If you know someone who has been arrested in the San Fernando Valley they will likely be taken to the Van Nuys Valley Jail. There are a few independent cities like Burbank, Glendale, and San Fernando who have their own jail and will likely house their own inmates. Once a person has been arrested they will need to be transferred to the jail and await the booking process. In general the booking process at the Van Nuys Valley Jail takes approximately one to two hours.  

If you need to post a bail bond for a loved one at the Van Nuys Valley Jail it is best to move quickly, there are occasions where an inmate will need to be transferred to the L.A county jail, at times for medical reasons and or over security concerns. Posting bail at the L.A county jail can take up to 72 hours in some instances due to its sheer size and sometimes the medical condition of the inmate. Release time at the Van Nuys Valley Jail is approximately 30 minutes to an hour. 

Crown Bail Bonds is located just minutes from the Van Nuys Valley Jail and we are very familiar with the jail and its procedures. Feel free to call us at 833-253-2245 if you need assistance bailing a loved one out of jail or just have a question regarding the Van Nuys Valley Jail.  

Inmates housed at the Van Nuys Valley jail will likely attend court across the courtyard from the jail at the Van Nuys Superior Courthouse. Misdemeanors and warrants attend court the next day after arrest and felonies attend court two days after arrest not including weekends. First arraignment court date for felonies will be heard in Department 100 and first arraignment court date for misdemeanors are heard across the hall in Department 101 both on the third floor. Court opens at 8:30am and in general closes by 4:30 pm.