Search Anaheim Released Inmates

Released inmate records for arrests in Anaheim come from two agencies. The Anaheim Police Department holds arrest reports and case files. The Orange County Sheriff runs the jail system where Anaheim inmates are booked and held. Anaheim PD does not operate its own jail facility. People arrested by Anaheim police go to the Orange County jail in Santa Ana. You can look up released inmate records using the county's free online tool or request arrest reports through the Anaheim PD records portal. This page shows you how to search for released inmates tied to Anaheim cases and what each agency provides.

Orange County Jail and Anaheim Inmates

Anaheim is in Orange County, and the county sheriff operates the jail system. People arrested by Anaheim police are transported to the Orange County Intake Release Center or the Theo Lacy Facility. Both sites are in the Santa Ana and Orange area. The sheriff keeps all booking and release data for Anaheim inmates and everyone else held in the county jail. When someone is released, the county system updates to show the date, time, and release type.

The Orange County Sheriff runs an online inmate search at apps.ocsheriff.gov. This portal is free. Anyone can use it. Search by name and the system returns results showing the booking date, charges, bail amount, and current custody status. Released inmates have their release date in the record. The Orange County Sheriff also handles copy requests for booking records. Copies cost $0.15 per page. Call (714) 647-7000 for help with records about Anaheim released inmates held by the county.

How to Search Anaheim Inmate Records

Go to the Orange County Sheriff portal. Type the last name. Add a first name if you want to narrow the results. The system shows all matching records from the county jail. Each listing includes the booking number, charges, bail, and whether the person is still in custody or has been released. The search is free. No account is needed. This is the main way to check on Anaheim released inmates who were held at the county level.

Anaheim released inmate records through the county system generally include these details:

• Full name and date of birth
• Booking number and arresting agency
• All charges at the time of booking
• Bail amount set by the court
• Release date, time, and release type
• Housing location while in custody

For state prison releases, use the CIRIS database from CDCR. CIRIS covers state prison inmates, not county jail bookings. Use both tools if you are unsure whether the Anaheim person you are looking for went to county jail or state prison.

Anaheim Police Records Requests

The Anaheim Police Department handles arrest reports and case files from local arrests. These are held by APD, not the county sheriff. To request a police report for an Anaheim released inmate case, use the department's NextRequest portal at cityofanaheimcapd.nextrequest.com. Call (714) 765-1990 if you prefer to make a request by phone. The station is at 425 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805.

Arrest reports describe the circumstances around an Anaheim arrest. They include the officer's account, witness statements, and evidence details. Booking records from Orange County cover the jail side. That means charges, bail, and release info. If you want the complete picture, request records from both APD and the Orange County Sheriff. Anaheim PD must respond within 10 calendar days under California law. The agency can take up to 14 extra days for unusual cases. The NextRequest portal tracks your submission and gives you updates.

Note: APD arrest reports and Orange County jail records are held by different agencies.

California Law on Anaheim Inmate Releases

Under Government Code 7923.610, the Anaheim Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff must share arrest and booking data with the public. The law requires disclosure of the full name, date of birth, physical description, arrest time, booking time, all charges, bail, and how the person was released. Only information that would endanger someone or hurt an investigation can be withheld. This rule covers all Anaheim released inmate records and took effect on January 1, 2023.

Penal Code 3003 governs what happens when state prison inmates are released to Anaheim. CDCR must inform local Orange County law enforcement about each parolee returning to the area. The notification includes the person's name, physical description, tattoos, scars, offenses, and planned address. Parolees go back to the county they lived in before prison. Each released inmate gets $200 and transportation to the nearest bus or train stop if no one picks them up from the state facility.

VINE Alerts for Anaheim Inmates

VINE is a free notification system that tracks custody changes. You can register to get alerts when an Anaheim inmate is released from the Orange County jail. VINE works around the clock. It sends phone calls, emails, or text messages. The system supports over 200 languages. Call 1-877-411-5588 to sign up by phone or go to vinelink.com to register online.

VINE covers about 2,900 facilities in 48 states. That includes Orange County jails and California state prisons. The system sends alerts within minutes of a status change. Many Orange County agencies recommend VINE as the best way to track released inmates from Anaheim and other cities in the county. It is especially useful for victims and families who need timely updates about an inmate's custody status.

The Anaheim Police Department uses NextRequest at cityofanaheimcapd.nextrequest.com to process public records requests for arrest reports and released inmate data.

Submit a request through this portal to get case documents, arrest reports, and other records from the Anaheim Police Department. Status updates come by email as staff work on your request.

Nearby Cities With Released Inmate Data

People arrested near Anaheim's borders may end up booked under a different city's jurisdiction. If you cannot find the released inmate you are looking for, check these nearby cities. All of them have released inmate records available through their respective agencies.