Santa Ana Jail

Q: Does Orange County have bail?

Does Orange County have bail? Yes, California is a bail state, and Orange County allows bail; however California is among a growing number of states who will attempt to release a defendant under bail conditions and/or a reasonable dollar amount rather than impose a dollar amount that cannot be met.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Orange County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Orange County? The court will consider what type of bonds from the following list depending on the circumstances of the arrest. 1. Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail. 2. Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail. The Orange County Clerk of Court supervises this bond. 3. Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of California to cover the bond. 4. Professional surety bail is when the defendant is release on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond. 5. Unsecured bond is where the arrested is released from custody without having to pay a dollar amount upfront. Instead, the arrested and/or surety signs a bond that says that they will pay the full bond amount if they don’t show up to court. Even though there is no money paid, there are usually conditions such as supervised release, curfew, restraining order or attendance at a treatment center. 6. A secured bond is where someone called a surety puts up property with greater value than the bond. A professional bondsperson can be a surety in California or a family or friend with property value that exceeds the amount of the bond amount.

Q: Who can set bail in Orange County?

Who can set bail in Orange County? For most misdemeanors, the police and bail magistrate can set bail at the time of the arrest and initial detention. There are many factors to consider whether the arrested should be given bail and released or be detained until the arraignment. If the circumstances are such that the bail recommendations do not apply, then bail is set by the judge in Superior Court. The Superior Court judge can also consider changing the initial bail terms at the first court appearance.

Q: When is bail set in Orange County California?

When is bail set in Orange County California? For some lesser crimes, bail can be set at the time of initial detention and for other crimes, bail is set at the arraignment which must occur within 48 hours of the arrest.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Santa Ana Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Santa Ana Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Santa Ana Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 714-245-8100. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Santa Ana Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Orange County?

What happens during booking in Orange County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Orange County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Santa Ana Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Santa Ana Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Orange County and other California and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Santa Ana Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 714-245-8100 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Santa Ana Jail booking process take?

How long does the Santa Ana Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Santa Ana Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Santa Ana Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Santa Ana Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Santa Ana 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 714-245-8100 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.

Santa Ana Jail Inmate Search

The Santa Ana Jail maintains an average of 500 offenders in custody on any given day. The Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana Jail

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The Theo Lacy Facility in Orange County, California has a maximum capacity of 3,442 inmates. The Santa Ana County Central Jail in Santa Ana, California has a 71-bed capacity and typically holds prisoners for less than 24 hours. As of August 2nd, 2017 the inmate population at the 512-bed facility was 204. The Santa Ana County Central Jail also has a capacity of roughly 94 inmates. The Santa Ana City Jail is located at 62 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The jail's phone number is (714) 245-8100 and its website is santa-ana.org/city-jail. It is part of the Orange County Sheriff's Department Central Men's and Women's Jails. The Santa Ana Jail in California has visitation hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Visiting hours are also available from 9:00pm to 7:00am. There is a limit of two adults per visit and children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Santa Ana Jail in California has been subject to reports of inhuman and violent conditions, nutritionally inadequate, cold and sometimes rotting food, excessive sodium levels in meals, misuse of jail snitches, and failure to provide equal access to programs for incarcerated people with disabilities. The Santa Ana Jail in California is unique in that it was built during a crime wave, yet crime in the city decreased significantly after construction approvals were granted. It is a temporary holding facility and processing center designed for subjects who have been arrested, and provides food and other basic necessities to inmates. Despite being state-of-the-art and nearly 20 years old, the jail has become an albatross for the city of Santa Ana, as officials are unsure what to do with it.

Jail (Main): 714-245-8100
Adult Probation: 714-645-7000
Bail: 714-647-4666
Court Information: 877-872-2122
Crime Victims: 714-957-2737
District Attorney: 714-834-3600
DUI Court - Fullerton: 657-622-5629
DUI Court - Newport Beach: 657-622-6453
DUI Court - Santa Ana: 657-622-5816
DUI Court - Westminster: 657-622-5985
información de la corte: 877-872-2122
Inmate Records - OC Jail: 714-647-4666
Juvenile Drug Court: 714-569-2000
Juvenile Probation: 714-569-2000
Orange County Jail: 714-647-4667
Police Tips: 855-847-6227
Public Defender: 714-834-2144
Sheriff - North County: 714-647-7000
Sheriff - South County: 949-770-6011

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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Steps involved in booking at Santa Ana Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana Jail at 714-245-8100.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Santa Ana Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to pay bail in Orange County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Santa Ana 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 714-245-8100 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 Santa Ana Jail Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Santa Ana Jail? What is the Schedule?

Santa Ana Jail INMATE VISITATION

Tuesday-Friday
10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday
8:00 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m.
Lobby closed
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Ana Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-245-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Ana Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-245-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Santa Ana Jail?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Santa Ana Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Orange County, follow these instructions:

Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
Select California.
Select Santa Ana Jail
Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate. This can be found by calling 714-245-8100 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
Enter your billing information and send money.
You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Santa Ana Jail. To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Orange County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Ana Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-245-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Santa Ana Jail?

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Santa Ana Jail

To communicate by telephone with a Orange County inmate, follow these instructions:

To receive phone calls from a Orange County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
Once you open an account, you may search for Orange County inmates or detainees to connect with.
When you locate the Orange County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
Santa Ana Jail will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Santa Ana Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Ana Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-245-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Santa Ana Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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:
Last Name, First Name
Booking #, Module & Cell #
C/O Santa Ana Jail P.O. Box 22003
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Last Name, First Name
Booking #, Module & Cell #
C/O Santa Ana Jail P.O. Box 22003
Santa Ana, CA 92701

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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:
Last Name, First Name
Booking #, Module & Cell #
C/O Santa Ana Jail P.O. Box 22003
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Santa Ana Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Last Name, First Name
Booking #, Module & Cell #
C/O Santa Ana Jail P.O. Box 22003
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Last Name, First Name
Booking #, Module & Cell #
C/O Santa Ana Jail P.O. Box 22003
Santa Ana, CA 92701

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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:
Last Name, First Name
Booking #, Module & Cell #
C/O Santa Ana Jail P.O. Box 22003
Santa Ana, CA 92701

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Ana Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-245-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Ana Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-245-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Santa Ana Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Ana Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-245-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-245-8100 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Santa Ana Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Orange County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Orange County?

Orange County County Jails

Orange County Central Men’s Jail Orange County Central Women’s Jail Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility Orange County Jail Intake Release Center

Orange County City Jails

Anaheim Detention Facility Buena Park Jail Costa Mesa Jail Cypress Jail Fullerton Jail Garden Grove Jail Huntington Beach Jail Irvine Jail La Habra Jail La Palma Jail Laguna Beach Jail Newport Beach Jail Orange City Police Jail Santa Ana Jail Westminster Jail

Orange County Juvenile Facilities

Orange County Juvenile - Youth Guidance Center Orange County Juvenile - Youth Leadership Academy Orange County Juvenile Hall

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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

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How to pay bail in Orange County for an arrestee

Santa Ana Jail INMATE VISITATION

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Santa Ana Jail

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Santa Ana Jail

Santa Ana Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Santa Ana Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in Orange County

Santa Ana Jail

Search for an Inmate in Orange County

Santa Ana Jail Information

Steps involved in booking at Santa Ana Jail

How to pay bail in Orange County for an arrestee

Santa Ana Jail INMATE VISITATION

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Santa Ana Jail

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Santa Ana Jail

Santa Ana Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Santa Ana Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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