LASD Torrance Station booking, LA County bail schedule, and your fastest path to release
An arrest in Gardena sets off a process that most families have never had to navigate before. Between the booking at a local station, possible transfer to a central LA County facility, and figuring out the bail schedule, the first few hours feel overwhelming. This guide explains exactly what happens — and what you can do right now to get your loved one home as fast as possible.
We focus specifically on bail bonds in Gardena: the booking process at the LASD Torrance Station, how the Los Angeles County bail schedule works for 2026, and why calling a licensed bail bondsman is the most powerful single action you can take.
Need help right now? Call (626) 478-1062. A licensed Angels Bail Bonds agent answers 24/7 and can locate your loved one in the LA County system within minutes of your call.
Gardena is primarily served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Torrance Station, located at 2675 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90505. When LASD deputies make an arrest in Gardena, the defendant is typically transported to this station for initial booking and holding.
For more serious felony charges or when the Torrance Station is at capacity, defendants may be transferred to one of the LA County central facilities — most commonly Men's Central Jail (MCJ) at 441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles or Twin Towers Correctional Facility at 450 Bauchet St. Transfers to central facilities extend the booking timeline significantly.
Gardena is incorporated as a city but LASD handles the majority of law enforcement. Some arrests by Gardena PD may be booked at the Gardena Police Department station before LASD transfer. We check all systems simultaneously when you call.
For misdemeanor arrests processed at the LASD Torrance Station, expect 4 to 8 hours from arrest to bail eligibility. Felony arrests that involve transfer to Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers can run 12 to 24 hours, and during high-volume weekend nights, even longer.
The key insight: you do not need to wait for the booking to complete to call us. We monitor the system and post bond the moment bail is set.
The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles publishes the Felony Bail Schedule and Misdemeanor Bail Schedule annually, effective January 1. These amounts are applied automatically at booking before arraignment. Under California Penal Code § 825, arraignment must occur within 48 hours of arrest (excluding Sundays and court holidays) — posting bail before arraignment prevents the judge from potentially raising the amount.
| Charge | Code Section | Bail Amount (LA County 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Assault with deadly weapon | PC 245(a)(1) | $30,000 |
| Assault with firearm | PC 245(a)(2) | $50,000 |
| Robbery — first degree | PC 211 | $100,000 |
| Residential burglary | PC 459 | $50,000 |
| DUI with injury | VC 23153 | $100,000 |
| Drug possession for sale | HS 11351 | $30,000 |
| Grand theft auto | VC 10851 | $20,000 |
A bail bond is a licensed surety instrument. Angels Bail Bonds posts the full bail amount as a guarantee to the court, and the defendant is released pending trial. Under California Insurance Code § 1800.4, the premium is 10% of total bail — non-negotiable by law. For a $30,000 bail, the premium is $3,000. Some clients qualify for a reduced 8% rate. We also offer flexible payment arrangements for qualifying clients.
The premium is earned when the bond is posted and is non-refundable regardless of how the case resolves. If the defendant appears at all required court dates, the bond is exonerated at case conclusion.
Angels Bail Bonds has served Los Angeles County since 1958. We have direct experience with the LASD Torrance Station, Men's Central Jail, and Twin Towers — the three facilities most relevant to Gardena arrests. Our California Insurance Department license is #1K06080.
We serve all of Gardena's neighboring South Bay communities: Torrance, Compton, Carson, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and Inglewood. One call to us covers every LA County facility.
Don't wait for the first collect call from jail. Call us now and we'll locate your loved one and start the release process immediately.
(626) 478-1062Most Gardena arrests go to the LASD Torrance Station at 2675 Civic Center Dr. Serious felonies may transfer to Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers in downtown LA. We check all systems the moment you call.
Station jail bookings: 4 to 8 hours. Transfers to Men's Central Jail or Twin Towers: 12 to 24+ hours. Call us immediately — we track the booking and post bond the moment bail is set.
The standard premium under California law is 10% of the bail amount. For $30,000 bail, that is $3,000. Some clients qualify for 8%. We offer payment plans for qualifying clients.
Yes. All LASD facilities accept bail bonds 24 hours a day. We post bonds at every hour. Call us any time at (626) 478-1062.
We serve Gardena, Torrance, Compton, Carson, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and Inglewood — the full South Bay area of Los Angeles County.
This article is for general informational purposes only. Bail amounts and processing timelines are subject to change. For advice specific to your case, contact a licensed bail bond agent at (626) 478-1062. Angels Bail Bonds holds California Insurance License #1K06080.
