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1. My Child was arrested and taken into custody in Merced County, where was my child taken?

A youth arrested and taken into custody in Merced County is taken to the Iris Garret Juvenile Justice Complex, located at:

2840 W. Sandy Mush Rd.
Merced CA, 95340

2. How do I contact my child?

We encourage you to write to your child while they are housed in our facility. Youth may receive an unlimited amount of incoming mail. All letters and cards must go through the United States Postal Service. Please remember to include a complete return address. Youth may not receive mail from other jails, prisons, or juvenile facilities or individuals whom the court has specifically ordered them not to associate with.

All mail is opened and inspected for contraband; any inappropriate letters will be returned to sender. Envelopes with extraneous figures, markings, or writing will be returned to sender. Please address the envelope as follows:

{Youth's Full Name}
2840 W. Sandy Mush Rd.
Merced, CA 95340

3. How do I call my child?

Parents, guardians, or persons standing in loco parentis will need to set up an account with the telephone service provider. Pamphlets are available in the visiting lobby for the telephone provider GTL.

4. What educational services are provided to my child?

The Merced County Office of Education operates a fully accredited year-round school with full time teachers. Your child will attend school Monday through Friday and have the ability to earn a high school diploma while in custody.