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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
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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
GUARDADO, JAVIER JUNIOR
#2024-00002742
Booked 23 May 2024 #2024-00002742
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • FELONY - PRISONER POSSESS WEAPON+16
Show all 18 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • FELONY - PRISONER POSSESS WEAPON
  • FELONY - PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG
  • ENHANCEMENT - PRIOR CONVICTION OF TWO OR MORE SERIOUS AND/OR VIOLENT FELONIES
  • FELONY - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - STREET TERRORISM - LIFE SENTENCE
  • FELONY - CONSPIRACY:COMMIT CRIME
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSES CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • MISDEMEANOR - TRESPASS:REFUSE TO LEAVE PROPERTY
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PRIOR CONVICITON - SERIOUS FELONY
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGAION - FAILURE TO REGISTER AS REQUIRED BY LAW
  • ENHANCEMENT - PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG - FELONY CONVICTION
  • FELONY - FELON/ADDICT/POSSESS/ETC FIREARM
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • MISDEMEANOR - VANDALISM
  • MISDEMEANOR - VIOLATE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT:CRIMINAL STREET GANG
In custody
Bail / bond $0.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND); $200,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $250,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND)
MONGE, ULISES ALVAREZ
#2024-00002400
Booked 07 May 2024 #2024-00002400
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY+12
Show all 14 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • FELONY - DAMAGE JAIL/PRISON $950+
  • FELONY - PRISONER POSSESS WEAPON
  • FELONY - ESCAPE/ATT FELON FRM PRSN
  • FELONY - PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG
  • FELONY - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - STREET TERRORISM - LIFE SENTENCE
  • FELONY - CONSPIRACY:COMMIT CRIME
  • FELONY - PRIOR SERIOUS FELONY CONVICTIONS
  • FELONY - Spec. Alleg. - Member of Street Gang (MURDER)
  • FELONY - MURDER ENCHANCEMENT
  • FELONY - MURDER
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PRIOR CONVICITON - SERIOUS FELONY
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PERSONAL AND INTENTIAL DISCHARGE FIREARM, GBI
In custody
Bail / bond $1,300,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $15,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND)
SAECHAO, FRARM
#2024-00002048
Booked 21 Apr 2024 #2024-00002048
Charges Not published by source
In custody
MOORE, JETREY JOHN
#2024-00001455
Booked 19 Mar 2024 #2024-00001455
Charges
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - AGGRAVATED ARSON WITH PRIOR+1
Show all 3 charges
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - AGGRAVATED ARSON WITH PRIOR
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
In custody
Bail / bond $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND)
PEREZ, MARCOS THIRD
#2024-00001221
Booked 07 Mar 2024 #2024-00001221
Charges
  • FELONY - SODOMY VICTIM -10 YRS
  • FELONY - ORAL COPULATION:VICTIM UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE+10
Show all 12 charges
  • FELONY - SODOMY VICTIM -10 YRS
  • FELONY - ORAL COPULATION:VICTIM UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - SEX OFFENSE < 14 - 25 YEARS TO LIFE
  • FELONY - LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS W/CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS
  • MISDEMEANOR - DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT
  • MISDEMEANOR - DUI ALCOHOL
  • FELONY - SEX PEN W/FORCE/ETC -14
  • FELONY - AGG SX ASSLT MNR -14 RAPE
  • MISDEMEANOR - PAY/RECEIVE MONEY FOR ADOPTION
  • FELONY - CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILD
  • FELONY - CONTACT MINOR WITH INTENT SEX
  • FELONY - SODOMY:PERSON UNDER 14/DEFENDANT 10 YRS OLDER
In custody
Bail / bond $300,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,200,000.00 (S/BOND); $150,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND); $200,000.00 (S/BOND); $200.00 (S/BOND); $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $45,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,000.00 (S/BOND)
TELLY, ADAM ROBERT
#2024-00000662
Booked 07 Feb 2024 #2024-00000662
Charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PERSONAL AND INTENTIONAL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
  • FELONY - PRIOR SERIOUS FELONY CONVICTIONS+10
Show all 12 charges
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PERSONAL AND INTENTIONAL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
  • FELONY - PRIOR SERIOUS FELONY CONVICTIONS
  • FELONY - SHOOT AT INHABITED DWELLING/VEHICLE/ETC
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • FELONY - BURGLARY:FIRST DEGREE
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PERSONAL AND INTENTIAL DISCHARGE FIREARM, GBI
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - USE OF FIREARM
  • FELONY - ASSAULT PERSON WITH A SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM
  • FELONY - ATTEMPTED MURDER
