7100 S. Garfield Ave · Bell Gardens
Bell Gardens Jail
Bell Gardens runs its own 24-hour police department and books defendants locally in the southeast county before any transfer — this is the city of Bell Gardens, distinct from neighboring Bell.
Table Of Contents
What happens after a Bell Gardens PD booking, how long the local hold lasts, and how to post bail before anything moves to county custody.
Facility Overview
What the Bell Gardens jail actually is, and what happens there.
Hours & Contact
When bail can be posted, and how to reach the facility directly.
Our Reviews
What families say after a Los Angeles County bond actually got posted.
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
All 19 California charge pages and all 9 payment structures in one grid.
Booking & Transfer Process
The real sequence from the arresting agency to release.
How To Post Bail At The Bell Gardens Jail
The statutes behind the number, and what changes at arraignment.
Nearby Courthouses
Where the case is actually heard once someone is in custody.
Full City Bail Bonds Page
The cities and areas this page's coverage actually applies to.
Related Facilities
Where these bookings go next, and the full county directory.
Bail FAQs
The questions families ask most about this facility.
Facility Overview
Bell Gardens Police Department operates 24 hours a day at 7100 South Garfield Avenue and books defendants in the southeast county before any transfer into county custody.
One naming point that matters when you call: Bell Gardens and the neighboring city of Bell are two different cities, each with its own police department and its own jail. Confirm which department made the arrest before assuming where someone is held.
Cases from Bell Gardens move to the Huntington Park Courthouse on Miles Avenue — the same courthouse that serves Bell, Huntington Park, South Gate, and Vernon.
Because Bell Gardens books locally, the Sheriff's county inmate locator can come back empty in the first hours after an arrest here. No county record exists until a transfer happens.
Someone booked by Bell Gardens PD?
(213) 510-2764Call with a full legal name and date of birth. We confirm whether they are at Garfield Avenue or already transferred, and post the bond wherever they actually are.
At A Glance
Facility
Bell Gardens Police Department Jail
Agency
Bell Gardens Police Department (independent of LASD)
Address
7100 S. Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Non-Emergency / Administration
(562) 806-7600
Administrative
(562) 806-7690
Courthouse
Huntington Park Courthouse, 6548 Miles Ave — confirmed jurisdiction
Hours & Contact
The department operates 24 hours a day. Booking never closes; administrative lines run on business hours.
Facility Schedule
Bail, visits, and release timing
Department operation
24 hours a day, every day
Arrest & booking
Around the clock
Non-emergency / administration
(562) 806-7600
Administrative line
(562) 806-7690
Emergencies
911
A city jail is not a county visiting facility — local holds are short and visiting is limited.
Bell Gardens and Bell are separate cities with separate departments; always confirm which one made the arrest.
A county inmate search in the first hours after a Bell Gardens arrest can legitimately come back empty.
Local holds move fast. If a transfer downtown is going to happen, it can happen quickly — call as soon as you know about the arrest.
Official Sources
Our Reviews
Real reviews from the families we’ve helped — pulled straight from Google.
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
Every California charge type and payment structure we write, available for a Bell Gardens PD booking.
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 pageBooking & Transfer Process
What actually happens after a Bell Gardens Police Department arrest.
Arrest By Bell Gardens PD
Bell Gardens has its own police department, so the arrest, the report, and the booking all start with the city rather than the Sheriff's Department.
Booking At 7100 S. Garfield Avenue
Identification, property, and paperwork happen at the department's own facility.
Bail Set From The County Schedule
Even a city booking uses the Los Angeles County bail schedule, so a figure exists immediately and a bond can be posted without waiting for arraignment.
Short Local Hold
Bell Gardens holds defendants locally before transfer. How long that window lasts depends on the charge and jail workload.
Transfer To The Inmate Reception Center
When a transfer happens, men route to 450 Bauchet Street downtown and women to the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood.
Arraignment At The Huntington Park Courthouse
Cases are heard at 6548 Miles Avenue in Huntington Park, where a judge can adjust bail or grant own-recognizance release.
How To Post Bail At The Bell Gardens Jail
Premium on a California bail bond is set by the rate filed with the Department of Insurance under Cal. Ins. Code §1800. 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.
Posting while someone is still at the city facility is always the fastest path — it ends the matter locally and skips county intake entirely.
Nobody needs to drive to Garfield Avenue. Paperwork, signatures, and payment happen remotely, and we post the bond wherever the defendant actually is.
The premium is set by California law at 10 percent of the bail amount, and we write payment plans, no-collateral bonds, and no-money-down options against it.
Qualifying cosigners can start as low as 1% down on approved credit.
If A Court Date Is Missed After Release
A bond written for the Bell Gardens jail stays live through every appearance until the case resolves. A missed date can mean a forfeited bond and a bench warrant the same day, with a limited statutory window to bring the defendant back before the forfeiture becomes a judgment against the cosigner.
Failure To Appear Bail BondsNearby Courthouses
Bell Gardens cases are heard in neighboring Huntington Park.
Huntington Park Courthouse
6548 Miles Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Los Angeles Superior Court. Confirmed direct jurisdiction over Bell Gardens — the same courthouse that serves Bell, Huntington Park, South Gate, and Vernon.
Full City Bail Bonds Page
This page covers the jail facility itself. The full Bell Gardens bail bonds page covers the city — arrest process, local courts, charges, and payment options in detail.
Full Los Angeles County City DirectoryBail FAQs
Is Bell Gardens the same as Bell?
No. Bell Gardens and Bell are two separate cities in the southeast county, each with its own police department and its own jail. Both, however, send cases to the same Huntington Park Courthouse.
Which courthouse hears a Bell Gardens case?
The Huntington Park Courthouse at 6548 Miles Avenue — confirmed direct jurisdiction over Bell Gardens.
Why can't I find my relative in the county inmate locator?
Because the county system only shows people already booked into county custody. Someone held at the Bell Gardens facility has no county record yet.
How do I reach the department?
The non-emergency and administration line is (562) 806-7600, with an administrative line at (562) 806-7690. For emergencies, always call 911.
Post A Bond At Bell Gardens Jail
Licensed agents, 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Full legal name and date of birth is all we need to start.