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Pitchess Detention Center, South
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
What this facility means for your search
Pitchess South is listed at 29330 The Old Road in Castaic. “Pitchess” names the broader complex; South is one specific facility within it.
When someone says “Wayside” or “Pitchess,” ask for the current facility’s full name. Do not choose South solely because an internet result uses that broader name.
Check where someone is being held
Check LASD's custody page for the current lookup service and contact options. Confirm the current location before making a trip.
Open official custody information ↗Can’t find the person?
If a document names South but the location is unclear now, ask whether that was the previous housing assignment. Request the current facility name and the booking number to use for follow-up.
At our October 19, 2026 review, LASD’s custody page reported its locator unavailable and listed the IRC public windows as alternatives. Check the original page for changes.
(213) 473-6002 · (213) 473-6003
Check LASD’s current options ↗An empty result does not confirm release. For an official call, have the full legal name, date of birth and booking number if known. You do not need to enter those details on JailAlert.
What to ask when you call
- “Can you confirm PDC South as the current housing facility?”
- “Does my appointment identify South, and where is visitor check-in?”
- “Should I use a visitor-center address rather than the South housing address for arrival?”
Write down the call date, the office reached and whom staff directed you to contact next. These are JailAlert’s suggested questions; the agency must confirm the answers.
Address
29330 The Old RoadCastaic, CA 91384 View location in Google Maps ↗
Call ahead to confirm the correct entrance and whether you can visit.
Check public transit options ↗Before making the trip
- LASD’s South visiting manual describes visitor-center processing and transportation to facilities on the property. Confirm the instructions for your appointment before navigating to a housing address.
- Ask about check-in time, parking and assistance with the visitor transportation process. The shared aerial photo does not verify any entrance or accessible route.
Parking availability, step-free access and a current visitor entrance have not been independently verified. Confirm them before leaving.
Visiting
Check the official instructions before arranging a visit. Confirm availability directly with the facility.
Official visiting information ↗Sending money
The LASD custody page linked above also has deposit instructions. JailAlert does not process deposits or payments.
Transfers and release
If staff say the person moved from South to another Pitchess facility, request the exact receiving name. Reconfirm a visit rather than assuming an appointment transfers with the person.
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The comparisons, checklists and suggested questions are JailAlert editorial guidance based on the linked sources; they are not instructions issued by the facility.
Source: the official LASD custody page linked above.
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Photo sources and credits
Archive photos for visual context. Complex views may include several facilities and do not identify visitor entrances.
- Pitchess complex and North County aerial (2023) Tedder · CC BY-SA 4.0
Resized, cropped and converted to WebP. North/South cards show the shared complex, not an individual entrance. Photo adaptations remain under CC BY-SA 4.0.
