More courtrooms, more judges and enhanced infrastructure would be necessary to make the closure plan work, but there’s no ...

After a preliminary decision to close Men’s Central Jail, viewed as an outdated, inhumane facility, was issued about six years ago, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are still talking about ...

The California Supreme Court is reviewing convictions that turned on undercover stings in jails known as Perkins operations. Critics say they go too far and risk false confessions.

As many as three inmates at the Men’s Central Jail were assessed for possible overdoses Saturday, officials said. The emergency was reported at 2:50 p.m. Saturday at the facility at 441 Bauchet St., ...

A deceptive law enforcement practice is proliferating across California jails. As it gains momentum, an increasing number of ...

Despite a push to expand medication-assisted treatment for drug addiction, wait times in L.A. County jails are leading to more overdose deaths, according to jail staffers and inmate advocates.