Central L.A., Los Angeles

Silver Lake Bail Bonds, Day or Night

By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.

An arrest near the Reservoir or Sunset Junction can leave a family guessing which station has their person. We help you work that out and start a bond if you choose to.

Call Jane Un Bail Bonds at (213) 725-2815 any time. This page covers how Silver Lake arrests tend to flow through LAPD Northeast Division, the downtown jail and the court, plus how 1% down on approved credit can lower the cash you need on day one.

Silver Lake at a glance

Northeast Division and the Silver Lake streets it covers

Silver Lake sits on the east side, between Echo Park, Los Feliz and East Hollywood. Our data places it in LAPD Northeast Division, with its station at 3353 San Fernando Rd., phone 323-561-3211. The neighborhood edges can touch Rampart or Hollywood, which is why a confirming call helps.

The station sits near Glassell Park, a ten to fifteen minute drive from Sunset Boulevard. Our Northeast station page has the details.

Silver Lake is known for steep hill streets, the Reservoir loop, Sunset Junction shops and old Spanish style homes. Some streets are narrow and dark, and parked cars are hard to find after a stop. If a person was arrested with a car, the car may be towed, and a separate impound fee applies. Ask the officer or the station which tow yard was used.

Neighbors with the same station include Echo Park, Glassell Park and Atwater Village. Families in Echo Park often run through the same steps as the ones on this page.

Sunset Junction, bars and parking lot arrests

The busiest arrest spots are usually around Sunset Junction, along Sunset and Silver Lake Boulevard, and near the late bars and restaurants. Weekend nights bring DUI stops on the way home, disputes outside venues and noise or neighbor complaints in the hills.

Around the Reservoir, the dog park and the Meadow, evening gatherings sometimes lead to citations. Many are minor. Ask the booking desk what the charge is and whether the person was cited and released or booked.

Getting from Silver Lake to the jail

Most Northeast Division arrests are usually booked at the Metropolitan Detention Center at 180 N. Los Angeles St. Call 213-473-6100, the 24 hour line, to confirm.

Drive south on Glendale Boulevard or take the 2 or the 5 toward downtown, then exit to Los Angeles Street. Parking is tight, so expect a lot. If you are using transit, the Metro Rapid buses on Sunset and the A Line downtown connect to a walk. Late at night a rideshare is easiest.

When you arrive at the jail, bring your photo ID and the person's full name and date of birth. A booking number helps, but you can get started without it. If you are not allowed to see the person, we can often speak with the person once a bond is posted and the paperwork is processed.

Court dates and where to look

Cases from this area are likely heard downtown at the Central Arraignment Courthouse, 429 Bauchet St., then at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, 210 W. Temple St. Your bail receipt shows the date and department. A missed date can cost the entire bond, so keep it safe.

For help finding legal aid, public defenders and court self help, visit our resources directory.

If the person gets a public defender, ask for the name of the lawyer at the first hearing. You can reach out through the court. Missing even one hearing can trigger a warrant, so write every date on a calendar and set phone alarms. Our missed court date guide explains what happens if one is missed by mistake.

What families from Silver Lake ask us most

The first question is almost always how much cash is needed tonight. The second is whether a roommate or partner can sign. A co-signer should be an adult with steady income who understands the promise. Read co-signer responsibilities together before anyone signs.

Renters and gig workers often worry that they cannot qualify. Proof of income can come in different forms. Call and tell us your situation. We cannot promise approval, but we will tell you honestly what to bring.

Many Silver Lake residents work in creative jobs, restaurants or small businesses with uneven pay. If your income is irregular, collect bank statements, a recent invoice or a letter from an employer. A clear picture of steady income helps. It is not a promise of approval, but it gives us something to work with.

Cost, 1% down and the application

Our premium is 10% of the bail, the rate on file. If a private attorney is retained, or a veteran is the defendant or the co-signer, it is 8%. Our 1% down program means a down payment of 1% on approved credit, and the balance is paid on a monthly plan.

If bail is $15,000, the 10% premium is $1,500 and the down payment is $150 on approved credit. The calculator shows your own amount. You can start the paperwork at the online application in about 4 minutes, with no SSN online.

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.

Nearby neighborhoods

• Atwater Village
• East Hollywood
• Echo Park
• Elysian Valley
• Glassell Park
• Griffith Park
• Koreatown
• Los Feliz
• Westlake

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