Newton Community Police Station

What Happens After an Arrest at Newton Station?

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

After an arrest by Newton Station, a person is usually booked at the Metropolitan Detention Center downtown, not at the station on S. Central Ave. LAPD takes bail there around the clock. If they stay in custody, they see a judge, typically within about 48 hours, and then move to LASD. Call to confirm.

From arrest to booking and bail

1. ArrestNewton Station officers take the person to a jail.
2. BookingUsually MDC downtown. Staff record the charge and bag belongings.
3. CallsAt least three completed calls within three hours of arrest.
4. BailTaken around the clock at LAPD jails when bail is set.
5. ArraignmentTypically within 48 hours unless a weekend or holiday applies.

Why do families go to Newton Station first, and what do they find?

Newton Station is at 3400 S. Central Ave. Its official area list is short and includes the Fashion District, Pueblo Del Rio and South Park-Entertainment. It is in the Central Bureau. Many families head to the station after a call from a loved one. The front desk can speak with you, but it is not the place where bail is posted.

Once an arrest is made, the person is taken to a jail. The station is where the officers work from. A trip to the station can cost you an hour, so call first.

Which jail do Newton Station arrests go to?

Usually the Metropolitan Detention Center at 180 N. Los Angeles St. in downtown Los Angeles, and its number is (213) 356-3400. Since LAPD does not publish a station to jail chart, say it with care. A person may be taken elsewhere for a medical check or because of space.

For a search by phone, the county number is (213) 473-6100. LAPD points the public to the LASD Inmate Information Center, which uses name and date of birth and does not show records for the first 2 hours after booking. Our guide to finding someone in jail explains how to use it and what to do when a name does not come up. Try names the person has used, with or without a middle name.

What are the steps from booking to bail for a Newton Station arrest?

1. Booking, where the jail records the person and the charge.
2. Phone calls, at least three completed calls within three hours of the arrest.
3. A bail decision. Some charges allow release on a promise to appear. Others need money bail or a hold until court.
4. Payment, by cash, surety bond, cashier's check or money order, taken around the clock.
5. Release paperwork, which the jail controls. We cannot promise a time.

For the amount, see how bail is set at the MDC. After the bond is in, what happens after bail is posted at the MDC explains the rest.

What happens at arraignment for a Newton Station arrest?

The court's schedule says arraignment typically occurs within 48 hours of arrest unless there is a holiday or a weekend. The judge hears the charge and decides on release. LAPD says the court depends on where the arrest happened and on the charge. The jail can tell you which court.

A person still in custody after arraignment is remanded to the Sheriff's Department. Men are usually processed at the Inmate Reception Center. Women go to Century Regional Detention Facility. If the person is moved, bail can still be posted, but the place changes. Call (213) 473-6100 to learn where.

What should a Newton Station family do right now?

• Do not drive to the station to pay. Call the jail first.
• Have the full legal name, date of birth and place of the arrest.
• Ask for the charge and the bail amount.
• Ask the jail if there are other holds.
• If you need a bond, call (213) 725-2815. Our 1% down option on approved credit starts with 1% of the bail down, and the premium is 10%, or 8% in certain cases.

Our Newton Station page has more for this area. Keep your phone charged, and write the name of each person you speak with at the jail and the time of the call. If a step goes slowly, those notes help the next call go faster.

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.

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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.