San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles

Lake Balboa Bail Bonds, Close to the Valley Jail

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

Lake Balboa is only a few miles from the Valley jail where arrests in this part of the Valley usually end up. That short distance helps, but the paperwork can still feel confusing at 2 AM.

Call Jane Un Bail Bonds at (213) 725-2815. We are open 24 hours. This page explains how an arrest near Lake Balboa Park or Victory Boulevard tends to move through LAPD West Valley Division, the Van Nuys jail and the Van Nuys court, and how 1% down on approved credit can lower what you need up front.

Lake Balboa at a glance

West Valley Division and the Reseda station

Lake Balboa is served by LAPD West Valley Division. The station is at 19020 Vanowen Street, Reseda, CA 91335, phone 818-374-7611. Our West Valley station page has the details.

The division covers Reseda, Tarzana, Lake Balboa and parts of Northridge. Lake Balboa itself has ZIP codes 91406 and 91316, and it sits between Victory Boulevard to the south, Balboa Boulevard on its west side and the Sepulveda Basin recreation area. People arrested around Lake Balboa Park, the Japanese Garden side of the Basin or on Victory Boulevard are likely to be taken to this station first.

Lake Balboa is mostly homes and apartments laid out on a grid, with shopping along Victory and Balboa and schools sprinkled between. Its edge by the Sepulveda Basin brings in visitors from across the Valley. A person arrested at the park may live in Encino, Northridge or Van Nuys, so the family may not even be in the neighborhood.

From the station to the Valley Jail

After the station, adults are usually booked at the Valley Jail Section, 6240 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys. LAPD can move people between jails, so call the 24 hour line at 213-473-6100 to confirm. The jail phone is 818-374-9645.

From Lake Balboa you can take Balboa Boulevard north to Victory or Burbank, or reach Van Nuys Boulevard by the 405 and the 101. It is a short drive, often 15 to 20 minutes at night. Parking near the jail and courthouse is limited, so allow extra time.

When you arrive, tell the desk you want to post a bond or have our agent meet you. Bring a photo ID. If you have the person's booking number, that speeds things up, but you can begin without it. We can also guide you on the phone from the parking lot while you wait.

Arrests around the lake and the Basin

The Lake Balboa area has a large park with a lake, ball fields and a long walking loop. After dark, arrests tied to drinking in the park, vehicle break-ins in parking lots and traffic stops on Balboa and Victory are common reasons families call us. Families also call after domestic disputes in apartment buildings along Victory.

The bail is set by the charge, not by where the arrest took place. See our guide to how much bail costs in California for how amounts work.

If a vehicle was involved, the car may have been towed. Ask the officer or the station which yard it went to. Towing and storage fees add up each day, so retrieve the car soon. That fee is separate from bail.

The Van Nuys courthouse

Cases from Lake Balboa are likely heard at Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave., next to the jail. Some matters go to other Valley courts. Your bail paperwork shows the first date and room.

Plan to arrive early because security takes time. Do not bring knives or sharp tools. Bring a photo ID and the paper that shows the date. If anything about the date is unclear, call us before the day and we will help you check.

For missed dates and what can happen, see the guide on missed court dates.

Looking someone up first

Before driving anywhere, try the LASD Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org/iic or call 213-473-6100. A new booking may not appear for a few hours. Search by full legal name, and try spelling variants. If you cannot find the person, call us and we will keep looking with you.

Many families use our guide to finding someone in jail as a checklist. It saves time when you are scared and tired.

1% down and the monthly plan

The premium on a bond is 10% of the bail, which is the filed rate. Retain a private attorney, or have a veteran as defendant or co-signer, and it is 8%. With Bail Today, Pay Later, started by Jane in 2004, 1% down on approved credit gets the bond started, and the rest is paid monthly.

On a $35,000 bail, the 10% premium is $3,500, and the down payment is $350 on approved credit. The calculator works out your own figure. You can start at the online application, about 4 minutes, with no SSN entered online.

Neighbors in Reseda and Van Nuys use the same jail and court.

If the person in custody is a woman who is pregnant, ask about our pregnancy program. Qualifying applicants only, subject to approval.

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

• Encino
• North Hills
• Northridge
• Reseda
• Sepulveda Basin
• Van Nuys

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