Orange County Central Men’s Jail is a 1428-bed facility based in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 714-647-4666.
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 Orange County Central Men’s Jail at 714-647-4666 for assistance.
Phone: 714-647-4666
Physical Address:
550 N. Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Orange County Central Men’s 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 714-647-4666 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.
Orange County Central Men’s Jail Inmate Search
The Orange County Central Men’s Jail maintains an average of 1428 offenders in custody on any given day. The Orange County Central Men’s 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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Orange County Central Men’s Jail is a high-security jail that has been operating since1968 in Santa Ana, California. Santa Ana is located in the center of Orange County, and the jail can be found at 550 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92702. To reach the jail by phone, call 714-647-4666
There are 1,428 beds in Orange County Central Men’s Jail, also known as the The Orange County Men’s and Women’s Central Jail or the Central Jail Complex. The men's jail within this complex is the largest in Orange County. If you need to locate an inmate, you can use the Orange County Sheriff's inmate roster to search.
Some inmates are able to hold jobs at the jail, not for pay, but to accumulate credits that will be taken into account if they later apply to have their sentences shortened.
In addition, Orange County Central Men’s Jail has tried to prevent inmates from going in and out of jail by developing rehabilitation programs to help inmates with reentry into the community upon their release.
A portion of these programs are mandated by Title 15 minimum standards rules, and there are additional educational programs, vocational training, drug and alcohol treatment, and mental health services to help inmates who want to try to abide by laws and live healthier lives.
Since 2009, some inmate arraignments are held in a courtroom inside Orange County Central Men’s Jail. This was set up by The Superior Court of California dn the Orange County Sheriff's Department. You can view Courtroom Live Streaming here.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Orange County Central Men’s 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 Orange County Central Men’s Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Orange County Central Men’s Jail at 714-647-4666.
Once an individual is booked at Orange County Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana, 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 714-647-4666 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Orange County, California, visit the Orange County Central Men’s Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Orange County Central Men’s Jail? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | TIME |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
To find out court dates, court locations or an inmate's bail amount, call 714-935-6940.
To find out all the information; exact inmate visitation scheduling, policies, rules & guidelines, including how many people can come each visit, of the Orange County Central Men’s Jail, check out our Inmate Visitation page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Central Men’s Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-647-4666 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Orange County Central Men’s Jail?
| DAY | TIME |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
To find out court dates, court locations or an inmate's bail amount, call 714-935-6940.
To find out all the information; exact inmate visitation scheduling, policies, rules & guidelines, including how many people can come each visit, of the Orange County Central Men’s Jail, check out our Inmate Visitation page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Central Men’s Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-647-4666 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Orange County Central Men’s Jail?
Inmates are allowed to have an account at the facility in order to purchase commissary items such as snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary. These are the instructions on how to deposit money with them, pick up money they had with them when they were arrested, and how much money they need.
For complete information on inmate money and commissary issues, specifically where to drop or send deposits, what form the deposits must be in, maximum amounts the inmate can have, and more, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Central Men’s Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-647-4666 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Orange County Central Men’s Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Orange County Central Men’s Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Central Men’s Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-647-4666 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Orange County Central Men’s Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Orange County Central Men’s 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 Orange County Central Men’s 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:
Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Orange County Central Men’s Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Orange County Central Men’s Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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:
Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Postcards
The Orange County Central Men’s 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.
Envelopes
The Orange County Central Men’s Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Orange County Central Men’s Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Orange County Central Men’s Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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:
Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Central Men’s Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-647-4666 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Orange County Central Men’s Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmates are allowed to have an account at the facility in order to purchase commissary items such as snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary. These are the instructions on how to deposit money with them, pick up money they had with them when they were arrested, and how much money they need.
For complete information on inmate money and commissary issues, specifically where to drop or send deposits, what form the deposits must be in, maximum amounts the inmate can have, and more, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Central Men’s Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-647-4666 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Orange County Central Men’s Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Central Men’s Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-647-4666 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Orange County Central Men’s 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 Orange County Central Men’s Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-647-4666 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Orange County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Orange County?
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