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Orange County Men's & Women's Central Jail

The Orange County Men’s and Women’s Central Jail also know as the Santa Ana Jail & Orange County Jail opened in November of 1968 and are traditional linear style (cell block and dormitory) facilities which house both sentenced and pre-trial maximum security inmates.

To find an inmate located in the Orange County Jail, use the orange county inmate locator tool to submit an inmate inquiry request. For frequently asked questions such as; how do I contact someone in orange county jail? or How do I

Orange County Jail

550 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, California 92703, United States

Phone: (714) 616-1387 Fax: (714) 647-4102

Hours

Mon	By Appointment
Tue	By Appointment
Wed	By Appointment
Thu	By Appointment
Fri	By Appointment
Sat	By Appointment
Sun	By Appointment

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Orange County Intake & Release Center

The Intake & Release Center serves as the initial point of contact for newly arrested inmates coming into the Orange County Jail Detention Facility. The I.R.C provides support for all of Orange County as local police departments and sheriffs transport inmates to be booked into the county jail for processing and housing until court use the orange county inmate locator to receive inmate information.

Orange County Men’s & Women’s Jail

Orange County Intake & Release Center

The Central Men’s and Central Women’s Jail opened in November of 1968 and are traditional linear style facilities which house both sentenced and pre-trial maximum security inmates. The Central Men’s Jail houses 1428 inmates and Central Women’s Jail houses 386 inmates. If you need further inmate information contact the orange county jail.

Santa Ana City Jail

Orange County Intake & Release Center

Theo Lacy Detention Facility

The Santa Ana City Jail is located at the corner of Boyd Way and 6th Street. Public parking is available in the structure across the street from the jail. Inmates housed here are for a short period then generally transferred to the Intake & Release Center for booking into the main jail.

Theo Lacy Detention Facility

Inmates incarcerated at Theo Lacy Detention facility are classified into various housing locations depending on their past confinement history, current charges, criminal sophistication, and a host of other indicators. Once classified, inmates are housed in areas ranging from multiple bunk dormitories to one or two-man cells.

James A. Musick Facility

Theo Lacy Detention Facility

James A. Musick Facility

Long called “the Farm” for its historic roots in agriculture, the James A. Musick Facility will realize a new legacy with the construction of an 896-bed, state-of-the art facility designed to meet the needs of an evolving jail population. The new James A. Musick Facility, forecast to open in late 2023, will be a critical component of Orange County’s public safety.

Central Jail Court

Theo Lacy Detention Facility

James A. Musick Facility

The Central Men’s Jails is the home to “CJ1”, a dedicated courtroom for arraignments which is located inside security. It is a productive partnership between the Sheriff’s Department, District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Public Defender.

INMATE PHONE CALL, VIDEO VISITATION AND MESSAGING SYSTEM

The inmate phone call, video visitation and messaging system is not owned or operated by the OC Sheriff’s Department. ViaPath Technologies (Global Tel Inc. (GTL), an outside vendor, is currently contracted to provide these services.

ALL PHONE CALLS, VIDEO VISITS, AND MESSAGES ARE SUBJECT TO MONITORING AND RECORDING

Attorney-Client Phone Calls & Video Visits – Click here to arrange for Attorney-Client private phone calls and video visitation with inmates.
- IMPORTANT – If you fail to have your account/telephone number vetted and approved, then your phone call/video visit will be recorded. DO NOT UTILIZE A “GETTING OUT” ACCOUNT.
To set up an account with ViaPath Technologies, click here.
To set up a video visit, click here.

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Orange County Jail Inmate Locator Service

Welcome to the Inmate Locator Service, for Orange County Jail. This is your go to resource for accessing information about inmates in Orange County, California. Whether you're a family member, legal representative or simply curious about someones status, our user friendly platform makes it easy to find the information you need

Inmate Locator Tool: Find Complete Inmate Information

Use our Inmate Locator tool to find inmates by entering their name, date of birth and other relevant details. With a few clicks you can access inmate information such as booking dates, charges, court dates and bail amounts.