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - FELONY MURDER - BURGLARY
  • ENHANCEMENT - PREMEDIATED MURDER
  • FELONY - MURDER
In custody
Bail / bond $300,000.00 (S/BOND); $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $75,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $250,000.00 (S/BOND); $200,000.00 (S/BOND)
NAVARRO, JUAN CARLOS
#2024-00000148
Booked 09 Jan 2024 #2024-00000148
Charges
  • FELONY - DISCHARGE FIREARM FROM VEHICLE
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - USE OF FIREARM+6
Show all 8 charges
  • FELONY - DISCHARGE FIREARM FROM VEHICLE
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - USE OF FIREARM
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PERSONAL AND INTENTIONAL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
  • FELONY - MURDER ENCHANCEMENT
  • MISDEMEANOR - CARRY LOADED FIREARM ON/IN PERSON/VEHICLE:PUBLIC PLACE
  • FELONY - ATTEMPTED MURDER
  • FELONY - SHOOT AT INHABITED DWELLING/VEHICLE/ETC
  • FELONY - ASSAULT PERSON WITH A SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM
In custody
Bail / bond $75,000.00 (S/BOND); $250,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $200,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,300,000.00 (S/BOND)
FUENTES, NATHANIEL GILBERT
#2024-00000141
Booked 09 Jan 2024 #2024-00000141
Charges
  • FELONY - SEXUAL PENETRATION VICTIM UNDER 18
  • FELONY - SEX PENETRATION:FOREIGN OBJ/ETC VICTIM UNAWARE:NATURE OF ACT
Show all 2 charges
  • FELONY - SEXUAL PENETRATION VICTIM UNDER 18
  • FELONY - SEX PENETRATION:FOREIGN OBJ/ETC VICTIM UNAWARE:NATURE OF ACT
In custody
Bail / bond $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $150,000.00 (S/BOND)
ARAIZAVILLAGRANA, JESUS
#2023-00006819
Booked 03 Dec 2023 #2023-00006819
Charges Not published by source
In custody
GUTIERREZ, RICARDO ISRAEL
#2023-00006479
Booked 13 Nov 2023 #2023-00006479
Charges
  • FELONY - PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG
  • ENHANCEMENT - PRIOR CONVICTION OF TWO OR MORE SERIOUS AND/OR VIOLENT FELONIES+6
Show all 8 charges
  • FELONY - PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG
  • ENHANCEMENT - PRIOR CONVICTION OF TWO OR MORE SERIOUS AND/OR VIOLENT FELONIES
  • FELONY - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - STREET TERRORISM - LIFE SENTENCE
  • FELONY - CONSPIRACY:COMMIT CRIME
  • MISDEMEANOR - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - PROHIBITED PERSON OWN/POSSESS/ETC AMMUNITION/ETC
  • FELONY - CARJACKING
In custody
Bail / bond $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND)
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Name Booked Charges Status
THORTON, NICHOLAS
#2023-00005732
Booked 07 Oct 2023 #2023-00005732
Charges Not published by source
In custody
VEGA CORRAL, SALOMON
#2023-00004723
Booked 22 Aug 2023 #2023-00004723
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO
  • MISDEMEANOR - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE+2
Show all 4 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO
  • MISDEMEANOR - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - (INACTIVE)-COMMITS ACT WITH CHILD OF
  • 14-15 YRS AND PEPERTRATOR IS AT LEAST 10 YRS OLDER
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND); $1,800.00 (S/BOND)
BACA, MEMPHIS
#2023-00004691
Booked 20 Aug 2023 #2023-00004691
Charges
  • FELONY - ASSAULT PERSON WITH A SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM
  • ENHANCEMENT - PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG - FELONY CONVICTION+9
Show all 11 charges
  • FELONY - ASSAULT PERSON WITH A SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM
  • ENHANCEMENT - PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG - FELONY CONVICTION
  • FELONY - ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT
  • FELONY - PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG
  • FELONY - CARRY CONCEALED DIRK OR DAGGER
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - GREAT BODILY INJURY
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PERSONAL AND INTENTIAL DISCHARGE FIREARM, GBI
  • ENHANCEMENT - PREMEDIATED MURDER
  • FELONY - MURDER
  • FELONY - CARRY CONCEALED WEAPON IN VEHICLE
  • FELONY - CARRY LOADED FIREARM IN PUBLIC UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES
In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,200,000.00 (S/BOND); $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $300,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $25,000.00 (S/BOND); $75,000.00 (S/BOND)
CISNEROSLEON, JULIO CESAR
#2023-00004354
Booked 04 Aug 2023 #2023-00004354
Charges
  • FELONY - ADW NOT A FIREARM ON P.O./FIREFIGHTER:GBI LIKELY
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH+4
Show all 6 charges
  • FELONY - ADW NOT A FIREARM ON P.O./FIREFIGHTER:GBI LIKELY
  • MISDEMEANOR - OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH
  • FELONY - PRIOR SERIOUS FELONY CONVICTIONS
  • FELONY - MURDER
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - USE OF DEADLY WEAPON
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
In custody
Bail / bond $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $75,000.00 (S/BOND)
HERNANDEZ, ELIJAH ACHAIA
#2023-00004260
Booked 31 Jul 2023 #2023-00004260
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
