How to Find Someone Arrested in Orange County
Many people transferred into Orange County Sheriff custody are processed through the Intake Release Center (IRC) in Santa Ana. However, the initial location, transfer process, housing assignment, and release procedure depend on the arresting agency and individual circumstances.
OC Sheriff Inmate Information System
OC Sheriff's current Inmate Information System is located in its Public Services Portal. Users may be required to create an account with an email address and password. OC Sheriff states that the current public system does not display inmate charges. For charge information, bail details, or court information, contact the appropriate official agency or request assistance from a licensed bail agent.
Open the Official OC Sheriff Inmate Information SystemInformation you may need: full legal name (as it appears on government ID), date of birth, booking number (if known), and city of arrest.
City police arrests: If the person was arrested by a city police department (e.g., Anaheim PD, Santa Ana PD), they may appear briefly at the city station before being transferred to county custody. Booking information may not appear immediately — availability depends on the arresting agency, transfer status, medical clearance, and the county's publication policies.
If the person does not appear in the search, wait and try again. Booking can take time, especially during high-volume periods. OC Sheriff Inmate Records (official): 714-647-4666 — this is the official OC Sheriff number, not Post It Bail Bonds. You can also call Post It Bail Bonds at (657) 223-6262 for assistance.
Orange County Detention Facilities
The Orange County Sheriff's Department operates five detention facilities. Facility assignment depends on classification, available space, medical needs, and other factors. If you plan to visit the Santa Ana jail complex, see our guide on Where to Park at Orange County Jail before you travel.
Intake Release Center (IRC)
550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Main booking and intake facility — most newly arrested persons are processed here first.
Theo Lacy Facility
501 The City Dr. S., Orange, CA 92868
Medium- and maximum-security housing facility.
James A. Musick Facility
13420 Alton Pkwy., Irvine, CA 92618
Minimum-security facility.
Central Men's Jail
550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Located at the IRC complex.
Women's Central Jail
550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Located at the IRC complex.
Orange County Sheriff's Department
The Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) operates the county jail system and provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas and several cities that contract for police services. City police departments make arrests within their jurisdictions but transfer arrestees to OCSD county facilities for booking and housing.
- Official site: www.ocsd.org
- Inmate Information System: ocsheriff.gov/inmate_information_system
- Phone: 714-647-4666
Orange County Superior Court
After booking, the arrested person will have a criminal arraignment — typically within 48–72 hours of arrest, excluding weekends and court holidays. At arraignment, the defendant is informed of the filed charges and their rights. Bail may be modified by the judge at arraignment.
- Official site: www.occourts.org
- Bail schedule: OC Bail Schedule (PDF)
- Criminal division: occourts.org/divisions/criminal
Arraignment timing can vary. Weekends and court holidays do not count toward the 48–72 hour window. If bail is modified at arraignment, a new bail bond may be required. Call Post It Bail Bonds at (657) 223-6262 for immediate assistance.
Orange County Cities and Arresting Agencies
Orange County has 34 incorporated cities, each with its own police department or contracted law enforcement services. Arrests by city police departments are typically transferred to OCSD county facilities for booking. Several smaller cities contract with OCSD for police services; arrestees in those cities go directly into the OCSD system.
| Agency | City | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Police Department | Anaheim | |
| Santa Ana Police Department | Santa Ana | Official site |
| Irvine Police Department | Irvine | Official site |
| Huntington Beach Police Department | Huntington Beach | Official site |
| Fullerton Police Department | Fullerton | Official site |
| Orange Police Department | Orange | Official site |
| Garden Grove Police Department | Garden Grove | Official site |
| Costa Mesa Police Department | Costa Mesa | Official site |
| Westminster Police Department | Westminster | Official site |
| Buena Park Police Department | Buena Park | Official site |
| Cypress Police Department | Cypress | Official site |
| La Habra Police Department | La Habra | Official site |
| Brea Police Department | Brea | Official site |
| Placentia Police Department | Placentia | Official site |
| Tustin Police Department | Tustin | Official site |
| Lake Forest Police Services (OCSD contract) | Lake Forest | OCSD contract |
| Mission Viejo Police Services (OCSD contract) | Mission Viejo | OCSD contract |
| Newport Beach Police Department | Newport Beach | Official site |
| Laguna Beach Police Department | Laguna Beach | Official site |
| San Clemente Police Department | San Clemente | Official site |
Search by Arrest City — Orange County
Select the city where the arrest occurred to find agency-specific inmate search instructions, booking facility information, and local bail bond help.
Bail After an Orange County Arrest
Bail is set at booking according to the Orange County bail schedule. The bail schedule assigns a standard bail amount to each charge. A judge may modify bail at arraignment.
California Bail Bond Rate
The consumer cost of a California bail bond is most commonly 10% of the bail amount. The bail agent must charge the premium rate filed by its surety company with the California Department of Insurance.
California Department of Insurance — Bail BondsPost It Bail Bonds is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for Orange County bail bonds. We serve all 34 Orange County cities and can begin the bail process immediately after booking is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources
Information on this page was compiled from publicly available government sources. Last verified: .
- • Orange County Sheriff's Department — www.ocsd.org
- • OC Sheriff Inmate Information System — ocsheriff.gov/inmate_information_system
- • Orange County Superior Court — www.occourts.org
- • OC Bail Schedule — occourts.org/media/pdf/bailschedule.pdf
- • California Department of Insurance — insurance.ca.gov — Bail Bonds
Laws, procedures, bail schedules, and facility information are subject to change. Verify all information with the relevant agency before relying on it.