Bail Bond Help in Downey: Arrest to Court
If someone was arrested in Downey, this guide lay outs what usually happens next and how a bail bond fits in.
What Happens After an Arrest in Downey
After an arrest the person is booked, and bail is set from the county schedule or by a judge. Arrests in Downey are made by Downey Police Department. Depending on the charge and the agency, a person may be held at Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers Correctional Facility. Criminal cases from the area are heard at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center and Downey Courthouse. The booking number and the person's full name and date of birth are what a bondsperson needs to look up the case.
Paying Bail in Downey
Full bail goes to the court and is generally returned when the case ends if every hearing is attended. A bond costs a premium that is kept by the agent, but needs far less cash up front. Either way, write down every cost and every obligation.
Downey Neighborhoods
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts helps families across Downey, including West Downey, Downtown Downey, Stonewood.
Jails and Courts for Downey Cases
Facilities that are commonly involved when someone is arrested in Downey. Call to confirm where a person is held before you travel:
- Downey Police Department (10911 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241; (562) 904-2312)
- Men's Central Jail (441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; (213) 473-6100)
- Twin Towers Correctional Facility (450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; (213) 473-6100)
- Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center (210 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; (213) 974-5411)
- Downey Courthouse (7500 E Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242; (562) 803-7025)
Other Communities We Assist
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts also assists families in Lynwood, La Mirada, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach and Walnut, along with other communities in Los Angeles County.
What to Have Ready Before You Call
A bail agent needs these details to look up a case:
- Your own name and phone number
- The person's full legal name and date of birth
- The booking number, if you have it
- The jail or station where the person is held
- The charges, if known
Local Help From Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts is based at 220 S. Glendora Ave Suite J, Glendora, CA 91741 and takes calls at (626) 513-8778 (open 24 hours / 7 days). For an arrest in Downey, an agent can explain how bonds work in Los Angeles County, where people are held after an arrest by Monterey Park Police Department, such as Men's Central Jail, and which courthouse, for example Alhambra Courthouse (serving Monterey Park), hears the case.
Good to Know
Every case is different. The county, the charge, the judge and the person's history all play a part, so treat general information as a starting point. Confirm details with the court or the facility, and ask a criminal defense attorney about anything that affects the case itself.
Where are people held after an arrest in Downey?
It varies with the arresting agency and the charge. Depending on the charge and the agency, a person may be held at Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers Correctional Facility
Does a bail agent set bail in Downey?
No. Bail comes from the county schedule or a judge. A bail agent can explain how a bond works once bail has been set.