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Merced County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Merced County, California.

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Currently in Custody 741
Last Verified 05 Nov, 21:54 UTC
Agency: Merced County Sheriff's Office
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Active custody index

1. Current Inmate Booking Roster

Source Agency Roster

Showing 741 active custody records for Merced County · Verified Nov 05, 2026 21:54 UTC

Public Records Notice & Presumption of Innocence

Membership follows the official current custody list. Booking dates use the source’s local time. Blank fields remain unknown. Published bond amounts do not guarantee release eligibility.
Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. · Source: Primary Agency Registry

Name Booked Charges Status
DOUGLAS, JOHN ROBERT
#2026-00003892
Booked 16 Jun 2026 #2026-00003892
Charges
  • FELONY - BURGLARY
  • FELONY - VEHICLE/ETC THEFT:SPECIFIC PRIORS+7
Show all 9 charges
  • FELONY - BURGLARY
  • FELONY - VEHICLE/ETC THEFT:SPECIFIC PRIORS
  • MISDEMEANOR - SELL/TRANSFER/RECEIVE/ETC ACCESS CARD:INTENT:FRAUD
  • FELONY - PETTY THEFT W/2 OR MORE PRIORS
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • FELONY - GRAND THEFT:MONEY/LABOR/PROPERTY
  • FELONY - CARJACKING
  • FELONY - TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT
In custody
Bail / bond $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $40,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND)
BLACKMON, AMBER PAVE
#2026-00003883
Booked 16 Jun 2026 #2026-00003883
Charges
  • FELONY - ROBBERY:FIRST DEGREE
  • MISDEMEANOR - CONTRIBUTE TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR+2
Show all 4 charges
  • FELONY - ROBBERY:FIRST DEGREE
  • MISDEMEANOR - CONTRIBUTE TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR
  • FELONY - ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON:NOT F/ARM
  • FELONY - BATTERY ON SCHOOL EMPLOYEE W/INJURY
In custody
Bail / bond $30,000.00 (S/BOND); $4,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND)
FUENTES, ROBERTO JUNIOR
#2026-00003882
Booked 16 Jun 2026 #2026-00003882
Charges
  • INFRACTION - OPR M/CYCLE W/O PROPR LIC
  • FELONY - POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE/VESSEL/ETC+2
Show all 4 charges
  • INFRACTION - OPR M/CYCLE W/O PROPR LIC
  • FELONY - POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE/VESSEL/ETC
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - CAUSING FIRE OF STRUCTURE/FOREST LAND
In custody
Bail / bond $25,000.00 (S/BOND)
CADENA, MARIA MANJANAE
#2026-00003867
Booked 15 Jun 2026 #2026-00003867
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PERSONAL AND INTENTIAL DISCHARGE FIREARM, GBI+3
Show all 5 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PERSONAL AND INTENTIAL DISCHARGE FIREARM, GBI
  • ENHANCEMENT - PREMEDIATED MURDER
  • FELONY - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - STREET TERRORISM - LIFE SENTENCE
  • FELONY - ATTEMPTED MURDER
In custody
Bail / bond $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $300,000.00 (S/BOND)
YANEZ, NATHANIEL JACOB
#2026-00003851
Booked 15 Jun 2026 #2026-00003851
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - GREAT BODILY INJURY+6
Show all 8 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - GREAT BODILY INJURY
  • FELONY - MURDER ENCHANCEMENT
  • FELONY - ATTEMPTED MURDER:FIRST DEGREE
  • FELONY - CHILD ENDANGERMENT/AB W/POSS GBI/DTH
  • FELONY - PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG
  • FELONY - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - STREET TERRORISM - LIFE SENTENCE
  • FELONY - ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON:NOT F/ARM
In custody
Bail / bond $25,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $700,000.00 (S/BOND)
GIUFFRE, JEFFREY SCOTT
#2026-00003819
Booked 13 Jun 2026 #2026-00003819
Charges
  • FELONY - ROBBERY:FIRST DEGREE
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION+1
Show all 3 charges
  • FELONY - ROBBERY:FIRST DEGREE
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - PETTY THEFT W/2 OR MORE PRIORS
In custody
Bail / bond $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND)
BRISENO, ALEXANDER JOSEPH
#2026-00003816
Booked 13 Jun 2026 #2026-00003816
Charges
  • FELONY - ESCAPE/ATT FELON FRM PRSN
  • FELONY - PETTY THEFT W/2 OR MORE PRIORS+5
Show all 7 charges
  • FELONY - ESCAPE/ATT FELON FRM PRSN
  • FELONY - PETTY THEFT W/2 OR MORE PRIORS
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • MISDEMEANOR - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • MISDEMEANOR - VIOL CRT ORD DOM VIOLENCE
  • FELONY - CONSPIRACY:COMMIT CRIME
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
In custody
Bail / bond $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND); $25,000.00 (S/BOND)
VASQUEZ CANDELARIA, LEONARD
#2026-00003796
Booked 12 Jun 2026 #2026-00003796
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON
  • FELONY - ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON:NOT F/ARM+5
Show all 7 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON
  • FELONY - ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON:NOT F/ARM
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - GREAT BODILY INJURY
  • FELONY - PRCS VIOLATION
  • FELONY - ATTEMPTED MURDER
In custody
Bail / bond $625,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $30,000.00 (S/BOND)
SANDOVAL, CARLOS ANTHONY
#2026-00003790
Booked 12 Jun 2026 #2026-00003790
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - NOTICE - INELIGIBLE FOR PROBAITON FOR TWO PRIOR FELONIES+4
Show all 6 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - NOTICE - INELIGIBLE FOR PROBAITON FOR TWO PRIOR FELONIES
  • MISDEMEANOR - PROHIBITED PERSON OWN/POSSESS/ETC AMMUNITION/ETC
  • FELONY - PRCS VIOLATION
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH
In custody
Bail / bond $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND)
GARCIA, DAVID JUNIOR
#2026-00003768
Booked 11 Jun 2026 #2026-00003768
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BRANDISHING FIREARM REPLICA
  • MISDEMEANOR - FALSE IMPRISONMENT+5
Show all 7 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BRANDISHING FIREARM REPLICA
  • MISDEMEANOR - FALSE IMPRISONMENT
  • FELONY - KIDNAPPING
