Merced County, CA Jail and Prison System

Address:	700 W. 22nd St., Po Box 2267, Merced, CA 95344
E-mail:	Dainfo@co.merced.ca.us
Phone:	209-385-7410
Website:	https://www.co.merced.ca.us/381/Jail-Information
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Merced-County-Sheriffs-Department/174012059282082

Merced County Main Jail Facility is a Minimum security level County Jail located in the city of Merced, California. The facility houses Male and Female Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under California state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1968 Merced County Main Jail Facility has a total population of 962, being the 40th largest facility in California. The facility has a capacity of 189 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Merced , California judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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962 Population

189 Capacity
Merced , California Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Merced County Main Jail Facility?

Locating an Inmate in Merced County Main Jail Facility

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Merced County Main Jail Facility is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Merced County Main Jail Facility Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Merced County Main Jail Facility inmate contact the facility directly via 209-385-7410 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Merced County Main Jail Facility County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Merced County Main Jail Facility inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	24 hours
Tue	24 hours
Wed	24 hours
Thu	24 hours
Fri	24 hours
Sat	24 hours
Sun	24 hours
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Merced County Main Jail Facility.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 209-385-7410. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at Dainfo@co.merced.ca.us.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.