Body LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (May 30, 2026) – On June. 1, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s 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 communications device while operating a vehicle...

Body SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (June 3, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Friday, June. 5, 2026 in the City of San Juan Capistrano looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper...

Body Date Course Title Location Hours POST Plan September 28 - October 9, 2026 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV November 12 - 13, 2026 Pediatric Death Investigation Santa Ana 16 IV December 8, 2026 Drowning Death Investigation Santa Ana 8 IV

Body The Airport Police Services Bureau provides law enforcement services and security for the residents and visitors of Orange County on the publicly owned property at John Wayne Airport. This includes the protection of all persons and property through the enforcement of laws, security regulations and procedures. The bureau works closely...

Body 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...

Body DANA POINT, Calif. (June 13, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, June. 15, 2026 in the City of Dana Point looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way...

Body The Court Operations division offers cost effective, professional civil process services. Every effort will be made to serve documents in a timely manner and to make what is often a difficult situation manageable. Instructions for Service of Process Each request for civil process services must include instructions signed by the...

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 SANTA ANA, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2026): Orange County Sheriff investigators have arrested three suspects allegedly running an ATM distraction theft operation involving multiple counties and at least a dozen victims across the state of California. North Operations investigators on Jan. 6 arrested three Romanian nationals on suspicion of multiple distraction...