Westminster 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 Westminster Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Westminster Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Westminster Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 714-548-3212. 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. Westminster 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 Westminster Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Westminster 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 Westminster 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 714-548-3212 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Westminster Jail booking process take?

How long does the Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Westminster 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 714-548-3212 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.

Westminster Jail Inmate Search

The Westminster Jail maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Westminster 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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Question 2

About the Westminster Jail

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The Westminster City Jail in California has a maximum capacity of 8200 inmates. The facility is located at 8200 Westminster Boulevard Building 5, Westminster, CA, 92683. It is not to be confused with the Theo Lacy Facility which has a maximum capacity of 3,442 inmates. The new $52 million Westminster PD building houses an upgraded 911 communications center and a new forensic lab, but does not affect the jail's capacity. Inmates can be looked up using the inmate roster on the website. Westminster Jail is located at 8200 Westminster Boulevard, Building 5, Westminster, CA 92683. The jail's main phone number is 714-548-3212, and the ball number is 714-647-4666. Inmates can be located using the Westminster Police Jail Inmate Locator/Search Information. Visiting hours at Westminster Jail in California are Friday to Monday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Visits are limited to 15-30 minutes and a maximum of four visitors per booth, excluding infants. Emergency visits may also be available. Inmates are allowed one or two visits per week. Westminster Jail in California has implemented a 14-day quarantine for newly booked inmates and those housed in medical isolation or quarantine, making them ineligible for visitation. Upon arrival to the prison, inmates must go through a reception and classification process. House arrest is an alternative sentence available to some offenders, where they are confined to their residences under certain terms and conditions. For more information on inmates at Westminster Jail, contact the Adams County Detention Facility in Colorado. Westminster Jail in California is unique in that it holds a relatively small number of inmates, ranging from low level misdemeanors to those awaiting trial for violent crimes. It also offers services such as inmate locator/search information, volunteer homeless outreach, and press releases. Additionally, the Westminster Justice Center is located nearby and handles traffic cases.

714-548-3212
714-548-3219
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
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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What is the booking process for the Westminster Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Westminster Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Westminster Jail:

Personal identification.
Mugshot(s).
Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA.
Full body search.
Property forfeiture.
Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 714-548-3212.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Westminster Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Westminster Jail in Westminster for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Orange County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 714-548-3212 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Orange County.
It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Orange County California, check out the Westminster Jail Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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

Westminster Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
714-548-3212

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 714-548-3212 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 714-548-3212 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 Westminster Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-548-3212 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 Westminster Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westminster Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-548-3212 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 Westminster Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westminster Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-548-3212 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 Westminster Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Westminster Jail?

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

Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-548-3212 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Westminster Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Westminster 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 Westminster 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:
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683

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 Westminster 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Westminster 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:
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westminster Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-548-3212 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 Westminster Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westminster Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-548-3212 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 Westminster Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westminster Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-548-3212 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Westminster 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 Westminster Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-548-3212 for further assistance.

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Question 14

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 15

Other Jails Nearby

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

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What is the booking process for the Westminster Jail?

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Westminster Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Westminster Jail?

Westminster Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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Westminster Jail

Search for an Inmate in Orange County

Westminster Jail Information

What is the booking process for the Westminster Jail?

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

Westminster Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Westminster Jail?

Westminster Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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