Century Regional Detention Center (Women’s Facility in Lynnwood)
Century Regional Detention Center (CRDF) is Los Angeles County’s dedicated women’s jail facility, located at 11705 South Alameda Street in Lynwood, just eight miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Operated by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, CRDF houses both pre-trial.
Overview & History
Opened in 2006 to relieve overcrowding in the Pitchess complex, CRDF transformed the former Lynwood jail into a women-only facility. Its twin-tower design consolidates intake, housing, medical care, and programming, creating a streamlined environment tailored to female inmates’ needs.
Capacity & Inmate Population
CRDF is rated for 2,100 beds and regularly operates near full capacity. The facility processes thousands of bookings each year, balancing short-term holds and longer sentenced stays while maintaining close oversight of population levels.
Housing & Security Levels
East Tower & West Tower
Six floors each, with dormitory-style and cell units
Medical/Mental Health Units
Dedicated floors for acute care and psychiatric observation
Segregation Cells
Secure wings for disciplinary or protective custody
Inmate Services & Programs
Health Care
On-site medical and dental clinics, plus mental health counseling
Education & Rehabilitation
GED prep, literacy workshops, parenting classes, and life-skills courses
Vocational Training & Work Assignments
Inmate-staffed kitchen, laundry services, and facility maintenance roles
Counseling & Support Groups
Substance-use programs, anger management, and trauma-informed therapy
Visiting, Communication & Commissary
Visiting Hours
Weekends and select weekdays by appointment—photo ID required
Phone & Mail
Inmates can make collect or prepaid calls; all mail is screened for safety
Commissary
Funds accepted via kiosk or drop-box; approved items ordered through vendor
Transportation & Overcrowding Challenges
Part of a county system that detains over 12,000 inmates daily, CRDF routinely faces high occupancy rates. Coordinating transports for medical appointments, court hearings, and inter-facility moves can be challenging under crowded conditions.
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