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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
CHAVEZ, NOEL ABRAN
#2026-00002011
Booked 28 Mar 2026 #2026-00002011
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • FELONY - POSS CNTL SUB W/2 OR MORE PRIORS+10
Show all 12 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • FELONY - POSS CNTL SUB W/2 OR MORE PRIORS
  • FELONY - TRANSPORT/ETC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • FELONY - POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE FOR SALE
  • FELONY - PROHIBITED PERSON OWN/POSSESS/ETC AMMUNITION/ETC
  • FELONY - FELON/ADDICT/POSSESS/ETC FIREARM
  • ENHANCEMENT - 2ND STRIKE: ONE OR MORE SERIOUS OR VIOLENT FELONY CONVICTIONS AND CURRENT CHARGE IS ANY FELONY
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - PRCS VIOLATION
  • FELONY - COMMITTING FELONY WHILE ON BAIL OR O/R'D
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH
  • FELONY - CARRY CONCEALED DIRK OR DAGGER
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $150,000.00 (S/BOND)
ROBBINS, BRANDON MICHAEL
#2026-00001987
Booked 26 Mar 2026 #2026-00001987
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE+8
Show all 10 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA
  • INFRACTION - DRIVE W/O LICENSE
  • FELONY - POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE/VESSEL/ETC
  • INFRACTION - MOTORCYCLE/ETC:HELMET VIO
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON:NOT F/ARM
  • FELONY - COMMITTING FELONY WHILE ON BAIL OR O/R'D
  • FELONY - EVADE PEACE OFFICER WITH WANTON DISREGARD FOR SAFETY
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $25,000.00 (S/BOND); $30,000.00 (S/BOND); $40,000.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $103.00 (S/BOND)
AVINA, MIRACLE JOSHUA
#2026-00001913
Booked 24 Mar 2026 #2026-00001913
Charges
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP+3
Show all 5 charges
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP
  • FELONY - THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - ATTEMPTED MURDER
In custody
Bail / bond $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $600,000.00 (S/BOND)
DICOCHEA, JUAN FRANSICO
#2026-00001894
Booked 23 Mar 2026 #2026-00001894
Charges
  • FELONY - VANDALISM ($400 OR MORE)
  • FELONY - VANDALISM+3
Show all 5 charges
  • FELONY - VANDALISM ($400 OR MORE)
  • FELONY - VANDALISM
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • MISDEMEANOR - VANDALISM
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
In custody
Bail / bond $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $25,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND)
ANTONIO, ROCAEL DIEGO
#2026-00001880
Booked 22 Mar 2026 #2026-00001880
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - INFLICTION OF GREAT BODILY INJURY: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (ENHANCEMENT)+2
Show all 4 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - INFLICTION OF GREAT BODILY INJURY: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (ENHANCEMENT)
  • MISDEMEANOR - CHILD ENDANGERMENT/AB W/O GBI/DTH
  • FELONY - ADW WITH FORCE:POSSIBLE GBI
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $80,000.00 (S/BOND)
GONZALEZ, OMAR
#2026-00001815
Booked 20 Mar 2026 #2026-00001815
Charges
  • JUVENILE MATTER
  • MISDEMEANOR - UNAUTH ENTRY OCCU DWLING+4
Show all 6 charges
  • JUVENILE MATTER
  • MISDEMEANOR - UNAUTH ENTRY OCCU DWLING
  • FELONY - INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP
  • MISDEMEANOR - HIT AND RUN:PROP DAMAGE
  • FELONY - THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE
  • FELONY - ROBBERY:FIRST DEGREE
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND); $250.00 (S/BOND)
FISHER, BRADLEY LEON
#2026-00001773
Booked 18 Mar 2026 #2026-00001773
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH
  • FELONY - VANDALISM
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND)
CABRERA, NOE BERBER
#2026-00001756
Booked 18 Mar 2026 #2026-00001756
Charges
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
In custody
Bail / bond $0.00
SCRIPPS, FRANK RAYMON
#2026-00001746
Booked 17 Mar 2026 #2026-00001746
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - PETTY THEFT W/2 OR MORE PRIORS+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - PETTY THEFT W/2 OR MORE PRIORS
  • FELONY - POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE/VESSEL/ETC
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND)
RODRIGUEZ, IVAN ZUNIGA
#2026-00001662
Booked 14 Mar 2026 #2026-00001662
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH
  • FELONY - RECEIVE/ETC KNOWN STOLEN PROPERTY+6
Show all 8 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH
  • FELONY - RECEIVE/ETC KNOWN STOLEN PROPERTY
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - PROHIBITED PERSON OWN/POSSESS/ETC AMMUNITION/ETC
  • ENHANCEMENT - PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG - FELONY CONVICTION
  • FELONY - FELON/ADDICT/POSSESS/ETC FIREARM
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • ENHANCEMENT - COMMITTING A FELONY OFFENSE WHILE ON PROBATION FOR A VIOLENT FEL
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $25,000.00 (S/BOND); $150,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND)
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Name Booked Charges Status
MEZA, MUCIO MARTINEZ
#2026-00001637
Booked 13 Mar 2026 #2026-00001637
Charges
  • FELONY - INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP
  • FELONY - RAPE BY USE OF DRUGS+10
Show all 12 charges
  • FELONY - INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP
  • FELONY - RAPE BY USE OF DRUGS
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY:SPOUSE/EX SPOUSE/DATE/ETC
  • FELONY - FALSE IMPRISONMENT
  • FELONY - ROBBERY:FIRST DEGREE
  • MISDEMEANOR - DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO
  • MISDEMEANOR - DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT
  • MISDEMEANOR - DUI ALCOHOL
  • INFRACTION - FAIL PROVE FIN RSP:PO REQ
  • INFRACTION - NO REG:VEH/TRAILER/ETC
  • INFRACTION - UNSAFE SPEED:PREVAIL COND
  • MISDEMEANOR - HIT AND RUN:PROP DAMAGE
In custody
