Orange County Sheriff’s Department & Jail System
Orange County, California • County Jail System
Orange County Sheriff & Jail System
The Orange County Sheriff's Department manages a multi-facility jail system, including intake, release, and custody operations across Santa Ana and countywide locations. Use the resources below for inmate search, visitation guidance, and sheriff updates.
Sheriff Headquarters
550 N. Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Main Number
(714) 647-7000
Call ahead for lobby hours and release procedures.
Jail Intake & Release Center
Review intake, release, and visiting guidance on the official OC Sheriff jail page.
OC Jail InformationOfficial Inmate Search
Use the OC Sheriff inmate search portal for booking status and custody updates.
OC Sheriff Inmate SearchFacility Snapshot
*Population and sentencing status from OC Sheriff reporting, 2025.
Visiting & Travel Notes
- Check the jail intake and release page for lobby rules and procedures.
- Use the OC Sheriff inmate search portal for custody status.
- Bring government-issued ID for in-person check-in.
- I-5 and 55 traffic can affect arrival times—plan ahead.
Orange County Jail Facilities
James Musick Facility
OC Sheriff custody operations facility with visiting and release services.
View facility page →Custody Operations Command
Primary corrections operations oversight and custody services.
View facility page →Central Men’s & Women’s Jails
Downtown Santa Ana custody complex with booking and court transport.
View facility page →Theo Lacy Facility
Large detention complex providing housing and inmate services.
View facility page →USAJails.com is an informational resource and not affiliated with the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Confirm visitation schedules, release procedures, and custody policies with the Sheriff before traveling.