Irvine Inmate Lookup System
Irvine jail records are managed by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The city does not operate a jail facility. When arrests happen in Irvine, the persons are booked into Orange County jails. The Sheriff manages all custody and detention records. Irvine is a planned city of about 219,000 people in south Orange County. Inmates from Irvine arrests can be held at any of the four county jails. You can search for Irvine inmates online anytime.
Irvine Quick Facts
Orange County Detention Authority
Irvine is served by Orange County Sheriff custody. The city has no local jail. All Irvine arrests go to county facilities. The Sheriff handles all detention and booking records for Irvine.
Four facilities make up the Orange County jail system. Theo Lacy Facility is in Orange and houses men. Central Men's Jail and Central Women's Jail are in Santa Ana. James A. Musick Facility is in Tustin. Irvine inmates may be at any facility depending on security classification and availability. Inmates can be transferred between facilities as needed.
The Orange County Sheriff maintains all custody records. These records are public. Searching is free and available 24/7. Call 855-886-5400 if you need phone help. This line is available during business hours and weekends.
Search Irvine Jail Roster Online
Finding Irvine inmates is simple and free. Go to apps.ocsheriff.gov to search. You need a free account. Sign up with an email address. It takes just a few minutes.
After creating an account, search by name, booking number, or other details. Results show the person's full name, birth date, booking date, charges, bail, and current facility. Information updates regularly. New arrests typically show within hours of booking.
The search database includes all four Orange County jails. Irvine inmates can be located at any facility. You can search anytime. If you do not find someone right away, they may have just been arrested. Check again in a few hours.
Note: A free account is required to search the Irvine jail roster database.
VINE Custody Notifications
VINE tracks inmates in county jails. Set up alerts for release or transfer. Get notifications by phone, email, or text. This service is free and works for Irvine inmates.
Visit vinelink.dhs.gov to register. Choose California. Pick Orange County. Find the person's name. Set up notifications. You can also call 877-411-5588 to register by phone. You'll get alerts within hours of custody changes.
VINE only works while someone is in county custody. If they are transferred to state prison, VINE stops. Use ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov to track state prisoners. VINE is best for local court cases in Orange County.
Irvine Police Department
Irvine Police makes arrests in the city. They do not run a jail. All arrested people go to Orange County facilities. Contact Irvine Police for arrest records. Contact the Sheriff for jail records.
| Department | Irvine Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | One Police Plaza Irvine, CA 92614 |
| Phone | 949-724-7100 (Non-Emergency) |
| Records | 949-724-7199 |
| Website | www.cityofirvine.org/police |
Irvine Police headquarters is at One Police Plaza. The department serves the planned city of Irvine with high police staffing. Police reports are public records and may have fees. The records unit handles requests for copies. Call non-emergency for questions about arrests or reports.
Once someone is booked into county jail, the Sheriff takes over. Police do not track inmates. To find someone arrested in Irvine, search the Sheriff's system at apps.ocsheriff.gov or call 855-886-5400.
Other Orange County Cities
Irvine shares Orange County's jail system with many other cities. All cities in the county use the same facilities. You can search for inmates from any city the same way.
Other major Orange County cities include:
Search for Irvine or any Orange County city using apps.ocsheriff.gov. The system works the same for all county arrests.
Visiting Inmates
Visits to Orange County jails need advance scheduling. Video visits are the main option. In-person visits are limited and require approval. Each facility has different rules.
Video visits can be done from home using a computer or at a kiosk at the facility. There is a fee per visit. Book through the approved vendor. In-person visits are very restricted and need approval first. Check the Sheriff's website for the rules at each facility.
To put money on an inmate's account, use the official system. You need the inmate's name and booking number. Money is used for commissary, calls, and services. Always use the official vendor. Never send cash directly to a jail.
Inmates can make calls if they have funds in their account. Most calls are monitored and recorded. You may need to set up an account to receive inmate calls. The Sheriff's website has information about this.
Legal Assistance
Legal help is available for custody and court matters. The Orange County Public Defender's Office provides defense to people who cannot afford lawyers. A judge will appoint a public defender at your first court date if you qualify. Call 714-834-3600 or check www.pubdef.ocgov.com.
Legal Aid Society of Orange County offers free civil legal services. They assist low-income residents with housing, family, and other civil issues. Criminal cases are not their focus but related matters may be covered. Call 800-834-5001 or visit www.legal-aid.com. For court matters, contact Orange County Superior Court at 657-622-8645.
Orange County Jail Roster
Irvine is in Orange County. All jail bookings from the city go through the Orange County Sheriff. The county system serves all cities and unincorporated areas. For full information on facilities, services, and resources, view the Orange County jail roster page.