When women are arrested in the Los Angeles area, they are often brought to the Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF). This facility serves as the primary women’s jail for Los Angeles County.
The address for Century Regional Detention Facility is:
Century Regional Detention Facility
11705 S. Alameda Street
Lynwood, CA 90262
(323) 568-4500
Driving directions: Google Maps
CRDF is Los Angeles County’s primary women’s jail. It houses women awaiting proceedings and women serving county-jail sentences. Verify the current housing assignment before arranging a visit or mailing funds.
How do I post bail for someone at Century Regional Detention Facility?
Before posting bail, confirm the current amount, eligibility, other holds and accepted payment method with the IRC cashier at 213-893-5875. Cash, an accepted cashier’s check and a licensed surety bond involve different requirements. A commissary deposit is not a bail payment; do not assume credit cards or money orders are accepted for bail.
The IRC is located at:
Inmate Reception Center
450 Bauchet Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 893-5875
How to post cash bail
If cash bail is required, confirm the exact amount and receipt requirements. Return of deposited funds depends on the court’s exoneration and any forfeiture or other lawful order. Posting money does not remove a separate hold or guarantee immediate release.
How to post bail with a cashier’s check
For cashier’s-check bail, ask the cashier to confirm the acceptable bank, exact payee, amount, identifying information and verification process before obtaining the check. The rules for mailed commissary money orders are separate.
How to pay bail with a bail bond
A licensed bail agent charges a premium, often quoted as 10%, under an approved agreement. The premium is generally not returned after release. Read the collateral and indemnity terms; appearing in court does not necessarily eliminate every contractual obligation. Missed appearances may trigger forfeiture and liability under the agreement.
Verify the bail agent’s license and read the premium, collateral and indemnity terms. A quoted percentage does not describe every possible contractual obligation.
Custody staff must verify the court order, payment and any other holds before release. Processing time varies; there is no reliable half-hour release promise.
How do I look up an inmate’s information?
You can call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Inmate Information Center at (213) 473-6100 at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You will need to provide at least one of the following:
- The inmate’s full name
- Date of birth
- Booking number
You will then receive details such as:
- The inmate’s bail amount
- Housing location
- Next scheduled court date
How do I contact someone who is being held at Century Regional Detention Facility?
Incarcerated people cannot receive incoming personal calls. Los Angeles County funds free jail phone calls; access still depends on housing, processing and institutional rules. Prepaid phone cards are prohibited in incoming mail. Do not send a card or assume that buying one is necessary to receive a call.
To provide commissary funds, follow the current female-inmate deposit instructions; these differ from the male-inmate P.O. box.
- Do not send prepaid phone cards; LASD prohibits them in incoming mail.
- For a mailed trust-account deposit, LASD currently limits the amount to $200 and requires the incarcerated person’s name and booking number as payee information. California senders may use an accepted California bank cashier’s check or USPS money order; out-of-state mailed deposits must use a USPS money order. These are commissary-deposit instructions, not bail-payment instructions.
Incarcerated person’s full name and booking number
Century Regional Detention Facility
11705 S. Alameda Street
Lynwood, CA 90262
Personal correspondence and trust funds have separate rules. Arrange social visiting through the current LASD reservation system, confirm the person remains at CRDF and check appointment availability and restrictions before traveling.
How to get help for someone who has been arrested
The criminal justice system can be overwhelming, especially when a loved one is detained. A good criminal defense attorney will help you understand the process, protect the defendant’s rights, and communicate clearly about legal options.
Robert M. Helfend has practiced criminal defense since 1984. His State Bar record and Super Lawyers selections for 2020 through 2023 provide independently checkable professional information. Call 800-834-6434 for a free consultation.
Have an expert by your side to help you every step of the way. Call today – 800-834-6434.
Published September 26, 2025.
CRDF deposits: use the women’s jail destination
| Purpose | Current instruction |
|---|---|
| Mailed female-inmate trust deposit | Payee: incarcerated person’s name and booking number. Send to CRDF, 11705 S. Alameda Street, Lynwood, CA 90262, using the current $200 limit and accepted instrument. |
| Deposit questions | CRDF cashier: 323-568-4535. This is distinct from IRC bail-payment questions. |
| Custody lookup | LASD inmate information: 213-473-6100. Have the full name, date of birth and booking number ready. |
| Urgent health information | LASD medical information: 213-893-5544. Report the concern directly; the public locator does not deliver medical information to staff. |
The Terminal Annex P.O. box in the male-inmate deposit instructions should not be copied into a CRDF deposit. Retain the payment receipt and confirm the booking number before sending money, especially after a transfer.
Official facility information
- LASD custody directory, visiting, mail and deposit instructions
- LASD visiting reservations
- County jail reform report and free-call funding
Facility information checked October 10, 2026. Confirm the person’s current location and applicable rules before sending funds or traveling.
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