Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Orange County Theo Lacy Facility (TLF)?
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Orange County Theo Lacy Facility (TLF) maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Orange County Theo Lacy Facility (TLF) Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Orange police department at 714-935-6940 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Orange County Theo Lacy Facility (TLF)?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check California inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in California.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Orange County Theo Lacy Facility (TLF)?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 714-935-6940.
Orange County Theo Lacy Facility (TLF) Visitation Hours
Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Orange County Theo Lacy Facility (TLF)
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Visiting Hours & Information
Visiting at OC Jails temporarily suspended.
As part of the department’s ongoing COVID-19 prevention efforts to protect the health and safety of the inmates, inmate’s visitors and our employees, the Sheriff’s Department will temporarily suspend inmate visitation at all Orange County Jail facilities, with the exception of attorney visitation. We are committed to resume visiting when it is safe to do so.
Central Men's Jail
Central Men's Jail 550 N. Flower St. Santa Ana, CA, 92703
Hours: Friday - Monday 8:00am to 6:00pm
Visitor must be present 15 minutes prior to start of their scheduled visiting time. See below times in the “No Visits Signed Up After” column. Sign-ups for general population visits are not accepted after 5:00pm
Note: Inmates at The Central Men’s Jail receive their meals from 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM daily, and may refuse visits offered at the times. All visiting times are subject to change without notice.
Parking: Visitors may park in the parking structure across from the Santa Ana Police Department.
Central Women's Jail
Central Women's Jail 550 N. Flower St. Santa Ana, CA, 92703
Hours: Friday - Monday 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. First check in 7:00am Sign-ups for visits are not accepted after 5:00 P.M.
Note: Inmates at The Central Women’s Jail receive their meals from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily, and may refuse visits offered at these time. All visiting times are subject to change without notice.
Parking: Visitors may park in the parking structure across from the Santa Ana Police Department.
IRC
Intake/Release Center (IRC) 550 N. Flower St. Santa Ana, CA 92703
Hours: Friday – Monday 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. First check in 7:00am Sign-ups for visits are not accepted after 5:00 P.M.
Note: Inmates at The Intake Release Center receive their meals from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily, and may refuse visits offered at these time. All visiting times are subject to change without notice.
Parking: Visitors may park in the parking structure across from the Santa Ana Police Department.
Theo Lacy Facility Theo Lacy Facility 501 The City Drive Orange, CA 92868
Hours: Friday - Monday, 8:00am - 6:00pm First check in 8:00am Sign-ups for visits are not accepted after 5:00pm.
Parking: Visitors may park in the North parking structure located across from the Juvenile Courthouse and next to UCI Medical Center.
Rules
- Visitors are required to show valid photo identification prior to a visit. Only government issued ID’s are accepted (State Driver’s License or Identification Card, Passport, Consular Card, etc.)
- Each inmate is allowed one public visit per visiting day.
- We strongly urge visitors to coordinate their visits with their loved ones so as to avoid a situation where two visitors show up (at different times) to visit the same inmate. One of the visitors will be turned away as inmates are only allowed one visit per day.
- Each visit will last a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Two adults and one child under five may visit. Only two visitors plus one child under five years of age, or one adult and two children under five years of age, will be permitted to visit any one inmate.
- Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
- Upon prior request of the Watch Commander, unaccompanied minor children may visit any relative in custody.
- Visitors who have been released from jail or prison within the preceding sixty (60) days are ineligible to visit. However, visits between blood relatives (i.e., mother, father, sister or brother) or spouse may be allowed even though the visitor was released from our custody within the last sixty (60) days, with Watch Commander approval.
Visitors may only possess identification and keys while inside the facility for their visit.
For visitor safety and to expedite the security screening process, bulk property (e.g., purses, make-up bags, day planners, books, backpacks, baby diaper bags, etc.) are prohibited and will not be allowed in visiting. Lockers are available at some facilities for visitors to store bulk property at their own expense. Visitors with babies or toddlers may possess necessary items such as diapers, wipes, clothing or garment(s) for breast feeding, formula, and bottles, separate from the diaper bag. However, each item will be subject to search.
Nursing mothers shall be discreet and covered when breastfeeding their child in the visiting area. Failure to do so may result in termination of visiting for that day.
No food, drinks, candy, gum, cigarettes, matches, lighters, pepper spray.
Weapons or anything deemed inappropriate are not allowed in this facility.
Cell phones, laptops, cameras and other electronic devices are prohibited and not allowed on the facility.
All documents requiring an inmate's signature requires the permission of the visiting staff.
Clothing that is derogatory, offensive, revealing, or deemed inappropriate by the visiting staff will not be allowed.
Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed and are subject to arrest.
Visitors shall proceed to their assigned seat and remain there until the inmate arrives.
You will need the inmate's booking number when you check-in.
Visitors who are disruptive or interfere with the normal operations of the facility are subject to removal from the facility and/or arrest.
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