Orange County, California Inmate Search

An Orange County inmate search is the process of accessing information about people incarcerated at county jail facilities in Orange County, CA. Information is available online through the Orange County Sheriff's Inmate Information System (OIS) and the Orange County Superior Court's Criminal and Traffic Case Access Portal. Individuals can also review booking logs at Orange County jail facilities or submit mail or in-person requests to the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD).

Under California's Public Records Act (CPRA), publicly accessible inmate information includes:

• Inmates full names
• Booking number
• Date and time of arrest or booking
• Name of detention facility
• Inmate's release date
• Bail eligibility and amount
• Court dates
• Release type.

In Orange County, the Sheriff's Department Inmate Records Bureau is the custodian of inmate records. In addition to record-keeping, the bureau provides access to documents related to individuals serving terms in the various jail facilities within Orange County. Additionally, some municipal police departments, such as the Anaheim Police Department, the Santa Ana Police Department, and the Costa Mesa Police Department, have short-term holding facilities for adults. Also, Orange County has a juvenile facility for the rehabilitation of juvenile criminal offenders. However, juvenile records are not publicly disclosable.

Interested individuals can contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department at:

How to Find an Inmate in Orange County Jail

There are several ways to find inmate records in Orange County. These include online rosters and mail or in-person requests to custodian agencies. The Orange County Sheriff's Department Inmate Information System is an official tool for accessing inmate records. The search portal allows users to search by name and booking number. Users can also refine results by entering dates of birth or gender.

Another option is to call, mail, or visit the Orange County Sheriff's Department's Inmate Records Bureau at:

Record seekers may also find Orange County inmate records through the county's jail facilities. Individuals seeking access to Orange County inmate records can visit the following jail facilities and request access to their inmate records:

How to Use the Orange County Jail Roster

The Orange County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information System is an official online roster for individuals incarcerated at various county-level jails in Orange County. Users can search for inmate records by name or booking number.

The following steps outline a first-time search for Orange County inmate records through the Orange County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information System:

• Log in to the Orange County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information System and create an account using a valid email address
• Use the account details to log in to the search portal
• Choose Inmate Information System from the available services
• Select any of the available search criteria and provide the required information
• Submit the query
• Review the search result.

For inmate records that are not available online, call the Orange County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information Bureau at (714) 647-4666,or mail or visit the office at:

What Information is Included in the Orange County Inmate Roster

Orange County inmate records contain information about individuals incarcerated in county jail facilities within Orange County, CA. This encompasses inmate identification details, custody information, charge information, and court information (limited).

A typical Orange County inmate record may contain the following:

Inmate details

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Booking Number
• Booking Photo (Mugshot)

Custody information

• Current Custody Status (for instance, in custody or released)
• Date of in-custody booking
• Location of incarceration (for example, Central Jail or Theo Lacy Facility)

Charge information

• Current charges (this may be listed by penal code or charge description. For example, "PC 239 - homicide")
• Bail/Bond amount (if applicable)

Court information

• Next scheduled court date (if applicable).

Record seekers should note that the California Public Records Act exempts public disclosure of the following Orange County inmate records:

• Medical and mental health records
• Personal identifying information, such as Social Security Number and driver's license number
• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) (an inmate's complete criminal history)
• Victim information
• Juvenile records.

Access to non-public Orange County inmate records is restricted to the owners of the documents and legally authorized entities.

Contact Details for Orange County Jail or Sheriff's Office

The table outlines the details for the Orange County Sheriff's Department's Inmate Records Bureau and the various Orange County jail facilities for individuals who may need them.

Jail Facility Overview in Orange County

TheCentral Jail Facility (CJF) is the main detention facility in Orange County, CA. This correctional center comprises three interconnected facilities:

• The Intake Release Center (IRC) - The IRC is the booking, intake, and release point for Orange County jail facilities. It also contains administrative offices for custody operations and inmate records, and holds short-term detainees awaiting arraignment, bail, or transfer
• Central Men's Jail (CMJ) - This is a high-security section that houses male inmates awaiting trials or serving county sentences. The CMJ also hosts medical and mental health services
• Central Women's Jail (CWJ) - This section of the Central Jail Facility houses female detainees awaiting trials or serving county sentences. Additionally, the CWJ offers specialized programs and services for female inmates.

