San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles
Pacoima Bail Bonds, Day and Night
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
Pacoima families look out for each other, and a late night phone call about an arrest hits the whole block. When it happens, call us at (213) 725-2815. A person answers, any hour.
We will explain where your loved one is likely held, what the court will do next and how 1% down on approved credit can help with the bail. If you prefer Spanish, ask for a Spanish speaking agent. This page is built around Pacoima's own streets and the real path from Foothill Division to the Valley jail.
Pacoima at a glance
| LAPD Area | Foothill |
|---|---|
| LAPD station | Foothill Community Police Station, 12760 Osborne Street, Pacoima, CA 91331 |
| Usually booked at | Valley Jail Section (Van Nuys Station) |
| Courthouse, usually | Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401 |
| ZIP codes | 91331 |
| Women | Century Regional Detention Facility, Lynwood |
LAPD Foothill Division and its Osborne Street station
Pacoima is covered by LAPD Foothill Division. The station is at 12760 Osborne Street, Pacoima, CA 91331, phone 818-756-8861. Our Foothill station page has more. The station is close to Van Nuys Boulevard and the 118 and 5 freeways, which makes it easy to reach.
Foothill Division also covers Arleta, Sun Valley, Sylmar, Lake View Terrace, Shadow Hills and Mission Hills. A person arrested near Pacoima Dam, along Branford Street, by Whiteman Airport or on San Fernando Road is likely to be handled here first.
Pacoima is known for its dam and its history, for the Branford Street and Van Nuys Boulevard strips, and for neighborhoods that have been home to the same families for generations. That community feeling is real. It also means news travels fast. We keep what you tell us private.
Where Foothill arrests usually go
After the station, adults are usually booked at the Valley Jail Section, 6240 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys. The phone is 818-374-9645. LAPD can move people, and some are sent elsewhere for medical care, so confirm by phone.
From Pacoima, Van Nuys Boulevard heads straight south into Van Nuys. It is about 8 miles. The drive at night is short. Parking at the jail is limited, so arrive a little early.
Do not drive to the jail until you confirm the person is there. Many families end up at the wrong building at 3 AM. Call 213-473-6100 first, or search the LASD Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org/iic. If the system does not show the person yet, wait an hour and try again, then call us.
What families from Pacoima ask us
We hear the same worries again and again. How much cash do we need tonight? Can my cousin sign if I do not have a job? What if no one speaks English well? Those are fair questions, and we answer them on the phone, slowly, in plain words.
If Spanish is easier, ask for a Spanish speaking agent when you call. Say the person's full name and que cargo tiene if you know it. We will try to connect you but cannot promise a language at every hour.
The court for Pacoima cases
Cases from Pacoima are likely heard at Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave., next door to the Valley jail. Some may go to the San Fernando courthouse, which is closer to Pacoima, depending on the charge. Your paperwork lists the date and room.
Missing court can forfeit a bond. If it happens by mistake, call us the same day and read the guide on what to do after a missed date.
Bring a photo ID to court and plan to arrive early. Dress neatly, and turn off your phone. If you need free legal help, our resources page at /resources/ lists public defenders, court self help and legal aid. We never recommend a private attorney.
Co-signers and approval
A co-signer promises that the person will go to court and that the balance will be paid. A parent, spouse, adult child or other relative with steady income often co-signs. Cash jobs count when proof of income can be shown, such as bank statements or a letter from an employer.
Approval is never guaranteed, but we will tell you honestly what to bring. Read what co-signers agree to before you sign.
1% down, 10% premium and the plan
Premium is set at the filed rate of 10% of the bail. A retained private attorney or a veteran defendant or co-signer brings it to 8%. Through Bail Today, Pay Later, 1% down on approved credit opens the door, and the balance is paid month by month.
On a $40,000 bail, the 10% premium is $4,000, and the down payment is $400 on approved credit. Use the calculator or start at the application. About 4 minutes, with no SSN online.
People in Sun Valley and Arleta use the same Foothill Division path.
Say the bail is $15,000. The 10% premium is $1,500, so the 1% down payment is $150 on approved credit. If a private attorney is retained or the defendant is a veteran, the premium drops to 8%, which is $1,200. Expect a co-signer, proof of income and an approval step. We go over each number before you sign anything.
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
Where is the Pacoima police station?
LAPD Foothill Division is at 12760 Osborne Street, Pacoima. The phone is 818-756-8861.
Is there a Spanish speaking agent?
Ask for one when you call (213) 725-2815. We will try to connect you, but we cannot promise it at every hour.
How do I find the person in jail?
Search app5.lasd.org/iic or call 213-473-6100, the 24 hour line. New bookings can take a few hours to appear.
What if I have no credit history?
Approval depends on the whole picture, including a co-signer and proof of income. Call and tell us your situation.
Is there a program for pregnant women?
Premium may be waived for qualifying women 8 months pregnant or more with a non-violent charge, bail of $50,000 or less and a working co-signer, subject to approval. See the program. If you are close but not sure, ask anyway.
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