The Sheriff's Court Services Division is in charge of security at all County courthouses.

All persons and their property are searched prior to entry or re-entry into the courthouse

• Security officers, under the supervision of a Sheriff peace officer supervisor, staff the metal detectors at courthouse entrances and provide general security for the court complex
• Weapons of any sort are confiscated and the owner arrested for possession of a weapon in a courthouse (171 Penal Code)
• Any item that may be potentially used as a weapon is restricted from entry
• Restricted items such as scissors, fingernail files and the like will be held for safe keeping by Security Officers and returned upon leaving the building
• Property receipts are issued for all items held for safe keeping
• Security officers serve as the depository for "Lost and Found" items found in the courthouse

• Deputy sheriffs serve as bailiffs and maintain order in the courtrooms.
• Any person who disrupts the courtroom is subject to ejection from the court and/or arrest
• Persons inappropriately attired are subject to exclusion or ejection from the courtroom
• All photographing, recording and televising of courtroom proceedings must be approved by written court order

• Deputy sheriffs staff the courthouse lockups.
• There is no provision for inmate visitation at the courthouse.

Click www.lasd.org for the Inmate Information Center.

Click Courthouse Locator for driving directions and other helpful information for each courthouse.