The Orange County Central Jail Facility has an official bed capacity of 1,428 beds in the male section, 386 beds in the female section, and 875 beds at the Intake & Release Center. However, the inmate population of the CJF ranges between 2,650 and 2,700.

In addition to the Central Jail Facility, the Orange County Sheriff's Department Inmate Records Bureau also supervises the Theo Lacy Facility (maximum-security jail) and the James A. Musick Facility.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Orange County's Central Jail Facility

There are two options for sending money to inmates at the Orange County's Central Jail Facility. These are in-person deposits through Jail Cashiering offices and through the U.S. Mail.

In-person Deposits

To make an in-person deposit into an Orange County inmate's commissary account, visit the Intake and Release Center (IRC) at the Central Jail Complex at:

U.S. Mail Service

The Orange County Sheriff's Department permits friends and families of inmates at their various jail facilities to make money order deposits into commissary accounts through the mail service. The money orders should be payable to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, include the inmate's name and booking number, and the mail should be in the format:

The Orange County Sheriff's Department does not permit deposits in inmates' commissary accounts through third-party online payment platforms. Additionally, senders cannot make deposits using personal, cashier's, or traveller's checks. Furthermore, the maximum allowable amount in an inmate's account at any time is $500.00.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

TheOrange County Sheriff's Department's Inmate Information System is the official roster for inmates at the various jail facilities within Orange County. Through this access portal, individuals can search online for records of the inmates at Orange County correctional centers. In addition to the Inmate Information System, some of Orange County's municipal police departments may have rosters for individuals they have in temporary custody. For instance, the Anaheim Police Department's Who's In Jail Search Portal

Orange County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Friends and family of inmates at the various jail facilities in Orange County are required to abide by the rules when visiting these facilities. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has visitation ethics for inmates and their visitors. Intending visitors to Orange County's correctional facilities must observe the following regulations.

General Rules

• Who can visit - Individuals on the inmate's approved list
• Number of visitors per visit - four visitors, comprising a maximum of two adults. Visitors below 18 years are required to visit with their parents or legal guardians
• Identification - individuals who are 18 years and above must have a valid government-issued photo identification document
• Visitors are subject to search; no personal items are permitted in the visitation areas
• Visit duration - four 30-minute visits per week. Inmates cannot have more than one visit per day
• Dress Code - to ensure safety and decency, the Orange County Sheriff's Office does not permit the following types of clothing across its jail facilities:
• Excessively revealing, see-through, or low-cut clothing
• Clothing with gang affiliation, offensive language, or lewd pictures
• Overalls, tank tops, or shirts that expose the midriff
• Hooded sweatshirts, sleeveless shirts, or anything with excessive metal (buttons, zippers)

Visitation hours

• Central Jail Facility - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
• Theo Lacy Jail Facility - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays through Mondays
• James A. Musick Facility - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays through Mondays
• Intake Release Center (IRC) - 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Caveat: Former inmates of an Orange County jail cannot visit a jail facility if they were released within the previous 60 days (except they are blood relatives or a spouse, and have the approval of the Watch Commander). Additionally, parolees and felons who have served time in a California State Prison must also get approval before entering any Orange County jail facility.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Individuals who want to mail occupants of Orange County jail facilities should note that:

• Inmate mail is subject to inspections
• Mails from an attorney, court, or legal organization are required to be marked "Legal Mail" and should be directly from the law office.

The Orange County Sheriff's Department permits the following types of inmate mail:

• Letters written with blue or black ink on standard white paper
• Plain greeting cards with no electronics, glitter, pop-ups, or musical components
• Non-Polaroid photographs up to 4"x6" in size, and do not contain nudity or gang signs
• Publications that come directly from a publisher or bookstore.

Likewise, mail to Orange County inmates must not contain:

• Cash, personal checks, or stamps
• Stickers, perfume, lipstick marks, or glued/taped items
• Food, clothing, or personal care products
• Gang-related or violent materials
• Explicit contents
• Polaroids.

A mail to an Orange County inmate should be written in the format:

As an example: