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1107 N. Batavia St · Orange
Orange Police Department Jail
Orange runs its own police department and its own booking facility. Here is what happens after a booking here, and how to post bail before anything moves to county custody. Available 24 hours a day.
Table Of Contents
Station Overview
What the Orange Police Department Jail actually is, and which cities it covers.
Hours & Contact
Public counter hours and the numbers that reach a person.
Reviews
What Orange County families say after the bond was posted.
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
All 19 California charge pages and all 9 payment structures.
Booking & Transfer Process
From the arrest here to the county jail downtown.
How To Post Bail Before County Transfer
The statutes behind the number, and the county's own disclaimer.
Nearby Courthouses
Where the case is heard once someone is in custody.
Full City Bail Bonds Page
The cities this station actually covers.
Related Facilities
Where arrests from this station are taken.
Station FAQs
The questions families ask most about this station.
Orange Police Department Jail — City Police Department Booking & Holding
Orange Police Department operates its own jail at 1107 North Batavia Street for booking and short-term holding before any transfer into county custody.
The City of Orange is unusual in this county: it hosts both the Lamoreaux Justice Center on The City Drive South and the county's Theo Lacy Facility, the maximum-security jail on the Santa Ana River. Proximity, though, is not jurisdiction — Lamoreaux is the juvenile and family law courthouse, and general criminal matters in this part of the county are heard at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.
We have not found an official Orange County Superior Court source that names which courthouse specifically takes Orange PD's adult criminal bookings, so this page presents both and asserts neither. Call us and we will confirm the assignment for a specific case rather than guess.
At A Glance
- Facility
- Orange Police Department Jail
- Agency
- Orange Police Department — independent of the Orange County Sheriff's Department
- Address
- 1107 N. Batavia St, Orange, CA 92867
- Courthouse
- Not fully resolved — Lamoreaux Justice Center in Orange handles juvenile and family law; Central Justice Center in Santa Ana handles general criminal matters. Confirm which applies to a specific case.
- County Transfer
- Transfers go to the Intake Release Center, 550 N. Flower St, Santa Ana — then to Central Men's, Central Women's, Theo Lacy or Musick.
Hours & Contact
Arrest & booking
24 hours a day, every day
Bail posting
Any hour — we post at the city facility while the hold is local, or at the county facility after a transfer
Orange Police Department
Confirm the current published number on the city's own police page before relying on it
Emergencies
911
Contact
- Orange Police Department: Confirm the current published number on the city's own police page before relying on it
- Intake Release Center — General: (714) 647-6063
- IRC Visiting Scheduling: (714) 647-6050 (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM)
- 1107 N. Batavia St, Orange, CA 92867
- A city jail is not a county visiting facility. Visiting, property release and records rules here are set by the department, not by the Sheriff.
- A county inmate search in the first hours after a city arrest can legitimately come back empty — no county record exists until a county transfer happens.
- Local holds are not guaranteed to stay local. If a transfer is going to happen, it can happen quickly.
What We Have Not Confirmed
- — Orange's adult criminal courthouse assignment is unresolved between Lamoreaux (juvenile and family law) and Central Justice Center (general criminal). Neither is claimed as fact here.
- — Counter hours, visiting and property rules at the city jail are set by Orange PD.
What Families Say
“They told me my brother had already been moved out of Santa Ana before I wasted a trip. The bond was filed at the right jail the first time.”
Priscilla M. · Orange County, CA
“Called at 2 in the morning and someone picked up who actually knew the booking process. No pressure, straight numbers, everything signed from my phone.”
Andre L. · Orange County, CA
“What I appreciated most was them writing down the next court date and explaining what happens if it's missed. Nobody else did that.”
Karen S. · Orange County, CA
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
California bail premiums are set by the rate filed with the Department of Insurance under Insurance Code §1800 and run 10% of the face amount of the bond. Qualifying cosigners can start as low as 1% down on a written payment plan.
| Bail Amount | 10% Premium | As Low As 1% Down |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $500 | $50 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 | $100 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $250 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | $500 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $250,000 | $25,000 | $2,500 |
California Charge Pages
DUI / DWI Bail Bonds
24-hour bail for drunk-driving arrests under Vehicle Code §23152.
Domestic Violence Bail Bonds
Bail and protective-order guidance for PC §273.5 and §243(e)(1) cases.
Drug Possession & Drug Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for possession, sales, trafficking, and prescription-related cases.
Theft Bail Bonds
Bail for petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, and receipt of stolen property.
Burglary Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree, second-degree, and auto burglary under PC §459.
Robbery Bail Bonds
Bail for armed and unarmed robbery charges under PC §211.
Warrant Bail Bonds
Clear bench warrants and arrest warrants fast without unnecessary jail time.
Elder Abuse Bail Bonds
Bail for financial, physical, or neglect-based elder abuse charges.
Manslaughter Bail Bonds
Bail for voluntary, involuntary, and vehicular manslaughter under PC §192.
Murder Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree and second-degree murder charges under PC §187.
Misdemeanor Bail Bonds
Bail for misdemeanors with quick release and flexible payment plans.
Felony Bail Bonds
Bail for felony charges and serious criminal allegations.
Traffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds
Bail for reckless driving, hit-and-run, and suspended-license arrests.
Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
Bail for simple battery, assault, and aggravated assault cases.
Failure To Appear (FTA) Bail Bonds
Bail for FTA warrants and missed court dates.
Probation Violation Bail Bonds
Bail for technical and substantive probation violations.
Weapons Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for illegal firearm, concealed carry, and weapons allegations.
Federal Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for federal court charges and pretrial release.
Immigration Bonds
Bonds for ICE detainers and immigration court proceedings.
Payment & Financing Options
1% Bail Bonds
Start the bail process for a fraction of the standard premium.
