Orange County has four main facilities that house Inmates, in this guide you will find general information for the following :

Main Central Jail
Theo Lacy Facility
James Musick Facility
Santa Ana Jail
Orange County Superior Court locations
General Information for all facilities
Frequent Asked Questions

Visitors must be over the age of 18. An adult must accompany minors 17 years of age or under at all facilities.
Visitors will be required to produce a valid government issued form of picture identification at all facilities.

Main Central Jail
550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 647-4500




The Complex consists of three separate buildings - The Men's Central Jail, Women's Central Jail and the Intake Release Center. The three buildings are interconnected using a series of tunnels and corridors. The facilities are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The average daily inmate population is approximately 2450 inmates.



Men’s Visiting Hours:


· General population Sunday 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (last sign-up to visit: 5:00 P.M.)



· Module J (Protective Custody)
Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Friday and Sunday 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

· Module J (Mainline)
Saturday 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Friday and Sunday 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Women’s Visiting Hours :

· Friday - Sunday 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. ( last sign-up to visit: 5:00 P.M.)

To send mail to an inmate housed at Central Jail for Men, Women, Or Inmate Reception Center the following Information is required:

Inmate Name/ booking number
550 N. Flower St
Santa Ana, CA 92703

James Musick Facility
13502 Musick Rd, Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 855-2600




The facility provides custodial and rehabilitative programs for 1,256 adult male and female inmates screened as minimum security risks. Educational programs are available which enable the inmates to receive high school diplomas while incarcerated. The facility has a strong program for the development of agricultural skills.


Visiting Days & Hours:

· Friday - Saturday - Sunday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (last sign-up to visit: 4:45 P.M.)

To send mail to an inmate at James Musick Facility the following is required:

Inmate Name/ Booking Number
13502 Musick Road
Irvine, CA 92618

Theo Lacy Facility
501 City Dr. South, Orange, CA 92868
(714) 935-6940




Visiting Days & Hours:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. ( last sign up to visit: 6:00 P.M.)

To send mail to an inmate at Theo Lacy the following is required:

Inmate Name/ booking number
501 City Dr. South
Orange, CA 92868

Frequently asked questions for Inmates housed at Central Jail, Theo Lacy, and the James Musick Facility:


How can I post bail / bond for an inmate?

· Bail can be posted at the IRC Cashier's Office for Inmates at the IRC, Men's Jail, Women's Jail and James Musick Jail (24 hours) and for the Theo Lacy Jail (only between midnight and 06:30AM).
· For inmates at Theo Lacy, Bail can be posted at the Theo Lacy Jail, but only between 06:30AM and midnight.
· If the inmate is a new booking and has completed the booking process or has appeared in court and has been remanded to the custody of the Sheriff, bail can be posted at the IRC Cashier's Office at 550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana.
· If the inmate has been sentenced, bail cannot be posted
· Bail/Bond information will be available approximately six hours after booking time.

How long does the release process take?



· The average time is approximately 4 hours, but could be as little as 2, or as much as 6 hours.

How long after booking time are charges and bail information available?

· Usually, 2 to 3 hours.

When is an inmate going to court/did an inmate go to court today? Call (714)647-4666.


How do I put money on an inmate's account?

· If the inmate is housed in Santa Ana (Central Men's/Women's Jail or IRC) or Irvine (Musick) money may be placed in his/her account at the IRC Cashier's Office.
550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92703


· If the inmate is housed at Theo Lacy, money may be placed in his/her account at the Theo Lacy Cashier's Office.

501 City Dr. South, Orange, CA 92868

How can I get some or all of an inmate's property released to me?

· During regular visiting days and times, simply advise the Deputy at the information desk that you need a Property Release Form Complete the form in detail and return it to the Deputy who will obtain the inmate's signature. When the form is signed, the property will be brought to the information desk. You must wait until all of the above steps have been completed. If you do not wait, the property will be returned to storage and the process will begin again when you return. Only in cases of extreme emergency can it be done outside of regular visiting days and times.

Who do I call to find out the status of a case currently under investigation
by the Sheriff's Department?