Bail / bond $0.00 (S/BOND); $500.00 (S/BOND); $103.00 (S/BOND); $135.00 (S/BOND); $25,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,800.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND)
BOOTHE, NATE LEE
#2026-00001631
Booked 13 Mar 2026 #2026-00001631
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - VANDALISM
  • FELONY - WILLFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN A GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER
Show all 2 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - VANDALISM
  • FELONY - WILLFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN A GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER
In custody
Bail / bond $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND)
NOVOSEL, JASON ROMAN
#2026-00001625
Booked 13 Mar 2026 #2026-00001625
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH+1
Show all 3 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH
  • FELONY - CAUSE INJ ELDER/DEP ADULT
In custody
Bail / bond $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND)
OROZCO, ARTURO
#2026-00001616
Booked 13 Mar 2026 #2026-00001616
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - DRIVE W/O LICENSE
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA OVER 1 OZ/28.5 GRAMS+4
Show all 6 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - DRIVE W/O LICENSE
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA OVER 1 OZ/28.5 GRAMS
  • JUVENILE MATTER
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PERSONAL AND INTENTIONAL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
  • FELONY - ATTEMPTED MURDER
In custody
Bail / bond $700,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND); $360.00 (S/BOND)
MAYNARD, KOBE
#2026-00001614
Booked 13 Mar 2026 #2026-00001614
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PRIOR CONVICITON - SERIOUS FELONY+5
Show all 7 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PRIOR CONVICITON - SERIOUS FELONY
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • FELONY - PRCS VIOLATION
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS/ETC BURGLARY TOOLS
  • FELONY - PETTY THEFT W/2 OR MORE PRIORS
  • FELONY - BURGLARY
In custody
Bail / bond $35,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND)
JEDKINS, RAYTHEON
#2026-00001597
Booked 12 Mar 2026 #2026-00001597
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - RAPE BY FORCE/FEAR/ETC
Show all 2 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - RAPE BY FORCE/FEAR/ETC
In custody
Bail / bond $400,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND)
PARSONS, EDWARD RAYMOND
#2026-00001591
Booked 12 Mar 2026 #2026-00001591
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPEC ALLEG-SEX CRIMES: AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES+2
Show all 4 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPEC ALLEG-SEX CRIMES: AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON ON SCHOOL/HOSPITAL/PARK PROPERTY
  • FELONY - LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS W/CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS
In custody
Bail / bond $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $250.00 (S/BOND)
GONZALES, ALEC ROBERT JUNIOR
#2026-00001580
Booked 11 Mar 2026 #2026-00001580
Charges
  • INFRACTION - PASS MARIJUANA WHILE DRIVING
  • INFRACTION - POSS OPEN CONTAINER:DRIVE+16
Show all 18 charges
  • INFRACTION - PASS MARIJUANA WHILE DRIVING
  • INFRACTION - POSS OPEN CONTAINER:DRIVE
  • INFRACTION - TOSS/ETC MATTER:HWY/ETC
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH
  • MISDEMEANOR - DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO
  • ENHANCEMENT - BAC >= 0.15% BY WEIGHT OR REFUSE TO TAKE BREATH OR URINE TEST
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • FELONY - DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE WITH PRIOR CONVICTIONS PER
  • 23550 VC
  • MISDEMEANOR - REFUSE GIVE LICENSE TO PO
  • MISDEMEANOR - HIT AND RUN:PROP DAMAGE
  • MISDEMEANOR - EXHIBIT DEADLY WEAPON OTHER THAN FIREARM
  • MISDEMEANOR - USE/UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • MISDEMEANOR - VANDALISM
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • MISDEMEANOR - DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT
  • MISDEMEANOR - DUI ALCOHOL
In custody
Bail / bond $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,800.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $103.00 (S/BOND); $252.00 (S/BOND)
SILVAVEGA, ISRAEL GILDARDO
#2026-00001579
Booked 11 Mar 2026 #2026-00001579
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - PRCS VIOLATION+8
Show all 10 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - PRCS VIOLATION
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS/ETC BURGLARY TOOLS
  • FELONY - POSS ID OF 10+ PERSN DFRD
  • FELONY - PETTY THEFT W/2 OR MORE PRIORS
  • FELONY - TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT
  • FELONY - CONSPIRACY:COMMIT CRIME
  • FELONY - BURGLARY:SECOND DEGREE
  • FELONY - PROHIBITED PERSON OWN/POSSESS/ETC AMMUNITION/ETC
  • FELONY - FELON/ADDICT/POSSESS/ETC FIREARM
In custody
Bail / bond $0.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $500.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $150,000.00 (S/BOND)
BELIEW, AIDAN CHRISTOPHER JAMES
#2026-00001555
Booked 10 Mar 2026 #2026-00001555
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - PETTY THEFT UNDER $50 W/O PRIOR
  • MISDEMEANOR - TRESPASS:OCCUPY PROPERTY WITHOUT CONSENT+6
Show all 8 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - PETTY THEFT UNDER $50 W/O PRIOR
  • MISDEMEANOR - TRESPASS:OCCUPY PROPERTY WITHOUT CONSENT
  • MISDEMEANOR - PETTY THEFT
  • MISDEMEANOR - SHOPLIFTING
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • MISDEMEANOR - TRESPASS:DESTROY STANDING TIMBER
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
In custody
Bail / bond $5,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND); $1,000.00 (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.

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Merced County Detention

Facility Name: Merced County detention facilities
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About This Public Record

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