Westside, Los Angeles
Pico-Robertson Bail Bonds, Day or Night
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
Pico-Robertson is a close knit neighborhood of synagogues, schools, family restaurants and busy streets along Pico Boulevard and Robertson Boulevard. When a call from jail reaches a household here, the first question is usually how to handle it quietly and quickly. We can help you do both.
I am Jane Un, a licensed California bail agent. We are open 24 hours. A parent, a spouse, a friend, a rabbi or an attorney can call for the person in custody, and we treat every call as private.
Pico-Robertson at a glance
| LAPD Area | West Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| LAPD station | West Los Angeles Community Police Station, 1663 Butler Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025 |
| Usually booked at | Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) |
| ZIP codes | 90035, 90034 |
| Women | Century Regional Detention Facility, Lynwood |
Which station, which jail
LAPD data lists Pico-Robertson in the West Los Angeles Area, though the neighborhood sits at a border, and the Wilshire Area and Beverly Hills are nearby. Our confidence is lower here than in some neighborhoods, so ask the first officer or the jail line which station made the arrest. See the West Los Angeles station page for the station on Butler Avenue.
People booked by West Bureau stations are usually held downtown at the Metropolitan Detention Center, but LAPD can move them. The jail information line is 213-473-6100. Our MDC page has the downtown address.
Pico, Robertson and the 10
The Santa Monica Freeway, the 10, runs along the south side of the neighborhood, so the trip downtown is simple. Take Robertson Boulevard to the freeway and go east. The ride is usually 20 to 35 minutes late at night, and much longer at rush hour.
The Museum of Tolerance on Pico Boulevard is a landmark many families know. Buses run along Pico and Olympic boulevards, and the Metro E Line stops nearby. Rideshare can be easier at night. Allow time for parking near the downtown jail.
Timing, holidays and getting it done
Many families in this neighborhood observe Shabbat and holidays, and an arrest on a Friday evening or before a holiday can feel especially hard. Jails and bail agents run all day and all night, every day. Tell us what your family needs. We cannot promise release times, but we can start the paperwork whenever you are ready to speak, and we can explain which steps can wait.
If a family member cannot use a phone or computer for a period, tell us who will act for them. A trusted relative or friend can handle the call, and the cosigner can sign when they are able.
Courts have their own schedules, too. If a hearing date falls on a day that causes a conflict, the lawyer should ask the court about it right away.
What a bond does and does not do
Families often ask what a bond really means, so here it is in plain words. The court sets bail to make sure the person returns. A bond lets you pay a premium to a licensed agent, who promises the court the person will come back. In return, the cosigner promises us the same, and agrees to the payment plan.
A bond does not decide guilt or innocence. It does not erase the arrest. It does not cancel court dates. What it does is let the person go home, work, study and pray with the family while the case goes forward. That matters a great deal in a neighborhood where community and routine are so important.
The premium is the fee for the bond. It is generally not refunded when the case ends, even if charges are dropped. Cash bail posted directly with a court is different, and it may come back at the end. Read whether bail money is returned in California before choosing which route to take.
Ask questions at any stage. We would rather answer ten questions now than have you worry later.
How a bond is paid
Premium is 10% of the bail, or 8% when a private attorney is retained or the defendant or co-signer is a veteran. We never call 1% the price. With approved credit, 1% down starts the bond and a monthly plan covers the rest. Learn more about Bail Today, Pay Later.
On a $45,000 bail, the premium at 10% is $4,500 and the first payment is $450. With an attorney, the premium at 8% is $3,600. The calculator shows your own number.
A cosigner can be a parent, a sibling, a spouse or a close friend, with ID and proof of income.
Court and what follows
We cannot name one courthouse for all Pico-Robertson cases. The paperwork lists it, and the Los Angeles Superior Court website helps you check. The person must go to every date. Read the guide on how bail works in Los Angeles for the whole path.
For a public defender or legal aid, see our resources directory.
Pregnancy program
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 be eligible for free bail with the premium waived, subject to approval. If she does not qualify, ask anyway. See the pregnancy 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 Pico-Robertson in the West Los Angeles Area?
LAPD data lists it there, though it is a border area. Ask the jail line or the arresting officer to be sure.
Does Beverly Hills police ever make arrests here?
Beverly Hills is a separate city next door. If it made the arrest, the person is held by that city first.
Can a relative or friend call us for someone?
Yes. We need the person's name and date of birth. A cosigner must be an adult who can be approved.
How private is the process?
We do not announce anything. Arrests and court dates are public record, but your talks with us are private.
Do you work on weekends and holidays?
We answer 24 hours every day. We cannot promise release times, since the jail sets them.
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