Downey Police Department Custody

Downey runs its own police department rather than contracting with the Sheriff, so an arrest here begins at 10911 Brookshire Avenue. The courthouse is close — the Downey Courthouse serves the same community — but whether a bond is needed at all is a separate question, and in Los Angeles County the answer is often no.

Agency details

Source: the Los Angeles County services locator entry for the City of Downey Police Department. Verified 18 September 2026. The department does not publish a bail-acceptance procedure, so confirm on (562) 861-0771 before travelling with a payment.

Check whether a bond is needed before anything else

Los Angeles County’s pre-arraignment release protocols mark most non-violent, non-serious offences CR (cite and release), BR (book and release) or MR (magistrate review), all at $0 bail unless an exception applies. Domestic violence, nearly all serious or violent felonies, and constitutionally excluded offences still carry a dollar figure.

Establish which applies first: LA County bail amount lookup.

The southeast corridor, and why the agency matters

Downey sits among cities with very different policing arrangements, and the first question in any search is which agency has them. Downey, Montebello and Long Beach run their own departments. Norwalk, La Mirada, Santa Fe Springs, Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos and Lakewood are served by Sheriff’s stations — see Norwalk Station. Getting this right first saves an hour of phone calls.

State classification: Temporary Holding

The California Board of State and Community Corrections classifies this facility as Temporary Holding. Under California Code of Regulations, Title 15, § 1006, that means 24 hours or less, pending release, transfer to another facility, or appearance in court.

The classification is the regulatory limit for the building, not a prediction for any individual — but it tells you how much time the situation realistically allows. What kind of jail is holding them? sets out every classification and the class of every facility we cover in both counties.

What to do first

1. Confirm the arresting agency. A city arrest may not appear in the county system for hours.
2. Get the charge, then check whether it is CR, BR, MR or a dollar amount.
3. Check for warrants and holds — see warrants.
4. Call us before paying anyone. If no bond is needed we will tell you.

Questions we get asked most

Where is someone taken after an arrest in Downey?

To the Downey Police Department at 10911 Brookshire Ave. first. If the case is not resolved quickly they are transferred into Los Angeles County custody through the Inmate Reception Center.

What number do I call about a Downey arrest?

Direct dispatch handles both emergency and non-emergency calls on (562) 861-0771, 24 hours a day.

Which courthouse hears Downey cases?

The Downey Courthouse.

Can bail be posted at the Downey Police Department?

The department does not publish a bail-acceptance procedure. Confirm on (562) 861-0771 before travelling with a payment.

Related resources

Downey bail bonds · Downey Courthouse · Norwalk Sheriff’s Station · Los Angeles County jails · LA inmate search · Jail transfers