Merced Jail Roster Database
Merced jail roster records are held by Merced County. The city is the county seat with about 86,000 residents. All people arrested in Merced go to the Merced County jail system. The sheriff runs the Main Jail at 700 W. 22nd Street in Merced. This is where most inmates are housed. You can search the online roster to see who is in custody. The system shows booking dates, charges, and bail info for all county inmates. It updates often with new bookings and releases. Most searches take only seconds when you enter a name.
Merced Quick Facts
Merced County Handles All Bookings
Merced is in Merced County. The city does not run its own jail. When Merced police arrest someone, they book that person at the county jail. The sheriff runs all jails in the county. Most bookings happen at the Main Jail on 22nd Street in Merced. All custody records are kept by the sheriff, not the city police. This includes arrests by Merced PD, sheriff's deputies, and other agencies in the county.
The jail holds inmates from many agencies. All arrests in the county use the same booking process. The roster shows everyone in custody. If someone was arrested in Merced, they will be in the Merced County system. You search by name or booking number to find them. The Main Jail is at 700 W. 22nd Street in Merced. The phone number for jail info is (209) 385-7445.
Search Merced County Inmate Roster
The Merced County Sheriff has an online inmate search at inmateinquiry.co.merced.ca.us. This tool shows all inmates in custody. You can search by last name, first name, or booking number. The roster is free and updates throughout the day. Anyone can use it to find current inmates in Merced and other parts of the county.
Enter a last name to start. The system will show all matches. Click on a name to see full details. You will find booking date, charges, bail amount, and housing location. If there are many people with the same last name, add a first name to narrow the results. The roster does not show people who have been released or sent to state prison. It only shows current inmates.
You can also call the jail at (209) 385-7445 for basic custody info. Staff can tell you if someone is in jail. They will not give out detailed info over the phone for privacy reasons. Use the online search for full details. For automatic alerts about custody changes, sign up for VINE instead of checking the roster every day.
Note: The Merced County roster updates several times per day with new bookings and releases.
VINE for Merced Inmates
VINE is a free alert system. It tracks inmates and sends notifications when their status changes. You can use VINE to see if someone is in jail or has been released. VINE works with the Merced County jail and updates in real time. Many people in Merced use it to stay informed without calling the jail every day.
Call 877-411-5588 to use VINE by phone. You need the inmate's name or booking number. The automated system will tell you if the person is in custody. You can register for alerts by phone, text, or email. VINE will notify you when the inmate is released, transferred, or has a court date. This is useful for victims, witnesses, and family members.
You can also use VINE online at vinelink.dhs.gov. Select California, then search by name or ID. The site shows custody status and location. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Once you sign up, VINE sends automatic updates so you do not have to keep checking the jail roster.
Merced Police Department
The Merced Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. When they arrest someone, they book the person at the Merced County jail. The police do not run their own jail. All inmates are held by the county sheriff. If you need info about an arrest, contact Merced PD. For jail info, contact the sheriff.
| Agency | Merced Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 611 West 22nd Street Merced, CA 95340 |
| Phone | (209) 385-6905 |
| Non-Emergency | (209) 385-4725 |
| Website | cityofmerced.org/police |
Merced PD can provide arrest reports and incident info. They do not have custody info. For that, call the Merced County Sheriff at (209) 385-7445 or search the online inmate roster.
Inmate Services in Merced
The Merced County Sheriff works with third-party companies to offer services to inmates and families. TouchPay handles money deposits for inmates. You can send money online at touchpayonline.com or call 866-232-1899. The money goes into the inmate's account for commissary and phone calls.
iCare provides services for packages and care items. You can order approved items online at icaregifts.com. The company ships directly to the jail. Not all items are allowed, so check the approved list before ordering. VINELink also works with Merced County for custody notifications.
Legal Help in Merced
Several groups offer legal help for people facing criminal charges or dealing with jail issues in Merced. Central California Legal Services has an office in Merced at (209) 723-0951. They help low-income clients with certain legal issues. The Merced County Public Defender represents people who cannot afford a private lawyer. Their office is at (209) 385-7481.
For court info, contact the Merced County Superior Court at (209) 725-4181. Court staff can look up case info and tell you when hearings are scheduled. They cannot give legal advice, but they can help you find the right forms or direct you to other resources in Merced.
Nearby Central Valley Cities
Other cities in the Central Valley rely on their county sheriff for jail records. If you need to search for inmates in nearby cities, check the roster for the county where each city is located.
Merced County Jail Roster
Merced is in Merced County. All jail bookings go through the Merced County Sheriff. The county jail serves Merced and many other cities. For more on county facilities, booking procedures, and other resources, visit the Merced County jail roster page.