Orange County Sheriff's Department - Aliso Viejo Station

If a loved one, you or a family member have been arrested by or are being investigated by the Aliso Viejo Station of the Orange County Sheriff Police Department, it can cause a lot of apprehension, mostly just from fear of the unknown. Moreover, one is dependent upon the honesty and competence of a police officer, who may or may not be experienced or have the same sense of urgency as you.

Facing such a situation, it can help to know the bail amount (if any) associated with the offense or offenses at issue if police deny an own recognizance (OR) release. It is also good to know what evidence is needed to convict one for the crime or crimes that allegedly took place, the defenses possible and the sentence a judge can impose if one is convicted of the crime or crimes.

We at Greg Hill & Associates believe it is wise to know a few more things before interacting with any branch of law enforcement. It can be prudent to know the size of the police or sheriff’s department, the area’s demographics, the most common types of crimes the department investigates and just a bit about the area’s history to make one’s communication with law enforcement more meaningful, more savvy and perhaps, more respectful. This can lead to a better outcome than if one lacks such perspective.

This article is presented with these goals in mind.

The Aliso Viejo Station of the Orange County Sheriff Department is a small station with 24 sworn police officers and an undisclosed number of civilian support personnel assigned to it.

The Aliso Viejo Station of the Orange County Sheriff Department is responsible for patrolling the City of Aliso Viejo, which is a city of 52,176 residents (as of the 2020 census) within its 7.5 square miles. It was ranked as the fourth safest city in California according to statistics reviewed by SafeWise a security system company.

Aliso Viejo is the last of 34 cities to be incorporated within Orange County. It was incorporated in 2001. It was the first planned community in California to plan a balance between the projected resident work force and the number of projected jobs within its borders. Pacific Park, the centrally located 900-acre business park and town center, was expected to ultimately provide more than 22,000 jobs. Every home in Aliso Viejo was located within 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of Pacific Park to encourage live-and-work opportunities.

Aliso Viejo is home to a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. It opened in 1995 and is called the Aliso Viejo Golf Course.

In September 2006, Charles Salter, the principal of Aliso Niguel High School, Aliso Viejo's high school, gained widespread media attention when he banned all school dances until further notice. Salter came under fire for his decision. The decision was based on the school's "Welcome Back Dance," at which several students arrived intoxicated, while others engaged in "freak dancing," which Salter views as inappropriate at a school dance. At the end of the month, Salter stood his ground and cancelled the school's annual Homecoming Dance, which gained both Salter and the school notoriety. A story on the school was featured on the national television program, Geraldo At Large and the BBC also covered the dance ban. In late November 2006, it was announced that dances would return to the school, but under new rules that banned "freak dancing".

For arrests along State Route 73 (“The 73,” a toll road) crossing Aliso Viejo, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will normally handle this work, although one may be thereafter transported to the Aliso Viejo Station of the Orange County Sheriff Department for processing, a breath test (if a DUI) and booking. The person may also be held at the Aliso Viejo Station of the Orange County Sheriff jail until bail is posted or the person is transferred to the Orange County Jail in Santa Ana.

As of 2010, the city’s population was 55.67% non-Hispanic white, 16.31% Asian, 1.82% African American and 18.85% Hispanic. According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in Aliso Viejo was $92,280, and the median income for a family was $99,853.

Most cases arising out of the Aliso Viejo Station of the Orange County Sheriff Department’s areas of responsibility are brought at the Harbor Justice Center (Newport Beach Courthouse), but some are also brought at the Central Justice Center at 700 Civic Center Driver West in downtown Santa Ana. Cases that may be filed at the Central Justice Center instead of at the Harbor Justice Center (Newport Beach Courthouse) would be very serious cases needing specialized prosecutors trained in handling such cases.

Over the last 25 years, our office has handled perhaps 20 cases arising out the Aliso Viejo Station of the Orange County Sheriff Police Station and brought in the Fullerton Courthouse. Such cases vary from DUI to domestic violence, to shoplifting to public intoxication.

Below is the Google Map to OCSD Aliso Viejo Station.