Access Palmdale Recent Arrests

Palmdale recent arrest records are handled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The LASD provides contract police services to Palmdale, so every arrest in the city goes directly into the county booking system. You can look up recent Palmdale arrests using the LASD's online inmate search tool. Palmdale is in the Antelope Valley in northern LA County, right next to Lancaster. The Sheriff's Palmdale Station processes arrests in the area. People who need to be held in custody are transferred to county jail facilities farther south.

Palmdale Arrest Records Online

The LASD Inmate Information Center is the go-to tool for searching Palmdale arrest records. Type in the person's first and last name. The system searches the entire LA County jail population. Results show booking numbers, charges, bail amounts, arrest dates, and current housing locations. If someone was arrested in Palmdale and is in county custody, they will appear here.

The LASD Booking Log provides another way to check recent bookings. It covers all of LA County, including Palmdale. The log is intended for people with journalistic, research, or governmental reasons to access booking data. A signed Booking Information Declaration may be required for full access. Both the inmate search and booking log are free to use and available online at any time.

Palmdale Booking Procedures

LASD deputies in Palmdale bring arrested people to the Palmdale Station for initial booking. They record the person's name, date of birth, and physical description. Charges go into the system. Fingerprints and a booking photo are taken. Bail is set based on the LA County bail schedule. The whole process creates a formal arrest record that becomes part of the public record.

For minor offenses, deputies may use cite and release. The person gets a citation with a court date and leaves the station. No jail hold means no record in the inmate search. For serious charges, the arrested person is transferred to a county jail. Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic is the nearest major facility. Some people go to the Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers in downtown LA. Once in the county system, the Palmdale arrest record shows up in the online search.

The transfer from Palmdale to a county facility can take hours. If a very recent arrest does not show up in the inmate search yet, wait and check again later. You can also call the 24-hour inmate information line at (213) 473-6100.

Palmdale Arrest Disclosure Rules

California Government Code 7923.610 requires the LASD to make Palmdale arrest information public. The law lists what must be shared: the full name and occupation of the arrested person, physical description, date and time of arrest, date and time of booking, arrest location, factual circumstances, bail amount, release or custody status, and all charges. This is why the inmate search includes so much detail for Palmdale bookings. Information can be withheld only if it would endanger someone or hurt an active case.

The LASD Records and ID Bureau handles formal requests for Palmdale arrest documents. This FAQ page explains the process for getting copies of booking records and other files.

Sealing Palmdale Arrest Records

California law lets you seal arrest records from Palmdale if there was no conviction. Penal Code 851.87 provides the petition process. You file with the LA County Superior Court. If the court grants it, the arrest record is sealed. It comes off most background checks and you can legally say you were not arrested.

Automatic relief exists too. Under AB 1076, the California DOJ reviews records every month. Eligible misdemeanor arrests from January 2021 onward get sealed without any action from you. The arrest must have resulted in dismissed charges or no case filed within a year. This covers Palmdale arrests processed through the LA County system.

Note: Automatic relief does not cover felony arrests; those require a petition to the court.

Palmdale Records Resources

The LASD Records and ID Bureau handles arrest record requests for Palmdale. The office is at 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, Norwalk, CA 90650. Call (562) 345-4441 for questions. Appointments are required for in-person visits. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM. You can request proof of incarceration by calling (562) 345-4441.

For record sealing questions, the LASD Sealing Section can be reached at (562) 345-4454 or (562) 345-4439. They handle requests related to Penal Code 851.8, which covers people determined to be factually innocent after a Palmdale arrest.

The state-level California DOJ record review lets you request your own criminal history. It costs $25 and requires Live Scan fingerprinting. This is useful if you need a full picture of your arrest record across all California jurisdictions, not just Palmdale.

Palmdale Jail Facilities

LA County detention facilities that hold Palmdale arrestees include:

• Pitchess Detention Center: 29320 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384
• Men's Central Jail: 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
• Twin Towers Correctional Facility: 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA
• Century Regional Detention Facility (Women): 11705 S. Alameda St., Lynwood, CA 90262

Pitchess is the closest to Palmdale. It handles a large share of Antelope Valley bookings. Female arrestees from Palmdale are usually sent to the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood. The LASD inmate search covers every facility, so one search is all you need to find someone regardless of location. The VINE notification system at 877-411-5588 provides custody status alerts for all LA County facilities holding Palmdale arrestees.

Palmdale County Info

Palmdale is part of Los Angeles County. The LA County Sheriff provides law enforcement to the city and manages the jail and booking system. Visit our county page for more tools and information.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Palmdale in the Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita areas have their own pages covering local arrest records.