Huntington Beach Jail

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Huntington Beach Jail Information

Huntington Beach Jail is a 56-bed facility based in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at Jail: 714-536-5691.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Huntington Beach Jail at Jail: 714-536-5691 for assistance.

Phone: Jail: 714-536-5691

Physical Address:
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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 Huntington Beach Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Huntington Beach 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 Jail: 714-536-5691 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.

Huntington Beach Jail Inmate Search

The Huntington Beach Jail maintains an average of 56 offenders in custody on any given day. The Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach Jail
The Huntington Beach Jail in California has a capacity of 68 inmates, with 56 male and 16 female inmates. The facility is a Type I City Jail and houses pre-trial arrestees on both felony and misdemeanor charges. Inmates are typically serving sentences of 12 months or less. The jail also offers a Pay-to-Stay Program to ensure that the inmate's needs are met. The Huntington Beach Jail is located at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. The contact number for the jail is 714-536-5691. The phone number for the Huntington Beach Police Department is 714-248-8506. Visitation hours at the Huntington Beach Jail in California are Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Each inmate can have one visit per day with no more than two visitors per day and the length of each visit is 15 minutes. Certain hours may be restricted based on the housing location of the inmate. The Huntington Beach Jail is a Type I City Jail facility that houses pre-trial arrestees on both felony and misdemeanor charges. It is estimated that between 70 and 80 percent of inmates come in with substance abuse issues. The Seal Beach Police Department can move inmates to the Huntington Beach city jail when necessary. Inmates can be searched for, visited, and contacted by phone. The Huntington Beach Jail in California is unique in that it houses pre-trial arrestees on both felony and misdemeanor charges. It is located in the city of Huntington Beach, which is named after American businessman Henry E. Huntington. The jail is serviced by the Orange County Sheriff's Department, as well as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and is located between the cities of Long Beach and Seal Beach.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Huntington Beach Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Huntington Beach Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Huntington Beach Jail:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Huntington Beach Jail at Jail: 714-536-5691.

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Directions / Map to the Huntington Beach Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Orange County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Huntington Beach Jail in Huntington Beach, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call Jail: 714-536-5691 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Orange County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in Orange County, California, visit the Huntington Beach Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Huntington Beach Jail? What is the Schedule?

Huntington Beach Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Jail: 714-536-5691

  • 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 Jail: 714-536-5691 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 Jail: 714-536-5691 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 Huntington Beach Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 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 Huntington Beach Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntington Beach Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Huntington Beach Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntington Beach Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Huntington Beach Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Huntington Beach Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Orange County follow these instructions:

Huntington Beach Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose California.
  • Choose Huntington Beach Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Huntington Beach Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. California to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. California to California) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Orange County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntington Beach Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Huntington Beach Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach 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:
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648



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 Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach 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:
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntington Beach Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntington Beach Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Huntington Beach Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntington Beach Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Orange Riverside San Diego Los Angeles San Bernardino
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Search for an Inmate in Orange County

This facility, known as "Huntington Beach Jail" is also known as Huntington Beach Jail, California, Orange.