued yet. Not required — if you don't have it, we locate the record ourselves.

5

Your Contact Info

Your full name and a phone number that actually reaches you — release updates move fast once the bond is posted.

6

Your Relationship

Your relationship to the defendant. This shapes how the bond, payment plan, and any cosigner paperwork are structured.

San Fernando FAQs

Does San Fernando have its own police department?

Yes. The San Fernando Police Department is an independent city force at 910 First Street, (818) 898-1267 — the city is surrounded by, but separate from, the City of Los Angeles and LAPD.

Which courthouse hears a San Fernando case?

The San Fernando Courthouse at 900 3rd Street, criminal (818) 256-1898 — in the city itself. Serious felony matters can move to Clara Shortridge Foltz downtown.

Will my loved one show up in the county inmate search?

Not necessarily right away. An independent department can complete initial booking locally first. If the case enters county custody, men are processed at the Inmate Reception Center at 450 Bauchet Street and women at Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood.

How much does a bail bond cost in San Fernando?

Bail follows the countywide Los Angeles bail schedule adopted under Penal Code §1269b. Premiums are regulated under Insurance Code §1800 and typically run 10% of the bail amount, with as low as 1% down for qualified cosigners. The amount that applies to a San Fernando arrest comes from that schedule, and the judge at San Fernando Courthouse can raise, lower, or release on own recognizance at arraignment.

Can everything be handled without visiting an office?

Yes. Paperwork is signed electronically, payment is handled remotely, and a licensed agent posts the bond at the facility holding your loved one. For San Fernando, that means nobody has to drive to a jail lobby to get the process started.

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