South L.A., Los Angeles
University Park Bail Bonds, Near USC
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
When a student or a neighbor is arrested near USC, the first call is often from a parent in another state. We help families like that every day, and we can handle most steps by phone and online.
Reach Jane Un Bail Bonds at (213) 725-2815, any hour. This page covers how an arrest in University Park tends to move through LAPD Southwest Division, which jail it is likely to reach, and how 1% down on approved credit can lower what you pay up front.
University Park at a glance
| LAPD Area | Southwest |
|---|---|
| LAPD station | Southwest Community Police Station, 1546 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90062 |
| Usually booked at | 77th Street Regional Jail |
| ZIP codes | 90007, 90089 |
| Women | Century Regional Detention Facility, Lynwood |
Southwest Division and the MLK station
University Park is in LAPD Southwest Division. The station is at 1546 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90062. We do not have a verified phone number for the front desk, so ask the 24 hour line at 213-473-6100. Our Southwest station page has more.
The area includes the University of Southern California, Exposition Park and Figueroa Street. ZIP codes are 90007 and 90089. Campus security and LAPD both work in the area, so an incident can involve more than one agency before booking.
University Park is a dense, mostly student and renter area with historic homes near Figueroa and Jefferson, and with USC at its center. The edges touch downtown, Exposition Park and Pico-Union. If the person was arrested at a party off campus or near the stadium, the booking location can differ from where you expect.
Where the person usually goes
In our data, arrests from here are usually booked at the 77th Street Regional Jail, 7600 S. Broadway. That is an inference, because LAPD does not publish an area to jail table. NBC LA reported in October 2026 that the 77th Street jail has no medical staff until January 2027, so some people go to the downtown Metropolitan Detention Center or the Valley jail instead.
Call before you drive. The 24 hour line and app5.lasd.org/iic will show where the person is.
Student arrests and what parents should know
Students sometimes face house party noise, alcohol, DUI and theft charges. A parent who lives out of state can start the process by phone, and the online application at our apply page takes about 4 minutes with no SSN entered online. The co-signer does not have to be in Los Angeles.
An arrest is not a conviction. Many first-time cases are resolved with a plan, and it is wise to talk to a lawyer. We do not recommend one, but our resources directory at /resources/ lists public defenders and legal aid.
If the person lives in campus housing, tell the school's staff what happened if asked, but do not sign anything from the school without understanding it. A charge can lead to a school review as well as a court case. That is separate from bail and from our bond.
Around Exposition Park and Figueroa
Exposition Park has museums, a rose garden and a large stadium that hosts big events. After a game or a concert, crowds, parking and alcohol bring more stops. Families often assume the person is nearby, but arrests tied to events can result in booking at any LAPD jail.
The 110 freeway and the Metro E Line serve the area. The E Line runs from Expo Park toward downtown, which is a quick way to reach the jail and our office without a car.
Events at the Coliseum and nearby venues bring heavy traffic, and some stops end in booking. If your son or daughter was visiting for a game, they may live far away, and you may be hours from Los Angeles. We help out-of-town families all the time. Tell us your city and we will explain which steps can be done from a distance.
Court for University Park cases
Our records do not list a single courthouse. Cases may begin at the downtown Central Arraignment Courthouse, 429 Bauchet St., or in another court depending on the charge. Check the booking paperwork. If you cannot tell, call us and we will help you find it.
Read what to do after an arrest for the steps in order.
Court locations are decided by the charge and the incident location. Cases from this area may also be heard at a courthouse near USC, depending on the type of case. Always check the date and room on your paperwork. If a court date was missed by mistake, call the clerk and call us the same day.
1% down for a family on a budget
Cost first. The premium is 10% of the bail at the filed rate, and 8% when a private attorney is retained or a veteran signs or is the defendant. With Bail Today, Pay Later, you pay 1% down on approved credit, and the remaining premium is spread over monthly payments.
On a $15,000 bail, the 10% premium is $1,500, and the down payment is $150 on approved credit. The calculator shows your amount. Neighbors in Exposition Park follow the same path.
Expect a co-signer, proof of income and an approval step. Students can be approved when a parent or relative with steady income co-signs. We go over every number 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
Which station covers University Park?
LAPD Southwest Division, 1546 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. We do not have a verified front desk number.
Can a parent in another state sign?
Yes if approved. A co-signer does not need to live in Los Angeles. Read the co-signer guide first.
Where is the person booked?
Often the 77th Street Regional Jail, but some go elsewhere for medical care. Call 213-473-6100.
Does bail go back to us?
Premium is not refunded once the bond is posted. See our guide on whether bail money is returned in California.
Is there help for pregnant women?
If a woman is 8 months pregnant or more, bail is $50,000 or less and the charge is non-violent, she may qualify for waived premium with a working co-signer, subject to approval. If you do not qualify, ask anyway. See /free-bail-pregnant-women/.
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