The Lakewood Sheriff’s Station Jail is operated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and serves as a temporary detention facility for both male and female arrestees. Detainees are not held long-term but remain in custody while awaiting arraignment or transfer to a larger facility, depending on the nature of their charges. Offenses at the Lakewood Jail can range from minor misdemeanors to more serious crimes, including felony domestic violence arrests in Lakewood, with bail amounts typically ranging from $20,000 to $50,000. DUI accidents in Lakewood causing bodily injury may result in bail as high as $100,000. Criminal threats in Lakewood can also lead to a bail amount of $50,000

The Lakewood Sheriff’s Station Jail serves the areas of the City of Artesia, City of Bellflower, City of Hawaiian Gardens, City of Lakewood, City of Paramount, Unincorporated Cerritos, and Unincorporated Long Beach

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