Inglewood City Jail Bail Bonds: How to Get Someone Released Fast

Short answer: To bail someone out of the Inglewood City Jail, call a licensed California bail agent with the defendant’s full name, date of birth, and booking number. The agent posts a bond for a state-regulated premium — commonly 10% of the bail amount set by the court — and the Inglewood Police Department begins the release process. Booking and warrant checks typically take 45 minutes to a few hours, and release after a bond is posted often takes another one to two hours. Big Boy Bail Bonds handles Inglewood bonds 24 hours a day at 714-671-8920.

Nobody plans to search for bail bonds at 2 a.m. That is exactly why we answer the phone. Most people who call us about the Inglewood City Jail have never dealt with the bail process before, and the first thing they need is not a sales pitch — it is a calm explanation of what happens next.

What This Guide Covers

• Where the Inglewood City Jail is and what kind of facility it is
• What happens during booking at Inglewood PD
• How fast release actually happens
• What an Inglewood bail bond costs
• The transfer problem: Twin Towers and Lynwood
• Step-by-step: how to bail someone out of Inglewood
• Co-signer responsibilities
• Common Inglewood arrest charges and what they mean for bail
• Five mistakes that slow down an Inglewood release
• Inglewood City Jail bail bonds FAQ

Where the Inglewood City Jail Is

The Inglewood City Jail operates inside the Inglewood Police Department at 1 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301, in the Civic Center complex near Inglewood City Hall. It sits a few minutes from SoFi Stadium, the Kia Forum, and the Intuit Dome, which matters more than you might think — event nights, concerts, and game days reliably produce a spike in arrests and a slower booking queue.

This is an important distinction: the Inglewood City Jail is a temporary booking and holding facility, not a long-term custody facility. It is run by the Inglewood Police Department, not the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. People arrested by Inglewood PD are booked there, held while warrant checks clear, and then either released, cited out, bailed out, or transferred to a county facility.

That temporary status is the single most useful fact on this page, because it creates a window. Post bail while your person is still at Inglewood and the release is comparatively simple. Miss that window and you are dealing with a much larger system — see the transfer section below.

What Happens During Booking at Inglewood PD

Booking is the administrative process that turns an arrest into a jail record. At Inglewood it generally includes:

• Recording identifying information — full legal name, date of birth, address
• Photographs and fingerprinting
• Inventorying and securing personal property
• A warrant and records check run against county, state, and federal databases
• Assignment of a booking number
• Bail being set according to the charges and the Los Angeles County bail schedule, or by a judge

The warrant check is usually the slowest link in the chain. Results commonly come back to the jailer in anywhere from 45 minutes to a few hours. Until that clears, nobody is going anywhere — not because a bail agent is slow, but because the facility cannot release someone with an unresolved hold.

Here is the part most families do not realize: you do not have to wait for booking to finish before you call a bail agent. Paperwork, the co-signer application, and the underwriting can all happen in parallel while the jail does its part. Waiting until booking is complete to make the first call is simply donating hours you cannot get back.

How Fast Release Actually Happens

Every bail bonds website in Los Angeles promises “fast release.” Very few will tell you what fast actually looks like, so here is an honest breakdown for the Inglewood City Jail:

• Booking and warrant check: roughly 45 minutes to several hours, depending on how backed up the records system is
• Bail bond paperwork: often 15–30 minutes once a co-signer is reachable, and it can be done entirely by phone and e-signature
• Posting the bond at the facility: shortly after paperwork clears
• Jail release processing: commonly one to two hours after the bond is posted

Note that the Inglewood Police Department has historically accepted cash bail payments only during limited daytime windows at the station counter. A licensed bail agent is not restricted the same way, which is one of the practical reasons people use a bond rather than paying cash at the window — especially for a 3 a.m. arrest.

The variable nobody controls is jail staffing. The variable you do control is how early the bond process starts. Most families begin searching online within minutes of learning about an arrest, and that instinct is correct. For a fuller walkthrough of the mechanics, see our guide on how bail works in California.

What an Inglewood Bail Bond Costs

California regulates bail bond premiums. The premium is a percentage of the total bail amount set by the court — commonly 10% — and it is filed with the state, which means licensed agents are not free to invent their own pricing. If a bail bond in Inglewood is set at $25,000, the premium is generally around $2,500.

A few things worth understanding about that number:

• The premium is earned. Unlike cash bail posted directly with the court, the premium is the fee for the service and is not refunded when the case ends.
• Payment plans are common. Most families do not have the full premium sitting in a checking account at 2 a.m. Structured plans exist for exactly this reason.
• Collateral is situational. Whether it is required depends on the bail amount, the charges, and the co-signer’s circumstances. Plenty of bonds are written without it.
• Be skeptical of steep “discounts.” Rates that sound dramatically below the filed rate are worth asking hard questions about. You can verify any California bail agent’s license through the California Department of Insurance.

Bail amounts themselves are driven by the charges, prior record, and county schedule — not by the bail agency. Our page on understanding bail costs breaks down what moves the number up or down.

The Transfer Problem: Twin Towers and Lynwood

This is the section most Inglewood bail guides skip, and it is the one that costs families the most time.

Because Inglewood City Jail is a holding facility, arrestees who are not released or bailed out within a relatively short window are transferred into the Los Angeles County system. In practice that usually means Twin Towers Correctional Facility or the Inmate Reception Center in downtown LA for men, and the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood for women.

A transfer does not just change the address. It restarts intake at the receiving facility — new processing, new queue, new timeline — and county intake volume is far higher than a city station’s. A release that might have taken a couple of hours at Inglewood can stretch dramatically once someone is absorbed into county custody.

