Fullerton Police Department Jail
Location: 237 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
How do I Find Out If Someone Is in Jail?
Individuals arrested by the Fullerton Police Department are typically housed in the Fullerton Police Department Jail while they await transportation to court. In some instances, typically related to jail capacity, inmates will be transferred to the Orange County Jail.
To determine if an inmate is housed at the Fullerton Police Department Jail, you may call the Jail at (714) 738-6722.
The On-duty Jailer will be able to tell you if the inmate is currently housed at the Fullerton Police Department Jail or if they have been transferred to Orange County Jail.
How Do I Find Out If Someone Is Housed at Orange County Jail?
After determining that an inmate is no longer housed at the Fullerton Police Department Jail, those seeking the location of the inmate .
Please note, when using the online inmate locator, users will need the inmate’s first and last name.
Booking
Booking is the process by which the Police Department registers and enters charges against a person believed to have violated the law. The process of booking includes:
- Recording of the inmate’s personal information and description,
- Photographing the arrestee (also known as Mug shot),
- Fingerprinting the arrestee,
- Department of Justice records check,
- Personal property and money will be taken from the inmate and booked into their property,
- Inmates are asked a series of medical questions to evaluate their physical and mental health, v The jailer conducting the booking process, provides the inmate with a list of facility rules and items available to the inmate,
- The inmate will be allowed to make telephone calls in accordance with California Penal Code Section 851.1.
Any questions regarding the booking process can be answered by calling the Fullerton Police Department Jail at (714) 738-6722.
All inmates will be searched before entering the Fullerton City Jail
Medications
- The Fullerton Jail does not have medical staff on duty at any time.
- Asthma inhalers or OTC medications such as Motrin or Tylenol are allowed.
- All medications except inhalers will be held in a secure lock box.
Clothing
- It will consist of casual type clothing such as jeans or pants, plain t-shirts that do not contain designs, writing or pictures, socks, sweat shirts (no hoods) and sweat pants for example.
- Shorts, tank tops, sleeveless shirts or beach attire is not allowed.
- Do not bring any clothing that would be offensive to other inmates or employees, or that would be considered gang-related clothing.
- Inmates will wear the orange and white Fullerton inmate shirt any time they leave their jail cell.
- Sandals or any open toe shoes are not permitted when performing assigned tasks or regular duties.
Personal items/toiletries
- Pillow case and pillow, blanket, shaving kit (electric razor is ok), toothbrush/paste, hair gel.
- All items will be stored in a locker and nothing will be left out in view.
- Cigarettes and lighters are not permitted and, if found, will be confiscated, discarded or disposed of.
Food
- Small items that can be heated up in the oven or microwave.
- Limit the supplies to a week long, as storage space is limited.
- Frozen meals, pop corn, cup of soup, cereal, beef jerky, soda, juice, etc.
- If you leave during the week, please limit the food you bring to 1 to 2 days worth. You can bring more food for the weekend.
Phones/laptops/etc.: All electronic devices are NOT allowed.
- If any of these items are brought into the jail, the Jailer will either place the item in a property locker inside the jail office and it will be returned when the inmate leaves or book the item into safekeeping where it can be returned to the inmate only during business hours from Monday to Friday.
Phone Calls
- Inmates will have access to collect phone calls from their cells. A prepaid account can be set up after the inmate checks into the jail. Calling cards cannot be used with the phones inside the jail The Fullerton Jail does not have medical staff on duty at any time. It will consist of casual type clothing such as jeans or pants, plain t-shirts that do not contain designs, writing or pictures, socks, sweat shirts (no hoods) and sweat pants for example.
Reminder
All of the above items are privileges and may be revoked because of violations of jail rules or regulations or misuse by the inmate.
What Is the Difference Between Bail & Bond?
In most instances, when a person is arrested, they are afforded the opportunity to post Bail or Bond. While they accomplish the same function, that is releasing the person from custody, there is a difference between the two.
Bail
California Courts have established a Uniform Bail Schedule, which outlines the bail amount for each type of crime. When a person posts bail, they are depositing the entire amount listed in the Uniform Bail Schedule to ensure that the subject shows up for court. Deposited monies will be returned after the appearance of the individual bailed out and according to the rules established by the court receiving the bail. The Fullerton Police Department accepts bail on arrests by any of the following methods:
- Cash
- Cashier’s Check
- Money Order
- Personal Check from a California Bank (up to $5,000.00 dollars)
- All Checks and Money Orders are to be made payable to “North Justice Center” unless specified differently.
- Note that the Fullerton Police Department does not accept payment by credit card.
Bail Bonds at Fullerton Jail
The term “bond” refers to a deposit of a Surety Bond by a Licensed Bail Bond Company for the amount of the bail. The Fullerton Police Department and its Jail employees will not recommend any specific Bail Bond Company. Bail Bond Companies can be located in the telephone book and they can provide specific’s regarding fees and cost associated with the use of their services. Typically, the difference between Bail and Bond is that the Bail Bond Company will generally accept items as collateral to secure the bond, and they will charge a percentage of the total bond amount.
How Do I Bail or Bond Out If I’m Arrested?
All inmates booked in the Fullerton City Jail are eligible to be released on bail or bond, unless specified by warrant, court order, bail schedule, or the level of the inmate’s intoxication makes it unsafe to release the inmate.
In the event you are arrested, you will be allowed to make a phone call to arrange bail or bond. If you have the present ability to post bail or can have a family member post bail for you, you will be released upon the completion of the booking process and completion of the necessary paperwork related to the bail. In the event that you elect to use a Bail Bond Company, once the bondsman posts the surety bond, and you have completed the booking process, you will be released.
How Do I Know What My Bail Will Be?
During the booking process, you will be advised of the charges pending against you. The jailer will be able to advise you of the amount of your bail. Please note that in some instances, your bail may be raised pursuant to the California Penal Code. This is known as a bail enhancement and occurs in some cases where it is believed that the release of an arrested subject on bail will likely result in the instant crime continuing.
The bail schedule is established pursuant to the Uniform Bail Procedures Committee and approved by the judges of the Orange County Superior Court. You can view the Bail Schedule at: http://www.occourts.org/directory/criminal/felonybailsched.pdf