The Inmate Reception Center is the primary intake and release facility of male inmates for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Jail System which currently houses approximately 18,000 inmates. IRC is responsible for the maintenance and storage of all male inmate records, clothing, property, and funds. IRC is the transfer and pickup point for inter facility transfers and for custody transfers and custody releases to the state prison system, INS, and other governmental agencies. IRC conducts initial medical and mental screening of inmates. IRC is also responsible for the classification of all male inmates and population management of the jail system. We are currently the largest facility in the Sheriff's Department with approximately 800 employees, of which about 450 are professional staff.

IRC IS A TEMPORARY HOLDING LOCATION ONLY!
VISITING IS NOT ALLOWED!

Information Related to Female Inmates, contact:
Century Regional Detention Facility
11705 Alameda St., Lynwood, CA 90262
Phone: 323-568-5100