Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility

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Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility Information

The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility is a 3100-bed jail located in Orange, Orange County, California. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 714-935-6940.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility at 714-935-6940 for assistance.

Phone: 714-935-6940

Physical Address:
501 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility, 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 714-935-6940 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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility Inmate Search

The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility maintains an average of 3100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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 Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility
The Theo Lacy Facility in Orange County, California has a maximum capacity of 3,442 inmates. It is considered a regional medium security jail and hosts 4110 bookings yearly. The Theo Lacy Facility is a maximum security jail complex located in the City of Orange, California. It is situated on the banks of the Santa Ana River bed. The address is 501 The City Drive South, Orange, California 92868 and the contact number is (714) 616-1387. It has a capacity of 3442 inmates. The visitation hours for the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange County, California are Friday to Monday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last sign-up for visits is at 5:00 PM. Visitor must check in before 5:30 PM. The Theo Lacy Facility in Orange County, California has been subject to reports of poor conditions for inmates, including spoiled lunch meats, dirty showers, and harsh solitary confinement. A comprehensive settlement was reached to address these issues, but advocates have found that inmates are still being served moldy food with excessive sodium levels. An internal review by Immigration and Customs Enforcement also found poor food handling and unsanitary housing conditions at the facility. Inmates are classified into various housing locations depending on their past confinement history, current charges, criminal record, and other factors. The Theo Lacy Facility in Orange County, California is a maximum security jail complex situated on the banks of the Santa Ana River bed. It has a capacity of 3442 inmates and offers services such as inmate search, criminal defense attorneys, adult probation, and bail. It was originally opened in 1960 as a 424-bed minimum security jail but has since been transformed into a 3,111-bed maximum security facility.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 714-935-6940.

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Directions / Map to the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Orange County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility in Orange for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 714-935-6940 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Orange County can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Orange County, California, visit the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility? What is the Schedule?

Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE 
501 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868

  • Look up which facility your inmate is in. Retrieve their booking number.
  • Call 714-935-6940, or more specifically the Visitation Scheduling line to schedule an appointment Monday-Friday between 8:00AM and 5:00PM.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visiting days are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
  • Visiting is limited to two (2) visits for each inmate each week.
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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility, 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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 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 Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility?

Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE 
501 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868

  • Look up which facility your inmate is in. Retrieve their booking number.
  • Call 714-935-6940, or more specifically the Visitation Scheduling line to schedule an appointment Monday-Friday between 8:00AM and 5:00PM.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visiting days are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
  • Visiting is limited to two (2) visits for each inmate each week.
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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility, 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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility?

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility

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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility, and what can I send them?

Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868



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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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 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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868

Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868



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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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 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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility, and what can I purchase?

Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility provides an in-house commissary service for inmates to use money in their account to purchase snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary supplies.

  • Commissary purchases are allowed as often as three times per week.
  • There is a limit of $500 per month that any inmate can spend on these products.
  • Instructions on how to deposit money is listed below. 



How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility

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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility 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 Jail - Theo Lacy Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.

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