Hermosa Beach Jail – Operated by the City of Hermosa Beach Police Department, the Hermosa Beach Jail serves as a temporary detention facility for both male and female arrestees. Individuals are not held here long-term; instead, they remain in custody while awaiting arraignment or transfer to a larger facility, depending on the nature of their charges. Offenses at Hermosa Beach Jail can range from minor misdemeanors to more serious crimes, including felony domestic violence, with bail amounts ranging from $20,000 to $50,000, criminal threats with bail set at $50,000, and DUI accidents causing bodily injury, which can result in bail as high as $100,000.

After an arrest, detainees go through the booking process, which includes a background check, mugshot, and scheduling of their arraignment at the Los Angeles Superior Court. Misdemeanor cases are usually addressed by a judge the following business day, while felony cases, including those related to domestic violence, criminal threats, and DUI accidents causing bodily injury, are generally heard within two business days. During this time, the detainee will remain in custody at Hermosa Beach Jail.