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Step-1. Courts Set Bail Amounts
Step-3. Posting The Bail Bond & Finalizing Release
Step-2. Call/Email or Come In-Person
Bail Amount Set by the Court After an arrest, the court will set a bail amount, which varies based on the charges and other contributing factors. This is done as a way of making sure that the defendant appears at the scheduled court date (or dates) following his or her release from jail.
Step-2. Call/Email or Come In-Person
Step-3. Posting The Bail Bond & Finalizing Release
Step-2. Call/Email or Come In-Person
After the bail amount is set, the first thing to do is contact Alfred for free initial bail information. We will put our expertise and tenured experience to work for you immediately. Simply provide us with some basic information like the defendant’s name and the name of the jail or city where they are located.
Step-3. Posting The Bail Bond & Finalizing Release
Step-3. Posting The Bail Bond & Finalizing Release
Step-3. Posting The Bail Bond & Finalizing Release
We work with you one, on one to process the bail bond and the jail to ensure the new bail out court date is set, the arresting charges are correct and the bond information is accurate in order to expedite the release process!
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ORANGE COUNTY mens & womens JAIL
Send money to an Inmate
- The Jail Cashiering Hours of Operation and locations are as follows:
- Intake and Release Center - 24 hours a day
550 n. Flower St. Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 647-6085
- Inmates may have money (cash), city/county/state/or United States Government checks (made payable to the inmate) and money orders deposited to their account.
- Money orders must be made payable to the “County of Orange – Sheriff’s Department.” The inmate’s name and booking number must be shown on a memo line or a separate line of the money order.
- Personal checks, cashier’s checks, and traveler’s checks are NOT accepted for inmate accounts.
- Money orders may either be deposited at the Jail Cashiering offices or mailed to the inmate through the U.S. mail.
- Government checks must be mailed to the inmate. This is for tracking purposes and the inmates must endorse these checks before they can be deposited.
- All funds are made available for the inmate to use approximately 30 minutes after the transaction is completed.
- Inmate accounts may have a maximum balance of $500.
Orange county jail Men's & Women's visiting
Visiting Hours: Friday - Monday 8:00am to 4:00pm. NOTE: Certain hours are restricted based on the housing location of the inmate. Central Jail Scheduling Number: 714-647-4543
- Visiting will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. No walk-ups will be accepted.
- Visiting is limited to two (2) visits for each inmate each week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday) and will be continually reassessed.
- Newly booked inmates under mandatory 14-day quarantine and those housed in medical isolation or quarantine are not be eligible for visitation.
- Visitors with a scheduled appointment will line up outside the lobby fifteen minutes prior to their appointment and maintain physical distance.
- The IRC lobby will be limited capacity for those with ADA considerations
- Parking: Visitors may park in the parking structure across from the Santa Ana Police Department.
SCHEDULING A VISIT
- To schedule a visit, call the scheduling number listed above from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday-Friday.
- Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- When calling to schedule, please have the booking number of the inmate you wish to visit. Booking numbers can be searched through the online database link: Inmate Information
- Visitors should be prepared to provide a contact phone number in case of housing changes or other incidents occur that may affect the visit.
- Two adults and two minors will be permitted to visit any one inmate.
- Face coverings are required and screening procedures are in place. Face coverings will not be provided. Non-compliance will result in denial of a visit.
OC Jail inmate mail
- Inmates are permitted to send and receive unlimited correspondence. The only exception is when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, or to prevent violation of state or federal law. All incoming/outgoing mail is subject to search prior to being delivered.
Use the addresses below to send mail to the jail facility where the inmate is housed.
Central Men's Jail, Central Women's Jail, and IRC:
Inmate Name and Booking Number (required information)
Orange County Sheriff's Department
550 N. Flower St.
Santa Ana, Ca. 92703
Theo Lacy Detention Facility
Inmate name and Booking Number (required information)
501 City Drive South
Orange, Ca 92868
Acceptable Mail Items
- Mail must contain both the inmate’s name and booking number and the sender’s name and return address. The envelope may not contain any other unnecessary writing, artwork, or markings on it.