Orange County Jail Facilities: Comprehensive Overview

Gain an overview of the Orange County Jail facilities including the Mens and Womens Central Jail, Santa Ana City Jail, Theo Lacy Detention Facility James A. Musick Facility and Central Jail Court. Discover the features and services offered at each facility to better understand how inmate management is carried out.

Online Resources for Inmate Search: Accessible and Reliable

We also provide reliable resources for your inmate search needs. These include links to the Orange County Sheriffs Department website third party inmate search websites,

county court websites, as the Federal Bureau of Prisons website.

These valuable resources provide current information to aid you in your search endeavors.

Frequently Asked Questions: Quick Answers to Common Inquiries

Take a look at our compilation of asked questions for solutions to common inquiries regarding inmate mail, telephone systems, cashier services, bail information, visiting hours and more. If you can't find the information you're looking for our dedicated support team is a phone call away.

Supporting Families and Legal Representatives

At Orange County Jail Inmate Locator Service we recognize the significance of staying informed during times. Our platform is designed to empower families and legal representatives by granting them access to inmate information and essential support services.

Get Started Today

Whether you're seeking details about an inmate or delving into the inmate management process in Orange County our service is here to offer assistance every step of the way. Begin using our Inmate Locator tool to effortlessly access inmate information with confidence. Stay well informed stay connected and rely on us as your trusted resource for all your inmate search requirements, in Orange County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at (714) 647-4666 if you cannot find an answer to your question.

INMATE MAIL

Inmates are permitted to send and receive unlimited correspondence. The only exception is when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, or to prevent violation of state or federal law. All incoming/outgoing mail is subject to search prior to being delivered. Use the addresses below to send mail to the jail facility where the inmate is housed.

Central Men's Jail, Central Women's Jail, and IRC Inmate

Name and Booking Number (required information)

Orange County Sheriff's Department

550 N. Flower St. Santa Ana, Ca. 92703

Theo Lacy

Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)

501 City Drive South Orange, Ca. 92868

Acceptable Mail Items Mail must meet the following guidelines: Mail must contain both the inmate’s name and booking number and the sender’s name and return address. The envelope may not contain any other unnecessary writing, artwork, or markings on it. New paperback books, magazines, or newspapers must be mailed or sent directly by the publisher, book store, or book distributor that does mail ordered business. Publications shall be shipped directly to the jail facility from the vendor. Torn pages or torn articles from publications are not allowed. Hardcover, vinyl, and leather-bound books are NOT allowed. Inmates may only possess a maximum of 5 books or magazines. The package must be accompanied by an invoice listing the purchaser, recipient, contents, and the name of the online store. Magazines, illustrations, or photographs showing female nipples, genitals, sexual activities, bondage, or degradation are not allowed. Personal photographs may not contain nudity, partial nudity or be sexually suggestive. Photographs depicting gangs, gang hand gestures, weapons, drugs, unlawful activities are not allowed. Any material tending to incite or promote racism, violence or any other prohibited conduct is prohibited. Oversized packages or boxes will not be accepted and will be returned to the sender unless previously approved by the Division Commander. (An oversized package is defined as any item larger than a 9"x12" legal size manila envelope.) Boxes will not be accepted unless they are from an approved secure source. Mail containing correspondence material (envelopes, paper, pencils, stamps, etc.) will not be accepted. All correspondence material must be purchased through jail commissary or ordered and shipped directly from the United States Postal Service online store, The Postal Store, at www.usps.com. Only stamps and envelopes are accepted from the USPS online store. Money orders must be made payable to the " County of Orange -Sheriff’s Department," with the inmate’s name and booking number annotated on the reference line of the money order. Personal checks, cashier’s checks, corporate checks, and payroll checks are not accepted. ($500.00 is the maximum amount inmates may have on their account at any time) There is a maximum of 10 items of correspondence allowed per envelope. Only mail written on postcards or white paper (plain or lined, not cardstock) is permitted. Mail Containing The Following Items Will Not Be Accepted Items that cannot be inspected without being damaged (e.g. multilayered cards, Polaroids, laminated or glued items, etc.). Items containing foil or metal of any type, glass, wood, hard plastic, rubber, hair, leaves, flowers, paperclips, jewelry, staples, whiteout, colored paper, tracing paper, heavy art paper, glitter, confetti, stickers, tape, glue, paint, watercolors, tobacco products, or other prohibited substances, or any items written in crayon, chalk, or markers. Items that may compromise the security of the facility. Wall posters, travel brochures, catalogs, wall calendars, or any other item larger than a legal size piece of paper. Credit cards, personal checkbooks, original certificates (e.g., marriage, driver’s license, diplomas, etc.). Any food item. Any article of clothing, hygiene item or other personal property. (One pair of prescription or reading glasses may be mailed in. Eyeglasses must be in a non-decorative plastic frame. Eyeglass cases are NOT allowed. Two boxes of contacts are allowed. Inmates may obtain contact lens solution and contact lens cases from the jail dispensary.) Third party letters. (Correspondents may not forward letters from one person to another.) Any item that contains any unknown substance or unknown odor (e.g., stains, lipstick, perfume, smoke, etc.). Greeting cards, cardstock paper and colored paper, with the exception of postcards. Only mail written on postcards or white paper (plain or lined, not cardstock) is permitted.

