Orange County Intake Release Center

Funds for bail for Orange county criminal cases may be paid in cash, bank cashier’s checks, personal checks, money orders, and traveler’s checks at the Intake Release Center Jail Cashiering office. Cashier’s checks for any bail amount will be accepted only when properly verified with the issuing financial institution. Please bring a business card with the bank employee’s name and phone number for verification. Bank cashier’s checks must be for the exact amount of the payment, and made payable to the “Orange County Sheriff’s Department” and be drawn on an acceptable financial institution in the United States. Requires Two Forms of Identification: Personal checks may be used, provided that the pre-printed name and address on the check matches the issuer’s California Driver’s License or California Identification card. These checks must be drawn on a California bank with a California address. Second and third party checks will not be accepted. Personal checks are only accepted up to $7,500 per checking account and must be made payable to the “Orange County Sheriff’s Department.” Traveler’s checks are acceptable only if signed at the Jail Cashiering office in the presence of a cashier. Traveler’s checks must be for the exact amount of the payment, made payable to the “Orange County Sheriff’s Department” and be drawn on an acceptable financial institution in the United States. Persons presenting traveler’s checks must furnish satisfactory identification. Verify the full name, booking number, and full bail amount owed with Inmate Records (714) 647-4666, to ensure you are paying the proper amount. Bail for certain defendants must be paid in cash or check only. To verify the bail amount and what payment methods are acceptable, please contact Inmate Records at (714) 647-4666, before attempting to pay. Company/business checks are NOT accepted. Bail for all courts outside of Orange County must be paid in cash.