Orange County Jail Information
Facilities, Locations, and What to Expect After an Arrest
Orange County operates several detention facilities that house individuals arrested throughout the county. Post It Bail Bonds is familiar with each facility's booking and release procedures and can assist families regardless of which jail their loved one is held in.
Photo: Orange County Central Jail Complex and Intake Release Center, 550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana.
Post It Bail Bonds is a privately owned bail bond agency and is not affiliated with the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Photo: Orange County Central Jail Complex and Intake Release Center, 550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana.
Post It Bail Bonds is a privately owned bail bond agency and is not affiliated with the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
How Do I Find Someone Arrested in Orange County?
To find someone recently arrested in Orange County, begin with the person's full legal name, date of birth, approximate arrest time and arresting city or agency. A new arrest may not appear immediately because transportation, intake, fingerprinting, medical screening, classification and record processing must occur first.
Depending on the arresting agency and circumstances, the person may be booked at a city detention facility, cited and released, transferred to the Orange County Intake Release Center or held at another authorized facility. If the person does not appear in the county inmate system, contact the arresting agency and check again after booking has progressed.
Orange County Detention Facilities
Post It Bail Bonds assists with bail bonds for eligible defendants held throughout the Orange County jail system.
Last reviewed: July 23, 2026
Where Orange County Bonds Are Accepted
According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, bonds are accepted at the Intake Release Center and Theo Lacy Facility. Hours and procedures may change. Contact the facility or a licensed bail agent for current instructions before traveling.
Orange County Intake Release Center (IRC)
Primary booking facilityThe Intake Release Center is a principal intake, booking, and release facility for the Orange County jail system. People arrested by the Orange County Sheriff's Department or transferred from local agencies may be processed here. Processing locations can vary according to the arresting agency, custody status, and operational needs.
Key Notes
- Many people entering the Orange County jail system are processed through the IRC
- Inmate information: (714) 647-4666
- Release processing times vary based on booking volume and other factors
- Located adjacent to the Central Men's and Women's Jails
Central Men's Jail
Adult male detentionThe Central Men's Jail is part of the Central Jail Complex in Santa Ana. It houses sentenced and pretrial incarcerated persons with varying security classifications.
Key Notes
- Part of the Central Jail Complex in Santa Ana
- Houses sentenced and pretrial incarcerated persons
- When bail is available, a bond may be submitted at the Orange County location authorized to accept it
- Visitation and contact information available from the facility
Central Women's Jail
Adult female detentionThe Central Women's Jail is part of the Central Jail Complex in Santa Ana and houses sentenced and pretrial incarcerated women.
Key Notes
- Part of the Central Jail Complex in Santa Ana
- Houses sentenced and pretrial incarcerated women
- When bail is available, a bond may be submitted at the Orange County location authorized to accept it
- Visitation and contact information available from the facility
Theo Lacy Facility
Large-capacity detention facilityThe Theo Lacy Facility in the City of Orange is one of Orange County's largest detention centers. It houses a significant portion of the county's inmate population and handles a wide range of charges.
Key Notes
- One of OC's largest detention facilities
- Located in the City of Orange
- Handles a wide range of charges and sentence lengths
- When bail is available, a bond may be submitted at the Orange County location authorized to accept it
James A. Musick Facility
Minimum- and medium-security facilityOrange County custody facility housing minimum- and medium-security incarcerated persons.
Key Notes
- Houses minimum- and medium-security incarcerated persons
- Located at 13420 Alton Parkway in Irvine
- Housing assignments depend on custody classification and operational needs
- When bail is available, bond submission is coordinated through an authorized acceptance location
Santa Ana City Jail
City-operated jailThe Santa Ana Jail is operated by the Santa Ana Police Department. It processes and houses people taken into Santa Ana Police custody and may release or transfer individuals depending on their custody status, charges, court orders, and other applicable factors.
Key Notes
- Operated by the Santa Ana Police Department
- Processes people taken into Santa Ana Police custody
- Individuals may be released or transferred depending on charges and custody status
- When bail is available, a bond may be submitted at the Orange County location authorized to accept it
Anaheim Detention Facility
City-operated detention facilityCity-operated detention facility for Anaheim arrests. Defendants may be transferred to the county system for processing.
