Torrance DUI Information, Links & Resources
Have you been arrested for DUI in have to appear at the Torrance Courthouse ? We can help you. At Braden & Tucci, we will aggressively protect your legal rights throughout both the criminal process and the DMV Admin Per Se process. Since you were arrested for DUI in the Torrance jurisdiction your DMV hearing will be held at the El Segundo Driver Safety Office. It is extremely important to realize that you have a 10 day DMV deadline for your attorney to contact DMV to stop the suspension and obtain a hearing to determine whether or not you may be able to keep your privilege to drive in California.
One unique aspect of appearing in the Torrance Courthouse for your DUI case is the prosecuting agency that will handle the case will depend on which city you arrested.
If you were arrested in Manhattan Beach, Gardena, Lawndale, Lomita, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills or Rancho Palos Verdes then your prosecuting agency will be the Los Angeles County District Attorney
If you were arrested in Redondo Beach for a DUI then your prosecuting agency will be the Redondo Beach City Prosecutor
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Redondo Beach Police Department
Main Headquarters
401 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, California 90277
Tel: 310-379-2477
Pier Substation
133 West Torrance Boulevard
Redondo Beach, California 90277
Tel: (310) 379-2477
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If you were arrested in Hermosa Beach for a DUI then your prosecuting agency will be the Hermosa Beach City Attorney
Hermosa Beach City Attorney
Kenneth Meersand
City Prosecutor
City of Hermosa Beach
540 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: (310) 318-0345
Fax: (310) 318-0350
Send E-mail
kmeersand@hermosabch.org
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Hermosa Beach Police Dept.
540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Tel: (310) 318-0360
Fax:
(310) 798-8926
Court Liaison: (310) 318-0344
Jail: (310) 318-0234
Records: (310) 318-0310 |
If you were arrested in Torrance for a Torrance DUI then you prosecuting agency will be the Torrance City Attorney
John Fellows III, Esq.
Torrance City Attorney
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 618-5810
Fax: (310) 618-5813
Chief Deputy City Attorney Robert Acciani supervises the Criminal Prosecution Division.
Tel: (310) 618-5816
Fax: (310) 618-5813 |
Torrance Police Department
3300 Civic Center Drive,
Torrance, California 90503-5016
Tel: (310) 328-3456
Torrance Jail Inmate Worker Program (310) 618-5638
Jail: (310) 618-5631
Records: (310) 618-5529
Vehicle Impound Yard: Van Lingen Towing, 2755 Lomita Blvd. 310.326.9220
Torrance Municipal Code |
The Torrance Police Department offers a Pay to Stay - Inmate Worker Program for qualified persons who have been sentenced to serve time in jail.
WHAT IS THE PAY TO STAY PROGRAM? The Pay to Stay - Inmate Worker Program provides an alternative to serving time in the county jail. Persons can serve time when sentenced to jail due to a misdemeanor conviction such as driving under the influence or non-drug related cases. Persons with a history of violent behavior will not be admitted to this program. With the approval of the sentencing court, your time can be served in the safe, clean and secure environment of the Torrance Police Department Jail.
HOW CAN I SERVE MY TIME? The Torrance Jail computes sentences on a 24-hour basis (e.g., If you have 3 days to serve, check in would be at 8:30 AM on Monday and check out would be at 8:30 AM Thursday).
STRAIGHT TIME - Inmates serve their time on consecutive days, or at the direction of the court, sentences may be broken up in increments of time, e.g. weekends only. Note: A twenty-four (24) hour period constitutes one (1) day.
WHAT DOES IT COST? Straight-time stays are $171 a day. All fees are payable in advance of your first day.
WILL I BE HOUSED WITH OTHER INMATES? Pay To Stay - Inmate Workers are housed separately from all other inmates, but may have minimal contact with the regular inmate population during meal service. Inmate workers are required by law to work outside of their cells for a minimum of 4 hours each day. You will assist with minor chores such as food preparation, light cleaning, laundry, trash removal and vehicle washing. Persons who are unwilling or unable to follow instructions will be dismissed from the program.
CAN I BRING PRESCRIPTIONS MEDICATIONS? No. The Torrance Police Department Jail cannot accommodate persons with medical problems requiring the administration of medications. Persons requiring medications will not be accepted into this program.
WHAT PROPERTY MAY I BRING WITH ME? You will need to bring payment in the form of a cashier's check or money order, photo identification, a change of undergarments (i.e. T-shirt, underwear and socks) for every day you serve.
You may bring your prescription glasses or contact lenses and solution. Permitted toiletries include travel-size toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant and shower shoes. Also permitted is one softbound book. The only jewelry allowed is one wristwatch. Snack foods are available for purchase; therefore you may possess up to $5.00 for each day (in one-dollar bills). Smoking is not permitted. Please arrive with your permitted items contained in a clear plastic or paper bag. List of permitted items (PDF).
ARE VISITORS ALLOWED? Visiting hours for Pay to Stay - Inmate Workers are daily, between 5 - 7 PM.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? The Torrance Police Department Jail is located at 3300 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA. From the 405 freeway, exit at Crenshaw Blvd. and proceed south approximately one mile. Turn right on Maricopa Street and proceed west to Maple Avenue. Turn right and proceed north to Civic Center Drive. Turn left and proceed west to the front of the station.
IS PARKING AVAILABLE? You are encouraged to have someone drop you off during your stay, as overnight parking is not available.
WHAT IS GOOD TIME/WORK TIME? Judges may grant sentenced persons "Good Time / Work Time" credits. These credits are earned during your stay if you serve your time in an acceptable manner, without violating Jail rules or regulations. You must have been sentenced to eleven (11) or more days to begin receiving Good Time / Work Time credits.
HOW DO I ARRANGE TO SERVE MY TIME AT THE TORRANCE JAIL? During your sentencing proceedings ask the court to allow you to serve your sentence in the Torrance City Jail. You will also need to ask for a Court Commitment Order, which states your name, the charge and the sentence (time) to be served. Insure the court indicates specific information on the Court Commitment Order, to include: 1) that your time may be served at the Torrance City Jail, 2) whether your sentence may be served in blocks of time (weekends only), and 3) any variation to the Good Time / Work Time credit.
HOW DO I APPLY? Contact the Torrance Police Department Jail Supervisor at (310) 618-5638 to request a "Pay to Stay - Inmate Worker" application or download online application (PDF). Complete the application and return it with your Court Commitment Order by mailing to address below or faxing to (310) 618-5660. Torrance Police Department,
Pay to Stay - Inmate Worker Program
3300 Civic Center Drive,
Torrance, CA 90503,
Attention: Jail Supervisor.
