San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles
Porter Ranch Bail Bonds
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
For many families in Porter Ranch, an arrest is something that happens to other people, until it does not. Jane Un Bail Bonds is a licensed California bail agent. Call (213) 725-2815 at any hour, and we will take you through it one step at a time.
Porter Ranch sits at the top of the San Fernando Valley, in ZIP 91326, with the Porter Ranch Town Center, Rinaldi Street, Tampa Avenue and the 118 Freeway close by. Calm streets and gated communities do not change the system. This page tells you how it works here.
If this is the first time you have dealt with jail, you are not alone, and nothing here is too basic to ask.
Porter Ranch at a glance
| LAPD Area | Devonshire |
|---|---|
| LAPD station | Devonshire Community Police Station, 10250 Etiwanda Avenue, Northridge, CA 91325 |
| Usually booked at | Valley Jail Section (Van Nuys Station) |
| Courthouse, usually | Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401 |
| ZIP codes | 91326 |
| Women | Century Regional Detention Facility, Lynwood |
The Devonshire station
Porter Ranch is in LAPD's Devonshire Area. The station is at 10250 Etiwanda Avenue, Northridge, CA 91325, and the front desk number is 818-832-0633. Devonshire also covers Chatsworth, Granada Hills and Northridge.
Station staff are often busy, and they may say only that a person was arrested and is being processed. See our Devonshire page for more. The county locator at app5.lasd.org/iic is often faster.
Getting from the top of the Valley to the jail
Valley arrests usually go to the Valley Jail Section at 6240 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, though LAPD can move people for medical reasons. From Porter Ranch, take the 118 east to the 405 south, then exit toward Van Nuys. It is roughly 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.
Our Valley Jail page gives the jail phone and visiting hours. If you are going to the jail in person, bring photo ID and leave extra items in the car.
For families who have never done this
First timers often ask the same things. Do we need a lawyer first? You are not required to have one for a bond, but the court will assign a public defender if the person cannot afford one, and our resources directory shows where to start.
Will this show up at work? That depends on the case and the employer, and we cannot say. Does the bond clear the charge? No. A bond only lets the person go home while the case goes forward, as long as they come to every court date.
Our guide on how bail works in Los Angeles explains the whole process in simple language.
Where the case will be heard
Most Valley cases are heard at the Van Nuys Courthouse East at 6230 Sylmar Ave., next to the Valley Jail. The paperwork at release names the actual court. If the person was arrested for something that is a misdemeanor, the first date may come quickly.
Keep the booking number and the court notice in a safe place. If you are the co-signer, you will also want to know the date and department yourself.
Many first time defendants worry about missing work for the hearing. The court often allows an attorney to appear for a misdemeanor in some cases, so ask your lawyer or the public defender what is possible.
What the bond costs, and what 1% down means
The premium is 10% of the bail, the rate filed with the California Department of Insurance, or 8% with a private attorney or a veteran defendant or co-signer. With 1% down on approved credit, the first payment is small and the rest goes on a monthly plan.
On a $35,000 bail, 1% is $350 down and the premium at 10% is $3,500. On a $150,000 bail, $1,500 down and a $15,000 premium. Larger bonds often need more paperwork or collateral, so call early. The calculator will help you plan.
You can also see how this compares with paying the full amount in our guide on 1% down versus 10% bail.
Starting from home
You do not need to leave your house to begin. The online application takes about 4 minutes and does not ask for a Social Security number online. After you send it, we call you to go over the details and sign the paperwork electronically.
Our LA office at 900 Avila St Suite 101 is available if you prefer to meet, and it is a short walk from the downtown jails.
If the family has a home security camera, a doorbell video or a phone with a timeline, keep it. Do not post about the arrest online. A comment or photo can come back in court, and attorneys usually ask clients to stay quiet.
Ask whether the neighborhood association or an employer needs to be told anything. In most cases the answer is no, and you can keep the matter private.
What families here sometimes forget
Take a photo of the jail booking screen and the court paperwork. Phones fill up with messages during a crisis, and screenshots are easy to lose. Put the booking number in your notes, in a text to yourself, and on paper.
Tell your employer only what you must. If the person has a job that depends on showing up, a short note that there is a family emergency is enough.
Plan for children, pets and home. If the person lives alone, ask a neighbor to look in. Small things like these help while the bond is arranged.
Remember that you are allowed to take your time to decide. We will answer questions without pressure.
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 Porter Ranch in the Devonshire Area?
Yes, by our records. The station is on Etiwanda Avenue in Northridge.
Where do Porter Ranch arrests usually go?
Usually the Valley Jail Section in Van Nuys, though LAPD can move people.
Will I need collateral on a larger bond?
Sometimes. Larger bonds can require more, and we explain what applies before you sign.
Is the process different for a first arrest?
The steps are the same. A first arrest simply means more questions, and we answer them.
Can I use the online application on my phone?
Yes. It works on a phone and takes about 4 minutes.
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