Westside, Los Angeles

Bel-Air Bail Bonds, West Los Angeles Division

By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.

An arrest in Bel-Air is no easier on a family than any other. Call (213) 725-2815 any hour. A family member, friend or attorney may call for the person in custody, and we keep our questions simple.

Here is how an arrest from the hills above Sunset usually goes, which jail is likely, and how a bond can start with 1% down on approved credit.

Bel-Air at a glance

Hills, gates and the West LA station

Bel-Air lies in the hills north of Sunset, with Hotel Bel-Air and Mulholland Drive as well known places and UCLA to the south. ZIP codes include 90077 and 90049. It borders Beverly Crest, Brentwood, Encino, Sherman Oaks and Westwood.

In our data, Bel-Air belongs to the LAPD West Los Angeles Division. The station is at 1663 Butler Ave. and the phone is 310-444-0701. See our West Los Angeles station page. Gated streets and winding roads mean the arrest may have happened outside the gate, on Sunset or on the 405.

Because Bel-Air is spread over canyon roads, two people can live a mile apart and be served by different stations. Tell us the nearest cross street and what the person was doing, and we check the area with you.

Where Westside arrests usually go

People arrested on the Westside usually go to the Metropolitan Detention Center at 180 N. Los Angeles St. downtown, which is a long way from the hills. Some Westside arrestees have been sent to the Valley for medical clearance in late 2026. LAPD can move people. Call the county line at 213-473-6100 or look up the person at app.lasd.org/iic.

Our find someone in jail guide shows each step.

The drive downtown and which court

Take the 405 south to the 10 east, or Sunset east to the 101 and then the 110 or 5. Traffic at rush hour can double the time. After a late arrest, the freeways are faster, but the surface streets in the hills are dark and curvy, so go carefully.

Park near Los Angeles Street. Bring a photo ID. Begin the online application on your phone. It takes about 4 minutes.

We do not have a confirmed court for Bel-Air. Many Westside cases booked downtown go to the Central Arraignment Courthouse at 429 Bauchet St. or the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center at 210 W. Temple St. Some are filed at Westside courts.

Your paperwork shows the real court. Look at the missed court date guide so everyone knows the rules.

Calling from outside the area

Many families call from far away. A parent in another state, an assistant, an attorney. A co-signer does not have to live near the jail. In many cases, we can handle paperwork by phone and electronic signing after approval.

Have the person's full legal name, birth date, the charge, the booking number and the co-signer's information ready. If the situation is sensitive, tell us how you want to be reached. We use the number you give us.

Paying with 1% down

Bail amounts for some charges can be high. The premium is the filed 10% of the bail, and 8% when a private attorney is hired or when a veteran is the defendant or co-signer. Our Bail Today, Pay Later plan means 1% of the bail down on approved credit gets the bond started. The rest is paid monthly. See the calculator and read how much bail is in California.

Whoever co-signs is promising the court that the person will return. Read the co-signer guide. See resources for legal help. Nearby is Encino.

Canyon roads, Sunset and late night stops

Many arrests in the hills above Sunset start with a traffic stop. A late dinner, a long drive home, a missed turn on a dark canyon road. A drunk driving arrest can bring a bail amount from the county schedule, though judges can change it.

If the person was stopped, ask where the car was taken. A towed car adds a cost and a deadline. Ask the station desk for the tow yard, and give the family time to sort it out after the person is home.

Bring the person's ID, and check that the phone is charged when they get out. Many people leave jail with a dead phone and no ride.

Keeping the process private and calm

Families on the Westside often worry about who will find out. We ask only what is needed for the bond. Tell us how you want to be reached, and we use the number you give.

Do not share details on social media. Do not talk about the case on jail phone calls, since they are recorded. Share what you must with your attorney.

A bond is a business contract, and our job is to explain it clearly. Our how bail works guide describes each step, so you know what comes next.

Here is one more thing. Do not pay anyone who calls you claiming to be a jail or court worker and asks for gift cards or wire money. Courts and jails do not ask that. If you doubt a call, hang up and use the county line at 213-473-6100 or call us at (213) 725-2815.

1% down is a down payment on approved credit, not the price of the bond. The premium is the rate on file with the California Department of Insurance, 10% of the bail amount, or 8% when a private attorney is retained or you or the defendant is a veteran. The balance goes on a payment plan.

Nearby neighborhoods

• Beverly Crest
• Brentwood
• Encino
• Sherman Oaks
• Westwood

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