LAPD Central Community Police Station and Bail Help
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
LAPD's Central Community Police Station is at 251 E. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90014, and its front desk is not usually where bail is posted. We are a private licensed bail agent, not part of LAPD or LASD, and this page explains what the station does and what to do next.
| Address | 251 E. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90014 |
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| Run by | Los Angeles Police Department |
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Central Station, address and communities
This is the station for the heart of downtown. It sits at 251 E. 6th St., on the edge of the Historic Core, a few blocks from the Fashion District and the Skid Row area. Its patch takes in City Hall and the Civic Center, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, the Financial District and Bunker Hill. Union Station, the Metro rail lines and the 101, 110 and 10 freeways all meet nearby, so an arrest here can happen near a commuter, a tourist or a worker on any given night.
The station address is 251 E. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90014. The front desk phone is (213) 486-6606. The official LAPD list of communities served is Bunker Hill/Historic Core, Central City East, Chinatown, Civic Center, Downtown Los Angeles, Fashion District, Jewelry District, Little Tokyo, Solano Canyon, South Park-Entertainment, Toy District, Old Bank District, Artists Lofts, Financial District.
Downtown is close to the booking jail, which helps. The jail and our office at 900 Avila St. Suite 101 are both in the same part of town. Still, the person is usually taken from the street to the jail by the arresting officers, and families do not need to go to the station first.
Is bail posted at this station?
People are usually not booked and released through the front desk of a community station. Booking and bail posting for an arrest in this area usually happen at the jail for the bureau, which is the Metropolitan Detention Center at 180 N. Los Angeles St. in downtown Los Angeles. "Usually" matters here. LAPD does not publish a chart that matches each police area to a jail, and officers can take a person to a different LAPD jail for a medical check or because a jail is full. Call us or the station to confirm where your loved one is before you drive anywhere.
Neighborhood pages for this area
These local pages cover places in or beside this station's area. Each one has its own notes for families.
- Chinatown bail bonds
- Downtown bail bonds
- Boyle Heights bail bonds
- Echo Park bail bonds
- Elysian Park bail bonds
- Lincoln Heights bail bonds
Phones, wallets and keys
Personal items taken during an arrest generally go with the person to the jail and come back at release. If something was kept as evidence, the station or the detective on the case can tell you more. Call the front desk and have the date, the place of arrest and the person's full name ready. If a vehicle was towed, ask which yard has it. Fees there add up daily.
Raising a concern about an arrest
If something about the arrest worried you, there are official channels. The station can take your complaint in person. LAPD's Professional Standards Bureau reviews complaints, and the Police Commission's Office of the Inspector General accepts them too, at (213) 893-6400 or oig.lacity.org. Keep dates, places, names and photos. For legal advice about your own case, speak with an attorney.
1% down on approved credit
Many families cannot put down 10% on the spot. With Bail Today, Pay Later, you can start with 1% down on approved credit and spread the balance over monthly payments. Premium is 10% of bail or 8% with a private attorney or a veteran defendant or co-signer. 1% down is not the price of the bond. See the calculator to check your numbers, then apply online.
You do not need every detail to start. Full name and date of birth are enough for us to begin looking. If an officer or the jail gave you a booking number, read it to us. Tell us who will sign, because the person who signs as co-signer agrees to help get the person to court.
You can reach us 24 hours a day at (213) 725-2815. We are a private licensed bail agent, California Department of Insurance License #1843448. We are not part of LAPD or LASD. Our guide on what to do after an arrest is a good next read.
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
What is the Central Station phone number?
The front desk phone is (213) 486-6606.
Can I post bail at the Central station?
Usually not. People are usually booked at the Metropolitan Detention Center, though LAPD can move people, so call to confirm. We are a private licensed bail agent, not part of LAPD.
Is the Central station near the jail?
Yes. It is in the same part of downtown as the Metropolitan Detention Center. Call the jail to confirm where your loved one is before you go.
Do you promise a release time?
No. Release timing depends on the jail. We prepare the bond quickly once you call, but we cannot promise when the jail will finish.
Does 1% down mean bail costs 1%?
No. 1% down is a down payment on approved credit. The premium is 10% of bail, or 8% in certain cases, and the balance is paid monthly.
Neighborhoods served
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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.