The process, step by step
1) Booking
After an arrest, booking & fingerprinting happen at a city station or county jail. City release is usually faster (often ~30 minutes after booking); county can take 3–10+ hours.
2) Bail amount set
The bail schedule or a judge sets the amount. We confirm charges, bail, and release options for you.
3) Choose your release option
• Surety/Bail Bond
• Cash Bail
• O.R. (Own Recognizance) — promise to appear if approved by the jail/court.
4) Paperwork (fast)
We can complete everything by DocuSign, phone, email, or in person at your home/office or the jail.
5) Payment
Premium is typically 10%—you may qualify for our 7% bail option (ask us). Easy payments available.
6) Release & next steps
We file the bond and coordinate pickup. We can even help with a free ride home and guide you through court dates.
City vs. County timing
City jail release time is often ~30 minutes after booking.
County jail release can take 3–10+ hours after booking.
We’ll advise where to post bail for the fastest release.
City jail contacts (quick reference)
- Anaheim PD — 714-765-1988
- Santa Ana PD — 714-245-8100
- Fullerton PD — 714-738-6722
- Buena Park PD — 714-562-3901
- Costa Mesa PD — 714-754-5113
- Newport Beach PD — 949-644-3672
- Huntington Beach PD — 714-536-5691
- Laguna Beach PD — 949-497-0701
Orange County Jail
550 N. Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
General Information: 714-647-4666
We’ll check your options in minutes.
Home, office, jail, or all online via DocuSign.
