San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles

Sylmar Bail Bonds, Far North Valley

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

Sylmar is the far north end of Los Angeles, and getting help from there can feel like a long way to travel. Call (213) 725-2815 at any hour. We help with the facts before you drive anywhere.

This page covers the Mission Division, the likely jail, how to get there from Sylmar, and how to start a bond with 1% down on approved credit.

Sylmar at a glance

San Fernando Road, Hubbard Street and the hospital

Sylmar has ZIP code 91342. San Fernando Road and Hubbard Street are central roads, and Olive View-UCLA Medical Center is a large local landmark. It borders Pacoima, Granada Hills, Lake View Terrace and Mission Hills.

In our data, Sylmar belongs to the LAPD Mission Division. The station is at 11121 N. Sepulveda Blvd. in Mission Hills, and the phone is 818-838-9800. See our Mission station page. If someone is hurt, they may be taken to a hospital before booking, and that can add waiting time.

Sylmar is a long, narrow stretch of the city, and the north end can feel like another town. If you are not sure which station applies, tell us the nearest cross street and we help you work it out.

Where Sylmar arrests usually go

Mission Division arrestees usually go to the Valley Jail Section at 6240 Sylmar Ave. in Van Nuys. Do not confuse the street name with the neighborhood. The jail is in Van Nuys, not in Sylmar.

LAPD can move people, so confirm by phone at 818-374-9645 or the county line at 213-473-6100. Online, the lookup is app.lasd.org/iic. Not every arrest in this area is LAPD. Sometimes county deputies or other agencies are involved on the edges, and those cases can go elsewhere. Ask the family which agency made the arrest.

The drive south

From Sylmar, the 5 and the 405 lead south. The 118 and 210 connect across the north. Van Nuys is about a half hour by car in light traffic, longer at rush hour. Metrolink's Sylmar station is near, but it does not run all hours.

Plan for a late night. If the person is released after midnight, find a ride home ahead of time. You can start the online application from your phone while you drive or wait.

Court for Sylmar cases

Valley cases are usually heard at the Van Nuys Courthouse East at 6230 Sylmar Ave. In our data that is the likely court. Confirm the date and the room from the paperwork.

If the person is a minor, call us. Juvenile cases work differently. Read the missed court date guide for adults so everyone knows the rules.

Paying with 1% down

Our premium is the filed 10% of the bail amount, or 8% for a retained private attorney or a veteran defendant or co-signer. Ask for Bail Today, Pay Later and begin with 1% of the bail down, on approved credit. You pay off the rest of the premium month by month.

The calculator shows the numbers with your amount. Our 1% down bail page tells you about approval and the co-signer.

Families in Sylmar and the neighbors

Many Sylmar families have lived in the area for generations. Many speak Spanish at home. Say you want a Spanish speaking agent when you phone.

Pick a co-signer who knows the person well and has steady income. Our co-signer guide explains the duty. See the resources page for legal help, and nearby Mission Hills and Pacoima pages for the same steps. If the person is pregnant, read our program for qualifying women, subject to approval.

Late nights, long trips and planning ahead

Many Sylmar families have a long ride before they even get to the jail, so planning matters. Fill the tank, charge the phone and bring a jacket. The Valley can be cold at night, and the lobby can be colder.

Bring something to write on. You will need to note times, names and numbers. Take a photo of the booking page if one is shown to you. Keep every receipt and paper from the bond in one folder.

If the person was arrested after an accident, a hospital stay may come first. Olive View-UCLA Medical Center is the large hospital in the area. A hospital visit can delay booking, so bail may not be set right away. The county lookup at app.lasd.org/iic shows when a record appears.

If the arrest involved a warrant, ask the station desk which court issued it. Some warrants come from other counties, and a bond may need extra steps. We help you check.

If the person has a job to get back to, tell us. Proof of work income helps the co-signer application. Our how bail works guide covers the rest.

One more point. A bond is not the end of a case. Once out, the person still has court dates and the co-signer still holds the promise. Talk with the family now, while you are calm, and write every date where everyone can see it, like the fridge door.

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

• Granada Hills
• Lake View Terrace
• Mission Hills
• Pacoima

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