When a person is arrested in Orange County, they are first taken to the nearest police station jail to be processed and booked and, if no bail is posted, eventually transported to the Men’s Central Jail or the Women’s Central Jail to await their hearing or trial. To guarantee a speedy release, Armstrong Bail Bonds strongly recommends posting bail before the defendant has been transported to the larger facility—once in the Men’s or Women’s Central Jail, it may take significantly more time to complete the bail bond process.
Opened in 1968, the Central Men’s and Central Women’s Jail house 1433 inmates and 380 inmates, respectively. Inmates have access to television, outdoor recreation, newspapers, mail services, a small grocery store, medical care, mental health services, and dental care. Religious services, vocational training, and educational programs are also offered.