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Orange County Jail Inmate Search

Santa Ana · Orange County

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  • Open 7 days a week Send a request any time, day or night.
  • Address 550 N Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
  • Facility type Central jail complex
  • Operated by Orange County Sheriff’s Department

About Orange County Jail

Also known as: Central Jail Complex — Central Men’s Jail, Central Women’s Jail and the Intake Release Center (IRC)

“Orange County Jail” usually means the Central Jail Complex at 550 North Flower Street in Santa Ana, run by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. It includes the Central Men’s Jail, the Central Women’s Jail — both opened in 1968 and housing pre-trial and sentenced adults — and the Intake Release Center.

The Intake Release Center books and releases everyone who enters the Orange County jail system, and most of its 800-plus beds now serve people who need mental-health care. After booking, a person may be moved to the county’s other jails, the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange or the James A. Musick Facility in Irvine.

Visiting hours & rules

In-person visits are by appointment only, Friday to Monday. For the Central Men’s and Women’s Jails call (714) 647-4543; for the IRC call (714) 647-6050 — Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., at least 24 hours ahead, with the booking number ready.

  • Book at least 24 hours ahead with the booking number — no walk-ups
  • Bring valid, unexpired government photo ID
  • Line up outside the lobby 15 minutes before your appointment
  • Up to two adults and two children per visit; children stay supervised
  • Bring only your ID and keys — no phones or electronics
  • Video visits are also available through ViaPath (formerly GTL)

Before you go: Official visiting hours: Central Men’s & Women’s Jails, Friday to Monday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Intake Release Center, Friday to Monday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Some hours vary by housing location.

Booking & release

  1. Booking at the IRC Every Orange County arrest is booked through the Intake Release Center on Flower Street.
  2. Medical screening Everyone is screened; people who need care may be housed in the IRC’s mental-health units.
  3. Housing assignment People are housed in the Central Jails or moved to Theo Lacy (Orange) or Musick (Irvine).
  4. Release All releases go through the IRC, where re-entry, housing and transportation help is available 24/7 in the lobby.

Mail & phone calls

Sending mail

[Inmate name], [Booking number]550 N. Flower StreetSanta Ana, CA 92703(Same address for the Men’s Jail, Women’s Jail and IRC)

Postcards or plain white paper only, up to 10 items per envelope — no greeting cards, cardstock or colored paper. Paperbacks and magazines must come from a publisher or vendor. Items cannot be dropped off at the jail.

Phone calls

Inmate phone calls and video visits are run by ViaPath Technologies (formerly Global Tel*Link). Set up a ViaPath account to receive calls. All calls are recorded except approved attorney calls.

Need to reach someone fast? Call us at 657-390-1330 — we’ll confirm where they are.

Inmate search

How to find someone at Orange County Jail

Orange County moves people between its jails after booking. Send us the person’s full name and we’ll find out whether they’re in Santa Ana, Orange or Irvine and call you back.

Start an inmate search or call 657-390-1330

Orange County Jail questions

What is the Orange County Jail called officially?

The Central Jail Complex in Santa Ana: the Central Men’s Jail, the Central Women’s Jail and the Intake Release Center, all at 550 N Flower St.

Could someone be at a different Orange County jail?

Yes. After booking, people can be moved to the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange or the James A. Musick Facility in Irvine. We check all of them.

How do I visit someone at the Orange County Central Jail?

Book by phone at least 24 hours ahead with the booking number — (714) 647-4543 for the Central Jails. Visits run Friday to Monday; bring unexpired photo ID.

How do I get phone calls from someone in the Orange County Jail?

Calls are handled by ViaPath Technologies (formerly GTL). Create a ViaPath account to receive calls or set up video visits.