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - PRIOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EVIDENCE
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • FELONY - INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $25,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,000.00 (S/BOND)
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Name Booked Charges Status
SORIA HERNANDEZ, HECTOR DANIEL
#2026-00003740
Booked 10 Jun 2026 #2026-00003740
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • FELONY - CARRY LOADED FIREARM IN PUBLIC UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES+1
Show all 3 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • FELONY - CARRY LOADED FIREARM IN PUBLIC UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES
  • FELONY - THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND)
RODRIGUEZ, MARCO SALVADOR
#2026-00003727
Booked 10 Jun 2026 #2026-00003727
Charges
  • CONFIDENTIAL CASE
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION+9
Show all 11 charges
  • CONFIDENTIAL CASE
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - USE OF DEADLY WEAPON
  • ENHANCEMENT - RULES OF PLEADING
  • MISDEMEANOR - VANDALISM
  • MISDEMEANOR - CONTEMPT OF COURT:DISOBEY COURT ORDER/ETC
  • MISDEMEANOR - VIOL CRT ORD DOM VIOLENCE
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE
  • FELONY - ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON:NOT F/ARM
  • FELONY - FALSE IMPRISONMENT
In custody
Bail / bond $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,000.00 (S/BOND); $750.00 (S/BOND)
GRAJEDAGARCIA, LIANNA AMY
#2026-00003715
Booked 09 Jun 2026 #2026-00003715
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - USE OF DEADLY WEAPON
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION+3
Show all 5 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - USE OF DEADLY WEAPON
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP
  • FELONY - ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON:NOT F/ARM
In custody
Bail / bond $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND)
HERNANDEZ CABADAS, JUAN CARLOS
#2026-00003707
Booked 09 Jun 2026 #2026-00003707
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON:NOT F/ARM+9
Show all 11 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON:NOT F/ARM
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - GREAT BODILY INJURY
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - USE OF DEADLY WEAPON
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • FELONY - ATTEMPTED MURDER
  • MISDEMEANOR - DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO
  • FELONY - CARRY CONCEALED DIRK OR DAGGER
  • FELONY - THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE
  • FELONY - ADW WITH FORCE:POSSIBLE GBI
In custody
Bail / bond $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $25,000.00 (S/BOND); $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $30,000.00 (S/BOND)
MAWHORR, CAYDEE ANN
#2026-00003705
Booked 08 Jun 2026 #2026-00003705
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - TRESPASS:OCCUPY PROPERTY WITHOUT CONSENT
  • MISDEMEANOR - TRESPASS OBSTR BUS OPRN+3
Show all 5 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - TRESPASS:OCCUPY PROPERTY WITHOUT CONSENT
  • MISDEMEANOR - TRESPASS OBSTR BUS OPRN
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • MISDEMEANOR - TRESP REF LEAVE BY ORDER
  • FELONY - THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $500.00 (S/BOND); $1,000.00 (S/BOND)
JOHNSON, MAURICE SEAN
#2026-00003692
Booked 08 Jun 2026 #2026-00003692
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - DRIVE:LIC SUSPENDED/ETC
  • MISDEMEANOR - HIT AND RUN:PROP DAMAGE+4
Show all 6 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - DRIVE:LIC SUSPENDED/ETC
  • MISDEMEANOR - HIT AND RUN:PROP DAMAGE
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE/VESSEL/ETC
In custody
Bail / bond $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $500.00 (S/BOND); $1,080.00 (S/BOND)
MALDONADO, ROBERTO CARLOS
#2026-00003688
Booked 08 Jun 2026 #2026-00003688
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA
  • FELONY - INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP+8
Show all 10 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA
  • FELONY - INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP
  • MISDEMEANOR - DISORDERLY CONDUCT: ALCOHOL/DRUGS
  • INFRACTION - USE/ALLOW 911 CALL:NO EME
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS/ETC BURGLARY TOOLS
  • FELONY - POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE/VESSEL/ETC
  • FELONY - TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT
  • INFRACTION - NO REG:VEH/TRAILER/ETC
  • INFRACTION - FAIL PROVE FIN RSP:PO REQ
  • MISDEMEANOR - DRIVE W/O LICENSE
In custody
Bail / bond $1,000.00 (S/BOND); $103.00 (S/BOND); $135.00 (S/BOND); $40,000.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $100.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND)
HEBERLINE, JAMES MICHAEL
#2026-00003650
Booked 06 Jun 2026 #2026-00003650
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - VANDALISM
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY+3
Show all 5 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - VANDALISM
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • FELONY - PRCS VIOLATION
  • FELONY - VANDALISM
  • FELONY - PETTY THEFT W/2 OR MORE PRIORS
In custody
Bail / bond $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $750.00 (S/BOND)
HENDERSON, CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN
#2026-00003644
Booked 06 Jun 2026 #2026-00003644
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON
  • FELONY - CAUSING FIRE OF INHABITED STRUCTURE/PROPERTY
Show all 2 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON
  • FELONY - CAUSING FIRE OF INHABITED STRUCTURE/PROPERTY
In custody
Bail / bond $200,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND)
MACON, KENNETH JAMES
#2026-00003641
Booked 06 Jun 2026 #2026-00003641
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • MISDEMEANOR - VIOL CRT ORD DOM VIOLENCE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • MISDEMEANOR - VIOL CRT ORD DOM VIOLENCE
  • FELONY - INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND)
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Understanding Merced County Roster Record Fields

