Eastside, Los Angeles
Boyle Heights Bail Bonds, Minutes From the Jails
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
Boyle Heights is just across the river from downtown, and so are the jails. Our office at 900 Avila St. is a short walk from them. Call (213) 725-2815 any hour and a real person will answer.
Many families here ask for a Spanish speaking agent. Just say so. Below is how bookings from Boyle Heights usually work, which court hears the case, and how 1% down on approved credit makes the first step easier.
Boyle Heights at a glance
| LAPD Area | Hollenbeck |
|---|---|
| LAPD station | Hollenbeck Community Police Station, 2111 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 |
| Usually booked at | Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) |
| Courthouse, usually | Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, 210 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| ZIP codes | 90033, 90023, 90063 |
| Women | Century Regional Detention Facility, Lynwood |
Hollenbeck Division, right on 1st Street
Boyle Heights sits in the LAPD Hollenbeck Division. The station is at 2111 E. 1st Street and the phone is 323-342-4100. Mariachi Plaza, Soto Street and 1st Street are all in the area. See our Hollenbeck station page.
Ask the desk whether the person is still at the station. People often wait there briefly before being moved. The desk may not discuss details but can often tell you where the person is.
Boyle Heights has a deep history as a place where many cultures lived side by side, and its streets still mix families, shops and murals. People here stay close, so when someone is arrested, a dozen relatives may call. Pick one person to talk to us so the information stays clear.
The booking jail is close
Arrests in Boyle Heights usually go to the Metropolitan Detention Center at 180 N. Los Angeles St. Call 213-473-6100 to confirm, since LAPD can move arrestees.
This is the closest neighborhood to the jails in our group. Metro's E Line stops at Mariachi Plaza and runs to Little Tokyo, a short ride and walk from Los Angeles Street. Driving, the 1st Street bridge, the 101 and the 5 all lead in. Parking near the jail is limited, so look for lots near Los Angeles Street.
Speaking in Spanish with your agent
Ask for a Spanish speaking agent when you call. You should be able to understand every line before you sign. If you do not, stop and ask. A bond means a co-signer promises the person will go to court, and that is serious.
Our co-signer guide explains the duties. Read it when you have a quiet minute.
Court for Boyle Heights cases
Cases from downtown bookings are usually heard at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, 210 W. Temple St., or at first appearance in the Central Arraignment Courthouse, 429 Bauchet St. Both are close. Your paperwork shows the real time.
If your family cannot afford a private lawyer, check the free resources directory for the public defender and legal aid.
If the person is a first time defendant, they may be released at arraignment without a bond in some cases. Read about pre arraignment release and ask your attorney or the public defender what applies.
What 1% down means
Through Bail Today, Pay Later, you start with 1% of the bail down on approved credit. The premium is 10% of the bail, or 8% when a private attorney is retained or the defendant or co-signer is a veteran. The remainder goes on a monthly plan.
See our calculator and our page on 1% down bail bonds.
Moving to county custody
After arraignment the person may be moved to the county jails on Bauchet Street. Bail can still be posted. We can check where the person is. The county lookup is at app.lasd.org/iic. Women in county custody are generally held in Lynwood, and the pregnancy program may help qualifying women.
Families, work and the weekend rush
Many Boyle Heights families work early shifts and share cars, so one arrest can upset a whole household. A parent in custody means rides to school, rent and work all shift. That is why many families ask about payment plans right away.
When a call comes in from jail, listen for three things, the booking number, the charge and the bail amount. If you cannot get them, we help. The county lookup at app.lasd.org/iic is open to anyone, and the line 213-473-6100 runs all day.
Weekends near the plaza and on 1st Street bring music, food and crowds. That is part of the neighborhood, and sometimes it leads to calls at night. We answer at 2 AM the same way we answer at noon.
When you speak with us, you will hear the cost in plain words. The premium is 10% of the bail, or 8% when a private attorney is retained or the defendant or co-signer is a veteran. The first payment can be 1% of the bail on approved credit, then monthly after that. Ask for a Spanish speaking agent whenever you want to.
If the person who was arrested is the family's main earner, tell us. A co-signer with proof of income helps the application, and our apply page lists what to have ready. Take a deep breath. You are not alone in this.
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.
Questions people ask
Is the jail close to Boyle Heights?
Yes. MDC on Los Angeles Street is just across the river from downtown.
Can I get a Spanish speaking agent?
Yes, ask for one when you call (213) 725-2815.
Which station covers Boyle Heights?
The Hollenbeck Division at 2111 E. 1st Street.
Do I need cash for the premium?
You can start with 1% down on approved credit and pay the remainder monthly.
Can you work by phone?
In many cases yes, after you start the online application.
Are the courthouses close to Boyle Heights?
Yes. The downtown courthouses are a short ride across the river.
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