Find Fullerton Jail Roster Records
Fullerton jail records are managed by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Fullerton operates no jail facility. When police arrest someone in Fullerton, they transport them to county jails. Orange County has the custody and maintains all booking records. Fullerton is a city of about 140,000 people in northern Orange County. Anyone arrested in Fullerton may be held at any of the four county jail facilities. The Sheriff's online search lets you find these inmates for free.
Fullerton Quick Facts
Orange County Detention System
Orange County Sheriff runs all jails serving Fullerton. The county has four main facilities. Fullerton inmates may be in any of them depending on their circumstances. Security level, gender, and available bed space determine placement.
The four facilities are Theo Lacy Facility, Central Men's Jail, Central Women's Jail, and James A. Musick Facility. Theo Lacy is in Orange and holds male inmates. The Central jails are in Santa Ana. Musick Facility is in Tustin. Inmates can be moved between facilities without notice.
The Sheriff's Department maintains all records for people arrested in Fullerton. Custody information is public record. You can search for Fullerton inmates using the free online tool. If you need help on the phone, call 855-886-5400 during business hours.
Search Fullerton Inmate Records Online
Searching for Fullerton inmates is simple. Visit apps.ocsheriff.gov to get started. You must create a free account to search. This takes only a few minutes with an email address.
Search by name, booking number, or other identifiers. Results show full details about the person. You'll see the booking date, charges, bail amount, and facility location. The system updates frequently throughout the day. New arrests show up within hours of booking.
Results cover all four Orange County jails. Fullerton inmates may be in any facility. The search is available 24/7. If someone was just arrested, the record may take a few hours to appear. Check back later if you don't see them right away.
Note: An account is required and free to create to search the Fullerton jail roster database.
VINE Inmate Tracking
VINE sends automatic alerts for custody changes. Track anyone arrested in Fullerton using this free service. Get notifications by phone, email, or text. Release alerts come within hours.
Go to vinelink.dhs.gov to register. Choose California. Pick Orange County. Search for the person's name. Sign up for notifications. You can also call 877-411-5588 to register by phone. The alerts work while someone is in county custody.
If an inmate goes to state prison, VINE stops. You'll then need ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov to track them. VINE is best for county jail cases. Use it for anyone arrested in Fullerton and held in Orange County.
Fullerton Police Department
Fullerton Police handles arrests but runs no jail. All arrested people go to county facilities. Contact Fullerton Police for arrest details. Contact the Sheriff for jail and custody information.
| Department | Fullerton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 West Commonwealth Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832 |
| Phone | 714-738-6700 (Non-Emergency) |
| Records | 714-738-6800 |
| Website | www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/police |
The police department is on Commonwealth Avenue in downtown Fullerton. Fullerton has many officers serving the city. Police reports are public records but may have copying fees. The records unit handles requests. Call the non-emergency line for general questions about arrests.
Once booked into county jail, the Sheriff takes over. Police do not track inmates. Call 855-886-5400 or search online at apps.ocsheriff.gov to find a Fullerton inmate.
Other Orange County Cities
Fullerton is one of many Orange County cities. All cities use the same jail system. The inmate search tool works the same for everyone in the county.
Major Orange County cities near Fullerton include:
Search for inmates from any Orange County city using the same system. Visit apps.ocsheriff.gov to access the Fullerton jail roster and all county records.
Visiting Fullerton Inmates
Visits to Orange County jails need to be set up ahead of time. Video visits are the main option. In-person visits are limited and require approval. Each facility has different rules and hours.
Most visits are video-based. You can visit from home using a computer or go to a kiosk at the jail. There is a fee for each visit. Book the visit through the approved vendor. In-person visits are very restricted and need permission first.
To add money to an inmate's account, use the official system online. You need the inmate's name and booking number. Money goes for commissary, calls, and services. Send funds only through the official vendor. Never mail cash to the jail.
Inmates can call from jail if they have a prepaid account. Calls are monitored and recorded. The Sheriff's website has information about setting up account to receive calls.
Legal Help Available
Legal support is available to Fullerton residents in custody. The Orange County Public Defender's Office helps people who cannot afford a lawyer. The judge appoints a public defender at your first court hearing if you qualify. Call 714-834-3600 or check www.pubdef.ocgov.com.
Legal Aid Society of Orange County gives free civil legal help. They serve low-income people with housing, family, and other civil issues. Criminal cases are not their focus but related issues may be covered. Call 800-834-5001 or visit www.legal-aid.com. The Orange County Superior Court handles criminal cases in Fullerton. Call 657-622-8645 for court information.
Orange County Jail Roster
Fullerton is in Orange County. All arrests in the city go to county jails. The Orange County Sheriff handles all bookings and custody records. For details on county facilities, services, and resources, visit the Orange County jail roster page.