Huntington Beach Jail

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Huntington Beach Jail

Information about inmates at the 56-bed Huntington Beach Jail is available by calling Jail: 714-536-5691 at any hour.

People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here and go through booking and processing. If their charges require it, they remain in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until the conclusion of their trial.

Look up the facility’s current roster with the inmate search tool.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides guidance on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mailing an inmate, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.

Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, call Huntington Beach Jail at Jail: 714-536-5691.

Physical address

2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's Full Name & Booking #

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Inmate's Full Name & Booking #

Other Jails and Prisons

To search for an inmate in the Huntington Beach 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 Jail: 714-536-5691 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.

Huntington Beach Jail Inmate Search

The Huntington Beach Jail maintains an average of 56 offenders in custody on any given day. The Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach Jail in California has a capacity of 68 inmates, with 56 male and 16 female inmates. The facility is a Type I City Jail and houses pre-trial arrestees on both felony and misdemeanor charges. Inmates are typically serving sentences of 12 months or less. The jail also offers a Pay-to-Stay Program to ensure that the inmate's needs are met. The Huntington Beach Jail is located at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. The contact number for the jail is 714-536-5691. The phone number for the Huntington Beach Police Department is 714-248-8506. Visitation hours at the Huntington Beach Jail in California are Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Each inmate can have one visit per day with no more than two visitors per day and the length of each visit is 15 minutes. Certain hours may be restricted based on the housing location of the inmate. The Huntington Beach Jail is a Type I City Jail facility that houses pre-trial arrestees on both felony and misdemeanor charges. It is estimated that between 70 and 80 percent of inmates come in with substance abuse issues. The Seal Beach Police Department can move inmates to the Huntington Beach city jail when necessary. Inmates can be searched for, visited, and contacted by phone. The Huntington Beach Jail in California is unique in that it houses pre-trial arrestees on both felony and misdemeanor charges. It is located in the city of Huntington Beach, which is named after American businessman Henry E. Huntington. The jail is serviced by the Orange County Sheriff's Department, as well as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and is located between the cities of Long Beach and Seal Beach.
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Steps involved in booking at Huntington Beach Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach Jail at Jail: 714-536-5691.

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How to pay bail in Orange County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Huntington Beach Jail in Huntington Beach, 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 Jail: 714-536-5691 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: Jail: 714-536-5691).
  • 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 Huntington Beach Jail Bail Page.

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Huntington Beach Jail? What is the Schedule?

Huntington Beach Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Jail: 714-536-5691

  • 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 Jail: 714-536-5691 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 Jail: 714-536-5691 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 Huntington Beach Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 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 Huntington Beach Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntington Beach Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Huntington Beach Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntington Beach Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Huntington Beach Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Huntington Beach Jail?

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

Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntington Beach Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Huntington Beach Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntington Beach Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call Jail: 714-536-5691 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 Huntington Beach 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.