You can contact the 896-bed Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility for information on inmates by calling 949-855-2600, 24 hours a day.
Every misdemeanor and felony arrest in this county results in a trip to this facility for booking and processing. If the charges require detention, the inmate stays here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held pending the outcome of their trial.
To view who is currently in custody, use the inmate search tool.
Inmates serving a sentence of less than one year stay in this county. Inmates serving longer sentences are sent to the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page describes the visitation schedule, how to add money to an inmate’s account, mail an inmate, receive calls, use voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post a bail bond, and order commissary.
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, since you’ll need it for communication. If it’s not available online, call Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility at 949-855-2600.
Phone: 949-855-2600
Physical Address:
13502 Musick
Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
James A. Musick Facility
13420 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
James A. Musick Facility
13420 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility, 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 949-855-2600 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.
Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility Inmate Search
The Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility maintains an average of 896 offenders in custody on any given day. The Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility 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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Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility is a low-risk, minimum-security jail with 896 inmate beds. Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility is operated by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Male and female inmates are incarcerated there for non-violent crimes.
The address is 13502 Musick Road, Irvine, CA 92618 and the contact number is 949-855-2600.
A master plan was approved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors to expand this facility and house inmates in two different buildings: a 512 bed building and a 384 bed building. The funding that was approved allows for many more beds to come on board in the future, which has been opposed by the public in the Irvine community.
The facility was expanded in part in response to mental health needs and the aging population, where a significant number of inmates are age 50 and older.
The expanded buildings are located on land that had been farmland prior to construction. The produce from the land used to feed inmates, giving Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility the nickname, 'The Farm.'
You can search for an individual inmate with the Sheriff's Locate an Inmate roster.
Scroll down or click here for Visitation information and otheer inmate services.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility. 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 Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility include:
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 949-855-2600.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility 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 949-855-2600 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Orange County, California, see the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | TIME |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
To find out court dates, court locations or an inmate's bail amount, call 714-935-6940.
To find out all the information; exact inmate visitation scheduling, policies, rules & guidelines, including how many people can come each visit, of the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility, check out our Inmate Visitation page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-855-2600 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 Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility?
| DAY | TIME |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
To find out court dates, court locations or an inmate's bail amount, call 714-935-6940.
To find out all the information; exact inmate visitation scheduling, policies, rules & guidelines, including how many people can come each visit, of the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility, check out our Inmate Visitation page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-855-2600 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility?
Inmates are allowed to have an account at the facility in order to purchase commissary items such as snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary. These are the instructions on how to deposit money with them, pick up money they had with them when they were arrested, and how much money they need.
For complete information on inmate money and commissary issues, specifically where to drop or send deposits, what form the deposits must be in, maximum amounts the inmate can have, and more, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-855-2600 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-855-2600 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Check the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
James A. Musick Facility
13420 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
James A. Musick Facility
13420 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Check the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
James A. Musick Facility
13420 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Postcards
Check the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
James A. Musick Facility
13420 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
James A. Musick Facility
13420 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Check the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
James A. Musick Facility
13420 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-855-2600 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility, and what can I purchase?
Inmates are allowed to have an account at the facility in order to purchase commissary items such as snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary. These are the instructions on how to deposit money with them, pick up money they had with them when they were arrested, and how much money they need.
For complete information on inmate money and commissary issues, specifically where to drop or send deposits, what form the deposits must be in, maximum amounts the inmate can have, and more, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-855-2600 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-855-2600 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Jail - James A. Musick Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 949-855-2600 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Orange County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Orange County?