INMATE TELEPHONE SYSTEM

The Inmate Telephone System is not owned or operated by the OC Sheriff’s Department. Global Tel Inc. (GTL), an outside vendor, is currently contracted to provide inmate telephone services.

ALL TELEPHONE CALLS ARE SUBJECT TO MONITORING AND RECORDING

Attorney-Client Calls – Click Here to arrange for Attorney-Client private calls with inmates.
For information on how to set up an inmate calling account with GTL, Click Here.

CASHIER & BAIL INFORMATION

Inmate Accounts

The Jail Cashiering Hours of Operation and locations are as follows:
Intake and Release Center - 24 hours a day

550 North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA

(714) 647-6085

Theo Lacy Jail Facility - Daily 8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M.
Inmates may have money (cash), city/county/state/or United States Government checks (made payable to the inmate) and money orders deposited to their account.
Money orders must be made payable to the “County of Orange – Sheriff’s Department.” The inmate’s name and booking number must be shown on a memo line or a separate line of the money order.
Personal checks, cashier’s checks, and traveler’s checks are NOT accepted for inmate accounts.
Money orders may either be deposited at the Jail Cashiering offices or mailed to the inmate through the U.S. mail.
Government checks must be mailed to the inmate. This is for tracking purposes and the inmates must endorse these checks before they can be deposited.
All funds are made available for the inmate to use approximately 30 minutes after the transaction is completed.
Inmate accounts may have a maximum balance of $500.

Bail-Cash Payments

Bonds are accepted at The Theo Lacy Facility and/or the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Intake Release Center
The Sheriff’s Department can NOT recommend, suggest, or otherwise direct you to any Bail Bond Agent/Company for a bail bond purchase.
A person bringing a bond will be fingerprinted and his/her identity will be verified, unless he/she is a licensed bond agent.

VISITING HOURS & INFORMATION

Limited public visiting in Orange County Jails has resumed. Visiting is limited to two (2) visits for each inmate each week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday) and will be continually reassessed.

Central Men's and Women's Jails

Visiting Hours: Friday - Monday 8:00am to 4:00pm.

NOTE: Certain hours are restricted based on the housing location of the inmate.

Central Jail Scheduling Number: 714-647-4543

VISITING PROCEDURES

Visiting will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. No walk-ups will be accepted.
Visiting is limited to two (2) visits for each inmate each week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday) and will be continually reassessed.
Newly booked inmates under mandatory 14-day quarantine and those housed in medical isolation or quarantine are not be eligible for visitation.
Visitors with a scheduled appointment will line up outside the lobby fifteen minutes prior to their appointment and maintain physical distance.
The IRC lobby will be limited capacity for those with ADA considerations
Parking: Visitors may park in the parking structure across from the Santa Ana Police Department.

