Search Downey Arrest Records

Downey arrest records come from the Downey Police Department. The city operates its own police force that serves the community of over 110,000 residents. Officers book arrestees at the city jail initially, then most transfer to LA County facilities. You can search for current inmates through the LASD inmate lookup once they enter county custody. The Downey Police records division handles requests for copies of local arrest reports and other police documents.

Downey Police Department Records

The Downey Police Department is located at 10911 Brookshire Avenue. The records bureau operates from this location. Call them at (562) 904-2308 for questions about obtaining police reports or other documents from Downey incidents.

Downey has maintained its own police department since 1957. The force handles all law enforcement within city limits. Patrol officers, detectives, and specialized units work to serve the community. Each arrest and incident generates records stored in the department's system.

The city sits in the Gateway Cities region of LA County. It borders several other cities including Norwalk, South Gate, and Bellflower. Each jurisdiction keeps its own police records, so you need to contact the right agency based on where an arrest occurred.

Note: Downey PD records are separate from LA County Sheriff records.

Find Downey Inmates Online

If someone was just arrested in Downey, call the police department at (562) 904-2308 to check if they are still in the city jail. Most people transfer to LA County custody within a day or two. Once that happens, search the LASD Inmate Information Center online.

The county inmate search is free. Enter a name and the system shows booking info, charges, bail, and facility. Data updates throughout the day but new entries take time to appear. If someone was just booked, wait a few hours and search again.

For phone assistance, call the Los Angeles County Sheriff 24-hour inmate line at (213) 473-6100. Staff can help locate someone in custody across any LA County jail facility.

Request Downey Police Reports

Getting arrest reports from Downey requires a request to the police records bureau. California law under Government Code Section 6254(f) limits what can be released. Investigation records are often exempt from public access. You might get a partial report or none at all depending on the case status.

Submit your request to Downey Police Records:

• Address: 10911 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
• Phone: (562) 904-2308
• Visit: Monday through Friday during business hours

Fees vary by document type and page count. Victims of crimes usually get one free copy of relevant reports. Provide as much detail as you can when requesting records. Date of incident, location, names, and case numbers all help staff find the right files.

The California Public Records Act sets response timelines. Agencies have 10 days to respond to requests. They can take 14 additional days for unusual circumstances. Complex requests may take even longer if legal review is needed.

Downey Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Downey go through the Los Angeles Superior Court. The Downey Courthouse at 7500 East Imperial Highway handles many local cases. Search court records online at lacourt.org using the criminal case name lookup.

Felony records go back to 1980. Misdemeanor data starts from 1988. Guest users pay $4.75 per search. Registered volume accounts pay less. Documents cost $1.00 per page for the first five, then $0.40 each after.

Court records show what happens after arrest. You see charges filed, hearings, pleas, trial outcomes, and sentences. This picks up where the police arrest report ends. Both types of records connect to the same underlying case but come from different agencies.

California Arrest Record Laws

The California DOJ maintains state criminal history under Penal Code 11105. These records combine arrests from agencies statewide. You can request your own RAP sheet through Live Scan for $25.

Local police maintain separate files under Penal Code 13300. Downey PD records have specific details about incidents in the city. But local records are harder to access. Most arrest report content is protected from public release.

Penal Code 1203.4 allows dismissal of charges after completing probation. Penal Code 851.91 lets you seal arrests that did not result in conviction. California's automatic record relief program reviews records monthly and grants relief without you needing to file anything.

The Fair Chance Act protects job seekers. Employers with five or more workers cannot ask about criminal history until after making a conditional offer. Downey businesses must follow this state rule.

Victim Notification Services

Crime victims in Downey can sign up for alerts through California VINE. Register at vinelink.vineapps.com or call 1-877-411-5588. You get notified when an offender is released, transferred, or escapes from custody.

The LA County District Attorney also offers victim services. Their notification program at da.lacounty.gov/victims/notification covers court dates and case updates. Marsy's Law guarantees victim rights including notice and the opportunity to be heard at hearings.

Note: Alerts from VINE go out within minutes of a custody status change.

Nearby Gateway Cities

Downey is part of the Gateway Cities region in southeastern LA County. Some neighbors have their own police. Others use LA County Sheriff. Check which agency covers a location before requesting records.