Garden Grove Jail

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Orange County

Garden Grove Jail

Looking for someone in custody? The inmate search tool shows everyone currently held at the 30-bed Garden Grove Jail, and staff can answer questions around the clock at 714-741-5704.

Anyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges comes through this facility for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or kept in custody until their trial is over.

People sentenced to under a year serve that time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page covers the visitation schedule, adding funds to an inmate’s account, mail rules, phone calls from inmates, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, how to post bail, and commissary orders.

Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number handy, because most mail and messaging services require it. If you can’t find it online, call Garden Grove Jail at 714-741-5704.

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Phone

714-741-5704

Physical address

11301 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate name and booking number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703

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To search for an inmate in the Garden Grove 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 714-741-5704 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.

Garden Grove Jail Inmate Search

The Garden Grove Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Garden Grove 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.

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The Garden Grove City Jail has a maximum capacity of 54 inmates. The Theo Lacy Facility, located in Orange County, California, has a maximum capacity of 3,442 inmates. The Private Prison in Orange County has a capacity of 16 inmates. The Garden Grove City Jail is located at 11301 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, CA 92840. The jail's main phone number is 714-741-5704, and the Adult Probation office can be reached at 714-645-7000. Bail information can be obtained by calling 714-647-4666, and court information can be found by calling 877-872-2122. Inmate records can be searched online through the GEO Inmate Locator website. The Garden Grove City Jail in California has visitation hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Certain hours may be restricted based on the housing location of the inmate. The Garden Grove Jail in California is part of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, which has closed its 72 "hyper-solitary confinement" cells and is improving conditions for LGBTQ inmates. Inmates at the Theo Lacy Facility, a maximum security jail complex in the City of Orange, may have their sentences reduced or cut if they are on good behavior. As of November 25, 2020, only 62 inmates were released solely because of their medical conditions according to data from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Garden Grove City Jail in California is a medium security level private prison that houses male offenders. It is owned by GEO Group, Inc. and located at 11301 Acacia Parkway. Inmates range from low level misdemeanor offenders to those awaiting trial for violent crimes.
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Steps involved in booking at Garden Grove Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Garden Grove Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Garden Grove Jail:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Garden Grove Jail at 714-741-5704.

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How to pay bail in Orange County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Garden Grove Jail in Garden Grove, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 714-741-5704 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 714-741-5704).
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Orange County can assist with the process.
  • An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.

For more details on the bail process in Orange County, California, visit the Garden Grove Jail Bail Page.

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail? What is the Schedule?

Garden Grove Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

11301 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-741-5704

  • 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 714-741-5704 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 714-741-5704 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 Garden Grove Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 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 Garden Grove Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Garden Grove Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Garden Grove Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-741-5704 for further assistance.

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Orange County?

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Orange County

The Garden Grove 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.

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Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.