MDC Los Angeles
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- Facility Type
- Federal Facility
- Security Level
- Administrative
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- 1988
- Operated By
- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
MDC Los Angeles Inmate Communication Overview
MDC Los Angeles is an administrative security federal detention center in downtown Los Angeles, California, operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It opened in December 1988 and houses male and female pretrial and holdover inmates, with a population of about 1,000. It sits adjacent to the Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse.
Electronic messaging at MDC Los Angeles runs through CorrLinks, the BOP's TRULINCS system. The inmate must add you to their approved contact list before any messaging can begin. Phone calls run through the BOP phone system funded through the inmate's trust account, and money for the trust fund can be sent through approved BOP deposit methods.
In-person visiting follows BOP rules. Visitors must be approved and on the inmate's visiting list, and must bring valid photo identification. All calls and messages are monitored. The BOP does not offer general remote video visitation at most facilities, so plan in-person visits ahead.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Official Website
Visit official siteCommunication Options
Available communication services at MDC Los Angeles.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: CorrLinks
Electronic messaging through CorrLinks. The inmate must add you to their approved contact list first.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
The BOP does not offer general remote video visitation at most facilities. Plan in-person visits instead.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Photo sharing is not available through CorrLinks. Confirm any photo options with the facility.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: ConnectNetwork
Outgoing calls through the BOP phone system, funded through the inmate's trust account.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Provider: ConnectNetwork
Trust fund deposits through approved BOP deposit methods.
Communication Providers at MDC Los Angeles
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
CorrLinks
Official BOP electronic messaging system. Inmate must initiate or approve contact.
View CorrLinks ServicesConnectNetwork
BOP phone system and trust fund deposits.
View ConnectNetwork ServicesCommunication Rules at MDC Los Angeles
- Get on the inmate's approved contact list before expecting CorrLinks messages.
- Visitors must be approved and on the visiting list, and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Follow the BOP dress code. Inappropriate clothing will get your visit denied.
- All calls and messages are monitored and recorded.
- Confirm visiting hours before traveling, since schedules vary by housing area.
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Frequently Asked Questions — MDC Los Angeles
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I message an inmate at MDC Los Angeles?
- Use CorrLinks, the BOP electronic messaging system. The inmate must add you to their approved contact list before messaging can begin. Create a CorrLinks account and wait for the inmate's approval.
- Can I video visit an inmate at MDC Los Angeles?
- The BOP does not offer general remote video visitation at most facilities, including MDC Los Angeles. Plan in-person visits instead.
- How do phone calls work at MDC Los Angeles?
- Inmates make outgoing calls through the BOP phone system, funded through their trust account. You cannot call an inmate directly.
- What kind of inmates does MDC Los Angeles hold?
- MDC Los Angeles is a pretrial and holdover detention center. It houses male and female inmates awaiting trial, sentencing, or transfer.
- How do I add money to an inmate's trust fund at MDC Los Angeles?
- Use the approved BOP deposit methods for trust fund deposits, including online deposits through the BOP's approved services. Confirm the current method on the BOP website.
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