Merced County
Bail Bonds
John Latorraca Correctional Center in Merced. We post bail at every Merced County facility 24 hours a day.
Merced County Main Jail
Typical Release Time
2 to 6 hours after bond is posted
Bail Bond Cost
10% of total bail, set by California law. Payment plans available.
Merced County Superior Court
2584 W. Sandy Mush Rd, El Nido, CA 95317
Dedicated City Pages Available
CityWide has dedicated bail bond pages for major cities in this county with city-specific jail info, local booking details, and courthouse information.
How to Bail Someone Out of Merced County, California Jail
Call CityWide 24/7
Call (209) 284-4444 any time. Have the person's full name, date of birth, and the booking number if available. We start the process immediately.
We Handle the Paperwork
A licensed CityWide agent completes all bail bond paperwork by phone and e-signature. No office visit required. We discuss payment options and get everything signed fast.
We Post Bail
CityWide posts the bail bond directly at John Latorraca Correctional Center. We monitor the release process and keep you informed until your person walks out.
John Latorraca Correctional Center
Merced County is a Central Valley county that stretches from the San Joaquin Valley floor east toward the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The county seat is Merced, home to UC Merced, one of California's newest University of California campuses. Los Banos is the largest city in the western portion of the county. When someone is arrested in Merced County, they are transported to the John Latorraca Correctional Center in Merced. CityWide Bail Bonds posts bail at all Merced County facilities 24 hours a day.
Arrests come from Merced PD, Atwater PD, Livingston PD, Los Banos PD, and the Merced County Sheriff. CHP makes frequent arrests along Highway 99 and Highway 152. All county bookings flow into the same system. Whether the arrest happened in Merced, Los Banos, or in one of the smaller agricultural communities, CityWide begins the bail process the moment you call.
The Merced County Main Jail at 700 W. 22nd Street is one of two detention facilities, with the John Latorraca Correctional Center at 2584 W. Sandy Mush Rd in El Nido serving as the second facility for Merced County. After booking, defendants appear at the Merced County Superior Court at 627 W. 21st Street downtown. CityWide posts bail directly with the jail and monitors the release process until your person is out.
Why Merced County, California Trusts CityWide
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20+ years locally
We know the jail, the staff, and the process inside and out.
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Family-owned and operated
You deal directly with a licensed agent who gives you their name and number.
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All charges covered
DUI, felony, misdemeanor, domestic violence, drugs, warrants. No case is too complex.
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Flexible payment plans
Flexible down payments and payment plans for qualified co-signers.
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English and Spanish
Bilingual agents available to assist Spanish-speaking clients.
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No office visit required
Handle everything by phone and e-signature from anywhere.
Need Bail Right Now?
A licensed Merced County, California bail agent answers immediately.
CALL (209) 284-4444Merced County, California Bail Bonds for Every Charge
Whatever the charge, CityWide can post bail in Merced County, California. We handle every case type from first-offense misdemeanors to multi-count felonies.
DUI
Felony
Misdemeanor
Domestic Violence
Drug Charges
Assault and Battery
Theft and Robbery
Probation Violation
Warrant Arrests
All Other Charges
Merced County, California Cities and Communities We Serve
CityWide covers every city, town, and unincorporated community in Merced County, California.
Not Sure Which City? Just Call.
If the arrest happened anywhere in Merced County, California, CityWide can post bail.
CALL (209) 284-4444Merced County, California Bail Bond FAQ
A bail bond in Merced County costs 10% of the bail amount. Merced County bail amounts are consistent with other Central Valley counties. CityWide offers payment plans for qualified co-signers.
After a bail bond is posted at the John Latorraca Correctional Center, release typically takes 2 to 4 hours. CityWide monitors the process and provides updates until your person is released.
Visit the Merced County Sheriff website at mercedcountyso.net and use the inmate information search. CityWide can also help locate someone once you call.
Yes. CityWide serves all cities and communities in Merced County including Merced, Atwater, Livingston, Los Banos, Gustine, Dos Palos, Planada, and all unincorporated county areas.
In Merced County, a first-offense DUI is typically set at $5,000. Felony drug charges range from $10,000 to $50,000. Domestic violence charges often carry bail of $15,000 or more.
Yes. CityWide handles bail bonds for all adults arrested in Merced County, including UC Merced students and faculty. We handle all charge types and work quickly to get your person home.
At arraignment in Merced County, the defendant appears before a judge, is formally read the charges, and enters a plea. Bail may be modified at this hearing. Arraignments in Merced County typically occur within 48 to 72 hours of arrest for felony charges. CityWide recommends having an attorney present at arraignment. If bail is posted before arraignment, the defendant attends the hearing released rather than in custody.
Jail Facilities
Bail at These Merced County Facility
CityWide posts bail at every Merced County facility, 24 hours a day. Click a facility for specific booking info, release times, and directions.
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Merced County, California. All charges. 24 hours a day. Flexible payment plans.