Key Notes
- Operated by the Anaheim Police Department
- City-operated detention facility for Anaheim arrests
- Defendants may be transferred to the county system for processing
- When bail is available, a bond may be submitted at the authorized location
Huntington Beach Jail
City-operated jailCity-operated jail for Huntington Beach arrests. Defendants may be held here or transferred to the county system.
Key Notes
- Operated by the Huntington Beach Police Department
- City-operated jail for Huntington Beach arrests
- Defendants may be held here or transferred to the county system
- When bail is available, a bond may be submitted at the authorized location
Irvine Police Department Custody
City-operated custody facilityArrests by Irvine PD may result in booking at the Irvine PD facility before transfer to the James A. Musick Facility or the OC Intake Release Center.
Key Notes
- Operated by the Irvine Police Department
- Arrests by Irvine PD may result in booking at this facility
- Defendants may be transferred to the James A. Musick Facility or the OC Intake Release Center
- When bail is available, a bond may be submitted at the authorized location
Where Is Someone Taken After an Orange County Arrest?
The arresting police department or Sheriff's unit is usually the best starting point when a recent arrest is not yet visible online. The agency may confirm whether the person was cited, booked locally or transferred, subject to applicable privacy and records rules.
A police department address is not necessarily the location where the person remains in custody. Some agencies maintain temporary holding facilities, while others transfer arrested individuals to another city or county facility. Custody decisions depend on the charges, warrants, medical needs, court orders, available housing and operational requirements.
Steps to Locate Someone After an Arrest
- 1Identify the arresting city or agency.
- 2Call the agency's official non-emergency number.
- 3Provide the person's full name and date of birth.
- 4Ask whether the person was cited, booked or transferred.
- 5Search the official OC Sheriff inmate system.
- 6Call Post It Bail Bonds for help locating available booking and bail information.
Orange County Police and Sheriff Station Directory
This directory provides official contact information for municipal police departments, Orange County Sheriff Police Services offices and university police departments in Orange County, California. Call 911 for an emergency or crime in progress. For a recent arrest or possible transfer, use the listed non-emergency number and the agency's official website.
Police and Sheriff offices do not necessarily provide public inmate information by telephone, and the listed address may not be where an arrested person is being held.
Municipal Police Departments
Alphabetical. Click any entry to expand contact details.
OC Sheriff Police Services
OC Sheriff Contacts for Unincorporated Orange County
Southwest Operations
University Police Departments
University police departments have law-enforcement authority within their jurisdictions. People arrested by campus police may be cited, booked or transferred depending on the circumstances.
County Jail and Inmate Contacts
Theo Lacy Facility
How to Find an Inmate by Arresting City
If you know the city where the arrest occurred, begin with the corresponding police department or Sheriff Police Services office in the directory. Ask whether the person was cited, remains in local custody or was transferred. If transferred into county custody, search the official OC Sheriff inmate system using the person's full legal name and date of birth.
An arresting agency and current housing facility may be different. For example, a municipal police department can make the arrest while the Orange County Sheriff later maintains custody.
How Long Does Release Take?
Release time after a bond is accepted varies. Factors can include booking status, staffing, facility workload, the charges, court orders, warrants, and other holds or detainers. Some releases may take several hours or longer. No bail agency can guarantee an exact release time.
After accepting a bond, jail personnel must verify and process the paperwork before authorizing release. Post It Bail Bonds provides clients with updates when information becomes available.
Certain cases, including some domestic violence matters, may involve additional bail procedures, court review, protective orders, or release conditions.
Official information: Facility addresses, telephone numbers, visitation rules, bail-acceptance hours, and custody procedures can change. Confirm current information directly with the responsible government agency before visiting a facility. Post It Bail Bonds does not control jail operations or release processing.
Orange County Jail and Inmate Search Questions
Need Bail Help at an Orange County Jail?
Bail assistance is available 24/7 for eligible defendants held throughout the Orange County jail system.
(657) 223-6262For information specific to domestic violence arrests, including scheduled bail amounts and the release process, see our domestic violence arrest and bail information page.
Post It Bail Bonds is a privately owned, licensed bail bond agency. This website is not affiliated with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, any police department, jail, court, or government agency. Bail availability, bond approval, collateral requirements, down payments, discounts, and payment plans depend on the charges, court orders, applicable filed rates, qualification, and underwriting approval. Not all applicants or cases will qualify.