Irvine Jail

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Orange County

Irvine Jail

Inmate information is just a phone call away. The 24-bed Irvine Jail can be reached 24 hours a day at 949-724-7017.

This jail handles booking and processing for everyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges. Detained inmates remain in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is complete.

The inmate search tool shows everyone currently in custody here.

Sentences under a year are served at this jail. Sentences over a year are served in the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on searching the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.

Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. It will make mail and other contact much easier. If it’s not online, call Irvine Jail at 949-724-7017.

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Phone

949-724-7017

Physical address

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
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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 Irvine 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 949-724-7017 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.

Irvine Jail Inmate Search

The Irvine Jail maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Irvine 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 James A. Musick Facility, commonly known as the Irvine Jail, is located in California. The jail's capacity was approved to grow to up to 7,500 inmates by 2030, and a $261 million contract was approved for expansion in 2020 which would add 896 new beds and boost the jail's capacity to 2,208. Currently, the Irvine Jail houses adult inmates over the age of 18 who have already been convicted of a crime under California law. The James A. Musick Facility is located in Irvine, California. The address is 13502 Musick, Irvine, CA 92618. The phone number for the facility is 949-855-2600. The Irvine Jail in California has visitation hours from Friday to Monday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Certain hours may be restricted based on the housing location of the inmate. Up to two adults and two minors are allowed to visit an inmate at a time, with the children needing to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The ACLU has alleged that mentally ill inmates in the Irvine jail in California have been chained to chairs for days and left to sleep. A comprehensive settlement was reached to fix dangerous conditions in the Orange County jail, which included a dramatic reduction in the jail population. Reports have found that inmates are exposed to violent, abusive, and unhealthy conditions, including a pattern of denial of medical care. Governor Newsom vetoed limits on solitary confinement in California prisons. The James A. Musick Facility in Irvine, California is a minimum-security county jail located on an unincorporated pocket of land. It is also known as "The Farm" and has recently been approved for a $100 million expansion from the State of California. The facility is unique in that it has been the subject of a coalition of social justice organizations working to halt its expansion.
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The booking process explained for Irvine Jail

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Irvine 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 Irvine 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 949-724-7017.

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What are the bail options in Orange County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Irvine Jail in Irvine 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 949-724-7017 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 949-724-7017.
  • 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 Irvine Jail Bail Guide.

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

Irvine Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-7017

  • 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 949-724-7017 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 949-724-7017 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 Irvine Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-724-7017 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 Irvine Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Irvine Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-724-7017 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Irvine Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-724-7017 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Irvine Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-724-7017 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Irvine 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 Irvine Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-724-7017 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Irvine Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-724-7017 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Irvine Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-724-7017 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Irvine 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 Irvine Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-724-7017 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 Irvine 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.