Norwalk Recent Arrests

Norwalk recent arrest records flow through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The city relies on LASD for law enforcement, so all bookings go into the county's centralized jail system. Norwalk has a unique connection to LA County records because the sheriff's Records and Identification Bureau is physically located in the city. You can search for people arrested in Norwalk using the county's online inmate search tool. The process is free and available any time. Whether someone was booked last night or a few days ago, the county database is the place to start looking for recent arrest details.

Norwalk Arrests and LA County Booking

People arrested in Norwalk are booked into the Los Angeles County jail system. The LASD Norwalk Station covers the city and surrounding areas. After an arrest, the person is transported to one of several county facilities for processing. Men's Central Jail at 441 Bauchet Street and Twin Towers Correctional Facility at 450 Bauchet Street in downtown Los Angeles handle a large share of bookings. Women go to Century Regional Detention Facility at 11705 S. Alameda Street in Lynwood. The Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic is another option depending on space and circumstances.

All of these jails use the same booking system. Once someone is processed at any facility, their record appears in the county database. This means you do not need to know which jail holds the person. A single search covers everything.

Note: Norwalk is home to the LA County Sheriff's Records Bureau, which processes records requests for the entire county.

How to Search Norwalk Recent Arrest Records

The LA County Inmate Information Center is your primary search tool. Enter a first and last name to pull up results. The site requires reCAPTCHA verification. Results include the booking number, arrest date, arresting agency, bail amount, housing location, and the next court date. It covers every LA County jail facility. The tool is free and runs 24 hours a day.

The LA County booking log provides another way to access Norwalk arrest data. This log shows recent bookings across the system. People requesting data for journalistic, academic, or government purposes need to fill out a Booking Information Declaration. Standard inmate lookups do not require extra forms.

• Search the LASD Inmate Information Center by name
• Review the LA County booking log for recent entries
• Call (213) 473-6100 for 24-hour inmate information
• Visit or call the Records Bureau in Norwalk at (562) 345-4441

Norwalk Records Bureau Location

The LA County Sheriff's Records and Identification Bureau sits right in Norwalk at 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, Norwalk, CA 90650. This is the central hub for all LA County arrest records. The phone number is (562) 345-4441. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only. If you live in Norwalk, you have the advantage of being close to this office. You can schedule an appointment for proof of incarceration, clearance letters, or other records needs.

The sealing section has its own phone lines: (562) 345-4454 and (562) 345-4439. If you were arrested in Norwalk and want to seal that record, this is the office that handles the administrative side. The court grants the order, but the Records Bureau processes the paperwork and updates the system.

The California DOJ public records form allows you to submit requests to the state Attorney General's office for broader criminal history data.

This state form is useful when your request involves records beyond what the county sheriff maintains, such as statewide criminal history summaries.

Norwalk Arrest Disclosure Under State Law

Government Code 7923.610 is the statute that controls arrest record disclosure in California. It requires every law enforcement agency to make specific arrest details public. The list includes the person's full name, occupation, physical description, date of birth, arrest and booking times, location of arrest, the circumstances, bail amount, release information, and all charges. This applies to Norwalk arrests handled by the LASD. The law has been in effect since January 1, 2023.

There are narrow exceptions. If releasing a specific detail would put someone at risk or harm an ongoing investigation, that detail can be withheld. But the default position is disclosure. Norwalk residents who want booking information about a recent arrest have the law on their side.

Sealing Arrest Records in Norwalk

California gives people a way to seal arrest records that did not result in a conviction. Penal Code 851.87 allows you to petition the court. If the arrest ended with dropped charges, a dismissal, or an acquittal, you may qualify. Once the court grants the petition, the arrest record is sealed. It will not show up on most background checks. You can legally say you were never arrested for that charge.

The state also runs an automatic relief program. AB 1076 directs the DOJ to review records monthly. Qualifying arrests from 2021 onward get relief without the person filing anything. This covers dismissed misdemeanors and misdemeanor arrests with no charges filed within a year. For Norwalk residents, this means some arrest records get cleared automatically.

Note: Felony arrests have different eligibility rules, and some categories of offenses are excluded from automatic relief.

State Criminal History Review

The California DOJ record review program lets you check your own criminal history. Submit Live Scan fingerprints and pay $25. The DOJ will send back every arrest and conviction on your state record, including Norwalk entries. This is a personal tool. Third-party requests are not processed. If you need to verify what is on your own record before applying for a job or a license, this is the way to do it.

The CDCR inmate search covers people in state prison. It does not include county jail inmates. If someone was arrested in Norwalk and later sentenced to state prison, they would appear in this database. Search by name or CDCR number. The system is free and available online.

Norwalk Arrest Records County Info

Norwalk arrests go through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The county's Records and Identification Bureau is located in Norwalk, making it convenient for local residents to handle records requests.

Nearby California Cities

These nearby cities also have arrest records pages. Los Angeles and Compton both use the same LA County booking system as Norwalk.