Theo Lacy is OC's primary post-arraignment jail. Pretrial releases here are routed through IRC in Santa Ana before final release.
Typical timeline
6–10 hours from bond acceptance. Transport between Theo Lacy and IRC adds 2–3 hours.
Bond posting strategy
Always post at IRC, not Theo Lacy directly. IRC is where Orange County processes final releases.
Call
(909) 406-6909 — OC bonds posted day or night.
Bail bonds in the cities covered above
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Jails mentioned in this guide
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Updated October 23, 2026 · Information only — not legal advice. For specific situations call (909) 406-6909.