Merced County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster
Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Merced County, California.
1. Current Inmate Booking Roster
Source Agency RosterShowing 741 active custody records for Merced County · Verified Nov 05, 2026 21:54 UTC
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
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ARELLANO, JUAN CARLOS
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Booked
19 Apr 2023
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Charges
Show all 8 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND); $30,000.00 (S/BOND); $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $15,000.00 (S/BOND)
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ROMO, CARLOS FRED
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Booked
30 Mar 2023
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Charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND)
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ROBERTSON, JOSHUA DAVID
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Booked
13 Dec 2022
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Charges
Show all 5 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $5,000.00 (S/BOND)
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SALGADO, JESUS MANUEL
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Booked
06 Oct 2022
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Charges
Show all 9 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $0.00 (S/BOND); $300,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND)
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AGUAYO, AURELIO LOZANO
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Booked
07 Sep 2022
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Charges
Not published by source
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In custody
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RAMIREZ, JOSHUA ALBERTO
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Booked
03 Aug 2022
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Charges
Show all 15 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $900,000.00 (S/BOND); $300,000.00 (S/BOND); $250,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND); $2,000.00 (S/BOND); $103.00 (S/BOND); $30,000.00 (S/BOND)
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PATINA, ZACHARY PHILLIP
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Booked
30 Jun 2022
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Charges
Show all 2 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND)
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RUVALCABA, HECTOR
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Booked
01 Apr 2022
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Charges
Not published by source
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In custody
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ORTIZ, PATRICIA
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Booked
20 Jan 2022
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Charges
Show all 3 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $0.00 (S/BOND)
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HUERTA, ANTHONY RAY
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Booked
17 Dec 2021
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Charges
Show all 16 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $785,000.00 (S/BOND); $150,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND); $100.00 (S/BOND); $1,000,000.00 (S/BOND)
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| Name | Booked | Charges | Status |
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SMITH, MARIO ARTURO JUNIOR
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Booked
12 Nov 2021
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Charges
Show all 13 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $80,000.00 (S/BOND); $30,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND)
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UNDERWOOD, LAKISHA LORRAINE
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Booked
14 Oct 2021
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Charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $0.00 (S/BOND)
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VITORIA, JULIAN PAUL
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Booked
07 Oct 2021
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Charges
Show all 3 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $0.00 (S/BOND); $500,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND)
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CEJA, JOSE LUIS
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Booked
12 Aug 2021
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Charges
Show all 3 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $550,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $30,000.00 (S/BOND)
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TRINIDAD, NELSON O
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Booked
08 Aug 2021
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Charges
Show all 6 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $250,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND); $10,000.00 (S/BOND)
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COUCH, CHRISTOPER BRUCE
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Booked
03 Aug 2021
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Charges
Show all 5 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $30,000.00 (S/BOND); $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $25,000.00 (S/BOND)
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BROWNE, JAMES
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Booked
29 Jul 2021
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Charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $0.00
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HERNANDEZ, ABEL ELISHA
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Booked
12 May 2021
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Charges
Show all 6 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $100,000.00 (S/BOND); $25,000.00 (S/BOND)
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MADRIGAL, JUAN
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Booked
18 Mar 2021
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Charges
Not published by source
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In custody
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MASENGALE, ANDREW TYLER
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Booked
25 Feb 2021
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Charges
Show all 2 charges Hide charges
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In custody
Bail / bond $50,000.00 (S/BOND); $20,000.00 (S/BOND); $0.00 (S/BOND)
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Understanding Merced County Roster Record Fields
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.
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.
"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.
If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.
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
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:
- Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
- Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
- 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.
How to Find an Inmate in County Jail
Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?
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.
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.
5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits
Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.
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.
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.
Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates
Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.
6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules
Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Merced County.
Facility and video contacts
All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.
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.
Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations
Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.
7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling
In-person and video visitation guidelines in Merced County.
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:
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.
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.
9. Other County Jail Rosters in California
Browse other covered county rosters in California. These links do not establish where a person is held.
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.
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.
We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information obtained from this site may not be used for employment, housing, or consumer credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request portal.