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East Hollywood Bail Bonds, Open 24 Hours
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
If someone you love was arrested in East Hollywood, you probably have a phone in one hand and a lot of questions in your head. We can walk you through the next hour, one step at a time.
I am Jane Un, a licensed California bail agent. My office on Avila Street downtown is a short walk from the jails, and we answer the phone around the clock. A family member, a friend or an attorney can call for the person in custody. You do not have to know the bail amount or the booking number to start.
Below is what usually happens to people arrested around Vermont Avenue, Santa Monica Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard, and how a 1% down bail bond on approved credit can fit into it.
East Hollywood at a glance
| LAPD Area | Hollywood |
|---|---|
| LAPD station | Hollywood Community Police Station, 1358 N. Wilcox Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028 |
| 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 | 90029, 90027, 90004 |
| Women | Century Regional Detention Facility, Lynwood |
Where East Hollywood arrests usually go
East Hollywood sits in the LAPD Hollywood Area. The station is on Wilcox Avenue, and that front desk is where officers start the paperwork. You can read more on our Hollywood station page.
The station is not usually where a person stays. People arrested in this part of the city usually end up at the Metropolitan Detention Center on Los Angeles Street downtown. LAPD can move people, especially when a jail needs medical clearance, so the first call you make should be to the jail information line at 213-473-6100. They can tell you where the person is right now.
Our MDC page has the address, the phone number and the visiting rules.
Getting from Vermont Avenue to the jail
Most East Hollywood families do not need a car for this trip. The Metro B Line has stops on Vermont Avenue at Santa Monica Boulevard and at Sunset Boulevard. Ride it to Union Station and walk or catch a short bus to the downtown jail area. If you drive, the Hollywood Freeway runs close to the neighborhood and drops you into downtown fast.
Parking near MDC is easiest in the paid lots around Los Angeles Street. Give yourself extra time at night, when some streets close for cleaning or events.
- Bring a photo ID for yourself.
- Bring the person's full legal name and date of birth.
- Bring your phone fully charged so we can reach you.
What a bond costs and how 1% down works
In California the bond premium is set by the filed rate. Ours is 10% of the bail amount, or 8% when a private attorney is retained or the defendant or co-signer is a veteran. We never call 1% the price.
What we offer is a way to start. With 1% down on approved credit, you pay a small first payment and the rest of the premium goes on a monthly plan. We call it Bail Today, Pay Later, and I started it in 2004.
Here is the math on a $30,000 bail. The premium at 10% is $3,000. The 1% down payment is $300, and the balance is spread over monthly payments if you are approved. You can run your own numbers in our bail calculator.
Courts, dates and what comes after release
For people booked downtown, the first court date is usually at the Central Arraignment Courthouse on Bauchet Street, and felony cases move to the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on Temple Street. The booking paperwork shows the date. If it does not, ask us and we will help you find it.
Once the bond is posted, the person has to show up to every court date. A missed date can put the bond in danger, so read our short guide on what happens if a court date is missed. If you are signing as the co-signer, our co-signer guide explains what you are agreeing to.
Questions East Hollywood families ask us
Many of our calls from this area come late at night from a sister, a mother or a roommate who just got a text from jail. Some are calling from a Spanish speaking home or from Little Armenia or Thai Town, and they want to talk in their own language. Ask for a Spanish speaking agent and we will work to connect you.
People also ask whether they can apply from the couch. Yes. The online application takes about 4 minutes and does not ask for a Social Security number online.
If you need a lawyer and cannot afford one, our free resources directory lists public defenders, court self help and legal aid.
Pregnant and in custody
If the person in jail is pregnant, tell us right away. Qualifying pregnant women, 8 months or more, with bail of $50,000 or less on a non-violent charge and a working co-signer with proof of income, may be eligible for free bail with the premium waived, subject to approval. If you do not qualify, ask anyway, we are often able to help.
Read how the program works on our pregnancy bail page.
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
Which jail will my East Hollywood family member be in?
Usually the Metropolitan Detention Center downtown, but LAPD can move people. Call 213-473-6100 or use the LASD inmate locator to confirm before you travel.
Can I call about someone arrested near Vermont and Santa Monica even if I am not family?
Yes. A friend, a roommate or an attorney can call. We will need the person's full name and date of birth, and the co-signer has to be an adult who can be approved.
How fast can the bond be posted?
We start the moment you call. We cannot promise a release time, because jail processing is outside anyone's control, but we keep working until the paperwork is filed.
Do I pay the whole premium tonight?
No. On approved credit you can start with 1% down and put the balance on a monthly plan. The premium itself is 10% of bail, or 8% in the qualifying cases above.
Is bail money returned?
The premium you pay a bail agent is generally not refunded. Cash bail posted directly with the court is a different thing. Our guide on whether bail money is returned in California explains both.
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