- New paperback books, magazines, or newspapers must be mailed or sent directly by the publisher, book store, or book distributor that does mail ordered business. Publications shall be shipped directly to the jail facility from the vendor. Torn pages or torn articles from publications are not allowed. Hardcover, vinyl, and leather-bound books are NOT allowed. Inmates may only possess a maximum of 5 books or magazines. The package must be accompanied by an invoice listing the purchaser, recipient, contents, and the name of the online store.
- Magazines, illustrations, or photographs showing female nipples, genitals, sexual activities, bondage, or degradation are not allowed. Personal photographs may not contain nudity, partial nudity or be sexually suggestive.
- Photographs depicting gangs, gang hand gestures, weapons, drugs, unlawful activities are not allowed. Any material tending to incite or promote racism, violence or any other prohibited conduct is prohibited.
- Oversized packages or boxes will not be accepted and will be returned to the sender unless previously approved by the Division Commander. (An oversized package is defined as any item larger than a 9"x12" legal size manila envelope.) Boxes will not be accepted unless they are from an approved secure source.
- Mail containing correspondence material (envelopes, paper, pencils, stamps, etc.) will not be accepted. All correspondence material must be purchased through jail commissary or ordered and shipped directly from the United States Postal Service online store, The Postal Store, at www.usps.com. Only stamps and envelopes are accepted from the USPS online store.
- Money orders must be made payable to the " County of Orange -Sheriff’s Department," with the inmate’s name and booking number annotated on the reference line of the money order. Personal checks, cashier’s checks, corporate checks, and payroll checks are not accepted. ($500.00 is the maximum amount inmates may have on their account at any time)
- There is a maximum of 10 items of correspondence allowed per envelope. Only mail written on postcards or white paper (plain or lined, not cardstock) is permitted.
Mail Containing The Following Items Will Not Be Accepted
- Items that cannot be inspected without being damaged (e.g. multilayered cards, Polaroids, laminated or glued items, etc.).
- Items containing foil or metal of any type, glass, wood, hard plastic, rubber, hair, leaves, flowers, paperclips, jewelry, staples, whiteout, colored paper, tracing paper, heavy art paper, glitter, confetti, stickers, tape, glue, paint, watercolors, tobacco products, or other prohibited substances, or any items written in crayon, chalk, or markers.
- Items that may compromise the security of the facility.
- Wall posters, travel brochures, catalogs, wall calendars, or any other item larger than a legal size piece of paper.
- Credit cards, personal checkbooks, original certificates (e.g., marriage, driver’s license, diplomas, etc.).
- Any food item.
- Any article of clothing, hygiene item or other personal property. (One pair of prescription or reading glasses may be mailed in. Eyeglasses must be in a non-decorative plastic frame. Eyeglass cases are NOT allowed. Two boxes of contacts are allowed. Inmates may obtain contact lens solution and contact lens cases from the jail dispensary.)
- Third party letters. (Correspondents may not forward letters from one person to another.)
- Any item that contains any unknown substance or unknown odor (e.g., stains, lipstick, perfume, smoke, etc.).
- Greeting cards, cardstock paper and colored paper, with the exception of postcards. Only mail written on postcards or white paper (plain or lined, not cardstock) is permitted.
Orange County Jail Inmate Phone System
The Inmate Telephone System is not owned or operated by the OC Sheriff’s Department. Global Tel Inc. (GTL), an outside vendor, is currently contracted to provide inmate telephone services.
ALL TELEPHONE CALLS ARE SUBJECT TO MONITORING AND RECORDING
- Attorney-Client Calls – Click Here to arrange for Attorney-Client private calls with inmates.
- For information on how to set up an account with GTL, Click Here.
Inmate Records
Inmate Records is a 24 hour 7 day a week operation which entails booking, computing sentence ending dates and ensuring all inmates are scheduled for court within the established guidelines as set by law. On an average court day, there are over 400 inmates that need to be processed either by computing a sentence and/or updating the inmate for a future court date. Currently, Inmate Records unit is responsible for processing approximately 60,000 bookings as well as over 53,000 releases annually.
