San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles
Panorama City Bail Bonds, Mission Area Help
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
Una llamada de la cárcel cambia la noche de cualquier familia. If you are reading this from Panorama City, we know the stress is real. Ask for a Spanish speaking agent and we will work to connect you, or keep reading in English.
I am Jane Un, a licensed California bail agent, and we are open 24 hours. You can start by phone, text or our online form. A family member, a friend or an attorney can call for the person in custody.
Panorama City at a glance
| LAPD Area | Mission |
|---|---|
| LAPD station | Mission Community Police Station, 11121 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, CA 91345 |
| Usually booked at | Valley Jail Section (Van Nuys Station) |
| Courthouse, usually | Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401 |
| ZIP codes | 91402 |
| Women | Century Regional Detention Facility, Lynwood |
The Mission station and where people go next
Panorama City is in the LAPD Mission Area. The station is on Sepulveda Boulevard in Mission Hills, a short drive north. Our Mission station page has the address and front desk number.
After booking at a Valley station, people are usually held at the Valley Jail Section next to the Van Nuys station on Sylmar Avenue. LAPD does not publish an official area to jail table, and the department can move people, so please call 213-473-6100 before you drive. See the Valley Jail page for hours and rules.
Roscoe, Van Nuys Boulevard and the way to the jail
Panorama City is a flat grid of apartment blocks and shopping streets around Roscoe Boulevard, Van Nuys Boulevard and Parthenia Street. The Valley Jail is only a few miles south. Take Van Nuys Boulevard south or Sepulveda Boulevard, or use the 170 Freeway and the 101 if you want to avoid stoplights.
Buses along Van Nuys Boulevard and Roscoe Boulevard run late, and the Metro G Line busway crosses the Valley a few miles south. Many families do not own a car, and that is okay. Bring a friend and a charged phone.
Wait times at the jail window vary a lot. Bring a sweater and some water.
What Panorama City families tell us
Calls from this part of the Valley often come from a mother, an aunt or an older sibling. Sometimes the person in custody is a young adult who had never been arrested before. Sometimes it is a parent who works two jobs and now cannot get to work. The worry is the same, how do we get this fixed without making things worse.
We keep the process simple. First we find out where the person is held. Then we confirm the bail amount. Then we talk about who can cosign and what the first payment looks like. Nobody needs to rush into a decision during the first call.
Some callers ask about immigration. We are a bail agent, not an immigration lawyer, and we cannot give that kind of advice. A legal aid group or a licensed attorney can answer it, and our resources page lists places to start. Please do not skip getting that advice, because the right answer can change from person to person.
Be careful with offers from strangers outside the jail or on social media who promise quick fixes for cash. Check any bail agent has a California license number. Ours is CDI License #1843448, and you can look it up with the California Department of Insurance.
Money and the monthly plan
Our premium is 10% of bail, or 8% when a private attorney is retained or the defendant or co-signer is a veteran. We never call 1% the price. For approved applicants, 1% down starts the bond and the rest goes on a monthly plan.
Take a $12,000 bail. The premium at 10% is $1,200, and the first payment is $120. On a $30,000 bail, the premium is $3,000 and the first payment is $300.
Many families here have paid by the month for a car or a phone, so this part feels familiar. We explain every cost in writing before you sign. See 1% down compared with 10% bail if you want to compare the two ways to pay, and use the calculator for your own number.
Cosigning for a family member
A cosigner can be a parent, a sibling, a spouse or a close friend. They need to be approved, and they will be asked for proof of income. They agree to make sure the person goes to court and to pay the agreed premium on time.
If your relatives live in another city or country, a cosigner living in California is usually needed. Tell us who is available, and we will see what works.
Read our cosigner guide before anyone signs, and ask questions. There are no silly ones.
Court in Van Nuys
Valley cases are generally heard at Van Nuys Courthouse East. A first appearance usually comes soon after booking, and the date is on the release papers. If you do not understand the paper, ask the clerk or call us. Interpreters are available in court for people who need them, and a request can be made through the clerk.
If a lawyer is out of reach, visit our free resources directory.
Women who are pregnant
Qualifying pregnant women, 8 months or more along, with bail of $50,000 or less on a non-violent charge and a working co-signer with proof of income, may receive free bail with the premium waived, subject to approval. If she does not qualify, ask anyway, we are often able to help. Learn more 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
Is the Mission station in Panorama City?
No. The LAPD Mission station is on Sepulveda Boulevard in Mission Hills, a short drive from Panorama City.
Can someone call who speaks only Spanish?
Yes. Call us and ask for a Spanish speaking agent. We will work to connect you with someone who can help.
Can the bond be started without going to the jail?
Yes. We handle the bond with the jail, and you complete most of the application online or by phone.
Where is my relative being held?
Usually the Valley Jail Section in Van Nuys, but not always. Check the LASD inmate locator or call 213-473-6100.
What does the court need from the family?
The person must go to every date. Keep the release papers, keep your phone on and tell us about any new address.
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