Rampart Community Police Station
What Happens After an Arrest at Rampart Station?
By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.
Someone arrested by Rampart Station is usually taken to the Metropolitan Detention Center downtown for booking, though LAPD can choose another jail. Bail can be posted there 24 hours a day. A person who stays in custody goes before a judge, typically within about 48 hours, and then to LASD county jail.
From arrest to booking and bail
- ArrestOfficers from Rampart Station take the person to a jail.
- BookingUsually MDC downtown. The jail records the charge and bags belongings.
- Phone callsAt least three completed calls, no later than three hours after arrest.
- Bail or holdBail is taken 24 hours a day if it is set. Some charges wait for court.
- ArraignmentTypically within 48 hours unless a weekend or holiday applies.
Where does a Rampart Station arrest begin?
Rampart Station is at 1401 W. 6th St. It serves Westlake, MacArthur Park, Pico-Union, Echo Park, Historic Filipinotown, Angelino Heights, Lafayette Park, Temple-Beaudry and Virgil Village. It is part of LAPD's Central Bureau.
An arrest can start on a street, in a car or at home. Wherever it happens, the next stop is a jail, not a bail office. If you saw the arrest, try to remember the time and the cross streets. That helps when you call to find the person.
Is the Rampart Station arrestee booked at MDC?
Usually, yes. The Metropolitan Detention Center is at 180 N. Los Angeles St. downtown, and it is the jail that usually takes Rampart arrests. LAPD does not publish a station to jail list, so this is a pattern and not a promise. Call (213) 356-3400 to confirm.
Booking is where the jail records the person and the charge and stores belongings in a bag. Ask for the booking number if you can get one. It saves time when you call a bail agent. See our Rampart Station page for the area's other local pages.
How soon can bail be posted after a Rampart Station arrest?
As soon as the person is booked and bail is set, if bail applies. LAPD jails take bail around the clock by cash, surety bond, cashier's check or money order. The county records line does not show a new booking for about 2 hours, so the first stretch can feel like nothing is happening. Keep calling the jail.
Bail is not the same for every charge. Read how bail is set at the MDC to see how the schedule works. Our guide to how much bail is in California also explains the numbers. Some lower level offenses end with release on a promise to appear. Offenses on the serious list need money bail or a hold until arraignment.
What if Rampart Station's arrestee stays in custody?
Then arraignment is next. The court's felony schedule says it typically comes within 48 hours of arrest unless a weekend or holiday gets in the way. A court magistrate is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, which matters for releases that need a judge's review.
After arraignment, LAPD says people still in custody are remanded to the county sheriff. Men are usually processed at the Inmate Reception Center, and women go to Century Regional Detention Facility. Bail can still be posted after the move. Check what happens after bail is posted at the MDC so you know what to expect when the bond is accepted.
What should Rampart families do tonight?
Keep it simple. Nobody expects you to know the court system, and the jail staff hear from scared families every day.
- Call the county line at (213) 473-6100 with the full name and date of birth.
- Ask about the charge and the bail amount.
- Gather a photo ID for yourself, as the person who may sign.
- If you want to talk about a bond, call (213) 725-2815. A family member, friend or attorney can call for the person.
If the premium worries you, the 1% down option on approved credit may help. It is a down payment, not the full price. The premium is 10% of the bail, or 8% in certain cases. Ask about the charge too, because some charges are not eligible for release before arraignment, and the jail may also find a hold from another case.
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 jail is the Rampart Station arrest usually booked at?
Usually the Metropolitan Detention Center downtown. LAPD can move people, so call to confirm before you travel.
Can my person call me after the arrest?
LAPD says a person must be allowed at least three completed calls, immediately after booking and no later than three hours after arrest. Calls to a lawyer are not monitored.
Can bail be posted at night?
LAPD says its jails take bail 24 hours a day. The jail still has to finish its own steps before release.
Will the bail amount change at court?
It can. The amount set before arraignment does not bind the arraignment judge.
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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.