Find Downey Recent Arrests

Downey recent arrest records are part of the Los Angeles County system. The Downey Police Department handles law enforcement in the city, but all jail bookings go through the LA County Sheriff's facilities. When someone is arrested in Downey, they end up in one of the county jails and their record enters the county's searchable database. You can look up Downey arrests online at no cost using the LA County inmate search or booking log. Both tools give you current custody information and basic booking details. This guide explains where to search and what you can expect to find.

Downey Arrests in the LA County Jail System

Downey has its own police department that patrols the city and makes arrests. After that, the LA County Sheriff takes over. The county operates several large jail facilities where Downey arrests get processed. Men's Central Jail at 441 Bauchet Street in Los Angeles is one of the most common booking locations. Twin Towers Correctional Facility is at 450 Bauchet Street. Women are booked at Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, at 11705 S. Alameda Street. That facility is actually close to Downey.

Each booking creates a record in the county database. It includes the person's name, charges, bail amount, arresting agency, and housing location. The arresting agency field will show Downey PD for people arrested by city officers. This is how you can tell a Downey arrest apart from others in the county system.

The Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic at 29320 The Old Road handles overflow and certain types of inmates. The Inmate Reception Center at 450 Bauchet Street processes intake. Between all these facilities, LA County runs one of the largest jail systems in the country.

How to Search Downey Recent Arrest Records

The LA County Inmate Information Center is the main online tool for Downey arrest searches. Enter a first and last name. Complete the reCAPTCHA verification. Results will show the booking number, arrest date, arresting agency, bail amount, current housing location, and next court date. This search covers everyone in LA County custody, so it picks up Downey arrests along with the rest.

The LA County booking log is another option. It shows recent bookings across the county. Access for journalistic, academic, or government purposes requires a signed Booking Information Declaration. This is an extra step the sheriff's department requires before sharing certain booking data.

• Search the LASD Inmate Information Center with the person's name
• View the booking log for recent entries
• Call (213) 473-6100 for 24-hour inmate information
• Contact the Records and ID Bureau at (562) 345-4441 for older records

Downey Arrest Record Disclosure Law

Government Code 7923.610 requires both the Downey Police Department and the LA County Sheriff to share specific arrest information with the public. The law lists what must be released: the arrested person's full name, occupation, physical description, date of birth, arrest and booking dates and times, arrest location, the circumstances, bail amount, release status, and all charges. This includes warrants, parole holds, and probation holds. The only carve-outs are for information that could endanger a person or an ongoing investigation.

The DOJ online form page is shown here. This is the state portal used for public records requests to the California Attorney General's Office.

The DOJ form handles state-level requests. For Downey booking records specifically, the county inmate search is the faster route.

Note: An arrest record is not the same as a conviction record, and being arrested does not mean someone was found guilty.

Sealing a Downey Arrest Record

If you were arrested in Downey and the case was dismissed or charges were never filed, California law may let you seal the record. Penal Code 851.87 provides a path to petition the court. Once the court grants the order, the arrest is hidden from most background checks. You can legally say you were not arrested for that charge. Los Angeles County Superior Court handles the petitions for Downey cases.

Automatic relief is also available. The DOJ reviews arrest records each month under AB 1076. Misdemeanor arrests from January 1, 2021, onward where the charges were dropped or no case was filed within one year can be cleared without the individual doing anything. This applies to qualifying Downey arrests. The system was designed to reduce the burden on people who were arrested but never convicted.

State Arrest Resources for Downey Residents

The California DOJ record review program lets you check your personal criminal history. Submit Live Scan fingerprints and pay the $25 processing fee. Fee waivers exist. The DOJ returns a complete summary that covers Downey arrests and every other California jurisdiction. Third-party requests are not processed.

For state prison lookups, the CDCR Incarcerated Records and Information Search shows anyone currently in CDCR custody. Search by name or CDCR number. You can see the person's facility, admission date, and parole dates. This does not cover LA County jail inmates. If someone was arrested in Downey and is in county jail, use the LA County tools instead.

The LA County Sheriff's Records and Identification Bureau sits at 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, Norwalk, CA 90650. The phone number is (562) 345-4441. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment. For sealing questions, call (562) 345-4454 or (562) 345-4439.

Note: Downey is close to the Norwalk records office, so in-person visits are relatively convenient for local residents.

Downey Arrest Records County Info

Downey arrests are booked through the Los Angeles County jail system. The county sheriff handles detention and maintains all inmate records for the city.

Nearby California Cities

These cities are near Downey and most use the same LA County booking system.