Orange County Jails
Theo Lacy Facility, Orange
501 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868 · Bail accepted 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. daily
Theo Lacy is the Orange County Sheriff’s Department maximum-security jail in the City of Orange. It is the county’s largest custody facility — and, critically, it does not accept bail around the clock.
Facility details
| Address | 501 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868 |
|---|---|
| Main line | (714) 935-6940 |
| Cashier / bail | (714) 935-6905 |
| Visiting scheduling | (714) 935-6202 |
| Bail accepted | Daily, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Security level | Maximum security |
| Capacity | Up to 3,442, staffed by roughly 450 sworn and professional personnel |
| Property releases | 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily |
Who is held here
Theo Lacy houses people charged with or sentenced for offences ranging from misdemeanours through serious felonies, including some awaiting transfer to state prison. The complex sits on about 11 acres on the banks of the Santa Ana River bed, next to the Orangewood Children’s Home.
Visiting
Public visiting runs on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Scheduling and current rules are handled by the Sheriff’s Department on (714) 935-6202 — check before travelling, because visiting rules change more often than most families expect.
Where the case is heard
Theo Lacy is in the city of Orange, which is assigned to the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. If the arrest happened in North Orange County the case is heard at the North Justice Center instead. All courthouses are listed on our Orange County courthouses page.
How we help, and from where
Our three offices — Anaheim, Brea and La Habra — are open 24 hours and are our only physical locations. Addresses are on our locations page; coverage is on areas we serve.
See all Orange County jails or the county-wide overview at Orange County bail bonds.
Someone in custody right now?
Call the office nearest the city of the arrest. We will locate them, confirm the bail amount, and tell you honestly what can happen tonight.