SCHEDULING A VISIT

To schedule a visit, call the scheduling number listed above from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday-Friday.
Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
When calling to schedule, please have the booking number of the inmate you wish to visit. Booking numbers can be searched through the online database link: Inmate Information.
Visitors should be prepared to provide a contact phone number in case of housing changes or other incidents occur that may affect the visit.
Two adults and two minors will be permitted to visit any one inmate.
Face coverings are required and screening procedures are in place. Face coverings will not be provided. Non-compliance will result in denial of a visit.

VISITING RULES

Visitors are required to show valid photo identification prior to a visit. Only government issued ID’s are accepted (State Driver’s License or Identification Card, Passport, Consular Card, etc.)
We strongly urge inmates to coordinate their visits with their loved ones to avoid a situation where the inmates visit is utilized by a visitor they did not wish to see.
Each visit will last a minimum of 30 minutes.
Two adults and two minors will be permitted to visit any one inmate.
Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
Upon prior request of the Watch Commander, unaccompanied minor children may visit any relative in custody.
Visitors who have been released from jail within the preceding sixty (60) days are ineligible to visit. However, visits between blood relatives (i.e., mother, father, sister or brother) or spouse may be allowed even though the visitor was released from our custody within the last sixty (60) days, with Watch Commander approval.
Penal Code 4571 prohibits persons convicted of a felony and who have served time in California State Prison from entering any jail premises without prior approval. Parolees and felons can request a visit by completing the Parolee/Felon Request to Visit form available at the jail lobby.
Visitors may only possess identification and keys while inside the facility for their visit.
Due to COVID restrictions and protocols, lockers will not be available for storage to prevent gathering and mass movement in the lobby. Visitors should not bring bulk items (e.g., purses, make-up bags, day planners, books, backpacks, baby diaper bags, etc.) to visiting.
Visitors with babies or toddlers may possess necessary items such as diapers, wipes, clothing or garment(s) for breast feeding, formula, and bottles, separate from the diaper bag. However, each item will be subject to search.
Nursing mothers shall be discreet and covered when breastfeeding their child in the visiting area. Failure to do so may result in termination of visiting for that day.
No food, drinks, candy, gum, cigarettes, matches, lighters, pepper spray.
Weapons or anything deemed inappropriate are not allowed in this facility.
Cell phones, laptops, cameras and other electronic devices are prohibited and not allowed on the facility.
All documents requiring an inmate's signature requires the permission of the visiting staff.
Clothing that is derogatory, offensive, revealing, or deemed inappropriate by the visiting staff will not be allowed.
Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed and are subject to arrest.
Visitors shall proceed to their assigned seat and remain there until the inmate arrives.

Visitors who are disruptive or interfere with the normal operations of the facility are subject to removal from the facility and/or arrest.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR ARREST BAIL INFORMATION TO BECOME AVAIILABLE?

Bail Arrest information at Orange County Jail in Santa Ana, California, is usually available within 2-3 hours.

WHEN ARE INMATES UPDATED FROM COURT PROCEEDINGS?

Inmate Information is updated in the evening after 7pm the same day. To find out what happened in court check around this time or check with the courthouse directly.

CAN VISITING BE SCHEDULED IN PERSON?

No, visiting must be scheduled in advance with the correct facility prior to visitation taking place. To schedule visit please keep in mind it is first come first serve and if you cannot get through on the phone please be patient as its one person scheduling these visits.

Orange County Detention Center Information

Orange county jail information: your ultimate resource

Are you seeking information about an inmate at the Orange County Detention Center? Look no further! Our inmate search platform is your ultimate resource, offering a user-friendly experience for accessing all the information you need. Whether you're a concerned family member, a legal representative, or simply curious about someone's status, our extensive database ensures a hassle-free way to search for inmates.

