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Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)? In September of 2003, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was signed into law. PREA is a federal mandate of “Zero Tolerance” to sexual assaults on a national forum. PREA is the first national law to be passed addressing sexual assault behind...

San Clemente

Captain Justin Chevalier serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of San Clemente. San Clemente elected to become contract partners with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in July 1993 for law enforcement services. San Clemente Police Services personnel includes five Sergeants, four Investigators, thirty-five patrol deputies which...

In-Custody Death - February 9, 2025

On Sunday, February 9, 2025, an Orange County Jail inmate housed in the Correctional Medical Services wing of a local hospital died while inside custody. The decedent, a 72-year-old Asian male was in-custody for CPC 664/187 – Attempted murder, CPC 451(a) – Arson causing great bodily injury, CPC 451(b) – Arson to inhabited structure/dwelling, and CPC 451(a)(1) – Aggravated arson with a prior. The decedent's manner and means of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.

Visiting Hours & Information

Public visiting in Orange County Jails is limited to four (4) visits for each inmate each week. One visit per day is allowed, Friday through Monday. Theo Lacy Facility In-Person Visiting Hours: Friday - Monday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Theo Lacy Scheduling Number: 714-935-6202 VISITING PROCEDURES Visiting will be...

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Emergency Communications Bureau

The Emergency Communications Bureau (ECB), which consists of Dispatch, Control One, and the Department Commander is a 24/7 operation currently based at the Loma Ridge Facility. The facility is located in the unincorporated Orange County area of Silverado and is strategically built on an elevation of 1,320 feet. With a...

Real Time Operations Center

The Orange County Real Time Operation Center (RTOC) is a state of the art centralized location where law enforcement personnel accumulate and analyze publicly available information and data from several law enforcement databases in real time. The RTOC is designed to provide the Orange County Sheriff’s Department with the ability...

Mission Viejo

Captain Jason Ivins serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Mission Viejo. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has been the contract law enforcement partner for Mission Viejo since 1988. Mission Viejo Police Services has five Sergeants who provide supervision of the patrol, traffic and administrative staff...

Stanton

Captain Ryan Pierce serves as Chief of Police Services for the city of Stanton. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has provided law enforcement services for Stanton since February of 1988 when the city Police Department and Sheriff’s Department merged. Stanton Police Services includes five sergeants, twenty patrol deputies, one motor...

Directed Enforcement Team (DET)

DET handles specific crime problems or concerns of south county communities. The Directed Enforcement Team is comprised of a sergeant, an investigator, nine deputies and two deputy probation officers. The deputies assigned to DET receive advanced training on intelligence gathering, surveillance techniques, and search warrant preparation and service. They are...