Merced County Sheriff’s Office & Jail
Merced County, California • County Jail
Merced County Sheriff & Jail Services
The Merced County Sheriff's Office oversees county custody operations, court transport, and jail services for Merced County. Use the resources below for inmate search, visitation policies, and sheriff updates.
Sheriff Headquarters
700 W 22nd St.
Merced, CA 95340
Main Number
(209) 385-7445
Call ahead for lobby hours and release procedures.
Jail Information
Review Merced County jail policies, visiting rules, and services on the official jail information page.
Merced Jail InformationOfficial Inmate Search
Use the Merced inmate inquiry portal for custody status and booking details.
Merced Inmate InquiryFacility Snapshot
*Population and sentencing status from Merced County Sheriff reporting, 2025.
Visiting & Travel Notes
- Check the jail information page for visiting schedules and lobby rules.
- Use the inmate inquiry portal for custody and release status.
- Bring government-issued ID for in-person check-in.
- Highway 99 traffic can affect arrival times—plan ahead.
USAJails.com is an informational resource and not affiliated with the Merced County Sheriff's Office. Confirm visitation schedules, release procedures, and custody policies with the Sheriff before traveling.