Santa Ana Jail

Santa Ana Jail runs on a Sunday through Saturday visitation week with multiple time slots each day. On weekdays (Tuesday through Friday), visit times are 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) add morning options at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., plus 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. The public front lobby is open 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., but those hours don't necessarily match inmate visitation hours. Many California facilities use online scheduling portals, so check Santa Ana's official visitation page for the correct portal and booking windows. Bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID and confirm you're on the inmate's approved visitor list before you go.

Here are the fastest ways to reach Santa Ana Jail and the Santa Ana Police Department for arrest-related questions. If the arrest happened within Santa Ana city limits, call Santa Ana Jail at (714) 245-8100 to locate the person and confirm where they're being held. For general, non-emergency questions (including evidence or property return procedures), contact Santa Ana Police at (714) 245-8665. Many California facilities use third-party platforms for phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging. You may need to create an account on the facility's communications platform and add prepaid funds before scheduling video visits or sending messages. Some facilities are still transitioning between systems, so use the platform the jail currently supports and follow the vendor instructions before scheduling.

To send money to an inmate at Santa Ana Jail, use a money order made payable to "Santa Ana Jail" and write the inmate's full name and booking number on the reference line. The account limit is $2,000. Depending on what the facility accepts, you may also be able to add funds through an online or mobile portal, phone deposits, a lobby kiosk, or a U.S. Postal money order. Confirm the approved methods before you start. Inmates use trust account funds for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other permitted purchases. Keep in mind that some deposits may be reduced by court-ordered restitution or other authorized deductions. Have the inmate's information ready and check posting times so you know when funds will be available.