Twin Towers C.F., Los Angeles, CA

All public visits at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles are by appointment only. You'll need to register through the LASD VISIT system before you go. To schedule, use the portal from a computer, smartphone, or tablet: claim an account, sign in, and pick an available time slot. On the day of your visit, bring a valid government-issued photo ID and quarters for the on-site lockers (both are specifically required for TTCF/CRDF visitors). Even though Twin Towers operates 24 hours a day, visiting hours are limited to weekends and select weekdays. Walk-in visits aren't allowed. For exact visiting times, intake details, or last-minute questions, use the facility's 24-hour inmate information and administration phone lines.

To confirm someone's location or booking number at Twin Towers Correctional Facility, call the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) using the contact numbers listed for the IRC (see facility contacts). For paperwork and official requests, the Records and Identification Bureau Public Services Section handles many family needs by appointment, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Use the listed Records and ID contact to submit requests. If you have an urgent medical concern about a detained person, contact the LASD Medical Command Center, which is staffed 24/7. For routine communication like phone, video, or electronic messaging, California is transitioning to a statewide provider. Set up an account on the department's communications platform, register, and add prepaid funds as required. Confirm which service Twin Towers currently supports during the transition before getting started.

Twin Towers' Records and Identification Bureau accepts several payment forms for records-related transactions: cash, checks payable to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department or LASD, cashier's checks, money orders, and credit cards. If you need to add money to an incarcerated person's account, county facilities often use options like online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders. What's available depends on the vendor and facility. Before depositing, confirm the person's full name and booking or facility ID, then follow the deposit vendor's instructions so funds go to the right account. Processing times for electronic transfers and third-party vendors vary, which affects when money becomes available. Don't mail cash. Most facilities refuse it and send it back.