Northeast L.A., Los Angeles
Montecito Heights Bail Bonds, Northeast LA
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
If someone from Montecito Heights was arrested, you can reach us at (213) 725-2815 any time of day. Our Los Angeles office is close to the downtown jails, and a family member, friend or attorney may call for the person in custody.
This page covers how arrests from the hills above Monterey Road usually go, which station and jail are likely, and how a bond can start with 1% down on approved credit.
Montecito 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 | 90031, 90032 |
| Women | Century Regional Detention Facility, Lynwood |
The hills, the park and the Hollenbeck station
Montecito Heights is a hillside neighborhood in Northeast L.A., with ZIP codes 90031 and 90032. Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, Monterey Road and Heritage Square Museum are its most recognized places. It borders Highland Park, Mount Washington, Lincoln Heights, El Sereno and Cypress Park.
In our data, Montecito Heights falls in the LAPD Hollenbeck Division. The station is at 2111 E. 1st Street and the phone is 323-342-4100. Our Hollenbeck station page has more detail. Some streets in this area sit near other divisions, so if the desk says the person is not there, ask which unit made the arrest.
Where people usually go after the arrest
Arrests in this part of Central Bureau usually end at the Metropolitan Detention Center at 180 N. Los Angeles St. LAPD can move people, so confirm first. The county line at 213-473-6100 runs all day and night.
The person gets a booking number once processed. With that number you can look them up at app.lasd.org/iic. If you cannot find them, wait a little and try again. Booking can take hours, and the online record may lag.
The ride downtown
From the hills, the quickest road is the Pasadena Freeway or the 5, both a short drive from Monterey Road. Metro's L Line also serves the area, with stops at Heritage Square and Southwest Museum, and runs on to Union Station and downtown. From there the jail is a short walk or ride away.
Parking near Los Angeles Street is limited. Look for a lot, and bring a photo ID. We help you decide if you need to come in person or if you can finish by phone and our online application. It takes about 4 minutes.
Which court will hear the case
Someone booked downtown is usually arraigned there too. In our data the usual court is the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center at 210 W. Temple St., and first appearances may happen at the Central Arraignment Courthouse on Bauchet Street. The notice you receive shows the true room and time.
Read our what to do after an arrest guide for a plain checklist, and keep all papers together in one folder.
What a quiet neighborhood needs from a bond agent
Montecito Heights feels calm. Many homes sit along steep, winding streets, and neighbors know each other. When an arrest happens, families feel it deeply, and many are first timers with no idea how bail works.
We explain it in plain words. Bail is the amount the court sets so the person can go home until the case ends. A bond is a promise backed by a licensed company. The filed premium is 10% of the bail. It becomes 8% when you retain a private attorney or when a veteran is the defendant or co-signer. Through Bail Today, Pay Later, you can start with 1% of the bail down on approved credit and pay the balance monthly.
Our how bail works guide walks through each step. If you want to see numbers, use the calculator.
Family, the co-signer and what comes after
A co-signer promises the person will go to every court date. Choose someone who is steady and willing. Our co-signer guide lists the duties before you sign.
If the person is pregnant, ask about our program for qualifying pregnant women. The premium may be waived, subject to approval, and you can learn more in the pregnant in jail guide.
Free legal help exists too. Our resources page lists public defenders and legal aid. We do not give legal advice. We do bail. If you live next door in Highland Park or El Sereno, the steps are much the same.
After the bond is posted
Posting the bond is not the end. It starts a clock. The person must go to every hearing, and the co-signer carries that promise too. Write each date down the day you get it. Put it on the fridge and on a phone calendar.
Ask the person to keep the bond paperwork in a safe place with the court notice. If they move or change a phone number, they should tell us. A missed call from the court or from us can lead to a missed date, and a missed date can lead to a forfeiture and a warrant.
Montecito Heights has many multigenerational homes, so one person may handle the money while another gets the call from jail. Decide in advance who tracks the dates. It sounds small, but it prevents most problems.
When the case ends, the bond ends. Learn what happens to money you paid in our bail money guide, and ask us anything that is unclear. Questions on how long the case may last are easiest to answer by a lawyer or the public defender, and our resources page lists places to start.
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 Montecito Heights in the Hollenbeck Division?
In our data, yes. The station is at 2111 E. 1st Street, phone 323-342-4100.
Is Heritage Square a good place to meet the family before going to jail?
It can be, since the L Line stop there leads to downtown. Plan for the walk from the downtown stop.
How much do I need today?
You can start with 1% of the bail down on approved credit. The rest of the premium is on a monthly plan.
Will the bond be returned?
The premium is not refunded in most cases. Read the bail money guide.
Can I apply online?
Yes. The application takes about 4 minutes and does not ask for your Social Security number online.
What if the family has no car?
The L Line and the buses lead downtown. A rideshare can cover the last blocks to the jail.
Nearby neighborhoods
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