Booking ID & Date:

The unique institutional identifier assigned at initial intake. This booking number is required by facility kiosks, mail handlers, and commissary vendors to route funds and letters to the detainee.

Charges & Allegations:

Statutory offenses recorded from the arresting officer's intake report. In accordance with constitutional due process, charges represent formal allegations; every individual is legally presumed innocent.

Custody Status & Bond:

"In custody" denotes current physical holding in Merced County detention facilities. Bond figures are set by county bond schedules or presiding judges. Blank bond amounts indicate non-bondable holds or pending magistrate hearings.

Cannot Find Someone on This Active Roster?

If an individual was recently arrested but does not appear in the search results above, follow these verification steps:

  • Intake Processing Window: Arrestees undergoing initial booking, medical screening, and LiveScan fingerprinting are generally not indexed to public internet rosters until initial classification is completed.
  • Municipal Police Department Holds: Individuals arrested by local city police departments may be held temporarily at municipal holding cells before transfer to the primary county jail.
  • Facility Transfer or Pretrial Release: Detainees who have posted bond, received pretrial release, or been transferred to state prison (DOC) facilities are automatically removed from active county detention rosters.
  • Direct Facility Verification: For real-time intake confirmation, contact the Merced County detention facilities booking desk directly at the primary sheriff office line.
Record Corrections & Compliance Desk Initial review within 24–72 hours • Resolution within 5 business days

If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.

Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Merced County detention facilities.

