7500 E. Imperial Highway · Downey
Downey Courthouse
The Southeast District branch serving Downey and La Mirada directly, with Bell, Bell Gardens, and South Gate contested between two official sources. Licensed agents post bonds 24/7 at the facility holding the defendant.
Table Of Contents
Everything on this page is built around one question: what has to happen before someone walks out — and what a hearing at Downey Courthouse actually decides.
Courthouse Overview
What Downey Courthouse actually handles, and which cases land here.
Hours of Operation
Court hours and jail bond hours are two different clocks.
Our Reviews
What families say after a bond actually got posted.
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
All 19 California charge pages and all 9 payment structures.
Parking & Directions
Getting there, where to park, and what screening looks like.
Departments & Case Types
The calendars actually heard at this courthouse.
How To Post Bail Here
The statutes behind the number, and what a judge can change.
Nearby Jails & Detention Centers
The county facilities whose bookings feed this calendar.
Related Courthouses & Cities Served
Where cases go next, and every city that routes here.
Bail FAQs
Real questions about venue, timing, and overnight bonds.
Courthouse Overview
Downey Courthouse's official criminal jurisdiction covers Downey, La Mirada, Bell, Bell Gardens, and South Gate. It does not cover Norwalk, Pico Rivera, or Santa Fe Springs — a grouping this directory previously carried and has now corrected. Downey's civil jurisdiction, for matters up to $25,000, does include Norwalk, which is the likely source of that mix-up.
Serious felony cases that do not resolve at Downey may escalate to Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Blvd — the Southeast District's senior Superior Court location and the building where district felony jury trials generally land. Most LA County courthouses work in exactly this two-tier way: a local courthouse for the bulk of the calendar, a regional courthouse for serious felony trials.
One caution on Bell, Bell Gardens, and South Gate: Downey Courthouse's own jurisdiction page claims all three, and so does Huntington Park Courthouse's. Two official-sounding sources, same three cities. We are not resolving that by picking a favorite — confirm directly with LA Superior Court before treating either as settled.
The courthouse sits at 7500 E. Imperial Highway, near the 105 and 605 interchange in central Downey. It carries the criminal calendars for a corridor that mixes independent city departments with LASD contract cities.
That mix matters at the moment of arrest. Downey Police runs its own department and holding; Norwalk, La Mirada, and Santa Fe Springs are Sheriff-served, with Santa Fe Springs policed under contract by Whittier PD. Where someone was booked decides where the bond goes — not the courthouse printed on the paperwork.
If the bond is not posted at the arresting agency, custody transfers to the county and the defendant is taken downtown for processing. That transfer is the single biggest source of delay in this cluster, and it is avoidable with an early call.
What We Have Not Confirmed
- Bell, Bell Gardens, and South Gate: Downey Courthouse's jurisdiction page and Huntington Park Courthouse's jurisdiction listing both claim these three cities. This conflict is unresolved — confirm directly with LA Superior Court.
- Norwalk, Pico Rivera, and Santa Fe Springs are NOT in Downey's criminal jurisdiction. Downey's civil jurisdiction (up to $25,000) does include Norwalk.
- The (562) 658-0500 number matches the court's own published contact list; we still confirm the department line before sending anyone to a specific counter.
- Parking rates at this branch were not independently confirmed this research pass.
Court date coming up at Downey Courthouse?
(213) 510-2764Give us a full legal name and date of birth. We confirm the booking, the current bail amount, and which facility is actually holding the defendant before anyone drives anywhere.
At A Glance
Courthouse
Downey Courthouse
Address
7500 E. Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court — Southeast District
Clerk's office
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
General information
(562) 658-0500
Bail posting
24/7 at the facility holding the defendant
Hours Of Operation
Court hours and jail release timing are two different clocks. Downey Courthouse runs on a weekday court calendar; the jail holding your family member runs 24 hours a day, every day.
