Public visiting is limited to four (4) visits for each inmate each week. One visit per day, Friday - Monday.Members of the public wishing to visit an inmate must call and make an appointment at the…

Providing for the care and custody of up to 6,000 inmates in our facilities is the primary mission of the OC Sheriff Custody Operations Command. Although COVID-19 presented adversity for jail…

OC Animal Care is extremely fortunate to have hundreds of dedicated volunteers that assist our shelter on a daily basis.  Volunteers assist by:Hosting donation drivesSocializing and…

OC Animal Care must consider several factors before making an animal available for adoption. The welfare of the animal and the safety of the public are our first priority; therefore, not all animals…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Dec. 08, 2025) – The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes…

Explore the amazing world of California mushrooms with OC Parks!Join us for a morning walk at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and learn the basics of mushroom identification, discover where…

Clark Regional Park includes a beautiful interpretive center with an extensive fossil collection. It displays marine fossils from up to 80 million years ago, to more recent terrestrial mammals…

John Does 1970 to Present Click on the images for more details, dental charts, prints and artist's sketches. Some of the photos and information in this section may be disturbing to some viewers.

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify a man whose remains were discovered off the Santa Ana River…