San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles
Reseda Bail Bonds, West Valley
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
Reseda is home to the West Valley police station, so a lot of calls from here start the same way. Someone was taken in nearby and the family wants to know what comes next. Call (213) 725-2815 any hour and we will help.
This page explains the usual path after a Reseda arrest, how to reach the Valley Jail, and how to start a bond with 1% down on approved credit.
Reseda at a glance
| LAPD Area | West Valley |
|---|---|
| LAPD station | West Valley Community Police Station, 19020 Vanowen Street, Reseda, CA 91335 |
| Usually booked at | Valley Jail Section (Van Nuys Station) |
| Courthouse, usually | Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401 |
| ZIP codes | 91335 |
| Women | Century Regional Detention Facility, Lynwood |
The station is in the neighborhood
The LAPD West Valley Community Police Station is at 19020 Vanowen St. in Reseda, and the front desk number is 818-374-7611. See our West Valley station page. If the person was arrested nearby, they may still be at this station when you call.
Reseda lies along Sherman Way, Reseda Boulevard and Vanowen Street, with ZIP code 91335. Reseda Park is a gathering place for families. The area borders Encino, Tarzana, Winnetka, Northridge, Lake Balboa and Woodland Hills.
Where people go after the station
Arrestees from the West Valley usually go to the Valley Jail Section at 6240 Sylmar Ave. in Van Nuys. LAPD can move people, so confirm with the jail at 818-374-9645 or the county line at 213-473-6100.
You cannot post a bond until booking is done. That is the hard part, the waiting. Use the time to gather what you need. Full name, birth date, the booking number and a co-signer. Our online application can be started while you wait.
Getting to Van Nuys from Reseda
The nearest freeways are the 101 to the south and the 118 to the north, and Sepulveda Boulevard crosses the whole Valley. Metro's G Line busway stops at Reseda Boulevard and runs east toward Van Nuys. From a Van Nuys stop you may need a short rideshare or bus ride to Sylmar Avenue.
Driving is easier for most families. Park near the courthouse and bring a photo ID. Do not rush through a red light. A calm family member helps more than a fast one.
The court and the case
Valley cases are usually heard at Van Nuys Courthouse East, 6230 Sylmar Ave., next door to the jail. In our data this is the usual court for Reseda. Confirm with the paperwork the person is given.
If the date is missed, a bond can be forfeited. Read the missed court date guide and ask us if you have questions. Our what to do after an arrest guide gives a short checklist.
What bail looks like for common Reseda charges
Most calls from Reseda involve traffic related arrests, theft, domestic disputes and drug possession. These are broad categories and every case is different. Bail comes from the county schedule unless a judge sets a different amount.
The bond premium is set at 10% of the bail, and 8% in the cases where a private lawyer is retained or a veteran is involved as defendant or co-signer. With Bail Today, Pay Later, your first payment can be 1% of the bail on approved credit. The rest is paid monthly.
Try the bail calculator with your own amount, and read about how much bail is in California.
Help beyond the bond
If you cannot afford a private lawyer, our resources directory lists the public defender, court self help centers and legal aid. We cannot recommend a lawyer, but a retained private attorney can lower the premium rate to 8%.
Ask for a Spanish speaking agent if that is easier. And if the person is a qualifying pregnant woman, see our pregnancy bail program page. For qualifying women the premium may be waived, subject to approval. Read about nearby Encino too.
The first hours after you get the call
When a collect call comes from jail, the voice can be rushed and the details unclear. Stay calm. Ask for the full name spelled out, the date of birth, the charge if the person knows it and the booking number if one was given. Write down every number.
Do not discuss the case on a jail phone. Calls from jail are recorded. Keep it short, say that you will call us and hang up. Then call (213) 725-2815 and we help from there.
If the person was taken from a house or car in Reseda, someone may need to move a vehicle or lock a door. Think about that before you leave. Ask a neighbor to help with kids, pets and keys.
A Reseda family often has to cover rent, work shifts and school pick ups all at once. A payment plan can keep the budget from breaking. The premium is 10% of the bail, or 8% in some cases, and the first payment can be 1% of the bail on approved credit.
Our co-signer guide explains what the signer promises. Read it before you sign.
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 West Valley station in Reseda?
Yes, at 19020 Vanowen St.
Do Reseda arrests go downtown?
Valley arrests usually go to Van Nuys, not downtown. Call to confirm.
How soon can I post bail?
After booking is complete. We cannot promise a time. Call us and we help you prepare.
Can I use the G Line to get to the jail?
It takes you toward Van Nuys, with a short ride or walk left. Driving is easier for most.
Do you speak Spanish?
If Spanish is easier, ask for a Spanish speaking agent.
Should I talk about the case on the phone from jail?
Jail calls are recorded, so keep them short. Talk about the case with an attorney instead.
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