The facility has 35 holding cells and a 20-bed capacity. The GEO Group Inc., a private correctional firm, operates the jail facility, under the oversight of a Lieutenant. The facility is staffed by trained custody personnel and supervised by a GEO Group Jail commander. The Jail meets every requirement set forth by the Board of Corrections.
The Montebello City Jail offers several programs to the community.
The Self-Pay Inmante Program: is an alternative to serving a sentence in County Jail. With the permission of the sentencing Court, men may select to serve their sentence inthe Montebello City Jail, in three ways:
- Sentences are served on consecutive days, to include weekends.
- Sentences are served on weekends.
- Some inmates will qualify for the Work Furlough Program. This is an opportunity for men to work or attend school in the community while serving their sentence at night and on weekends. Inmates who are allowed to participate in this program will be released from the jail at 6:00 AM and will return to the jail at 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. work Furlough is a privilege that is granted only by the sentencing judge. While lin this program, inmates will be monitored via a GPS device.
The Montebello City Jail also offers Lilve-Scan Services:
- This service is by appointment only.
- The cost is $30.00, plus any associated State fees.
If you are interested in applying for the Self-Pay programs or in the Live-Scan services, contact the Jail Supervisor at (323) 887-1230.
