The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility is a 3100-bed jail located in the city of Orange, Orange County, California. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 714-935-6940.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility at 714-935-6940 for assistance.
Phone: 714-935-6940
Physical Address:
501 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy 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 714-935-6940 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 - Theo Lacy Facility Inmate Search
The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility maintains an average of 3100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy 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 193,260 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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Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 714-935-6940.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility in Orange for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 714-935-6940 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Orange County, California, visit the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy 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 - Theo Lacy 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 - Theo Lacy Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 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 - Theo Lacy 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 - Theo Lacy 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 - Theo Lacy Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy 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 - Theo Lacy Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy 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 - Theo Lacy 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 - Theo Lacy Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy 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 name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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
The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
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 - Theo Lacy Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Postcards
The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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
The Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
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 - Theo Lacy Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
Theo Lacey Facility
501 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy 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 - Theo Lacy Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy 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 - Theo Lacy Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Orange County Jail - Theo Lacy 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 - Theo Lacy Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 714-935-6940 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Orange County?
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