Lancaster Arrest Records

Lancaster recent arrest records are managed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The city contracts with the LASD for police services, so all Lancaster arrests go straight into the county system. You can search for recent bookings using the LASD's online inmate search and booking log tools. Lancaster sits in the Antelope Valley in northern Los Angeles County. The area processes a high number of bookings each week. People arrested in Lancaster are typically held at the Lancaster Station or transferred to a county jail facility for longer holds.

Lancaster Arrest Records Online

Since the LA County Sheriff provides police services to Lancaster, the LASD Inmate Information Center is the primary tool for finding recent arrest records. You enter a last name and first name to search. The system returns booking numbers, arrest dates, charges, bail amounts, and housing locations for anyone in LA County custody. It includes people arrested by LASD deputies in Lancaster.

The LASD Booking Log is another resource. It shows recent bookings across the entire LA County jail system. People booked from Lancaster arrests appear here alongside arrests from other cities and unincorporated areas served by the Sheriff's Department. The booking log is designed for journalists, researchers, and others who need access to booking information. You may need to fill out a Booking Information Declaration form.

Both tools are free. The inmate search runs around the clock. You do not need an account or password to use it. Just type the name and the system does the rest.

Lancaster Booking Procedures

When LASD deputies arrest someone in Lancaster, the person is brought to the Lancaster Station for initial processing. Deputies record the name, charges, and personal details. Fingerprints and a booking photo are taken. Bail is set using the LA County bail schedule.

The Lancaster Station handles short-term holds. For people who need to stay in custody, the Sheriff transfers them to a county jail facility. The closest major facility is the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic. The Men's Central Jail and Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown LA also receive Lancaster bookings. Once the person enters the county jail system, their booking record shows up in the online inmate search. Transfers from Lancaster can take several hours depending on transport schedules and bed space.

Note: The 24-hour LA County inmate information line is (213) 473-6100 if you need to check on someone by phone.

Arrest Disclosure in Lancaster

Government Code 7923.610 requires the LA County Sheriff's Department to release specific arrest information for Lancaster bookings. The law mandates disclosure of the full name, physical description, arrest time, booking time, location, charges, bail, and release status. This is why the county's inmate search includes so much detail. The only exception is when releasing information would endanger someone or compromise an ongoing case.

The LASD Inmate Information Center shown above is the main search tool for Lancaster arrest records. It covers all people currently held in LA County jail facilities.

The LASD Records and ID Bureau FAQ page has details on how to get copies of booking records, arrest reports, and other documents. The bureau is at 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, in Norwalk. Phone: (562) 345-4441. Walk-ins are by appointment only, Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Sealing Lancaster Arrests

If you were arrested in Lancaster and the case did not result in a conviction, you can petition to seal the arrest record. Penal Code 851.87 gives you this right. File a petition with the LA County Superior Court. If granted, the record is sealed and hidden from most background checks.

California's automatic arrest relief program covers eligible cases too. AB 1076 tells the DOJ to review records monthly. Misdemeanor arrests from January 2021 or later where charges were dismissed or no case was filed within a year get sealed automatically. No paperwork needed. This applies to Lancaster arrests processed through LA County.

Lancaster Jail Facilities

People arrested in Lancaster may be held at several LA County jail locations:

• Pitchess Detention Center: 29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384, (213) 473-6100
• Men's Central Jail: 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 974-4082
• Twin Towers Correctional Facility: 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA, (213) 893-5100
• Inmate Reception Center: 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 893-5327

Pitchess in Castaic is the closest major facility to Lancaster. It sits in the Santa Clarita Valley area. Many Lancaster arrestees end up there. The online inmate search covers all these facilities, so you only need to check one system regardless of where the person is being held.

For people sentenced to state prison, the CDCR CIRIS search covers state-level custody. It does not show county jail holds from Lancaster arrests.

Lancaster Mugshot Protections

Booking photos from Lancaster arrests are protected under SB 1027. No website can charge you to remove your mugshot. That is a violation of California Civil Code 1798.91.1. You can sue for at least $1,000 in damages per violation. The LASD also cannot post booking photos of nonviolent Lancaster arrests on social media under Penal Code 13665, except in cases involving fugitives or public safety threats.

Lancaster County Info

Lancaster is part of Los Angeles County. The LA County Sheriff provides law enforcement to the city and runs the jail system. Visit our county page for additional search tools and details.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Lancaster in the Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita areas have their own arrest record pages.