Access Garden Grove Jail Roster
Garden Grove jail records are kept by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The city does not have its own jail. When someone gets arrested in Garden Grove, they are booked into Orange County facilities. The Sheriff maintains all custody information for Garden Grove arrests. Garden Grove has about 170,000 residents in central Orange County. You can search for Garden Grove inmates online through the county system. The search is free and available anytime.
Garden Grove Quick Facts
Orange County Jail System
Garden Grove is part of Orange County. The Sheriff's Department runs the entire jail system. Garden Grove has no municipal jail. All arrests go to county facilities. The Sheriff handles all custody and booking records for Garden Grove.
Four main facilities house Garden Grove inmates. Theo Lacy Facility in Orange holds men. Santa Ana has the Central Men's Jail and Central Women's Jail. Tustin has James A. Musick Facility. Inmates are placed based on security level and facility capacity. They may be moved between jails as needed.
The Sheriff keeps all records for anyone arrested in Garden Grove. These records are public. You can search the database free. Call 855-886-5400 if you need help finding someone. This line is open during business hours and some weekends.
Search Garden Grove Inmates
Finding inmates arrested in Garden Grove is easy. Go to apps.ocsheriff.gov to search. You need to sign up for a free account. It takes just a few minutes with an email address.
After logging in, search by name, booking number, or other details. The results show the person's full name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bail, and current facility. Results update regularly. Recent arrests usually appear within a few hours of booking.
The search covers all four Orange County jails. Garden Grove inmates can be at any facility. If you cannot find someone, they may have been just arrested. Check back in a few hours. The database updates throughout the day and night.
Note: Account creation is free and required to search the Garden Grove jail roster online.
VINE Custody Alerts
VINE tracks inmates in county custody. Get alerts when someone is released or moved. Register for phone, email, or text notifications. This service is free for Garden Grove inmates in Orange County jails.
Visit vinelink.dhs.gov to register. Select California. Then Orange County. Search the person's name. Sign up for alerts. You can also call 877-411-5588 to register by phone. Notifications arrive within hours of custody changes.
VINE only works for county jail custody. If someone transfers to state prison, VINE stops working. Use ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov for state inmates. VINE is good for local court cases in Orange County.
Garden Grove Police
Garden Grove Police makes arrests in the city. They do not operate a jail. All arrested people go to Orange County facilities. Contact police for arrest records. Contact the Sheriff for custody information.
| Department | Garden Grove Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 11400 Acacia Parkway Garden Grove, CA 92840 |
| Phone | 714-741-5000 (Non-Emergency) |
| Records | 714-741-5161 |
| Website | www.gardengrovepolice.org |
Garden Grove Police is based on Acacia Parkway in the city. The department serves about 170,000 residents. Police reports are public records and may require a small fee. The records unit processes requests. Call the non-emergency number to ask about arrests or police reports.
After booking into county jail, custody moves to the Sheriff. Police do not maintain inmate records. Search the Sheriff's system or call 855-886-5400 to find someone arrested in Garden Grove.
Other Orange County Cities
Garden Grove is one of many Orange County cities. All use the same jail system. Search for inmates from any city in the same way.
Nearby Orange County cities include:
Use the same online system at apps.ocsheriff.gov to search for Garden Grove or any other county city inmates.
Jail Visitation
Visiting inmates in Orange County jails requires planning ahead. Most facilities offer video visits. In-person visits are limited and need approval. Each jail has different rules.
Video visits can be from home using a computer or through a kiosk at the facility. There is a fee per visit. Book through the approved vendor. In-person visits are restricted and need permission first. Check the Sheriff's website for current rules at each facility.
To send money to an inmate, use the official system. You need the inmate's name and booking number. Funds go for commissary, calls, and services. Use only the official vendor. Do not send cash directly to the jail.
Inmates can make calls from jail if they have money in their account. Calls are monitored. You may need to set up an account to receive calls. Check the Sheriff's website for details.
Legal Resources
Legal help is available for custody and court matters. The Orange County Public Defender's Office helps people who cannot pay for a lawyer. The judge appoints a public defender at your first court hearing if you qualify. Call 714-834-3600 or visit www.pubdef.ocgov.com.
Legal Aid Society of Orange County provides free civil legal help. They work with low-income residents on housing, family, and civil issues. Criminal cases are outside their scope but related matters may be covered. Call 800-834-5001 or visit www.legal-aid.com. For court questions, call Orange County Superior Court at 657-622-8645.
Orange County Jail Roster
Garden Grove is in Orange County. All jail bookings from the city go through the Orange County Sheriff. The county system serves all cities and areas. For complete information on facilities, services, and resources, view the Orange County jail roster page.