Courthouse Schedule
Court calendar vs. bond window
Clerk's Office
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
Court holidays
Closed
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Jail bond window
Open 24 hours, every day
The Bail Network
Open 24 hours, every day
Courthouse Phone Lines
- Courthouse general line(562) 658-0500
- Traffic Call Center(213) 633-6300
- Family Law Call Center(213) 633-6363
Bail set at booking under the county schedule can be posted immediately, at any hour, without a court appearance.
The court encourages scheduling an appointment for in-person clerk business rather than walking in cold.
Someone in custody is transported here for appearances and returned to the holding facility afterward until a bond is posted.
Our Reviews
Real reviews from the families we’ve helped — pulled straight from Google.
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
Every charge type and every payment structure available for a case calendared at Downey Courthouse, in one place.
California Charge Pages
DUI / DWI Bail Bonds
24-hour bail for drunk-driving arrests under Vehicle Code §23152.
View pageDomestic Violence Bail Bonds
Bail and protective-order guidance for PC §273.5 and §243(e)(1) cases.
View pageDrug Possession & Drug Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for possession, sales, trafficking, and prescription-related cases.
View pageTheft Bail Bonds
Bail for petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, and receipt of stolen property.
View pageBurglary Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree, second-degree, and auto burglary under PC §459.
View pageRobbery Bail Bonds
Bail for armed and unarmed robbery charges under PC §211.
View pageWarrant Bail Bonds
Clear bench warrants and arrest warrants fast without unnecessary jail time.
View pageElder Abuse Bail Bonds
Bail for financial, physical, or neglect-based elder abuse charges.
View pageManslaughter Bail Bonds
Bail for voluntary, involuntary, and vehicular manslaughter under PC §192.
View pageMurder Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree and second-degree murder charges under PC §187.
View pageMisdemeanor Bail Bonds
Bail for misdemeanors with quick release and flexible payment plans.
View pageFelony Bail Bonds
Bail for felony charges and serious criminal allegations.
View pageTraffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds
Bail for reckless driving, hit-and-run, and suspended-license arrests.
View pageAssault & Battery Bail Bonds
Bail for simple battery, assault, and aggravated assault cases.
View pageFailure To Appear (FTA) Bail Bonds
Bail for FTA warrants and missed court dates.
View pageProbation Violation Bail Bonds
Bail for technical and substantive probation violations.
View pageWeapons Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for illegal firearm, concealed carry, and weapons allegations.
View pageFederal Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for federal court charges and pretrial release.
View pageImmigration Bonds
Bonds for ICE detainers and immigration court proceedings.
View pagePayment & Financing Options
1% Bail Bonds
Start the bail process for a fraction of the standard premium.
View page1275 Hold Bail Bonds
Specialized bonds for PC 1275 holds requiring a source-of-funds hearing.
View page2% Bail Bonds
Low down-payment option for qualified cosigners and collateral.
View page24-Hour Bail Bonds
Bonds posted any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays.
View pageAffordable Bail Bonds
Payment plans designed to fit most budgets and credit profiles.
View pageCosigner Bail Bonds
Use a qualified cosigner to strengthen the application and lower upfront cost.
View pageNo-Collateral Bail Bonds
Signature-release options when qualifying employment and residence criteria are met.
View pageNo Money Down Bail Bonds
Deferred-down arrangements that let release move forward immediately.
View pageOnline Bail Bonds
Complete paperwork, payment, and signatures digitally from any location.
View pageParking & Directions
Downey Courthouse is at 7500 E. Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242. Plan the trip around the courthouse itself — the jail holding the defendant is usually somewhere else entirely.
Getting There
7500 E. Imperial Highway sits near the 105 and 605 interchange, minutes from La Mirada, Bell, Bell Gardens, and South Gate.
Parking
Public parking is available at the courthouse. The current rate was not independently confirmed this research pass, so we verify it with the court rather than publish a figure we cannot stand behind.
Security Screening
Metal detectors at the entrance, with search at the court's discretion. Budget extra time for the morning calendar rush.
Before You Drive
The bond is posted at the jail, not at this building. Confirm the holding facility first.
