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Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility, CA Inmate Roster

Updated on: March 13, 2024
Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility Basic Information

Facility Name
Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
2584 West Sandy Mush Road, Merced, CA, 95317
Phone
209-385-7575
City
Merced
Postal Code
95317
State
California
County
Merced County
Official Website
Website

Merced County Sheriffs Department - Charles Francis Bludworth Substation

Address
9481 Shanks Road, Delhi, California, 95315
Phone
209-385-7660
Website
http://www.co.merced.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=87

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It can be difficult to find out a friend or family member has been arrested. Not only is it a difficult situation, but you may not know where to go, what to do, or who to talk to about the inmate.

If an inmate is arrested in Merced County, California, they will most likely be at the Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility awaiting their court date. This guide will help you navigate an inmate search, learn about the jail, and help you stay in contact with an inmate.

About Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility

The Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility is also the sheriff’s office. It is one of the largest jail in California. The Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility employs sworn, merit, civil, an special deputies. It also employs communications, correctional, and civilian personnel.

They also have a large contingent of unpaid reserve deputies that volunteer their time to serve Merced County.

For more information about the jail, you can call 209-385-7575.

How to Search for an Inmate

The first step in finding out a friend or relative has been incarcerated is to find out which jail they are in. You can easily find out if a friend or loved one is at Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility in California through an online database.

You will want to visit the Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility homepage. Click on search for inmates. You will be redirected to a page where you will click on the inmate lookup tool.

From there, you can type in the person’s first and last name to verify they are in fact at Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility. Once you find the person you are looking for, click on their name and write down pertinent information such as:

  • Date of birth

  • Booking number

  • Permanent ID number

  • All housing information (this is needed to send mail)

How to Keep in Contact

Research suggests that those inmates who remain in contact with positive friends and family are more easily rehabilitated and tend to not end up back in jail. Therefore, Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility offers several ways for you to stay in contact with an inmate.

Send them mail: Inmates look forward to getting letters in the mail. This is a great way to send love, support, and guidance. There are certain ways mail must be send to an inmate to ensure they receive their mail.

  • Each page needs to have the inmate’s name and gallery number.

  • One page must have a return address.

  • The envelope must be formatted in the following way:

Inmates Name/Jail ID number

Cell Housing Number

Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility

2584 West Sandy Mush Road, Merced, CA, 95317

Inmates who do not have money in their account for commissary will be provided envelopes, paper, and postcards each week. Inmates must make a request for such items by Wednesday in order to receive these items.

Keep in mind that all mail will be opened and inspected for contraband.

Talk on the phone: Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls. However, they can make collect calls to friends and family. Be sure to send your phone number in a letter if they don’t know it by heart.

Visit an inmate: To visit an inmate at Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility, you must schedule a visitation appointment. To do this, you can call 209-385-7575 seven days a week from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Before scheduling a visit, you will want to look at the visitation guidelines and times. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

  • Inmates are only allowed 2 visits per month.

  • Only 1 child is permitted to visit at a time.

  • You must bring proper forms of identification for yourself and your child (birth certificate).

  • Attorneys can visit inmates as many times as needed.

  • You must cancel a scheduled visit two hours prior.

  • If you do not show up for a visit more than twice in 30 days or 3 consecutive times, your visitation may be suspended.

All About the Commissary

Let’s talk about a Commissary with the Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility in California. Every county jail has a commissary. This is where the inmates can buy extras that they may want, but don’t get on a daily basis in the jail. Items can be bought with money that is put into each inmate’s account. Some of those items include:

  • Paper

  • Pencils

  • Food

  • Clothing items

  • Some electronics

  • Stamps

Keep in mind that inmates get everything that they need and this is just extra. If you find yourself wanting to give money to an inmate, just know that they can only buy certain items that are approved by the jail.

How to Send Money

Inmates in Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility are able to purchase additional items they may need at a store located in the jail. This store is called commissary. In order for inmates to purchase additional items from commissary, they must have money in their account.

If you wish to put money on an inmate’s commissary account, there are several ways you can do so.

  • You can deposit money into Kiosks located at the Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility.

  • Call 800-483-8314 to make a deposit over the phone.

  • Register for an online account at GTL’s ConnectNetwork online.

  • You can also download the GTL’s iPhone app to transfer money.

  • If you prefer to send money the old-fashioned way, you can send money through the mail with a money order. Keep the following in mind when choosing this option:

    • Money orders should be made payable to Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility Commissary

    • The inmate’s name, cell housing unit, date of birth, and gallery number must be on the money order.

    • Use the following format on envelopes when sending money to the jail:

Inmate Account Manager

Inmate’s Name/Gallery number

Cell Housing Number

Merced County John Latorraca Correctional Facility

2584 West Sandy Mush Road, Merced, CA, 95317

It is important to keep in mind that all rules, regulations, and procedures are necessary to ensure the jail is run smoothly. They also keep inmates, visitors, the community and staff safe.

Merced County Prison Statistics

Merced County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions 6
Native Prison Admissions 4
Total Prison Admissions 255
Other Prison Admissions 12
White Prison Admissions 51
Latino Prison Admissions 146
Black Prison Admissions 36
Male Prison Admissions 247
Female Prison Admissions 8

Merced County Prison Population

Male Prison Population 872
Female Prison Population 25
Total Prison Population 897

Merced County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population 10
Latino Prison Population 464
White Prison Population 201
Other Prison Population 78
Black Prison Population 131
Native Prison Population 13

Merced County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population 7
Asian Jail Population 12
Latino Jail Population 479
Black Jail Population 64
White Jail Population 173

Merced County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 74
Total Jail Admissions 10,135
Total Jail Population 696
Male Jail Population 654

Merced County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 59
Male Pretrial Jail Population 520
Pretrial Jail Population 698

Merced County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 136
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 2
Jail Population Held for State Jail 126
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 3
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Jail Population Held for ICE -

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