Torrance Jail Inmate Records

Torrance is a coastal city in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County with a population over 145,000 people. When Torrance Police arrest someone, that person enters the Los Angeles County jail system run by the Sheriff's Department. The county operates multiple detention facilities throughout the region. Torrance arrestees typically get booked at Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers Correctional Facility located in downtown Los Angeles depending on gender and security classification. You can search for jail mugshots and booking information using the Los Angeles County Sheriff's online Inmate Information Center. This free public database shows booking photos, arrest charges, bail amounts, and custody status for people arrested in Torrance. The system updates continuously as new bookings process through county jails and does not require registration or payment to access public records.

Los Angeles County Jail System

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department runs all jail facilities for Torrance. Torrance Police make arrests but do not operate their own jail. Arrestees from Torrance go into county custody at one of several downtown detention centers. Men's Central Jail is located at 441 Bauchet Street in Los Angeles. Twin Towers Correctional Facility also houses inmates downtown.

Search for Torrance jail mugshots at app5.lasd.org/iic. This Inmate Information Center database covers the entire Los Angeles County jail system. You can look up anyone arrested in Torrance by entering their name. Results show mugshots, charges, bail amounts, and current custody location.

Check the booking log at app5.lasd.org/bklog/ for recent arrests. This page lists everyone booked into county jails in the last several days. It includes mugshots and basic arrest information for Torrance and other cities. The log updates regularly as new bookings process.

Los Angeles County operates one of the largest jail systems in the nation. Thousands of people get booked monthly from Torrance and other cities across the county. Each booking creates a searchable public record in the online database.

Searching Torrance Inmate Information

Go to the LASD Inmate Information Center website. Enter the person's first and last name in the search fields. The database searches all county jails. Results show inmates matching your search.

Click on a name to see the full record. The page shows a booking photo if one is available. You will see arrest charges, bail amount, booking date, and which facility holds the inmate. Data updates when custody status changes.

For recent Torrance arrests, check the booking log. This shows people booked in the last few days with mugshots and charges. It helps when looking for someone just arrested. The log updates throughout the day.

Common names may return many matches. Use booking date to narrow results if you know when the arrest happened. Torrance arrest records include age and physical descriptions. This helps identify the right person.

The database shows current inmates and recent releases. Older Torrance booking records may not appear online. For archived mugshots from months or years ago, contact the Sheriff's Records Division.

Custody Notifications for Torrance

VINE provides free alerts for Los Angeles County inmates. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov to register for notifications. You can receive texts or emails when someone arrested in Torrance is released or transferred. The service covers all county jail facilities.

Call (213) 473-6100 to reach the LASD Inmate Information hotline. This 24-hour line provides custody details. You can also call 877-411-5588 for VINE by phone. The automated system lets you check custody status by name or booking number.

The Sheriff's headquarters is at 211 West Temple Street in Los Angeles. For general questions about Torrance arrests and jail records, contact the Inmate Information Bureau.

Torrance Booking Records Law

California requires disclosure of basic arrest information under Government Code 6254(f). Law enforcement must release name, physical description, date of birth, arrest time and date, booking time and date, arrest location, charges, and bail amount. This applies to all Torrance arrests processed through Los Angeles County jails.

Jail mugshots are public records unless a legal exemption applies. The Sheriff can release booking photos. The Los Angeles County database includes mugshots for Torrance arrestees. You do not need identification or a reason to search.

Penal Code 13665 limits posting mugshots on social media for nonviolent crimes. Law enforcement must remove such posts within 14 days. This does not affect official jail databases. The Sheriff's inmate search remains available for Torrance booking records.

Civil Code 1798.91.1 makes it illegal to charge fees for removing mugshots from websites. Companies cannot post Torrance booking photos and demand payment for removal. California law bans this practice as extortion.

Torrance Police Department

Torrance Police Department provides law enforcement for the city. Their headquarters is at 3300 Civic Center Drive in Torrance. For general information, call (310) 328-3456. The department makes arrests but does not operate a jail.

When Torrance Police arrest someone, they transport that person to a county jail for booking. The Sheriff's Department takes custody and processes the arrestee. All booking photos and records enter the county system. This is why you search Los Angeles County jail records to find Torrance mugshots.

For court records related to Torrance arrests, check with the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The Torrance Courthouse is at 825 Maple Avenue. You can search the court's online database for criminal case information.

Contacting Torrance Inmates

Los Angeles County jails use GTL and other vendors for inmate communications. Check the Sheriff's website for current providers of phone calls, video visits, and money deposits. Each service charges fees for the county jail system.

To send money to someone arrested in Torrance, you need their full name and booking number from the inmate search. Most services let you deposit funds online through Connect Network. Money posts within hours for commissary and phone use.

Visitation policies vary by jail facility. Some allow in-person visits while others use video only. Check the Sheriff's website for current schedules and requirements. Torrance arrestees could be at any county jail so verify housing location first.

Other Los Angeles County Cities

Many Los Angeles County cities use the same jail system as Torrance. If you are searching for someone arrested in Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, or other county cities, use the Los Angeles County Sheriff inmate database. All local law enforcement agencies book into county jails.

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The online database covers all of Los Angeles County. Search results do not separate by city. Torrance arrests appear with bookings from other cities. Enter a name to find records regardless of arrest location within the county.