How to Visit Mens Central Jail, Los Angeles (CA)

Men's Central Jail is located at 441 Bauchet St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. The facility itself operates 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday, but that doesn't mean visiting is available around the clock.

Visiting hours run Thursday through Sunday in two blocks: 10:00am to 4:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Plan your day around those windows.

Men's Central Jail houses people across all security levels, from general population to high security. It's also a big facility, with a bed capacity of 5,640. That means things can feel busy, and processes may vary depending on where someone is housed.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Plan your visit for Thursday through Sunday, during the 10:00am to 4:00pm or 5:00pm to 7:00pm visiting blocks
• ✓ Use the correct address in your GPS: 441 Bauchet St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
• ✓ Call Main Control at (213) 974-4921 before you leave to confirm visiting hours for the day you want to go

• ✓ Keep in mind the site hours are 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even though visits run on a set schedule
• ✓ For urgent issues, you can try the Watch Commander line at (213) 974-4916

1. Call Main Control (213) 974-4921 to confirm that visiting is still Thursday through Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
2. Ask what you need for check-in so you do not get turned away at the door (for example, what identification is accepted and whether there are any sign-in requirements).
3. Confirm how the two time blocks work that day so you know whether you should arrive for the daytime block (10:00am to 4:00pm) or the evening block (5:00pm to 7:00pm).

Because Men's Central Jail houses all security levels, visiting rules and availability can shift depending on a person's housing assignment and status on any given day. With a bed capacity of 5,640, this is a large operation. Call ahead to confirm any inmate-specific restrictions or timing issues before you make the trip.