Trying to locate an inmate? Call the 120-bed Anaheim Detention Facility 24 hours a day at 714-765-1988.
When police in this county arrest someone for a misdemeanor or felony, they bring that person here for booking and processing. The person may then be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is resolved, depending on the charges.
You can also search the facility’s roster online with the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than a year do their time in this county. Inmates sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the inmate services you’ll need most:
Write down the inmate’s jail ID or booking number; you’ll likely need it. If it’s not online, call Anaheim Detention Facility at 714-765-1988.
Phone: 714-765-1988
Physical Address:
425 South Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Anaheim Detention Facility, 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 714-765-1988 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.
Anaheim Detention Facility Inmate Search
The Anaheim Detention Facility maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Anaheim Detention Facility 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 192,660 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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When someone is arrested, they are taken to Anaheim Detention Facility for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Anaheim Detention Facility typically involves the following steps:
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 714-765-1988.
Once booked at Anaheim Detention Facility in Anaheim, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 714-765-1988.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Orange County, California, visit the Anaheim Detention Facility Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Anaheim Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
Anaheim Detention Facility INMATE VISITATION
A person who has been arrested and booked in the Anaheim Detention Facility may be allowed visitors between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily, but are not allowed visitors on the day they are booked.
Work Furlough inmates are allowed visitors only on weekends and holidays between the hours of 2:00 p.m and 5:00 p.m.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anaheim Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-765-1988 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Anaheim Detention Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anaheim Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-765-1988 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Anaheim Detention Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anaheim Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-765-1988 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Anaheim Detention Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anaheim Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-765-1988 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Anaheim Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Only Work Furlough Inmates are allowed to receive mail. Mail to any other inmate will be discarded.
Postcards
The Anaheim Detention Facility allows work furlough 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 Anaheim Detention Facility allows letters in envelopes to be mailed to work furlough inmates. You must include a complete return address including your first and last name on the envelope.
To confirm that the Anaheim Detention Facility still allows letters in envelopes call 714-765-1988 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions by going here.
Call 714-765-1988 to get inmate booking number.
Address to:
Inmate first and last name and booking number
425 South Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Newspapers
Inmates at this facility cannot have newspaper subscriptions mailed to them, however, the jail provides several newspaper choices to for inmates to read on the premises.
Magazines
A variety of magazines are provided for inmates at the jail, but you are not permitted to send magazines or subscriptions to the jail.
Books
The jail does not accept books that have been mailed to inmates either from individuals or publishers. The jail provides a reading selection of books to the inmates.
To find out if Anaheim Detention Facility has begun allowing books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 714-765-1988.
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.
When a jail allows the inmate to receive Care Packages they must come directly from an approved company that specializes in serving the inmates of jails.
Call 714-765-1988 or click here or here to see if the Anaheim Detention Facility participates in a Care Package program and if so, how to purchase one.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anaheim Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-765-1988 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Anaheim Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anaheim Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-765-1988 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Anaheim Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anaheim Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-765-1988 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Anaheim Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Anaheim Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-765-1988 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Orange County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Orange County?
