Lakewood Arrest Records

Lakewood arrest records are handled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The city pioneered the contract policing model in 1954 and still uses LASD today. When deputies arrest someone in Lakewood, the booking enters the countywide jail database. You can search for current inmates through the free LASD online tool. The Lakewood Station provides local law enforcement. Records requests go through the central Sheriff records division in Norwalk.

Lakewood Sheriff Station

The Lakewood Station sits at 5130 North Clark Avenue. Deputies here patrol Lakewood and handle all arrests. You can call them at (562) 623-3500 for local questions about incidents in the city.

Lakewood holds a special place in LA County history. In 1954, it became the first city to contract with the Sheriff for police services rather than form its own department. This "Lakewood Plan" became a model for many other cities across California. The arrangement continues today.

The station handles a suburban community of about 80,000 people. Deputies respond to calls, patrol neighborhoods, and investigate crimes. All booking and arrest data feeds into the countywide LASD system. The station itself does not maintain a separate public records database.

Note: The Lakewood Plan model spread to dozens of other California cities.

Search Lakewood Inmate Records

The LASD Inmate Information Center lets you look up anyone in LA County custody. Enter a name and the system shows booking info, charges, bail, and which jail facility holds the person. The search is free and works around the clock.

New arrests take 2 to 6 hours to appear online after booking. If someone was just arrested in Lakewood, wait and check back. The data updates throughout the day and night. A reCAPTCHA check helps prevent automated abuse of the system.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff operates jails across the region. Someone arrested in Lakewood could end up at any facility depending on charges and available space. For phone help locating an inmate, call (213) 473-6100 at any time.

Request Lakewood Police Reports

All records requests for Lakewood incidents go to the LASD Records Division. California law under Government Code Section 6254(f) limits what law enforcement can release. Many investigation records are exempt from public disclosure.

Contact the LASD Records Division:

• Email: PRARequests@lasd.org
• Phone: (562) 345-4426
• Address: 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, Norwalk, CA 90650

Most reports cost $20. Crime victims receive one free copy. Include the date of the incident, location in Lakewood, and any case numbers when you request records. Processing typically takes 3 to 10 business days.

Expect some information to be redacted. Witness names, investigation details, and certain evidence may be removed. Active cases have more restrictions than closed ones.

Lakewood Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Lakewood go through Los Angeles Superior Court. Cases may be heard at the Bellflower Courthouse or other locations. Search court records at lacourt.org using the criminal name search tool.

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

Court records show case outcomes. Charges, hearings, pleas, verdicts, and sentences all appear. This complements the arrest data from the Sheriff and tells the full story of each case.

California Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 covers state criminal history at the California DOJ. These records include arrests from agencies statewide. Request your own RAP sheet through Live Scan for $25.

LASD local records fall under Penal Code 13300. These have more incident detail but access is restricted. Most arrest report content is protected from public release.

Penal Code 1203.4 allows dismissal after probation. Penal Code 851.91 permits sealing arrests without conviction. California grants automatic record relief monthly without applications needed.

The Fair Chance Act protects job seekers. Employers with five or more workers cannot ask about convictions before a conditional offer. Lakewood businesses follow this state rule.

Victim Notification Services

Crime victims in Lakewood can register for custody alerts through California VINE. Sign up at vinelink.vineapps.com or call 1-877-411-5588. You get notified when an offender's status changes.

The LA County DA victim notification is at da.lacounty.gov/victims/notification. Register for court and case updates. Marsy's Law protects victim rights including notice and the opportunity to be heard.

Nearby Gateway Cities

Lakewood sits in the Gateway Cities region of southeastern LA County. Several neighbors also use LASD. Others have their own departments. Check the right agency for each location.