Santa Ana City Jail
Santa Ana, California — Orange County
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Visiting Information
Santa Ana City Jail may offer visiting depending on its programs. Community corrections facilities, halfway houses, and transitional centers often have more flexible visiting than traditional lockups — some allow visits in common areas or outdoor spaces. Contact the facility for their current policy.
For visiting information, call (714) 245-8100 or visit their official website.
Inmate Search & Lookup
Locating someone at Santa Ana City Jail typically requires calling the facility directly. Detention centers and community corrections facilities may not appear in standard inmate search databases. If the person was recently transferred from a jail or prison, their record in the previous facility's system may not yet show the new location.
VINELink (vinelink.com) is a free service that tracks inmates across many facility types and can send you alerts on status changes.
For direct assistance, call (714) 245-8100 or visit their official website.
Inmate Services & Resources
Official online services for Orange County inmates and their families.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Deposit methods at Santa Ana City Jail vary depending on the operating agency. Community corrections facilities and halfway houses may accept personal checks or cash payments directly — something most jails and prisons do not allow. Contact the facility for approved methods.
For deposit instructions, call (714) 245-8100 or visit their official website.
Phone Calls
Phone policies at Santa Ana City Jail depend on the facility's operating agency. Community corrections facilities and halfway houses may allow inmates to use personal cell phones or have more flexible calling hours than traditional lockups.
For phone information, call (714) 245-8100 or visit their official website.
Mail & Communication
550 N. Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
OC has multiple facilities. The Flower Street address is for Central Jail. Theo Lacy address: 501 City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868.
Communication options at Santa Ana City Jail vary based on the facility's operating agency. Community corrections facilities and halfway houses typically allow more communication freedom than traditional lockups, including personal cell phone use in some programs.
For specific communication policies, call (714) 245-8100 or visit their official website.
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About Santa Ana City Jail
Santa Ana City Jail is a correctional facility located in Santa Ana, California. It is situated in Orange County.
Facility Details
| Facility Type | Correctional Facility |
| County | Orange |
| State | California |
| Status | Open |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The phone number for Santa Ana City Jail is (714) 245-8100. When you call, you will reach the facility's main switchboard. Ask to be transferred to the booking desk for inmate information, or the visitation office for visiting questions. Calling during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM local time) will generally connect you faster.
Santa Ana City Jail is located at 62 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. It is in Orange County. If you are visiting, note that GPS may direct you to a staff entrance rather than the visitor entrance — look for visitor parking signs when you arrive.
Santa Ana City Jail is a correctional facility located in Santa Ana, California.
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