Why Use Inmate Search?

When a loved one is incarcerated, it's natural to have concerns. Inmate search is a vital tool that keeps you informed during challenging times. Accessing accurate and up-to-date information through our platform provides insights into an inmate's status, location, and more. It's not only essential for families but also aids attorneys, legal representatives, and law enforcement agencies in building strong cases.

How to conduct an inmate search

Conducting an inmate search is now easier than ever. Follow these steps for an efficient search:

Gather necessary information: Collect the inmate's full name, date of birth, and booking number if available.
Choose a reliable online resource: Opt for a trustworthy platform with positive user reviews.
Enter the inmate's details: Input accurate information into the search bar and wait for results.
Review the search results: Identify the correct profile, paying attention to details like booking dates and charges.
Access further details if necessary: Explore additional information such as court dates and visitation schedules if needed.

Online resources for inmate search

Several online platforms offer inmate search services, including:

Orange County Sheriff's Department website: User-friendly and provides accurate, up-to-date information.
Third-party inmate search websites: Platforms like vinelink and who's in jail compile data from various sources.
County court websites: Check for inmate search features on county court websites for legal proceedings information.
Federal Bureau of Prisons website: Ideal for information about federal inmates in correctional facilities nationwide.

Orange County Detention Center overview

The Orange County Detention Center, located in California, ensures the safety and security of inmates and staff. It offers rehabilitation programs such as education, vocational training, and counseling to support reintegration into society.

Inmate search process at Orange County Detention Center

The Orange County Detention Center is a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Orange County. It is responsible for housing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or serving a sentence. The center is equipped with the latest technology and security measures to ensure the safety and well-being of both inmates and staff.

The facility offers a range of programs and services aimed at rehabilitating inmates and preparing them for reintegration into society. These include educational programs, vocational training, and counseling services. The goal is to provide inmates with the tools they need to make positive changes in their lives and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

Information available through inmate search

Searching for an inmate at the Orange County Detention Center is a straightforward process that can be done online. Our user-friendly platform allows you to search for inmates using various criteria such as their name, booking number, or date of birth. Once you enter the relevant information, the system will generate a list of matching results.

From there, you can click on the inmate's profile to access detailed information about their current status, charges, court dates, and more. The platform also provides contact information for the facility, allowing you to get in touch with the appropriate personnel if you have any additional questions or concerns.

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Orange County Jail Rules & Regulations

To maintain inmate discipline within Jail Operations, a set of rules and regulations has been established that specifies violations and sanctions. Inmate rights will be recognized, and responsible inmate behavior will be required at all times. An efficient operating facility, safe working conditions for jail staff and the security of the inmate population are the primary objectives for the enforcement of jail rules. New inmates will be informed of jail rules at the time of admission.

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INMATE PHONE CALL, VIDEO VISITATION AND MESSAGING SYSTEM

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Orange County Jail Inmate Locator Service

Inmate Locator Tool: Find Complete Inmate Information

Orange County Jail Facilities: Comprehensive Overview

Online Resources for Inmate Search: Accessible and Reliable

Frequently Asked Questions: Quick Answers to Common Inquiries

Supporting Families and Legal Representatives

Get Started Today

Frequently Asked Questions

Limited public visiting in Orange County Jails has resumed. Visiting is limited to two (2) visits for each inmate each week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday) and will be continually reassessed.

Central Men's and Women's Jails

Visiting Hours: Friday - Monday 8:00am to 4:00pm.

NOTE: Certain hours are restricted based on the housing location of the inmate.

Central Jail Scheduling Number: 714-647-4543

VISITING PROCEDURES

SCHEDULING A VISIT

VISITING RULES

Orange County Detention Center Information

Orange county jail information: your ultimate resource

Why Use Inmate Search?

How to conduct an inmate search

Online resources for inmate search

Orange County Detention Center overview

Inmate search process at Orange County Detention Center

Information available through inmate search

Orange County Jail policy Rules

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