Los Angeles County, CA Jail and Prison System

Address:	535 N Alameda Street, Los angeles, CA 90012
E-mail:	execassistant@bop.gov
Phone:	213-485-0439
Fax:	213-253-9510
Website:	https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/los/
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Metropolitan-Detention-Center-Los-Angeles/193232100808297

Los Angeles MDC is a Administrative facility (all security levels) security level Federal Prison located in the city of Los Angeles, California. The facility houses Male and Female Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under California state and federal laws. The Federal Prison was opened in 1988 Los Angeles MDC has a total population of 980, being the 34th largest facility in California.

Los Angeles MDC Federal Prison belongs to the Western Region BOP Region. The facility is part of Central California judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

Visit California inmate search page for statewide information.

980 Population

Western Region BOP Region
Central California Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Los Angeles MDC ?

Locating an Inmate in Los Angeles MDC

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Los Angeles MDC is to contact the Federal Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Los Angeles MDC Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Los Angeles MDC inmate contact the facility directly via 213-485-0439 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the Federal Prison directly.

Visiting a Los Angeles MDC inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

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How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Los Angeles MDC .

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the Federal Prison administration at 213-485-0439. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at execassistant@bop.gov.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Los Angeles MDC Federal Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER MDC LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER P.O. BOX 1500 LOS ANGELES, CA 90053	—	STAFF NAME MDC LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER ATTN: WAREHOUSE 535 N ALAMEDA STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012	STAFF NAME MDC LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER 535 N ALAMEDA STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

How To Send Money to an Inmate?

All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below:

Do NOT send money to an inmate using this facility's address. All funds sent through the mail must be addressed to a processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. This applies to all Federal inmates, regardless of where they are incarcerated.