Orange County Sheriff's Office
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Before you start
- Appointments · Jail visiting — Orange official facility instructions
- Members of the public wishing to visit an inmate must call and make an appointment at the facility the inmate is housed at currently. Select the jail facility below to review visiting information and set up an appointment to see an inmate. [8]
Read the coroner FAQ for property appointments, mortuary release authorization and report requests. Email report copies and transport charges are separate purposes.
Before you start
- Availability · Orange — reports by email after closure; separate from in-person copies
- Coroner records are released only after a case is closed. You may submit a request electronically by emailing Coroner_Requests@ocsheriff.gov and reports will be returned via email at no charge. [12]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Coroner transport from place of death to facility | $318.00decedent transport | Orange mortuary/cremation service includes charge in funeral expenses and pays Coroner; next of kin does not pay Coroner directly.[14] |
| Coroner report by email after closure | $0.00email report | Orange electronically requested reports after closure; in-person per-page wording is not converted into an amount.[15] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked9 source pages · 16 citations
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- [1] California law enforcement agency directory (opens in a new tab)
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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Orange County Sheriff's Department
- [2] Orange official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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the County of Orange Instagram - Connect with the County of Orange YouTube - Connect with the County of Orange Main Menu Back to Main Menu About OCSheriff Office of the Sheriff Vision, Mission & Core Values Department History Fallen Officers Public Data Dashboard Policies AB 48 - Use of Fo
- [3] California sheriffs directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Sheriffs Association · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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Don Barnes Sheriff 550 N Flower Santa Ana, CA 92703 714-647-7000
- [4] California sheriffs directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Sheriffs Association · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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Don Barnes Sheriff 550 N Flower Santa Ana, CA 92703
- [5] Orange — coroner (opens in a new tab)
Orange County coroner · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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Health Advocacy Investigations & Special Operations Command Coroner Emergency Management Investigations OC Crime Lab Operations Support & Intelligence Special Operations Patrol Operations Command North Operations Southeast Operations Southwest Operations Transit Operations Professional Ser
- [6] Orange official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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CCW
- [7] Orange — Visiting Hours & Information (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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visory Council Peace Officer Records Releases Orange County Jail In-Custody Death Reporting Custodial Informant Safeguards in Orange County Jails FAQs Community National Prescription Take Back Day Above The Influence Dangers of Fentanyl Citizens' Academy Teen Academy Stay Safe OC Bike Safe
- [8] Orange — Visiting Hours & Information (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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Members of the public wishing to visit an inmate must call and make an appointment at the facility the inmate is housed at currently. Select the jail facility below to review visiting information and set up an appointment to see an inmate.
- [9] Orange County Sheriff — contact (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff · Orange County Sheriff’s Department Contacts | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department — Sheriff non-emergency dispatch — published 714 area-code option
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Sheriff's Non-Emergency Dispatch (714) 647-7000 or (949) 770-6011
- [10] Orange County Sheriff — contact (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff · Orange County Sheriff’s Department Contacts | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department — Sheriff non-emergency dispatch — published 949 area-code option
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Sheriff's Non-Emergency Dispatch (714) 647-7000 or (949) 770-6011
- [11] Orange County Sheriff's Office — coroner information (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff's Office · FAQs | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department — Actual coroner public instructions
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Property held at the Coroner Facility is released by appointment only Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm excluding holidays. Please call (714) 647-7400 to make an appointment.
- [12] Orange County Sheriff's Office — coroner information (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff's Office · FAQs | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department — Orange — reports by email after closure; separate from in-person copies
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Coroner records are released only after a case is closed. You may submit a request electronically by emailing Coroner_Requests@ocsheriff.gov and reports will be returned via email at no charge.
- [13] Orange County Sheriff's Office — coroner information (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff's Office · Coroner | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department — Orange coroner report requests and other enquiries
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For any other requests, including obtaining reports, please email coroner_requests@ocsheriff.gov.
- [14] Orange County Sheriff's Office — coroner information (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff's Office · FAQs | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department — Purpose-specific published coroner charge; no effective date inferred
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a fee of $318.00 is charged for the transportation of a decedent from the place of death to the Coroner Facility.
- [15] Orange County Sheriff's Office — coroner information (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff's Office · FAQs | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department — Purpose-specific published coroner charge; no effective date inferred
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reports will be returned via email at no charge.
- [16] Orange County Sheriff's Office — coroner information (opens in a new tab)
Orange County Sheriff's Office · Forms | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department — Official web directory identifies linked forms; no PDF contents inferred
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Mortuary Order For Release Form_ENG 2025_fillable