Orange County Bail Bonds Information
Bail Bonds
- Bonds are accepted at The Theo Lacy Facility and/or the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Intake Release Center (IRC.) Bonds acceptance hours are:
- Intake Release Center – 24 hours a day
550 North Flower Street. Santa Ana, Ca 92703
- (714) 647-6085 Cashier
- Once bail has been paid, release process takes 6-8 hours to process.
riverside county mens & womens jail
Riverside County Jail Correctional Facilities
Blythe Jail (760) 921-5780
260 N. Spring Street Blythe, CA 92225
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center (951) 696-3050
30755-B Auld Road Murrieta, CA 92563
John J. Benoit Detention Center (760) 863-8252
82675 St. Hwy. 111 Indio, CA 92201
Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (951) 922-7300
1627 S. Hargrave Street Banning, CA 92220
Robert Presley Detention Center (951) 955-4500
4000 Orange Street Riverside, CA 92501
Riverside County Jail Visiting
Visiting Inmates General Rules
Call the visiting number, listed on each facility page, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to schedule a visit one day prior to the desired visiting date.
Riverside County Inmate Mail
Books & Magazines
All books, magazines, and periodicals must be prepaid and delivered by the United States Postal Service only. The publication/subscription shall be mailed directly from the publisher or originate from a verifiable and reputable internet/mail order company or a bookstore via their internet or mail order facilities.
All books, magazines, and periodicals must have the inmate's complete name and booking number clearly marked.
Not Allowed (Books & Magazines)
- No more than 3 books can be sent at one given time.
- Hardback or leather-bound books.
- Obscene, or sexually oriented publications or writings (including magazines such as Playboy, Penthouse, Hustler, etc.) and mail containing information concerning where, how or from whom such matter may be obtained.
- Any matter of character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, racism, or any other form of violence (including anything which may adversely affect jail security due to a gang-type theme or pictures depicting gang activity).
- Any other matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery.
- Used books, magazines or periodicals.
Inmate Mail Policy
Inmates are permitted to send and receive unlimited letters each day in order to maintain communications with their legal representatives, families, friends, business associates, and government authorities.
Legal Mail
Mail between an inmate and:
- All state and federal elected officials
- All state and federal officials appointed by the Governor or the President of the United States
- All city, county, state, and federal officials having responsibility for the inmate's present, prior, or anticipated custody, parole, or probation supervision
- All state and federal judges and courts
- An attorney at law registered with a state bar association
- The State Corrections Standards Authority
- Facility Commander
- Incoming legal mail that is legibly noted as "Legal Mail" will be opened and inspected in front of the inmate
- All legal mail must have the following "return to sender" information on the envelope and is subject to verification:
- Law firm name, Attorney's complete name, Law firm's complete address
Riverside County Jail Inmate Money
Money may be deposited into an inmate’s account. Inmates may use the money to purchase snacks, hygiene items, phone cards, and writing materials.
Delivering Money
You may deliver money to inmates in one of four ways:
- Online Deposits Using Access Corrections
- Deposits by Phone Using Access Corrections
- Cash or Credit Card Deposit by Kiosk in Jail Facility Lobbies
- US Postal Money Order by Mail
Online Deposits Using Access Corrections
Access Corrections makes it easy for you to deposit money directly to an inmate’s account without having to visit the jail facilities. Access Corrections charges a fee based on the type of transaction. Click Here for Access Corrections
Deposits by Phone Using Access Corrections
Call 1-866-345-1884 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deposit money using a Visa or MasterCard (live bilingual agents are available).
Cash or Credit Card Deposit by Kiosk in Jail Facility Lobbies
Money can be deposited by using the kiosks in the lobby of the jail facilities. You can deposit the money at any facility regardless of where the inmate is housed as long as the inmate is in the custody of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Cash or credit card is accepted in the kiosk. The kiosk can’t make change and does not accept anything smaller than a $5.00 bill.
U.S. Postal Money Order by Mail
Please Note: Always put the name and booking number of the inmate on the front of the money order.
You can mail a U.S. Postal Money Order for deposit to an inmate’s account. Always put the name and booking number of the inmate on the front of the money order.
Cash or personal checks are not accepted via mail. If cash or personal checks are received at a jail facility, the envelope and its contents are marked "Return to Sender" and sent back.
Riverside County Jail Bail Bonds
Bonds are accepted 24 hours a day. Inmates are processed for released once bail has been paid.
