Who to Call About an Inmate at Men's Central Jail (MCJ) — phone numbers and quick guidance
Need to reach someone about an inmate at Men's Central Jail (MCJ)? Here are the published phone numbers and addresses for MCJ and the nearby Inmate Reception Center (IRC).
Men's Central Jail (MCJ) is located at 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
- ✓ MCJ Watch Commander: (213) 974-4916
- ✓ MCJ Main Control: (213) 974-4921
Inmate Reception Center (IRC) is located at 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
- ✓ IRC Watch Commander: (213) 893-5303
- ✓ IRC Main Control: (213) 893-5324
MCJ is staffed around the clock, Monday through Sunday, 24 hours per day.
MCJ has two published contact lines: "Watch Commander" and "Main Control." If you're not sure where to start, pick either number. Just be ready to ask whether you've reached the right desk for your specific question.
The IRC also has two published lines labeled "Watch Commander" and "Main Control." These labels tell you which office you're calling, but once someone picks up, confirm you're speaking with the right person for your situation.
- Confirm the facility you need - MCJ is at 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. IRC is at 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
- Call a published line - Start with MCJ Watch Commander (213) 974-4916 or MCJ Main Control (213) 974-4921. For IRC, call Watch Commander (213) 893-5303 or Main Control (213) 893-5324.
- Ask one clear routing question - Tell the person who answers what you need help with, then ask, “Is this the right line for that, and if not, who should I call?”
- Write down what you learn - Note which number you called, the date and time, and any name or title you were given, so you do not have to start over on the next call.
Note: The published listings only provide phone numbers and labels ("Watch Commander" and "Main Control"). They don't spell out what each line handles. Once you're connected, confirm you've reached the right office for your issue.
Next Steps If No Answer
- ✓ If MCJ Watch Commander does not answer, try MCJ Main Control (and vice versa).
- ✓ If IRC Watch Commander does not answer, try IRC Main Control (and vice versa).
- ✓ If you are not sure whether your person is tied to MCJ or IRC, try the other facility’s published numbers.
- ✓ Track your attempts: the number you called, the time, and what happened (no answer, busy, told to call back).
If you need to show up in person, double-check the address first. MCJ is at 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. IRC is at 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The facility is staffed Monday through Sunday, 24 hours per day.
Tip: Keep a simple log of every call: which number you dialed, when you called, and what you were told. If you have to call back, that record makes it much easier to get routed to the right place.
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