Facility address source: Official facility information · Reviewed 2026-11-05

Facility Name: Merced County detention facilities
Physical / Booking Location: Not published by agency
Operating Agency: Not published by agency
Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Merced County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Merced County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

  1. Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
  2. Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
  3. Central Booking Latency: If an individual was arrested recently, their public custody record may experience administrative latency while fingerprinting, medical intake classification, and agency transfers are completed. For immediate custody status on recent bookings, contact Merced County detention facilities directly.
Educational Search Guide • Step-by-Step

How to Find an Inmate in County Jail

Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?

Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Merced County.

Bail amounts in Merced County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.
Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.
Pretrial Release Guidance • Statutory Rights

How Bail Bonds Work in County Jail

Understand Eighth Amendment excessive bail protections, 10% commercial surety fees vs. full cash bonds, and state statutory prohibitions.

Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.

Official Provider Verification Pending

Detention facilities in Merced County contract with specialized third-party providers (such as JailATM, Access Corrections, TouchPay, or Inmate Canteen) to manage inmate trust accounts. To avoid deposit rejection or loss of funds, verify the facility's active electronic payment channel directly with staff before sending money.

Official Verification Contact:

Call the detention records desk at facility records desk to confirm approved online vendor and current kiosk availability.

General Inmate Trust Policies

  • Lobby Kiosks: Many county detention facilities operate lobby kiosks during business hours; verify access policies before visiting.
  • Mailed Payments: Inquire with facility administration regarding whether money orders are accepted or if digital electronic deposits are mandatory. Cash and personal checks are universally prohibited.
  • Weekly Spending Allowances: Facilities enforce weekly commissary spending caps for hygiene goods, stationery, and food items. Contact facility records to verify active thresholds.
Trust Account & Deposits • Policy Guide

Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates

Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.

Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Merced County.

Facility Communication Contacts Merced County detention facilities
Facility Information / Video Services

Facility and video contacts

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Inmate Correspondence Dispatch Policy:

Detention facilities in Merced County enforce strict incoming mail screening. Many county facilities now route non-legal letters through centralized digital scanning centers (such as Smart Communications, TextBehind, or MailSECURE) or dedicated P.O. Boxes, while others accept physical mail. Personal mail sent to an unauthorized address or containing prohibited items (cash, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos) will be returned to sender or rejected as contraband.

To confirm approved mailing format and verified destination address before dispatching:
Call Facility Desk: Refer to official sheriff records office
Communications Regulations • FCC Standards

Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations

Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Merced County.

Facility Visitation Status & Policy Notice:

Specific visitation schedules, on-site visiting hours, and video visitation availability are set directly by Merced County detention facilities. Because visiting rules, allowed days, and pre-registration requirements vary by housing assignment and facility operational status, always confirm current guidelines before traveling:

To confirm active visiting hours or scheduling requirements:
Call Facility Desk: Refer to official county sheriff portal
ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport).
Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult parent or documented legal guardian.
Facility Visitation Policy • Access Rules

County Jail Visitation Rules & Dress Code

Review mandatory government photo ID rules, prohibited attire dress codes, minor child accompaniment standards, and video kiosk reservation policies.

Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Merced County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Other County Jail Rosters in California

Browse other covered county rosters in California. These links do not establish where a person is held.

Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Merced County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

Recent booking dates in this roster: Of 741 listed records, 34 have a published booking date in the seven UTC calendar days ending 2026-11-06. This describes the listed snapshot, not all bookings or releases during that period.

How many inmates are currently detained in Merced County?

The directory currently lists 741 active custody records for Merced County. The most recent record observation was 2026-11-05 21:54:53 UTC. Of these listed records, 118 have published booking dates in the 30 UTC calendar days ending 2026-11-06. This is not the total number of admissions during that period. Confirm current detention status with the official facility.

What is the main jail facility in Merced County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Merced County detention facilities. Official facility address is not published by agency.

How do bail and bond postings work in Merced County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or set by a magistrate judge during initial appearance hearings. Bail may be posted via cash directly at the detention facility or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Merced County custody roster updated?

The directory is scheduled for daily synchronization from public agency rosters. The latest listed-record observation was 2026-11-05 21:54:53 UTC. Observation times describe individual records, not proof of a complete collection. Statistics are recalculated from the listed data and do not establish a new source update.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

Official sources, compliance disclosures, and Fair Credit Reporting Act notices.

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Merced County Detention

Facility Name: Merced County detention facilities
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Data Source: Merced County Sheriff's Office
Indexing Method: Direct sheriff record synchronization
Jurisdiction: Merced County, California (CA)
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