77th Street Regional Jail
How Phone Calls Work at the 77th Street Regional Jail
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
California law gives an arrested person at least three completed calls, within three hours of arrest. Local calls are free. They may call a lawyer, a bail agent or a relative. Calls to a lawyer are not monitored. We could not confirm that the public can call into the 77th Street jail.
What calls does a person get at 77th Street?
Penal Code 851.5 gives a person who has been arrested at least three completed calls. They are to happen right after booking and no later than three hours after arrest, unless that is physically impossible. LAPD's plan says the same, and that a sign about the calls has to be posted.
If the call is local it is free. If it is outside the local area, the person pays. They may call a lawyer or public defender, a bail agent, or a family member.
Who should answer the phone in South LA?
Jail calls come from an unknown number, and many people do not pick up. If you expect a call, answer it. Tell your family to stay near their phones that night. A call you miss is one of only three.
If your loved one calls us, we can start a bond right away. We need the full name, date of birth and booking number. We are at (213) 725-2815. See our 1% down page for how payment plans and the full premium work.
Can others hear the call?
LAPD says calls to an attorney, a religious advisor or a physician are not monitored or recorded. Other calls may be. The person should keep the case to themselves unless they are talking to their lawyer. The public defender number in LAPD's plan is (213) 974-2811.
What if there are children to arrange for?
A parent with custody may ask for two more free local calls to arrange child care. Tell booking staff right away. Make sure the kids are safe, then deal with bail.
Can I call in to talk to them?
We could not confirm that incoming calls are possible at 77th Street. Plan as if they are not. You can call the jail at (323) 786-5541 to ask questions about the person or to leave information. To find where they are, call (213) 473-6100.
Later, in county custody, LASD says a person who is not yet classified cannot receive calls or visits. Our 77th Street inmate search page helps you keep track.
How do we make the most of three calls?
Three calls go fast. Decide ahead of time, if you can, who your loved one should call. The first call is often smartest placed with someone who can work on bail, because bail starts the clock on getting out. The second can go to a lawyer or public defender, and the third to family or whoever can look after the kids or the car.
When the phone rings, write down the booking number, the name of the jail, and anything the person needs, such as medicine or a message for work. Do not talk about the case. Keep the call calm and short. If the call drops, wait by the phone. Our release after bail page shows what happens once a bond is in.
Many families feel helpless that first night. Calls are a real way to help. A steady voice, a plan and one next step is more than most people have heard that day.
If you do not hear from them, do not assume the worst. The person may still be in booking or waiting for a medical check. Search the LASD lookup after 2 hours, and call the custody line at (213) 473-6100 to find out where they are held.
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
How many free calls?
At least three completed calls, free within the local area. A custodial parent may ask for two more local calls.
Is there a TTY line?
Yes. LAPD lists (323) 786-5600.
Can a bail agent be called?
Yes. California law lists a bail agent among the people who may be called.
Do I have to accept the call?
No, but if you refuse it the person may lose a call.
What if the jail will not let them call?
California law says calls must be allowed, unless it is physically impossible. If hours pass with no call, ask the jail at (323) 786-5541, and tell their lawyer. Keep notes of the times you called.
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Jane Un Bail Bonds is a private bail agent licensed by the California Department of Insurance, License #1843448. We are not part of LAPD, LASD or the courts. Rules change, so check the official source before you go.