California · detention center
MDC Los Angeles: commissary and sending money
MDC Los Angeles is a detention center in Los Angeles, California. Here is what families need to know to put money on a loved one's account for commissary, plus the facility's contact details.
535 N Alameda Street
- Type
- Detention center
- Run by
- Federal (Bureau of Prisons)
- Operator
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Security level
- Administrative
How to put money on an account at MDC Los Angeles
This is a federal facility, so money is sent through the Federal Bureau of Prisons' national system, not a state or county vendor. You'll need your loved one's register number. See our federal prison commissary guide for the current options.
Before any deposit, have your loved one's full name and ID number ready, and check the fee. Fees vary by company and by payment method.
Finding your loved one
Use the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator to confirm the facility and register number.
What commissary covers
Commissary sells food, hygiene items, stamps and writing supplies, and sometimes clothing or electronics. Each facility sets its own list and prices. Read more in our commissary list guide.
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Facility details come from public government data (source: BOP_LOCATIONS, updated 2026-10-01). CommissaryForPrisoners.com is not affiliated with this facility or any corrections agency. Something out of date? Tell us.