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Merced Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.
The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Merced County Main Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.
The Merced Co Jail is a detention center located at 700 W 22nd St Merced, CA which is operated locally by the Merced County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Merced County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Merced Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.
New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for California here.
INMATE CLASSIFICATION AND HOUSING: Classification is the process that decides where you will be housed while in custody. In most cases, your classification will be decided within 72 hours of your arrival. The initial classification process shall include an interview with a trained Classification Officer, an evaluation of current and past criminal records, incarceration history, medical and psychiatric needs, and any supplemental information available at the time of booking and identified special needs of the inmate.
Your classification and / or housing can be changed based on, but not limited to, a change in legal status, disruptive behavior, supplemental information or an incident that may require a change in an inmate’s classification.
You may request a review of your classification after being in your assigned housing for 30 consecutive days. This is done by submitting an Inmate Request Form to the Classification Unit. Upon request, you may have to attend a review hearing and present information on your behalf.
You may appeal a classification decision by submitting an Inmate Request Form to the Classification Sergeant.
INMATE MONEY: When you are booked in with money, your money will be placed in an account that you will have access to make purchases from the jail commissary. You may have family or friends place additional funds electronically in your account by depositing such funds in the automated funds repository in the lobby.
SECURITY SEARCHES: All inmates and living quarters are subject to search at any time. Inmates will cooperate with Correctional Officers conducting the search. If any personal items are seized, you will be notified. If any items of contraband are seized, you may be disciplined and / or criminally charged.
Contraband is any item not issued, not purchased through commissary or has been modified from its intended use. The contraband found will subject to destruction or evidence. Failure to cooperate with searches or possession of contraband may result in disciplinary and /or criminal actions taken against you.
To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in California. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Merced County Main Jail.
The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.
As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.
Main Jail Visiting Schedule Updated 8-31-17 - PDF
Visiting days and times are subject to change based on facility needs. For visiting days and times, family and friends can contact the following number: Main Jail 209-385- 7419 or JLCC 209-385-7575.
It is recommended that families call prior to visitation to ensure there have been no changes.
Visitors shall only bring their identification, vehicle keys and a baby bottle, if accompanied by an infant, inside the facility.
All visitors are subject to being searched.
There is no limit to the amount of visitors you may have on your approved visiting list, however, only two visitors may visit you at a time. The first two visitors who sign in at visiting sign up time will be allowed to visit.
Visitor(s) must have a valid government issued I.D. card (U.S. Driver’s License, U.S. Identification Card, Passport, Military I.D., Consulate I.D.).
Persons who have been in custody in Merced County within the last 60 days will be denied.
Persons "pending" violent or drug related misdemeanor or felony charges (non- conviction and currently under prosecution), will be denied.
Persons with violent or drug felony conviction within one year will be denied. No restriction on other felonies.
Persons currently on "Felony" Probation, Parole or AB109 Supervision will be reviewed by the Facility Lieutenant or appointed person. Misdemeanor probation shall be allowed regardless of charges.
Persons with an active warrant will be denied.
Persons who have an active restraining order protecting either the inmate or the visitor from one another will be denied.
If your visitor is under the age of 18, they must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. The parent or legal guardian must be on your approved visiting list. The minor must have a valid government-issued I.D. card. A copy of the minor’s birth certificate or legal documentation showing proof of guardianship must also be provided before the visiting request form can be processed.
Visitation regulations will include regular scheduling of visits at times that will assure reasonable access to inmates by family, friends and attorneys/investigators.
The Corrections Lieutenant will establish limits to the number and length of visit appropriate to the size of the visitation area and other relevant factors. Attorney/Investigator visits are not scheduled but are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and conform to regular daily events and security issues. Notice will be given to both visitors and inmates of contraband restrictions and visiting regulations, including procedures for obtaining approval for family members and friends to visit. This information will be included in the facility's Inmate Hand Book.
APPROVAL: Each inmate will submit the names of potential visitors using the Inmate Visitor Information Form. Inmates may complete and submit the form upon intake processing. The inmate may submit a new form each month between the 1st and 5th day. Inmates may have as many visitors on their visiting list as they like. Only two visitors are allowed to visit each visiting day. The visitors will be signed in on a first-come, first-served basis. Merced County Corrections Division staff will approve or deny the Inmate’s Visitor request after conducting a criminal history evaluation, warrants check and local Incident Report System. Visitor requests will be approved or denied within five (5) days from the date the visitation form was submitted. The inmate may appeal the decision to the Corrections Lieutenant through the grievance procedure. A Shift Sergeant may for compelling reasons, approve a special visit and that visit will be documented in an Incident Report. Correctional Staff will complete the approval/denial process using the following guidelines:
Visiting Process: Any person, other than attorneys/investigators and official visitors, wishing to visit an inmate housed at a Merced County Correctional Facility will report to the Lobby Window to sign in for a visit at the times designated on the visiting schedule. Visitors will be processed In the order in which they arrive.
DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF A VISIT: A visit may be denied or terminated and visiting privileges suspended under the following circumstances:
A full report on any such incident will be submitted by the attending Corrections Officer to the Shift Sergeant and if the inmate was involved, a Disciplinary Report will be filed against the inmate involved.
When an individual is not approved, notice of and reasons for the exclusion will be given to the inmate who submitted the individual's name within five (5) days of the date the form was submitted.
Searches: A sign is posted at each visitation entrance stating facility rules and search policy for visitors. Each visitor must register and submit to a search prior to entry into the visiting room. Visitors, who refuse registration, fail to consent to search, or violate any of the posted facility rules, will be denied admission. If there is reasonable suspicion that the person is carrying contraband, a further consensual pat-down search may be undertaken and/or entry will be denied.
Visitation Schedule: Inmates will be allowed a minimum of two 30 minute visits per week. Visits for days other than the scheduled days and times may be approved by the Corrections Lieutenant or their designee.
Visiting Conditions: Visits will be supervised by staff at all times. Visits will be at such determined times and for as long as but not less than 30 minutes that permit equitable distribution of visitation resources. Space in the visitation area will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The shift supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other compelling reasons.
Attorney/Investigator Visits: A visitation area will be available to ensure privileged communications between inmates and their attorneys; however, the area used for these visits is subject to general staff supervision. Each attorney requesting to see an inmate must be identified through their California State Bar card and photo identification. Inmates may refuse to see any attorney.
Once the inmate is placed into an interview room, the attorney/investigator will be allowed entry into the interview room.
News Media: Any News Media persons requesting entry and/or access to interviewing staff or inmates must first obtain authorization from the Sheriff or his/her designee. Refer to Merced County Sheriff’s Office Policy, Chapter 3, Section 346, News Media Relations.
Records: Inmate Visitor Information Forms will be scanned and imported in the document section of the inmate’s computer booking file. Daily records of persons entering the facility are contained in a binder and stored as needed for future reference.