If a transfer has already happened, you can confirm the current location through the LASD Inmate Information Center, and our Los Angeles County bail bonds resource covers what changes at the county level. Bail is still absolutely possible after a transfer — it just takes longer, which is the entire argument for calling early.

Step by Step: How to Bail Someone Out of Inglewood

1. Gather what you can. Full legal name, date of birth, and the facility. The booking number helps but is not a prerequisite — an agent can often find it.
2. Call a licensed agent. Reach us any hour at 714-671-8920. Do this while booking is still in progress rather than after.
3. Confirm the bail amount and charges. The agent verifies with the facility and explains what the premium will be before anything is signed.
4. Complete the co-signer paperwork. This can be handled remotely with electronic signatures, so a co-signer in Riverside, Sacramento, or out of state is not a roadblock.
5. The bond gets posted. The agent delivers the bond to the facility.
6. Wait out release processing. Typically one to two hours at a city facility once the bond is in.
7. Write down the court date. Inglewood cases are commonly heard at the Inglewood Courthouse. Missing that date can trigger a bench warrant and bond forfeiture, which is a far worse problem than the original arrest.

What a Co-Signer Is Actually Agreeing To

The co-signer — usually a parent, spouse, sibling, or close friend — guarantees that the defendant will appear in court. That guarantee is the entire foundation of the bond, and it deserves to be explained plainly rather than buried in fine print.

A co-signer should generally be able to be reached by phone, be willing to help the defendant get to court, and understand that if the defendant skips, the co-signer may be responsible for the full bail amount and any recovery costs. In the overwhelming majority of cases none of that comes into play, because most defendants show up. But you should walk into it informed. Any agent who rushes you past this conversation is not doing the job properly.

Common Inglewood Arrest Charges and What They Mean for Bail

Inglewood PD books a broad mix of arrests. A few patterns come up repeatedly in the calls we take:

• DUI. Spikes around holidays, concerts, and stadium events. Often involves a vehicle hold and sometimes a medical clearance before booking even begins.
• Domestic violence. Frequently carries additional release conditions and protective orders. These are emotional calls that need a calm explanation of what the conditions actually mean, not a rushed transaction.
• Theft and shoplifting. Common for first-time offenders whose families have never touched the legal system before.
• Outstanding warrants. A routine traffic stop turns into custody. These sometimes involve holds from other jurisdictions, which extends the warrant check.
• Assault and criminal threats. Bail varies widely based on alleged injury, weapons, and prior record.
• Probation violations. These may involve a no-bail hold, which means a court appearance is required before release is possible. An honest agent will tell you that up front instead of taking your money.

If your person was arrested elsewhere in the region, our Orange County bail bonds page covers that county’s process, and we write bonds throughout California.

Five Mistakes That Slow Down an Inglewood Release

1. Waiting for booking to finish before calling. The most expensive mistake, measured in hours. Paperwork can run in parallel.
2. Calling around for a “better rate.” Premiums are state-regulated. An hour spent price-shopping is an hour your person sits in a holding cell, and it moves the price essentially not at all.
3. Not having a co-signer available. Line up who is signing before you start. A bond cannot move forward without a reachable co-signer.
4. Guessing at the spelling of a name or the date of birth. Records searches are literal. A wrong middle initial or birth year can burn twenty minutes.
5. Assuming a transfer cannot happen tonight. It can, and it often does. Treat the Inglewood window as short.

Related reading: 5 things to do after an arrest.

Inglewood City Jail Bail Bonds FAQ

Where is the Inglewood City Jail located?

Inside the Inglewood Police Department at 1 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301. It is a temporary booking and holding facility operated by Inglewood PD, not a long-term county jail.

How fast can someone get out of the Inglewood City Jail?

Release times vary with staffing and processing conditions. Booking and warrant checks commonly take 45 minutes to a few hours, and release after a bond is posted often takes another one to two hours. Starting the bail process early is the part you can actually control.

How much does an Inglewood bail bond cost?

The premium is a state-regulated percentage of the bail amount set by the court — commonly 10%. On a $20,000 bail that is roughly $2,000. Licensed agents cannot legally undercut the filed rate, and payment plans are widely available.

Can someone be bailed out of Inglewood City Jail at night?

Yes. Most arrests happen outside business hours, which is why we answer 24 hours a day, seven days a week, weekends and holidays included.

What information do I need to start an Inglewood bail bond?

The defendant’s full legal name, date of birth, the facility, and the booking number if you have it. If you do not have the booking number, an agent can usually locate it for you.

What happens if someone is transferred out of Inglewood City Jail?

If bail is not posted quickly, arrestees are commonly moved to Los Angeles County facilities such as Twin Towers or the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood. A transfer restarts intake at the receiving facility and typically adds hours to the release.

Do I need collateral for an Inglewood bail bond?

Not always. It depends on the bail amount, the charges, and the co-signer’s situation. Many bonds are written without collateral.

Can Inglewood bail bonds be done online?

Yes. Paperwork and electronic signatures can be completed remotely, so a co-signer in another city or state can finish the process from a phone.

Is the Inglewood City Jail the same as the LA County jail?

No. Inglewood City Jail is run by the Inglewood Police Department. Los Angeles County facilities such as Men’s Central Jail are run by the Sheriff’s Department and operate on a different, generally slower timeline.

About Big Boy Bail Bonds

Big Boy Bail Bonds, Inc. is a licensed California bail bond agency that has been helping families post bail since 2005. We write bonds at city jails, sheriff’s stations, and county facilities across Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Clara, and Alameda counties, and we answer the phone 24 hours a day. Trust is the real currency in this business, so we would rather explain your options clearly than rush you through a signature. For Inglewood and all non-LA-City locations, call 714-671-8920. You can also read more on our Inglewood bail bonds location page.