  • MISDEMEANOR - UNAUTH ENTRY OCCU DWLING+4
Show all 6 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
  • MISDEMEANOR - UNAUTH ENTRY OCCU DWLING
  • FELONY - ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON:NOT F/ARM
  • ENHANCEMENT - NOTICE - INELIGIBLE FOR PROBAITON FOR TWO PRIOR FELONIES
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - USE OF DEADLY WEAPON
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - GREAT BODILY INJURY
In custody
Bail / bond $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $30,000.00 (S/BOND); $250.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND)
HOSBURGH, CHAD MICHAEL
#2023-00003486
Booked 24 Jun 2023 #2023-00003486
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
  • FELONY - BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY+15
Show all 17 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
  • FELONY - BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
  • FELONY - BENCH WARRANT/FAILURE TO APPEAR ON FELONY CHARGE
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA
  • MISDEMEANOR - SELL TEAR GAS/TEAR GAS WEAPON
  • MISDEMEANOR - POSSESS/ETC BURGLARY TOOLS
  • FELONY - POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE/VESSEL/ETC
  • FELONY - TAKE VEHICLE W/O OWNER'S CONSENT/VEHICLE THEFT
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT: FACTORS IN AGGRAVATION
  • FELONY - FELON/ADDICT/POSSESS/ETC FIREARM
  • FELONY - BURGLARY
  • ENHANCEMENT - ENHANCEMENT FOR PRIOR CONVICTION OF SERIOUS/VIOLENT FELONY
  • ENHANCEMENT - SPECIAL ALLEGATION - PERSONAL AND INTENTIAL DISCHARGE FIREARM, GBI
  • FELONY - PRIOR SERIOUS FELONY CONVICTIONS
  • FELONY - MURDER
  • FELONY - PRCS VIOLATION
  • FELONY - ATTEMPTED MURDER
In custody
Bail / bond $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $15,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $40,000.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $200.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND)
SAAVEDRA, RAYMOND
#2023-00003071
Booked 05 Jun 2023 #2023-00003071
Charges
  • FELONY - PRIOR SERIOUS FELONY CONVICTIONS
  • FELONY - CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILD
Show all 2 charges
  • FELONY - PRIOR SERIOUS FELONY CONVICTIONS
  • FELONY - CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILD
In custody
Bail / bond $250,000.00 (S/BOND)
JIMENEZ, RUBEN LOUIE
#2023-00002960
Booked 01 Jun 2023 #2023-00002960
Charges Not published by source
In custody
CISNEROS, JONNATAN
#2023-00002270
Booked 26 Apr 2023 #2023-00002270
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE+7
Show all 9 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON
  • FELONY - PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE
  • FELONY - TRANSPORT/SELL NARC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BETWEEN COUNTIES
  • FELONY - TRANSPORT/SELL NARCOTIC/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • FELONY - POSSESS/PURCHASE FOR SALE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OVER 1 POUND
  • FELONY - TRANSPORT FOR SALE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BETWEEN COUNTIES
  • FELONY - TRANSPORT/ETC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • ENHANCEMENT - VIOL OF, OR CONSP TO VIOLATE HS11378/HS11378.5/HS11379 OR
  • FELONY - POSSESSION FOR SALE/OVER 25 LBS
In custody
Bail / bond $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $200,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND); $55,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND)
CARMONATOVAR, JUAN DAVID
#2023-00002269
Booked 25 Apr 2023 #2023-00002269
Charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON+7
Show all 9 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
  • MISDEMEANOR - BATTERY ON PERSON
  • FELONY - TRANSPORT/SELL NARC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BETWEEN COUNTIES
  • FELONY - TRANSPORT/SELL NARCOTIC/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • FELONY - POSSESS/PURCHASE FOR SALE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OVER 1 POUND
  • FELONY - TRANSPORT FOR SALE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BETWEEN COUNTIES
  • FELONY - TRANSPORT/ETC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • ENHANCEMENT - VIOL OF, OR CONSP TO VIOLATE HS11378/HS11378.5/HS11379 OR
  • FELONY - POSSESSION FOR SALE/OVER 1 LB
In custody
Bail / bond $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $200,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $55,000.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (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, 38 have a published booking date in the seven UTC calendar days ending 2026-11-05. 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, 124 have published booking dates in the 30 UTC calendar days ending 2026-11-05. 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.

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Merced County, California. This website is an independent public records index and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any law enforcement or government department.

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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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