West Covina Recent Arrest Records

West Covina recent arrests are handled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The city contracts with the county for law enforcement, so all arrest records and booking data go through the LASD system. You can search for people arrested in West Covina using the county's free online inmate locator. The tool covers every jail facility in the LA County system. West Covina sits in the San Gabriel Valley and falls under the LASD Walnut/Diamond Bar Station, which patrols the area and processes local arrests. Finding recent booking information for this city takes just a few steps through the county database.

West Covina Arrests and the LA County System

West Covina does not run its own jail. People arrested here go to Los Angeles County jail facilities. The booking process starts once an officer brings the person in. From there, the county sheriff logs the arrest in a central database. This system covers more than 40 cities that contract with LASD for police services. West Covina is one of them. The main booking locations include Men's Central Jail at 441 Bauchet Street in downtown Los Angeles and Twin Towers Correctional Facility at 450 Bauchet Street. Women are taken to Century Regional Detention Facility at 11705 S. Alameda Street in Lynwood.

The county also operates Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic and the Inmate Reception Center in downtown LA. Where someone ends up depends on factors like the charges, available bed space, and the person's gender. All of these facilities share the same booking database, so it does not matter which one holds the person. A single search covers them all.

How to Search West Covina Arrest Records

The LA County Inmate Information Center is the main tool for finding someone arrested in West Covina. It works around the clock. You need a first and last name to start. The site uses reCAPTCHA to prevent automated scraping. Search results show the booking number, arrest date, bail amount, housing location, arresting agency, and the next court date. The database is updated frequently as new bookings come through.

You can also check the LA County booking log. This portal lists recent bookings across the county system. For journalistic, academic, or government use, you must complete a Booking Information Declaration form first. Regular inmate searches do not require the form. Just go to the inmate search and type in the name.

• Visit the LASD Inmate Information Center and enter first and last name
• Check the LA County booking log for the most recent entries
• Call the 24-hour inmate line at (213) 473-6100
• Contact the Records Bureau at (562) 345-4441 for older records

Note: The online search only shows people who are currently in custody at an LA County facility.

West Covina Arrest Disclosure Rules

California law spells out what arrest information must be shared with the public. Government Code 7923.610 requires law enforcement to release the full name and occupation of the arrested person, a physical description, date of birth, the time and date of both the arrest and booking, the arrest location, the circumstances, bail amount, release information, and all charges. This applies to every arrest in West Covina. The only exception is when releasing a particular detail could endanger someone or compromise an investigation.

The law went into effect January 1, 2023. It replaced prior provisions and brought more clarity to arrest disclosure. For West Covina residents, this means you can request basic booking details about anyone arrested in the city. It is a matter of public record under California state law.

Sealing West Covina Arrest Records

Not every arrest leads to a conviction. If charges were dropped or you were never prosecuted, California provides a path to seal those records. Penal Code 851.87 allows individuals to petition the court to have their arrest record sealed when no conviction resulted. Once a court grants the petition, the record is hidden from most background checks. You can legally say you were not arrested for that charge.

There is also an automatic process through the California DOJ. Under AB 1076, the Department of Justice reviews records monthly. Arrests that happened on or after January 1, 2021, and meet certain conditions get relief without the person filing any paperwork. Dismissed misdemeanor charges qualify. So do misdemeanor arrests where no case was filed within one year. This helps clear West Covina arrest records for people who never faced prosecution.

Note: Sealed records can still be accessed by law enforcement and certain government agencies for specific purposes.

LA County Records Bureau for West Covina

The LA County Sheriff's Records and Identification Bureau handles formal records requests. The office is located at 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, Norwalk, CA 90650. You can call them at (562) 345-4441. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment only. This is the office to contact when you need proof of incarceration, clearance letters, or copies of old booking records related to West Covina arrests.

For questions about sealing records, call (562) 345-4454 or (562) 345-4439. These lines are dedicated to the sealing section. Staff can walk you through the process and tell you what forms are required. Keep in mind that the Records Bureau handles requests for all of Los Angeles County, not just West Covina. Wait times can vary depending on how many requests they are working through at any given time.

California DOJ and State Resources

The California Department of Justice allows you to review your own criminal history. You must submit fingerprints through Live Scan and pay a $25 processing fee. A fee waiver is available for those who qualify. The DOJ sends back a full summary of your arrests and convictions from across the state, including any West Covina records. This service is only for your own record. You cannot use it to look up someone else.

The California DOJ record review tool lets individuals check their own criminal history across all state jurisdictions.

This state-level tool is useful if you need a complete picture of your arrest history, not just what happened in West Covina.

For people in state prison, the CDCR Incarcerated Records and Information Search lets you look up inmates by name or CDCR number. This covers the state prison system, not the county jails. It is a separate database entirely.

Booking Photo Rules in West Covina

California has laws about how booking photos can be used. Civil Code 1798.91.1 makes it illegal for any website to charge a fee to remove a booking photograph. If a site asks for money to take down your West Covina mugshot, that is a violation. You can sue for at least $1,000 per violation plus attorney fees. The law applies to both print and electronic media.

Law enforcement also faces limits. Penal Code 13665 restricts police and sheriff departments from posting booking photos on social media for nonviolent crimes. There are exceptions for fugitives, public safety threats, and court orders. But routine social media posts of West Covina booking photos are not allowed for nonviolent offenses. This protects people from having their arrest images spread before any conviction.

West Covina Arrest Records County Info

All arrests in West Covina are processed through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The county runs the jail system and maintains booking records for the city.

Nearby California Cities

Los Angeles is the closest major city with its own arrest records page. Both cities share the same county booking system.