Merced County Main Jail Facility

To search for an inmate in the Merced County Main Jail Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 209-385-7410 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Merced County and every other county in California.

Merced County Main Jail Facility Inmate Search

The Merced County Main Jail Facility maintains an average of 200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Merced County Main Jail Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Merced County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,300 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Merced County Main Jail Facility? What is the Schedule?

Merced County Main Jail Facility INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

700 W. 22nd St.
Merced, CA 95344
209-385-7410

• 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, and may then fill out a new form every month they are incarcerated between the 1st and 5th.
• Inmates may have as many visitors on their visiting list as they like.
• Only two visitors are allowed to visit each visiting day. Children and infants count as one of the two allowed visitors.
• Each inmate is allowed two 30-minute visits per week. Additional visits may be allowed with permission.
• The visitors will be signed in on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Valid and current State issued picture identification is required of visitors. 
• Children under age 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian in order to visit.
• The parent or guardian must also provide a copy of the minor’s birth certificate or legal documentation showing proof of guardianship.

Visiting sign-ups begin the hour before the visit is to occur.
Visitors must complete the sign in process not less than 15 minutes before the scheduled visit to ensure that the inmate has time to prepare for the visit.

*** All 2 man SHU cells in 1 BLOCK, 2 BLOCK and INTAKE will visit seperately from other SHU cells

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Merced County Main Jail Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-385-7410 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Merced County Main Jail Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Merced County Main Jail Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-385-7410 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Merced County Main Jail Facility?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Merced County Main Jail Facility

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Merced County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
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• Select California.
• Select Merced County Main Jail Facility
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 209-385-7410 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Merced County Main Jail Facility.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Merced County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Merced County Main Jail Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-385-7410 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Merced County Main Jail Facility?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Merced County Main Jail Facility by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Merced County Main Jail Facility, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Merced County Main Jail Facility Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Merced County Main Jail Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-385-7410 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Merced County Main Jail Facility, and what can I send them?

Merced County Main Jail Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Merced County Main Jail Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Merced County Main Jail Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Jail ID#
Merced County Jail
P.O. Box 2267
Merced, CA 95344

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Jail ID#
Merced County Jail
P.O. Box 2267
Merced, CA 95344

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Merced County Main Jail Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Merced County Main Jail Facility standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Jail ID#
Merced County Jail
P.O. Box 2267
Merced, CA 95344

Merced County Main Jail Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Merced County Main Jail Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Merced County Main Jail Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Jail ID#
Merced County Jail
P.O. Box 2267
Merced, CA 95344

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Merced County Main Jail Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-385-7410 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Merced County Main Jail Facility, and what can I purchase?

Merced County Main Jail Facility allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Merced County Main Jail Facility has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Merced County Main Jail Facility

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Merced County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Merced County Main Jail Facility follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Merced County.
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• Choose California, then Merced County Main Jail Facility, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Merced County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Merced County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Merced County Main Jail Facility, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Merced County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Merced County Main Jail Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-385-7410 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Merced County Main Jail Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Merced County Main Jail Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-385-7410 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Merced County Main Jail Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Merced County Main Jail Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-385-7410 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Merced County?