Jail
West Covina Police Department
The West Covina Police Department maintains a Type I jail facility operated by jailers. An assigned lieutenant oversees the entire jail operation. The jail facility provides 4 beds for females and 12 for males, with 6 additional beds that can be used for either sex as needed. 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 authorized to hold individuals for up to 96 hours, which precludes emergency cases.
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 at least 24 hours of continued training 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 members, employers, and legal counsel, and to assist families with information about individuals in our custody, as well as with visitation. Additionally, they serve three meals daily, with strict state and county regulations governing their caloric and nutritional content. Each inmate has access to showers, basic hygiene supplies, and reading materials.
Bail & Bonds
All individuals in custody booked into the West Covina Police Department Jail are eligible for release on bail or bond unless a warrant, court order, bail schedule, or the individual’s level of intoxication makes release unsafe.
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 funds will be returned after the individual bailed out appears and in accordance with the rules established by the court receiving the bail. Bail money will be returned only by the court.
A bond is a surety bond deposit made by a licensed bail bond company for the bail amount. The West Covina Police Department or its employees will not recommend any specific bail bond company. Bail bond companies can be found online and provide details on fees and costs associated with their services.
Visitation Info
California Title 15, CCR 1062, governs how city jails accommodate visitation by individuals in custody. The law states the jail shall provide as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and the number of personnel will reasonably allow. These procedures are subject to safety and security requirements. Visitation may be denied or terminated by a supervisor if the visitor poses a danger to the security of the facility or there is another good cause, including, but not limited to, the following:
- The visitor appears to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcoholic beverages
- The visitor refuses to submit to being searched.
- The visitor or individuals in custody violate facility rules or posted visiting rules.
- The visitor fails to supervise and maintain control of any minors accompanying them into the facility.
- Visitors attempting to enter this facility with contraband will be denied a visit and may face criminal charges.s
Procedures
The Department provides sufficient space for a single visit. The visiting area does accommodate individuals in custody and visitors with disabilities. Visitor logs and records will be maintained. All visitors must register and produce a valid state, military, tribal, or other government identification. All identification shall include a photo and a physical description of the visitor. Visitors will complete the registration log.
Searching OforVisitors
Individuals entering the secure perimeter of this facility are subject to search if there is reasonable cause to believe they have violated the law, are wanted by a law enforcement agency, or are attempting to bring contraband onto the facility property or into the facility.
General Visitation Rules
- Only one adult may visit an inmate at a time.
- No children are allowed to visit inmates
- An individual in custody may refuse any visitor
- Individuals in custody named as the restrained person in any restraining or other valid court order shall not be permitted visits from persons protected by the order.
- Visitors must be appropriately attired before entering the facility’s visitor area.
- Inappropriate clothing, including transparent clothing, halter tops (including excessively tight ones), hats, bandannas, or any other attire associated with criminal activity or deemed unacceptable by staff, is not permitted. Visitors must have footwear.
- Visitors will leave all personal items, except car keys and identification, outside the secure area.
- Visitors who enter the facility with handbags, packages, or other personal items will be instructed to either leave them with a member of their party, lock them in a vehicle or locker, or return at another time without the items.
- The facility is not responsible for lost or stolen items
- Food or drink is not permitted in the visitor’s area
- Individuals in custody will be permitted to sign legal documents, vehicle release forms, or any other items authorized by the Watch Commander
- Visiting is usually limited to weekends only (Saturday and Sunday) at the discretion of the on-duty jailer and/or Watch Commander
- Visitation shall be conducted during normal designated visiting hours except in cases of emergencies or attorney/bondsmen interviews
- Emergency visitation is subject to the approval of the on-duty Watch Commander
- Visiting is based on a first-come, first-served schedule only and may be changed or canceled at any time as circumstances in the West Covina Police Department Jail warrant
- An appointment to visit an individual in custody can only be made on the day of the desired visit