· South Orange County: (949) 425-1900
· North Orange County (Villa Park/Unincorporated areas): (714) 647-7083
· West Orange County (Stanton): (714) 891-2481

Where can I check for an outstanding warrant?

· Please call (714)834-6472.

Santa Ana Jail
60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, Ca 92701
(714) 245-8665


Santa Ana Jail Inmate Visitation
Monday - Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.


To send mail to inmates housed at the Santa Ana Jail, follow the guidelines below:

Mail for inmates should be addressed as follows:
Last Name, First Name
Booking #, Module & Cell #
c/o Santa Ana Jail
P.O. Box 22003
Santa Ana, CA 92701



Mail is delivered to inmates Monday through Friday.
All mail is subject to search. Inmate non-legal mail will be scanned prior to delivery.
Inmates may not receive any mail, books, or magazines containing pornographic, gang, or violence-related materials.
All letters coming in and out of the facility must be by U.S. Mail. (FedEx, UPS, etc. not accepted)
Magazines and newspapers must come directly from the publisher.

The Santa Ana Jail offers a variety of telephone services to our inmate population.

Telephones are available in all modules and the booking intake area.
Telephones are provided in the dayroom for daily use during dayroom hours.
Inmates can choose to charge the calls collect, through a pre-paid account or phone card.
The general public may establish pre-paid accounts by calling Inmate Calling Solutions (ICS) at (888) 506-8407.
Inmates may not receive telephone calls.
Phone features such as call waiting, hold, and three-way calling are not allowed and will result in calls being disconnected.
All telephone numbers dialed and conversations will be recorded and may be monitored without further notice. (Exception: Attorney offices if the inmate provides the attorney's office number).The Santa Ana Jail administers a Commissary program for the inmates.
Commissary Guidelines:

Inmates desiring to purchase items not provided to them can purchase items from Commissary.
Persons wishing to deposit funds into an inmate's account may do so at the Santa Ana Jail Front Lobby. The Jail's Front Lobby is open everyday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m to assist the public.
Visitors may deposit United States currency, money orders, and cashiers checks to an inmate's account. Cashiers checks, and money orders must be made out to the City of Santa Ana. Personal or business checks are not accepted.
These funds are available for the inmate to use the day after they are placed on the inmate's account.
Possession of monies by an inmate is forbidden.
Funds may not be transferred from the account of one inmate to the account of another inmate.
Checks and money orders may also be sent to the inmate by mail for deposit into the inmate's account. Annotate the booking number on the reference line of the check or money order.
Inmates receive a receipt of each account transaction.

Frequently asked Questions about Santa Ana Jail:

Q. Can I present an expired ID to visit an inmate?
A. NO

Q. Can I drop off books or magazines for an inmate?
A. Magazines must arrive directly from the publisher. Books can be dropped off at the lobby.

Q. Can I drop off hygiene for an inmate?
A. No, it can be purchased through commissary or through the facility

Q. How much money can an inmate have on their books?
A.$500.00


Q.How do I search for an Inmate at Santa Ana Jail?
A. The Santa Ana Jail houses persons arrested within the Santa Ana City limits, juveniles pending trial in Orange County Superior Court, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation parolees, and those pending trial in United States District Court. You can obtain additional information by contacting the Santa Ana Jail at (714) 245-8100.

Q.What are the hours for Sex, narcotic and arson registration?
A.You may complete your registration requirements seven days a week including holidays from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. You will be asked to present a form of government issued photo identification. You should minimize the amount of personal property you bring with you to the jail. You may want to secure your personal property in your vehicle or in one of the lockers made available by the jail.

Orange county Courthouse Locations


Central Justice Center (CJC)
700 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701


Central Justice Center Annex
909 N. Main
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Lamoreaux Justice Center (LJC)
341 The City Drive
Orange, CA 92868-3209

Harbor Justice Center (HJC/LH)
Laguna Hills Facility
23141 Moulton Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653-1251

Harbor Justice Center (HJC/LN)
Laguna Niguel Facility
30143 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-2089

Harbor Justice Center (HJC/NB)
Newport Beach Facility
4601 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660-2595


North Justice Center (NJC)
1275 North Berkeley Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832-1258

West Justice Center (WJC)
8141 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683-4593