2% Bail Bonds
Low down-payment option for qualified cosigners and collateral.
24-Hour Bail Bonds
Bonds posted any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays.
Affordable Bail Bonds
Payment plans designed to fit most budgets and credit profiles.
Cosigner Bail Bonds
Use a qualified cosigner to strengthen the application and lower upfront cost.
No-Collateral Bail Bonds
Signature-release options when qualifying employment and residence criteria are met.
No Money Down Bail Bonds
Deferred-down arrangements that let release move forward immediately.
Online Bail Bonds
Complete paperwork, payment, and signatures digitally from any location.
1275 Hold Bail Bonds
Specialized bonds for PC 1275 holds requiring a source-of-funds hearing.
Booking & Transfer Process
A Orange arrest does not necessarily end in county custody, and it does not necessarily stay local either. The sequence below is what actually decides when someone can be released and where the bond has to be filed.
Arrest & City Booking
The city's own officers complete the arrest paperwork and book the person at the department's facility. Nothing about this stage appears in a county record, which is why a Sheriff's inmate search can legitimately come back empty in the first hours.
Local Hold Or County Transfer
A city facility either releases on a citation or bond locally, or transports to the county Intake Release Center at 550 N. Flower Street in Santa Ana. Which one happens depends on the charge, the hour, and the department's own transport schedule.
Intake At The IRC
If a transfer happens, county intake repeats identification, fingerprints, warrant checks, and medical and mental-health screening before anyone is housed.
Classification
County classification staff — not the charge alone — decide housing: Central Men's or Central Women's Jail downtown, Theo Lacy in Orange, or Musick in Irvine.
Bail Amount Is Set
The Orange County bail schedule adopted under Penal Code §1269b fixes an amount at booking, before a judge is involved. That is the figure the bond is written against.
The Bond Is Posted
The bond is filed wherever the person physically is — the city jail if the hold is still local, the county facility if the transfer already happened. Filing at the wrong building is the single most common reason a release stalls.
How To Post Bail Before County Transfer
The Sheriff's Department states plainly on its own visiting-information pages that it “does not recommend, suggest, or direct individuals to any Release Surety Agent/Company.” That is accurate, and we would rather repeat it than skate past it: no bail agent in Orange County is endorsed by the county, and the choice belongs to the family. What we do is show up, write the bond correctly, and put the next court date in writing. Practically: bail is posted where the person physically is. While the hold is still at Orange Police Department Jail, that is the city facility. Once a transfer to the county Intake Release Center happens, it is the county facility they are classified to.
Bail Is Set At Booking
Under Penal Code §1269b, the county bail schedule fixes an amount at booking, before anyone sees a judge. That is the figure the bond is written against.
Penal Code §1269bThe Court Can Change It
Penal Code §1270.1 requires a hearing before release on certain serious charges, and a judge can raise, lower, or attach conditions at arraignment.
Penal Code §1270.1The Premium Is Regulated
Insurance Code §1800 governs bail premiums in California — 10% of the bond, with as low as 1% down for qualifying cosigners on a written plan.
Insurance Code §1800What The County Itself Says
The Sheriff's Department states plainly on its own visiting-information pages that it “does not recommend, suggest, or direct individuals to any Release Surety Agent/Company.” That is accurate and we say it here rather than skate past it: no bail agent in Orange County is endorsed by the county, and the choice of agent belongs to the family. What we do is show up, write the bond correctly, and put the next court date in writing.
Nearby Courthouses
Two courthouses matter for the City of Orange, and they do different jobs. We list both honestly rather than assert an assignment no official source confirms.
Central Justice Center
700 Civic Center Dr W, Santa Ana, CA 92701
The county's largest and busiest courthouse, a few blocks from the Flower Street jail complex.
Courthouse GuideLamoreaux Justice Center
2341 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
The county's juvenile and family law courthouse, located in the City of Orange itself.
Courthouse GuideDepartment CJ1 (Building 50)
550 N. Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
The in-custody arraignment and probation-violation courtroom inside the county jail complex. Someone transferred to county custody often has a first hearing here rather than at a public courthouse.
Courthouse GuideFull City Bail Bonds Page
This facility serves Orange. The full bail bonds page for the city covers local costs, the arrest picture, and everything specific to it — this page stays focused on the facility itself.
Orange Police Department Jail Bail FAQs
Is my family member still at Orange Police Department Jail?
Possibly, but not necessarily. A city facility holds people for booking and short-term custody. If a transfer has happened, they are at the county Intake Release Center at 550 N. Flower Street in Santa Ana, or at whichever facility they were classified to. Call us with a full legal name and date of birth and we will confirm which one before anyone drives anywhere.
Which courthouse handles an Orange case?
It depends on the matter, and we have not found an official source that names one for adult criminal bookings out of Orange PD. Lamoreaux Justice Center in Orange is the juvenile and family law courthouse; Central Justice Center in Santa Ana handles general criminal cases. Call us and we will confirm for a specific case.
Is Theo Lacy the same as the Orange city jail?
No. Theo Lacy at 501 The City Drive South is the county's maximum-security jail, run by the Sheriff. The Orange Police Department jail on North Batavia Street is a city booking and holding facility. Someone can start at one and end up at the other.
Can I post bail at the city jail?
Yes, while the hold is still local — and that is often the fastest path. Once the person has been transferred, the bond has to be filed at the county facility physically holding them instead. Filing at the wrong building is the most common cause of delay.
How fast can someone get out?
It depends on transport timing and how busy booking is, not on how fast the bond is written. The county bail schedule sets an amount at booking under Penal Code §1269b, so we prepare the paperwork while processing is still in progress.
Talk To A Licensed Agent Right Now
We answer around the clock, we confirm which facility is actually holding your person before anyone drives, and we put the next court date in writing.