Jail

The West Covina Police Department maintains a Type I jail facility operated by jailers. The entire jail operation is overseen by an assigned lieutenant. The jail facility provides enough bed space to accommodate 4 females and 12 males, with 6 additional beds that can accommodate either males or females as necessary. Most individuals in custody are pre-trial arrestees who have been arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Because we are a Type I jail facility, we are only authorized to hold individuals for a maximum of 96 hours, precluding any emergencies.

The West Covina Police Department Jail maintains a complement of 6 jailers with assistance from police cadets. Jailers must complete a California Standard and Corrections (STC) Certified Corrections Officer Academy. Additionally, they receive continued training of at least 24 hours every year. The jail supervisor has also completed the California Board of Corrections STC-certified supervisory training.

The mission of the West Covina Police Department Jail is to maintain the safety, security, and well-being of the individuals in our custody.

Individuals are informed of their ability to contact family, employers, and legal counsel, and assist the families with information about those we hold in custody, as well as visitation. Additionally, they serve three meals daily, which are strictly regulated by the state and county for their caloric and nutritional content. Each inmate is afforded access to showers, basic hygiene articles, and reading material.

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Bail & Bonds

All individuals in custody booked in the West Covina Police Department Jail are eligible to be released on bail or bond unless specified by a warrant, court order, bail schedule, or the level of the individual's intoxication makes it unsafe to release them.

The bail schedule is established pursuant to the Uniform Bail Procedures Committee and approved by the judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Bail is the deposit of cash, cashier's check, money order, or credit card for the entire amount specified. Deposited monies will be returned after the appearance of the individual bailed out, and according to the rules established by the court receiving the bail. Bail money will be returned only by the court.

A bond is the deposit of a surety bond by a licensed bail bond company for the amount of the bail. The West Covina Police Department or its employees will not recommend any specific bail bond company. Bail bond companies can be located online, and they can provide specifics regarding fees and costs associated with the use of their services.