Anaheim Booking Records

Anaheim recent bookings go through a two-step process. The Anaheim Police Department operates a Type I temporary jail at their facility. They hold arrestees for up to 96 hours while processing paperwork. Then they transfer people to Orange County jails for longer custody. You can search Anaheim's own custody portal for people just arrested. For people held longer, check the Orange County Sheriff's inmate system. Both databases show booking information including charges, bail, and custody dates.

Anaheim and Orange County Handle Bookings

Anaheim is one of the few California cities that runs its own jail. The Anaheim Police Department operates a 120-bed Type I facility. This jail holds people for short stays only. State law limits Type I jails to 96 hours of custody. After that, inmates must transfer to Orange County facilities. So recent Anaheim arrests appear in the city database first. Then they show up in the county system after transfer.

When Anaheim Police make an arrest, they book the person at their own facility first. Staff take photos, prints, and personal information. They log charges and set bail. This process happens at the Anaheim Police Department complex. The booking data goes into the Anaheim custody database. You can search it online through the APD Custody Search portal. Most people stay at the city jail for a day or two while awaiting court or transfer.

Orange County takes over custody after the initial period. The Sheriff's Department operates Central Jail in Santa Ana and other facilities countywide. They handle long-term custody, court transports, and releases. So if you cannot find someone in the Anaheim system, check the Orange County Sheriff's inmate portal. They might have already transferred there from the Anaheim Police jail.

Search Anaheim Arrests

Start with the APD Custody Search for recent Anaheim bookings. Type a last name into the search box. The system shows people currently held at the Anaheim Police jail. Results include booking dates, charges, and bail amounts. This portal only shows people in Anaheim custody right now. It does not include people who already transferred to Orange County.

For older arrests or people who transferred, use the Orange County Sheriff's portal. You need to create a free account with an email and password. Then you can search by name or booking number. The county system shows everyone in Orange County jails including people transferred from Anaheim. Results give you current facility locations and full booking details.

The Anaheim database updates in real time as new arrests happen. The county system updates throughout the day too. If someone just got arrested, try the Anaheim portal first. If you cannot find them there, check the county portal in case they transferred already. Transfers usually happen within a few days of the initial booking in Anaheim.

Note: The Orange County system does not show charges in the online portal. Bail bond personnel and others needing charge information must contact the jail directly at 714-647-4666.

Anaheim Police Detention Facility

The Anaheim Police jail sits at 425 South Harbor Boulevard at the police headquarters complex. This Type I facility has 120 beds. It handles arrestees from Anaheim Police and some smaller agencies that contract with Anaheim. The jail operates 24 hours a day with trained correctional staff. They provide meals, medical care, and court video appearances for short-stay inmates.

Most people stay in the Anaheim jail for 24 to 72 hours. Some get released on bail during that time. Others post bond or get released on their own recognizance. Those who stay in custody longer transfer to Orange County jails. The transfer usually happens on a set schedule each day. A sheriff's bus picks up inmates and takes them to Central Jail in Santa Ana.

The Anaheim facility focuses on intake and short-term custody. It saves Orange County from having to book every single arrest in the city. Anaheim handles the initial processing. Orange County takes over for anyone staying in jail more than a few days. This division of labor works well for both agencies and helps manage the large number of arrests in a city Anaheim's size.

Anaheim Police Operations

Anaheim Police Department serves the city's 350,000 residents. The department employs about 400 sworn officers. They patrol the city including the Anaheim Resort area with Disneyland and other attractions. APED makes thousands of arrests each year. Most are for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies. Serious felonies often involve longer investigations before arrest.

When officers make an arrest in Anaheim, they transport the person to police headquarters on Harbor Boulevard. The jail staff complete the booking. They determine whether to hold the person or issue a citation and release. Many misdemeanor arrests result in citation releases without any jail time. More serious charges require booking into custody. Then the person stays until bail is posted or they transfer to county jail.

Other agencies sometimes make arrests in Anaheim too. California Highway Patrol works the freeways. Orange County Sheriff's deputies patrol some county facilities in the city. Federal agents operate in Anaheim as well. These agencies usually book their arrestees directly into Orange County jails rather than the Anaheim Police facility. So you might need to check the county system for arrests made by non-APD agencies even if the arrest happened in Anaheim.

Request Arrest Documentation

The online portals give you basic booking information for free. For detailed police reports or certified copies, you need to make a formal request. Contact Anaheim Police Department records division at 425 South Harbor Boulevard. Call during business hours to ask about their request process. Bring ID and details about the arrest including names, dates, and case numbers if available.

Anaheim Police charge fees for copies of reports and documents. The exact amounts depend on the type of record and number of pages. California law sets maximum fees for public records. Most departments charge 10 cents per page for plain copies. Certified copies and booking photos cost more. Processing usually takes 10 business days. Complex requests can take up to 14 extra days under state public records laws.

For arrests that transferred to Orange County, you might need records from both agencies. Get the booking and initial arrest info from Anaheim. Get custody and court transport records from Orange County Sheriff. Each agency keeps its own documentation. Email Orange County at prarequests@ocsheriff.gov or call 714-647-4666 for their records request process.

Get Custody Notifications

Use VINE to track inmates in Orange County jails after they transfer from Anaheim. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. Call 1-877-411-5588 or visit vinelink.vineapps.com/state/CA to register. Search for an inmate by name. Sign up for alerts when their custody status changes.

VINE sends notifications by phone, text, or email when someone is released. This helps victims and families stay informed about custody status. The service is free and anonymous. You do not have to give a reason for using it. The system updates every 15 minutes from Orange County jail records. It works for anyone transferred from Anaheim to county facilities.

Note: VINE only tracks inmates in county jails and state prisons. It does not track people held in the Anaheim Police jail because those stays are so short. Use VINE after someone transfers to Orange County custody for longer-term tracking of their status.

Other Orange County Cities

Many large Orange County cities use the county jail system. Check these nearby cities for booking information: