The complete guide to Monrovia PD Jail, LA County bail amounts, and getting your loved one home
Monrovia sits in the western San Gabriel Valley, bordered by Arcadia, Duarte, and the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. When an arrest happens here, the defendant is taken to the Monrovia Police Department Jail at 140 E Lime Ave. For families in Monrovia who've never navigated the LA County bail system, the first few hours after an arrest are filled with unanswered questions. This guide answers them all: where your loved one is, what happens during booking, what bail will cost under the LA County schedule, and how bail bonds Monrovia families use to get their loved ones out faster and cheaper than cash bail.
Monrovia's location in LA County means the Los Angeles Superior Court bail schedule governs all arrests here — and those amounts are meaningfully different from Orange County. Understanding this distinction helps you know exactly what you're facing before you make a single call.
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The Monrovia Police Department Jail, located at 140 E Lime Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016, is the first stop for virtually all arrests made within Monrovia city limits. The facility's general inquiry number is (626) 256-8000. The Monrovia PD operates its own jail for short-term holding — typically through arraignment for misdemeanor cases — while serious felony defendants may be transferred to LASD Temple Station or directly to a major LA County facility such as Pitchess Detention Center or Men's Central Jail for longer-term housing.
Arraignments for Monrovia arrests are typically handled at the Alhambra Courthouse (officially the Pasadena Superior Court — Alhambra Branch), located at 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801. Under California Penal Code § 825, the arraignment must occur within 48 hours of arrest, excluding Sundays and court holidays. This window is the most important reason to post bail before arraignment — locking in the schedule amount before a judge has a chance to review and potentially increase it.
To look up an inmate booked in Monrovia, check the LASD InmateInfo.com system for any transfers to county facilities. Note that Monrovia PD's local booking may not appear in the LASD system immediately — we have direct contacts to check status faster than public databases.
Every arrest in Monrovia follows a standardized booking sequence dictated by California law and Monrovia PD policy. Here is exactly what happens from the moment of arrest to when bail can be posted:
Timeline to expect: Misdemeanor bookings at Monrovia PD Jail typically complete in 4 to 8 hours. Felony bookings, particularly those with warrant complications or medical holds, take 8 to 14 hours. Weekend nights run toward the longer end. We track status directly — call us rather than waiting for the public lookup to update.
The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles publishes the bail schedule that governs all Monrovia arrests. These are the standard amounts applied at booking before any judge review. Note that LA County bail amounts for certain charges differ from Orange County — particularly for DUI and domestic violence charges:
| Charge | Penal Code | Bail Amount | You Pay (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUI — First Offense | VC 23152 | $5,000 | $500 |
| DUI with Injury | VC 23153 | $100,000 | $10,000 |
| Domestic Battery | PC 243(e)(1) | $20,000 | $2,000 |
| Corporal Injury on Spouse | PC 273.5(a) | $50,000 | $5,000 |
| Assault with Deadly Weapon | PC 245(a)(1) | $30,000 | $3,000 |
| Residential Burglary | PC 459 | $50,000 | $5,000 |
| Robbery | PC 211 | $100,000 | $10,000 |
| Drug Possession for Sale | HS 11351 | $30,000 | $3,000 |
These amounts are set at booking and remain fixed until arraignment — when a judge can adjust bail upward or downward. For most families, posting bail before arraignment is strongly advisable: it locks in the schedule amount and avoids the risk of a judge raising bail based on the defendant's record or the nature of the charges. A $30,000 bond can become $100,000 or higher after a bail hearing on a serious felony.
Two paths exist when bail is set: pay cash or use a licensed bail bondsman. Cash bail means writing a check to the court for the full scheduled amount — $50,000 or $100,000 in many felony cases. That money is held by the court for the duration of the case, which could be 12 to 24 months. Even if the defendant is found not guilty, the cash isn't returned until the case closes.
A bail bond eliminates that problem. Under California Insurance Code § 1800.4, the licensed bail bond premium is 10% of the total bail amount. You pay that 10% — $3,000 on a $30,000 bail, $5,000 on a $50,000 bail — and Angels Bail Bonds posts the full bond at Monrovia PD Jail. Your loved one is released without you having to tie up the full cash amount in court.
The 10% premium is non-refundable once the bond is posted — it's our fee for guaranteeing the defendant's appearance. But it's the cost of freedom: the ability to work, be with family, prepare a defense, and live your life while the case resolves rather than sitting in a cell waiting.
Co-signer requirements: Most bail bonds require a co-signer — typically a spouse, parent, or close family member — who accepts joint responsibility for the defendant's court appearances. The co-signer's financial risk is limited to the bail amount in the event of a failure to appear. We explain this responsibility clearly and only post bonds when we're confident about the defendant's situation. We've been doing this since 1958 — we ask the right questions before any agreement is signed.
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Most arrests in Monrovia are initially booked at Monrovia Police Department Jail, located at 140 E Lime Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016. The jail phone number is (626) 256-8000. Felony defendants and those held longer-term may be transferred to LASD Temple Station or directly to a county facility such as Men's Central Jail.
Booking at Monrovia PD Jail typically takes 4 to 8 hours for misdemeanors and 8 to 14 hours for felonies. High-volume weekend nights can extend this timeline. Angels Bail Bonds monitors booking status directly and notifies you when bail can be posted.
Under the Los Angeles County Superior Court bail schedule: DUI first offense (VC 23152) $5,000; domestic battery (PC 243(e)(1)) $20,000; corporal injury on spouse (PC 273.5) $50,000; assault with deadly weapon (PC 245(a)(1)) $30,000; residential burglary (PC 459) $50,000; robbery (PC 211) $100,000. You pay 10% to Angels Bail Bonds and we post the full amount.
Arraignments for Monrovia arrests are typically handled at Alhambra Courthouse (Pasadena Superior Court — Alhambra Branch), located at 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801. Under PC § 825, arraignment must occur within 48 hours of arrest, excluding Sundays and court holidays.
Yes. Angels Bail Bonds posts bonds at Monrovia Police Department Jail and all Los Angeles County facilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The standard premium is 10% of the bail amount under CA Insurance Code § 1800.4. Call (626) 478-1062 any time — a licensed agent answers every call.
This article is for general informational purposes only. Bail amounts, processing timelines, and facility procedures 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.
