Body The CCW license does not define magazine capacity, just the firearm model, serial number, and caliber. If the magazine and firearm are legal to possess in the State of California , and the firearm is approved to be listed on the license, a CCW license holder may carry. California firearms...

Body To ensure accountability and transparency with our community, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department provides detailed reports on any use of force involving unlawful assemblies, protests, or demonstrations. Under AB 48, which took effect on January 1, 2022, Penal Code 13652 was amended to limit the use of kinetic energy projectiles...

Body On May 23, 2023, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the acquisition and use of cellular site simulation technology by the Sheriff's Department. Please refer to the attachments for additional information.

Body On May 1, 1980, a Shell Oil company worker was checking water lines for leaks when he discovered human remains down a small hill adjacent to one of the oil wells. The oil worker notified police of the discovery and OC Sheriff homicide personnel soon arrived to initiate their investigation...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Leobardo Martinez Garcia, 29, has been arrested for suspected sexual assault of a female inmate.

Body Proof of Corrections: Proof of Corrections may be signed off at Aliso Viejo City Hall , Police Services, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Applicant Fingerprints : Ink rolled fingerprints and Live Scan can be done by appointment at the Aliso Viejo Station. Registrants: Court ordered PC 290...

Body 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. Facility...

Body The Special Victims Detail is responsible for the investigation of sex-related crimes involving victims of all ages, including rape, sexual battery, child molestation and other types of sexual abuse. The detail is also comprised of the Sexual Offender Notification and Registration (SONAR) team , and has an investigator assigned to...

Body The Family Protection Detail investigates all felony and misdemeanor cases of domestic violence, physical child abuse, child neglect, elder abuse, adult dependent care abuse, and domestic violence restraining order violations. These investigations are in-depth and can include comprehensive interviews, collection and inventory of evidence, facilitation of medical exams or evaluations...