Departments & Case Types
The calendars actually heard at Downey Courthouse, and where a bail decision fits into each one.
Criminal Calendars
Felony and misdemeanor filings from Downey, La Mirada, Bell, Bell Gardens, and South Gate.
Arraignment
The first appearance and the first judicial look at bail in the case.
Preliminary Hearings
Where a felony is tested before it proceeds — and a natural moment to ask for a bail reduction.
Bail Review
A judge may keep, raise, or lower the schedule amount, or release on own recognizance.
Probation Matters
Violation calendars for cluster cases, where custody status can change quickly.
Escalation to Norwalk
Serious felony matters that do not resolve here are frequently calendared for jury trial at Norwalk Courthouse, the district's senior location.
How To Post Bail At Downey Courthouse
The starting bail figure comes from the Los Angeles Superior Court’s felony and misdemeanor bail schedule, adopted under Penal Code §1269b, and review or reduction of that figure runs under Penal Code §1270.1.
Bail moves in two stages. At booking, the county schedule applies administratively — no judge involved, postable immediately. At the first court appearance, a judicial officer reviews that figure and can leave it, raise it, reduce it, or grant own-recognizance release.
Posting before that hearing isn’t a gamble. If the court later reduces bail, the premium is already earned — but the defendant spent the intervening days at home rather than in custody. If bail is increased instead, having posted early is exactly why they weren’t in custody for the hearing.
The bond itself is posted at the facility physically holding the defendant, not at a courthouse counter. We handle that. What we need to start: a full legal name, a date of birth, and a short cosigner conversation.
Every bond is issued by a California Department of Insurance-licensed agent under Cal. Ins. Code §1800, at the statutory 10% premium — as low as 1% down on approved credit.
If A Court Date Here Is Missed
A missed appearance at Downey Courthouse can mean a forfeited bond and a bench warrant the same day, with a limited statutory window to bring the defendant back before forfeiture becomes a judgment against the cosigner.
Failure To Appear Bail BondsNearby Jails & Detention Centers
These are the county facilities whose bookings feed this courthouse’s calendar — and where a bond is actually posted.
Inmate Reception Center (IRC)
450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The county's central booking and processing point. Most county custody passes through here before housing.
View facility pageTwin Towers Correctional Facility
450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The county's largest downtown custody facility and its primary medical and mental-health housing site.
View facility pageMen's Central Jail
441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The other large downtown men's facility, one block from Twin Towers on the same complex.
View facility pageCentury Regional Detention Facility
11705 S. Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262
The county's primary women's facility. Women booked anywhere in the county are generally housed here.
View facility pageBail FAQs
The questions families actually ask when a court date is set at Downey Courthouse.
Which cities route to Downey Courthouse?
Downey and La Mirada are confirmed. Bell, Bell Gardens, and South Gate appear in Downey's official jurisdiction list and also in Huntington Park Courthouse's — an unresolved conflict. Norwalk, Pico Rivera, and Santa Fe Springs do not route here for criminal matters.
What is the phone number for Downey Courthouse?
(562) 658-0500 per the Superior Court's own published courthouse contact list. Traffic matters go through the Traffic Call Center at (213) 633-6300.
Where do serious felony cases go from here?
Frequently to Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Blvd — the Southeast District's senior location, where felony jury trials from across the district are heard when they do not resolve at a local courthouse.
Can bail be posted before the first court date?
Yes, and it usually should be. When the county schedule already sets the amount, waiting for arraignment only adds custody time.
How long does release take?
A local release at the arresting agency is often a couple of hours. Once custody moves downtown to the Inmate Reception Center, expect several hours and longer on weekends.
Does Downey hear Norwalk cases?
Civil matters up to $25,000, yes. Criminal, no — Norwalk is not in Downey's criminal jurisdiction list, and Norwalk has its own courthouse at 12720 Norwalk Blvd.
Post A Bond For A Downey Courthouse Case
Licensed agents, 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends, and court holidays. A full legal name and date of birth is all we need to start.