LAPD - Harbor Area Los Angeles Jail — Key Information
LAPD - Harbor Area Los Angeles Jail is a Police Station - Medium facility located in Los Angeles County, California. Use the contact details below to reach the facility, and the inmate locator link to search for a specific individual held here.
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Security Rating Of The Facility
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Medium-low custody
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Capacity & network
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Reported bed capacity — this facility vs nearby
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About LAPD - Harbor Area Los Angeles Jail
LAPD - Harbor Area Los Angeles Jail is a police department jail operating under the Los Angeles law enforcement authority in California. Police station jails — also called lockups or holding cells — serve as short-term detention facilities for individuals who have been arrested but not yet transferred to a county or city jail. Individuals are typically held here for 24–72 hours pending arraignment, bail determination, or transfer.
Due to the short-term nature of police station detention, programming and long-term services are limited. The primary focus is on booking, classification, and processing before an individual is moved to a county or city facility. If your loved one has been recently arrested, they may be at this location temporarily.
Communication options at police station jails are more limited than at county or state facilities. Phone access may be restricted to brief calls immediately after arrest. Review the contact information below, and if your loved one is being held here, contact the facility immediately to confirm their status.
Facility Type and Security Level
LAPD - Harbor Area Los Angeles Jail operates as a police station lockup at a medium level of security. Lockups are short-term facilities managed directly by the local police department. Detainees are typically held for a maximum of 72 hours before being transferred to a larger facility.
Contact LAPD - Harbor Area Los Angeles Jail
Phone
Reach the station directly at 310-726-7999. Contact them to confirm an individual's custody status and current location.
What to Do if Your Loved One Was Just Arrested
- Contact the police station immediately to confirm custody status.
- Request information about the charges and the expected transfer timeline.
- Contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
- Learn about the bail process — your loved one may be eligible for release pending trial.
Visitation Rules
- No cellphones or personal belongings are allowed within the premise, All cellphones must be turned off and handed over to the counter before entering here.
- Visitation to a person in custody can be approved by Police officer on duty.
- Adults must company any children under 17 years of age.
- Don't wear revealing clothes
- You should avoid visiting under influence of drug or alcohol.
- Visits with proper purpose or bail order will be generally approved.
Visitation Timings
| DAYS | TIMES |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM |
Driving Directions to LAPD - Harbor Area Los Angeles Jail
LAPD - Harbor Area Los Angeles Jail is located at 2175 South John S. Gibson Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731 in California. Use the map below for driving directions. Always call ahead at 310-726-7999 to confirm visiting hours before making the trip.
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Always verify visiting hours and policies directly with LAPD - Harbor Area Los Angeles Jail at 310-726-7999 before making travel decisions.