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Orange County Sheriff's Department — North Operations
Yorba Linda Police Services
Yorba Linda contracts its policing to the Sheriff's Department. Here is what that means for booking, transfer, and where a bond actually gets filed. Available 24 hours a day.
Table Of Contents
Station Overview
What Yorba Linda Police Services 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.
Cities Covered By North Operations
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.
Yorba Linda Police Services — OCSD Contract Policing
Yorba Linda Police Services is the Sheriff's Department's contract arrangement for the City of Yorba Linda, headed by a captain who serves as the city's Chief of Police Services. Yorba Linda has a distinctive history here: before switching to OCSD in January 2013, it contracted with the neighboring City of Brea's own police department.
The station question that was open for this page now has an answer, and it is not the one a Los Angeles County reader would expect. OCSD's own North Operations page states that the division is “based at Sheriff's Headquarters in Santa Ana” and is responsible for contract police services for Yorba Linda, Stanton, and Villa Park. The location directory lists one address for North Operations: 550 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana.
There may still be a local Yorba Linda storefront or community office used for reports and walk-ins. OCSD does not publish one in its location directory, so we are not printing an address we cannot verify. What is published and verifiable: the division, its headquarters address, and its phone line.
For bail purposes this is actually simpler than it sounds. North Operations headquarters and the county's Intake Release Center are the same address — 550 N. Flower Street. A Yorba Linda arrest is a Sheriff's arrest, and booking happens downtown.
At A Glance
- Division
- North Operations, based at Sheriff's Headquarters, 550 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703
- North Operations
- (714) 647-1851
- Non-Emergency Dispatch
- (714) 647-7000 or (949) 770-6011
- Cities Covered By North Operations
- Yorba Linda, Stanton, and Villa Park, plus north-county unincorporated areas.
- Courthouse
- Not confirmed. We are not naming one until the court confirms it.
- Custody
- No local jail. Booking runs through the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana.
Hours & Contact
North Operations
(714) 647-1851
Sheriff's Non-Emergency Dispatch
(714) 647-7000 or (949) 770-6011 — around the clock
Public Counter
Not published for a Yorba Linda-specific office. OCSD advises calling before going to a substation.
Intake Release Center — General
(714) 647-6063
Contact
- North Operations: (714) 647-1851
- OCSD Non-Emergency Dispatch: (714) 647-7000 / (949) 770-6011
- Intake Release Center — General: (714) 647-6063
- IRC Visiting Scheduling: (714) 647-6050 (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–4 PM)
- 550 N. Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
- There is no city jail in Yorba Linda and no visiting at a police-services office. Visiting happens at the county facility the person is classified to.
- If you are trying to locate someone, the county inmate locator will be faster than any phone line, because it reflects the booking record the moment it posts.
What We Have Not Confirmed
- — A Yorba Linda-specific station address is not published in OCSD's location directory. The address shown here is North Operations headquarters, which is the division that provides the city's police services.
- — Which courthouse hears a Yorba Linda case is still unconfirmed — the same open item as the Yorba Linda city page. North Justice Center in Fullerton is geographically closest, but confirmed jurisdiction there covers Fullerton, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.
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
Because Yorba Linda is policed under contract by the Sheriff's Department, the booking path is the county's own — no city jail step in the middle.
Arrest & Field Processing
Deputies complete their own reports and field paperwork before anyone moves. This step alone commonly adds one to several hours, and nothing appears in a county record during it.
Station Holding, Not Jail
A Sheriff's patrol station is a working police facility, not a custody facility. Any holding there is short-term — long enough to finish paperwork and arrange transport, not to serve time or take visitors.
Transport To The IRC
Transport runs downtown to the Intake Release Center at 550 N. Flower Street in Santa Ana. Transport is batched, not immediate, so the wait depends on the shift and how many people are moving at once.
Booking & Classification
At the IRC: identification, fingerprints, warrant check, medical and mental-health screening, then classification to Central Men's or Central Women's Jail, Theo Lacy, or Musick.
Bail Amount Is Already Set
The Orange County bail schedule fixes an amount at booking under Penal Code §1269b. That figure exists before anyone sees a judge, which is why a bond can be prepared while transport is still in progress.
Posting & Release
The bond is filed at the facility actually holding the person — not the station where the arrest happened. Filing at the wrong building is the single most common reason a release stalls.
How To Post Bail Before County Transfer
The bond is filed at whichever county facility is holding the person after classification. There is no local Yorba Linda facility to post at.
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
We are not assigning Yorba Linda a courthouse we have not confirmed. Here is what is verified nearby, and the in-custody courtroom that often comes first.
North Justice Center
1275 N. Berkeley Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
The north-county criminal courthouse. It is confirmed for Fullerton, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park; whether Yorba Linda and Villa Park cases are calendared here is not confirmed, so we are not claiming it.
Courthouse GuideDepartment CJ1 (Building 50)
550 N. Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
The in-custody arraignment and probation-violation courtroom inside the jail complex. Someone still in custody often has a first hearing here before ever seeing a public courthouse.
Courthouse GuideCentral Justice Center
700 Civic Center Dr W, Santa Ana, CA 92701
The county's largest courthouse, blocks from the Flower Street jail complex, handling general adult criminal calendars for the Santa Ana area.
Courthouse GuideCities Covered By North Operations
OCSD's North Operations page names three contract cities for this division. Yorba Linda is one of them.
Yorba Linda Police Services Bail FAQs
Does Yorba Linda have its own police department?
No. Yorba Linda contracts with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, with a Sheriff's captain serving as the city's Chief of Police Services. Before January 2013, the city contracted with the City of Brea's police department instead.
Where is the Yorba Linda Sheriff's station?
OCSD does not publish a Yorba Linda-specific station address. Its location directory lists North Operations — the division covering Yorba Linda — at Sheriff's Headquarters, 550 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana. Call (714) 647-1851 or non-emergency dispatch before driving anywhere.
Is there a jail in Yorba Linda?
No. Anyone arrested in Yorba Linda is booked through the county Intake Release Center at 550 N. Flower Street in Santa Ana and then classified to Central Men's or Central Women's Jail, Theo Lacy, or Musick.
Which courthouse handles a Yorba Linda case?
That is not confirmed, and we will not guess. North Justice Center in Fullerton is the nearest criminal courthouse, but its confirmed cities are Fullerton, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park. Call us and we will confirm the calendar for the specific case.
How soon can bail be posted?
As soon as the booking posts at the county facility. The Orange County bail schedule sets an amount at booking under Penal Code §1269b, so we prepare paperwork while transport is still in progress.
Who do I call at 2 in the morning?
Us. Sheriff's non-emergency dispatch can confirm an arrest happened; it cannot post a bond or tell you what release will cost. We answer around the clock and can have the bond ready before the booking record even appears.
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.