You can go to the Santa Ana Jails website for info on what he can receive by mail (i.e., like most jails, no books, bass magazines, etc. unless DIRECT FROM PUBLISHER… know it before you do it).
Commissary guidelines (for those that asked about money on the books). The I.D. number provided by @Reasonably_Happy is the correct id # for deposit (226351).
- Inmates desiring to purchase items not provided to them can purchase items from Commissary.
- Persons wishing to deposit funds into an inmate’s account may do so at the Santa Ana Jail Front Lobby. The Jail’s Front Lobby is open everyday 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to assist the public.
- Visitors may deposit United States currency, money orders, and cashiers checks to an inmate’s account. Cashiers checks, and money orders must be made out to the City of Santa Ana. Personal or business checks are not accepted.
- These funds are available for the inmate to use the day after they are placed on the inmate’s account.
- Possession of monies by an inmate is forbidden.
- Funds may not be transferred from the account of one inmate to the account of another inmate.
- Cashiers checks and money orders may also be sent to the inmate by mail for deposit into the inmate’s account. Annotate the booking number on the reference line of the check or money order.
- Inmates receive a receipt of each account transaction.
- Funds may be added via internet through: touchpaydirect.com (using our Facility ID: 192701 and the inmate/detainee Jail ID number).
- Fund may be added via telephone through Touch Pay: [(866) 232-1899](tel: 18662321899)
One last note by me: Again, I am only posting this to answer the question re: sending him money. For those who don’t feel safe providing credit/banking info online or over the phone, you can send a money order or cashiers check in his mail, but it MUST BE made out to the Santa Ana Jail and have his booking number on it. I think that number differs from the ID # above. you can call for that (714-245-8100). They answer quick and are friendly.
Another Note (because I tend to overthink things); Remember money on the books is available the next day. For those sending letters, remember what @Reasonably_Happy posted: "… He may be there for another week or a few more months. Kinda depends on the next court date. " Not trying to discourage mail (I’m sure he desperately needs it) but remember a letter might have to chase him around, so keep that in mind as time passes.