Fullerton Jail
Fullerton Jail
Day or night, you can get inmate information from the 30-bed Fullerton Jail by calling Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722.
Misdemeanor and felony arrests made in this county are brought to this facility, where the arrestee goes through booking and processing. When the charges require it, the person is held until they are released on bond, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
The inmate search tool lets you browse the roster of people who have been arrested and remain in custody.
If found guilty, inmates with sentences of less than one year serve their time here. Those with longer sentences serve their time in the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to use the jail roster, how to reach the facility, and how inmate services work, including visitation hours and policies, inmate accounts, mail, inmate calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
You’ll often be asked for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so save it once you find it. If you can’t locate it online, call Fullerton Jail at Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722.
Inmate Services
Mailing address (personal mail)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Fullerton 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 Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 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.
The Fullerton Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fullerton 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less- Fullerton Police: 714-738-6800
- Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722
- Orange County Jail: 714-647-7000
- Adult Probation: 714-645-7000
- Bail: 714-647-4666
- Court Information: 877-872-2122
- Crime Victims: 714-957-2737
- District Attorney: 714-834-3600
- DUI Court - Fullerton: 657-622-5629
- DUI Court - Newport Beach: 657-622-6453
- DUI Court - Santa Ana: 657-622-5816
- DUI Court - Westminster: 657-622-5985
- información de la corte: 877-872-2122
- Inmate Records - OC Jail: 714-647-4666
- Juvenile Drug Court: 714-569-2000
- Juvenile Probation: 714-569-2000
- Police Tips: 855-847-6227
- Public Defender: 714-834-2144
- Sheriff - North County: 714-647-7000
- Sheriff - South County: 949-770-6011
The booking process explained for Fullerton Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Fullerton Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Fullerton Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722.
What are the bail options in Orange County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Fullerton Jail in Fullerton for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Orange County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Orange County, California, see the Fullerton Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fullerton Jail? What is the Schedule?
Fullerton Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
237 West Commonwealth
Fullerton, CA 92832
Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722
- 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 Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 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 Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fullerton Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fullerton Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fullerton Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fullerton Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fullerton Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fullerton Jail?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Fullerton Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Orange County follow these instructions:
Fullerton 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 Fullerton 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 Fullerton 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 Fullerton Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Fullerton 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 Fullerton Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fullerton Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fullerton Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fullerton Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fullerton Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Fullerton 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 Fullerton Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Fullerton Jail: 714-738-6722 for further assistance.
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Orange County County Jails
Orange County City Jails
Orange County Juvenile Facilities
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Orange County?
Nearby counties
The Fullerton Jail serves the following cities and towns of Orange County: Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster and Yorba Linda.