How to contact an inmate at Century Regional Detention Facility

Century Regional Detention Facility inmate search

To contact a person start by searching for the person on the facility website. Perform a search by following these steps:

• Step 1: Enter their first name and last name into the search form and click "Search"
• Step 2: Locate their inmate record
• Step 3: Write down their Inmate ID and any housing information provided

Important! Be sure to enter the persons full name. Nicknames should not be used.

After finding the person you are looking for you can then create a messaging account to send letters and photos.

How to message an inmate

You can use your phone or computer to send emails letters, and photos to an inmate. Messages are sent electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks at the facility. If you would like to send an message, start by searching for an inmate at Century Regional Detention Facility .

Sending Photos and Postcards

A great way to send love and support to loved one at Century Regional Detention Facility is to send photos and postcards. It only takes a few minutes to send photos from your phone and it makes a huge difference. You can also mail postcards with words of support and inspiration, or design your own postcard for special moments like birthdays and holidays.

Important! Be sure not to send any explicit photos or they may not be approved by the facility. You can also use a photo printing app like Penmate to make sure your photos are printed at the correct size (4x6 or 3x5) and are mailed according to the rules and regulations of Century Regional Detention Facility.

Frequently asked questions about Century Regional Detention Facility

1. How long does it take to deliver a message?

   If you're sending an email message your letter is usually delivered within 24-48 hours. For messages sent via mail you should expect delivery within 3-7 days. All messages will need be approved by Century Regional Detention Facility.

2. How much does it cost to send a message to Century Regional Detention Facility?

   You can send a message free using your phone or mail a message via USPS for the price of a $0.60 stamp and envelope. You can also purchase credits or e-stamps from services starting at $1.99.

3. What services can I use to contact an inmate at Century Regional Detention Facility?

   Penmate

   You can use Penmate to send letters and photos to an inmate from your phone. It's a easy way to stay in touch during your loved one's incarceration. Use the inmate locator to find an inmate's location and contact information, then you can send messages within a few minutes.

   Securus messaging

   Securus may be another option for communicating with an inmate at Century Regional Detention Facility. You can create a friends and family account and purchase credits to send messages. All messages will be reviewed and must be approved by the facility.

   JPay

   Some county jails and state prisons may support for sending messages with JPay. You must register an account with the system, find your loved one, and purchase stamps to send messages. For some locations you can also attach photos.

   Smart Jail Mail

   You may also check if Smart Jail Mail is available at Century Regional Detention Facility. Smart Jail Mail is operated by Smart Communications and has contracted with some state and county jails. After purchasing credits, your messages and photos are sent to the facility, printed out, and then handed out to your loved one.

4. What is the mailing address of Century Regional Detention Facility?

   Mailing address:

   Century Regional Detention Facility
   11705 S Alameda St
   Los Angeles , CA 90059
   (213) 473-6100

   Business hours:

   • Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
   • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
   • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
   • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
   • Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
   • Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
   • Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

What services are provided by Century Regional Detention Facility?

Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) in California is a part of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. This facility is primarily responsible for providing short term detention for female inmates, both juveniles and adults. The detention center deals with detainees who have been committed to it by the local court, as well as nonviolent offenders who are yet to be arraigned, likewise where detainees are awaiting their transfer, or proceedings completion such as their trial.

Apart from providing its services to the detention sector; the facility offers some of additional services, such as mental heath, commissary, laundry and library area for the inmates to sustain their psychological support. The mental health services that the detention facility offers are actually designed by respective specialists including therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists, provide assistance depending on the severity of individual inmates’ psychological conditions.

Accounts suggest that service offerings also stretch to substance abuse handling classes. Such programs help numerous inmates control dangerous tri-headed cusp factors prompting addiction— “Anxiety,” “Stress,” and “Depression” which has a cancerous fallout engulfing victims in the emotion wrought haze of legal hassles. Such occasions pushed the detention center to include different requisites embodied by staff academically trained; volunteered to support potential tools & incentives ensconced as classes educating & tailoring “drug cessation” techniques, emendating individual curriculum consistently that finesses polishing rehab & recovery imperatives provided to appropriate diversion programs.

Moreover, CRDF has delivered vocational practice options, making available certification by mentors; thus giving visiting employer-micromanaged orientation events holding impromptu mock sessions to replace reduction-injunctions. Accordingly, aiding streetlife mentoring programs the rehabilitation center sponsors often possess paid educational cycles provided conscientiously