Release times can vary but take up to 6-8 Hours.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MENS & WOMENS JAIL
Los Angeles County jail Facilities
Century Regional Detention Facility (213) 893-5150
11705 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Inmate Reception Center (213) 893-5324
450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Twin Towers Correctional Facility (213) 473-6100
450 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles Men's Central Jail (213) 974-4921
441 Bauchet St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
North County Correctional Facility (661) 295-7810
29340 The Old Road Castaic Ca 91384
Los Angeles County Jail Sheriffs Department Visiting
PLEASE ARRIVE ONE (60) MINUTES AT MCJ & PDC FACILITIES. (30) MINUTES AT CRDF & TTCF FACILITIES, AND 45 MINUTES AT SHERIFF STATIONS AND LCMC BEFORE THE ACTUAL START TIME OF YOUR VISIT OR YOUR VISIT WILL BE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION. ADULT VISITORS WILL BE EXPECTED TO TAKE A PHOTO UPON CHECK-IN FOR VISITOR ACCOUNT VERIFICATION.
Schedule A Visit: https://visit.lasd.org/app
-------------IMPORTANT INFORMATION-----------
Please provide the following information on your helpdesk request: (1) Visitor's full name and birth-date or Visitor ID Number. (2) Inmate's full name and birthdate and inmate's booking number. (3) A brief description of the problem. Note: If you are having technical difficulty scheduling a visit, please specify your desired appointment date and time. Also, include your relationship to the inmate (e.g. parent, spouse etc...) Please keep in mind due to the large volume of visits we receive and inmate relocations and restrictions, visiting stations are limited and may not be available and/or cancelled for the timeframe selected. (Two 30 minutes per week) Visitors are allowed to book appointments up to 7 days in advance but are subject to cancellation at any time.
Mental Health Department
For Healthcare Emergencies which require immediate assistance, please call the Medical Command Center at (213) 893-5544
Upon arrival at the IRC, or CRDF call the IRC at 213-473-6080 or 213-473-6100. Inquire as to your family member's location (tower, floor and pod number) and, most importantly, his/her booking number. Female inmates are detained at the CRDF in Lynwood. This information is also readily available on the internet at http://www.lasd.org. Click on "Inmate & Jail Information". Enter his/her complete legal name to bring up the booking number. Note this information for future reference. Use the links on the web page to access visiting hours, mailing address, and frequently asked questions.
TIP: Inmates are sometimes booked in with/without middle name. If you are unable to locate him/her, try any names your relative has used. TIP: When visiting Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF) or CRDF, always bring a few quarters for a locker to store your personal belongings while you visit your family member. Photo ID is also required. All public visits are by appointment only and visitor registration is required. Please review the https://visit.lasd.org/app
For further Mental Health Information Click Here: http://shq.lasdnews.net/pages/PageDetail.aspx?id=1721
Setup A Prepaid Calling Account
Follow the link and create an account to be able to receive collect calls from Los Angeles County Jail Inmates. https://web.connectnetwork.com/
Los Angeles County Jail Cashier
Deposit or Pick-up in person, (you MUST bring a valid governmental issued ID with photo), you can go to either of the following address:
- Inmate Reception Center (IRC) 450 Bauchet Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) 11705 S. Alameda Street Lynwood, CA 90262
Mailing Deposits to Inmates ($200 Maximum Amount) Depositing money via mail must comply with the following rules: >Within the State of California: a certified Bank Cashier's Check or United States Postal Money Order >All other states: United States Postal Money Orders ONLY >The check/money order must be payable to the Inmates Name AND Booking Number >Mail the check/money order to one of the two following addresses:
Male Inmates: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department P.O. Box 86164 Terminal Annex Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164 Attn: Inmate Name, Booking Number
Female Inmates: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Century Regional Detention Facility 11705 S. Alameda Street Lynwood, CA 90262 Attn: Inmate Name, Booking Number
For Further Inmate Deposit Questions Contact: Male Inmates: (213) 893-5875 Female Inmates: (323) 568-4535 The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reserves the right to decline or return deposits that violate Department Policies.
Los Angeles County Jail FAQS
Los Angeles County Jail Frequently Asked Questions: