Public visiting in Orange County Jails is limited to four (4) visits for each inmate each week. One visit per day is allowed, Friday through Monday.
In-Person Visiting Hours: Friday - Monday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Theo Lacy Scheduling Number: 714-935-6202
VISITING PROCEDURES
- Visiting will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. No walk-ups will be accepted.
- Visiting is conducted Friday through Monday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Visitors with a scheduled appointment will line up outside the lobby fifteen minutes prior to their appointment and maintain physical distance.
- The lobby will have limited capacity for those with ADA considerations.
- Parking: Visitors may park in the North parking structure located across from the Juvenile Courthouse and next to UCI Medical Center.
SCHEDULING A VISIT
- To schedule a visit, call the scheduling number listed above from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
- Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- When calling to schedule, please have the following information ready:
- Booking number of the inmate you wish to visit. Booking numbers can be searched through the online database link: Inmate Information.
- Date of birth for each visitor
- Driver's license number of each visitor
- A contact phone number in case of housing changes or other incidents that may affect the visit.
- A maximum of two adults and two minors will be permitted at one time.
- Only one visit is permitted per day for each inmate.
- Visitation with any one inmate is limited to four visitors at one time and shall consist of at least one adult in the following combinations:
- Two adults
- Two adults plus up to two minors
- One adult plus two minors
VISITING RULES
- Visitors are required to show valid photo identification prior to a visit. Only government issued ID’s are accepted (State Driver’s License or Identification Card, Passport, Consular Card, etc.)
- Visitors must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or accompanied by an approved adult visitor such as a parent, legal guardian, or have written, notarized permission to visit from the child’s parent or legal guardian. Visitors will be required to produce satisfactory identification.
- We strongly urge inmates to coordinate their visits with their loved ones to avoid a situation where the inmates visit is utilized by a visitor they did not wish to see.
- Each visit will last a minimum of 30 minutes.
- A maximum of two adults and two minors will be permitted to visit any one inmate.
- Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
- Upon prior request of the Watch Commander, unaccompanied minor children may visit any relative in custody.
- Visitors who have been released from jail within the preceding sixty (60) days are ineligible to visit. However, visits between blood relatives (i.e., mother, father, sister or brother) or spouse may be allowed even though the visitor was released from our custody within the last sixty (60) days, with Watch Commander approval.
- Penal Code 4571 prohibits persons convicted of a felony and who have served time in California State Prison from entering any jail premises without prior approval. Parolees and felons can request a visit by completing the Parolee/Felon Request to Visit form available at the jail lobby.
- Visitors may only possess identification and one (1) key and/or FOB while inside the facility for their visit.
- Visitors should not bring bulk items (e.g., purses, make-up bags, day planners, books, backpacks, baby diaper bags, etc.) to visiting.
- Visitors with babies or toddlers may possess necessary items such as diapers, wipes, clothing or garment(s) for breast feeding, formula, and bottles, separate from the diaper bag. However, each item will be subject to search.
- Nursing mothers shall be discreet and covered when breastfeeding their child in the visiting area. Failure to do so may result in termination of visiting for that day.
- No food, drinks, candy, gum, cigarettes, matches, lighters, pepper spray.
- Weapons or anything deemed inappropriate are not allowed in this facility.
- Cell phones, laptops, cameras and other electronic devices are prohibited and not allowed on the facility.
- All documents requiring an inmate's signature require the permission of the visiting staff.
- Clothing that is derogatory, offensive, revealing, or deemed inappropriate by the visiting staff will not be allowed.
- Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed and are subject to arrest.
- Visitors shall proceed to their assigned seat and remain there until the inmate arrives.
Visitors who are disruptive or interfere with the normal operations of the facility are subject to removal from the facility and/or arrest.
Property releases may take place between the hours of 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM daily.
