Merced County
Inmate Search

Use the official Merced County Sheriff inmate search linked above, or call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 for an immediate lookup. CityWide verifies custody status, facility, bail amount, and charges in minutes, faster than navigating the county website, especially for recent arrests still in processing.

Merced County operates 1 jail facility. John Latorraca Correctional Center (JLCC) at 700 W 22nd St, Merced, CA 95340 ((209) 385-7451), Primary and only county jail, serves all Merced County arrests including the growing UC Merced area. CityWide posts bail at all Merced County facilities 24 hours a day.

Several reasons an inmate may not appear in search results: (1) The arrest was recent, allow 2–4 hours for booking to complete and records to update. (2) The person may still be at a city police holding cell awaiting county transfer. (3) Try searching last name only, a spelling variation may cause missed results. (4) For phone-only counties or very recent arrests, calling CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 is the fastest way to verify status directly with the facility.

The Merced County inmate locator displays: booking number (needed for mail and bail paperwork), current facility and housing unit, booking date, arresting agency, charges by California Penal Code section, bail amount set by the court, arraignment or next court date, and projected release date for sentenced inmates. The bail amount is the key figure. CityWide charges exactly 10% of that to post a bail bond.

Release from Merced County typically takes 2–4 hours after bail is posted. Weekday daytime hours are fastest. Nights, weekends, and holidays can add 1–3 hours due to reduced jail processing staff. CityWide posts bail at all Merced County facilities 24 hours a day and stays in contact with the facility until release is confirmed.

Merced County bail schedule: DUI at $5,000, domestic violence at $25,000, assault at $20,000, most felonies $15,000–$75,000. Central Valley agricultural county with seasonal arrest patterns. California Penal Code 1269b sets the bail bond premium at exactly 10% of total bail for all 58 counties. You pay CityWide 10%, we post the full bail amount. Payment plans are available for qualified co-signers. Call 1-833-385-5245 for an exact quote based on the booking record and charges.

Merced County jail visits are scheduled by housing unit at the John Latorraca Correctional Center. Contact (209) 385-7451 for visiting hours. Merced County's agricultural economy drives seasonal booking patterns, summer and harvest season see elevated activity.

[Inmate Full Name], [Booking Number], John Latorraca Correctional Center, 700 W 22nd St, Merced, CA 95340. Include booking number. Letters only.

All Merced County arrests. Merced PD, Los Banos PD, Atwater PD, MCSO, process through John Latorraca Correctional Center. The UC Merced campus adds a student population component to the booking mix. Single-facility county keeps the location question simple: if they're in Merced County custody, they're at 700 W 22nd Street.

The Merced County Sheriff's inmate search is available at the link on this page. Merced County inmate roster is available at co.merced.ca.us. Search by name or booking number. Results show custody status, charges, bail, and housing unit. Single-facility county. John Latorraca on W 22nd Street is the only county jail. Records update throughout the day, typically visible 2–4 hours after booking.