Compton Recent Arrest Database

Compton recent arrest records are processed through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The city has its own LASD station, the Compton Station, which handles local law enforcement. All bookings go into the county jail system. You can search for people arrested in Compton using the free online inmate locator run by the LA County Sheriff. The database covers every jail in the county system. Compton is in south Los Angeles County, and its arrests are part of the larger county booking operation. Finding out if someone was recently booked after a Compton arrest takes just a few steps through the county's search tool.

Compton Arrests and the LA County Jail System

The LASD Compton Station patrols the city and handles arrests. After someone is taken into custody in Compton, the booking goes through the Los Angeles County jail system. The county operates several large facilities. Men's Central Jail at 441 Bauchet Street in downtown Los Angeles processes many bookings. Twin Towers Correctional Facility is right next to it at 450 Bauchet Street. Century Regional Detention Facility at 11705 S. Alameda Street in Lynwood is where women are housed, and it is one of the closest major county jail facilities to Compton.

Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic handles overflow and certain classifications. The Inmate Reception Center in downtown LA processes intake. No matter which facility holds the person, every booking ends up in the same database. A single search pulls results from all locations. You do not need to guess which jail someone is at.

How to Find Compton Recent Arrest Records

The LA County Inmate Information Center is the primary search tool. It works 24 hours a day. Enter a first and last name, solve the reCAPTCHA, and run the search. Results show the booking number, arrest date, arresting agency, bail amount, housing location, and next court date. The database updates as new bookings come in. It is free to use and covers every jail in the county system.

The LA County booking log is another resource. It shows recent bookings across all facilities. If you need the data for journalism, research, or government work, you must complete and sign a Booking Information Declaration form. The regular inmate search does not need this extra form. For most people trying to find someone arrested in Compton, the inmate search is the simpler option.

• Search the LASD Inmate Information Center by name
• Check the booking log for recent county bookings
• Call the 24-hour inmate line at (213) 473-6100
• Contact the Records Bureau at (562) 345-4441 for formal requests

Note: The online inmate search only returns results for people currently held in LA County jails, not those who have been released.

Compton Arrest Disclosure Under California Law

Government Code 7923.610 requires California law enforcement agencies to disclose specific arrest information. The statute lists the full name and occupation of the arrested person, physical description, date of birth, the time and date of arrest and booking, the arrest location, the factual circumstances, bail amount, release info, and all charges. The LASD Compton Station and the county system must follow this law. It took effect January 1, 2023.

The exceptions are narrow. If sharing a detail would put someone in danger or hurt an active investigation, that piece of information can be held back. Everything else must be disclosed. Compton arrest details are public record under this statute. You have a right to access them.

The California DOJ online request form lets you submit records requests to the Attorney General's office electronically.

This state-level form is for broader requests. For Compton-specific arrest records, the LA County Sheriff's Records Bureau is the more direct source.

Sealing Compton Arrest Records

If you were arrested in Compton and the case did not end in a conviction, you may be able to seal the record. Penal Code 851.87 allows people to petition the court when charges were dropped, dismissed, or the person was acquitted. Los Angeles County Superior Court handles these petitions. Once granted, the arrest is hidden from most background checks. You can state that you were not arrested for that charge.

California also provides automatic relief through AB 1076. The DOJ reviews records monthly and clears qualifying arrests without any paperwork from the individual. Arrests from January 1, 2021, onward where misdemeanor charges were dismissed or never filed within a year qualify for automatic relief. This helps people with Compton arrest records move forward without the burden of a record that should not be there.

State Resources for Compton Records

The California DOJ record review lets you check your own criminal history. Submit Live Scan fingerprints and pay $25. A fee waiver is available for those who qualify. The DOJ sends back a full summary including Compton arrests and every other entry on your state record. This is for personal review only. You cannot use it to look up someone else.

The CDCR inmate search covers people in state prison. It does not include county jail inmates. If someone was arrested in Compton, convicted, and sent to state prison, this database will show them. Search by name or CDCR number. The tool is free.

The LA County Records and Identification Bureau is at 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, Norwalk, CA 90650. Phone: (562) 345-4441. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment. The sealing section can be reached at (562) 345-4454 or (562) 345-4439.

Note: The Records Bureau handles requests for all of Los Angeles County, including Compton, so expect some wait time during busy periods.

Booking Photo Rules for Compton

Civil Code 1798.91.1 prohibits websites from charging fees to remove booking photos. If a site demands payment to take down a Compton booking photo, you can sue for at least $1,000 per violation. Penal Code 13665 restricts law enforcement from posting booking photos to social media for nonviolent crimes. Exceptions cover fugitives, public safety emergencies, and judicial orders. These laws protect Compton residents from having their arrest images exploited or spread without proper cause.

Compton Arrest Records County Info

Compton arrests are handled by the LASD Compton Station and booked through the Los Angeles County jail system. The county maintains all booking records for the city.

Nearby California Cities

These nearby cities share the Los Angeles County jail system. Arrests in all of them go through the same booking database.