Costa Mesa Jail

To search for an inmate in the Costa Mesa 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 714-754-5113 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.

Costa Mesa Jail Inmate Search

The Costa Mesa Jail maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The Costa Mesa 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 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.

How do you post bail in Orange County?

If someone is taken to Costa Mesa Jail in Costa Mesa for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 714-754-5113.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

• Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 714-754-5113.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Orange County can facilitate payment.
• Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Orange County, California, visit the Costa Mesa Jail Bail FAQ page.

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

Costa Mesa Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

99 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-754-5113

• 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 714-754-5113 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 714-754-5113 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costa Mesa Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-754-5113 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Costa Mesa Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costa Mesa Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-754-5113 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Costa Mesa Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costa Mesa Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-754-5113 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Costa Mesa Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Costa Mesa Jail?

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

Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa Jail
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

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 Costa Mesa Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $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 Costa Mesa Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-754-5113 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costa Mesa Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-754-5113 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Costa Mesa Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costa Mesa Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-754-5113 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Costa Mesa Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costa Mesa Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-754-5113 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-754-5113 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Orange County?

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