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Policies, Procedures, Training and Mandated Reports

California Penal Code section 13650 requires law enforcement agencies to post online all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and training materials that would otherwise be available to the public if a request was made pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA). The Orange County Sheriff’s Department...

Assembly Bill (AB) 481 - Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy

Assembly Bill (AB) 481 added California Government Code sections 7070-7072 requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by adoption of a military equipment use policy prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined . AB 481...

FAQ/INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Local fees are increasing on July 1, 2025. Applications received prior to this date will be honored at the fee rate in effect at the time of submission. I am a resident of a U.S. state or territory other than California; can I apply? Yes, you...

Fee Schedule

CCW Licensing Fee Information Initial License 90 days License Standard License Judicial License Live Scan $71.00* $93.00* $115.00* Local (effective July 1, 2025) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 (Valid for 90 days) (Valid for 2 years) (Valid for 3 years) *Does not include Live Scan fingerprint service fee charged by service provider...

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo, Ca. (Apr. 17, 2025): On April 19, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or...

Medal Of Valor

Below is a highlight video shown at the Medal of Valor Ceremony on April 17, 2025.

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in Stanton

Stanton, Ca. (Apr. 19, 2025): On April 21, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic...

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (Apr. 22, 2025): On April 24, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone...

Records Forms

Records & Information Services Request for Clearance Letter (see the files below) Application to Examine Local Arrest Record (see the files below) Petition to seal and destroy arrest records Petition to obtain juvenile police report Application to obtain copy of State Summary Criminal History Record Information Request for Proof of...

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in Laguna Niguel

Laguna Niguel, Ca. (Apr. 26, 2025): On April 28, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or...