Garden Grove Jail

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Garden Grove Jail Information

Located in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, the Garden Grove Jail is a 30-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 714-741-5704.

This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.

The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.

Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Garden Grove Jail at 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

Phone: 714-741-5704

Physical Address:
11301 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Garden Grove Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Garden Grove Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 714-741-5704 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Orange County and every other county in California. In addition, Orange County provides access to an offender's criminal court information online.

Garden Grove Jail Inmate Search

The Garden Grove Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Garden Grove Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Orange County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 193,260 offenders.

The following charts of Orange County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Orange County Corrections Department, the state of California Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Orange County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Orange County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Garden Grove Jail
The Garden Grove City Jail has a maximum capacity of 54 inmates. The Theo Lacy Facility, located in Orange County, California, has a maximum capacity of 3,442 inmates. The Private Prison in Orange County has a capacity of 16 inmates. The Garden Grove City Jail is located at 11301 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, CA 92840. The jail's main phone number is 714-741-5704, and the Adult Probation office can be reached at 714-645-7000. Bail information can be obtained by calling 714-647-4666, and court information can be found by calling 877-872-2122. Inmate records can be searched online through the GEO Inmate Locator website. The Garden Grove City Jail in California has visitation hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Certain hours may be restricted based on the housing location of the inmate. The Garden Grove Jail in California is part of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, which has closed its 72 "hyper-solitary confinement" cells and is improving conditions for LGBTQ inmates. Inmates at the Theo Lacy Facility, a maximum security jail complex in the City of Orange, may have their sentences reduced or cut if they are on good behavior. As of November 25, 2020, only 62 inmates were released solely because of their medical conditions according to data from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Garden Grove City Jail in California is a medium security level private prison that houses male offenders. It is owned by GEO Group, Inc. and located at 11301 Acacia Parkway. Inmates range from low level misdemeanor offenders to those awaiting trial for violent crimes.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Garden Grove Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Garden Grove Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Garden Grove Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Garden Grove Jail at 714-741-5704.

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Directions / Map to the Garden Grove Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Orange County

After being arrested and booked into Garden Grove Jail in Garden Grove, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 714-741-5704 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Orange County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Orange County, California, visit the Garden Grove Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail? What is the Schedule?

Garden Grove Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

11301 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-741-5704

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 714-741-5704 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 714-741-5704 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail, and what can I send them?

Garden Grove Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Garden Grove Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Garden Grove Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
11301 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
11301 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Garden Grove Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Garden Grove Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
11301 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Garden Grove Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Orange County?

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This facility, known as "Garden Grove Jail" is also known as Garden Grove Police Department, Garden Grove Jail, California, Orange.