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Merced County Sheriff's Office

Law enforcement function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified. Find official coroner or medical examiner office and family assistance information.[3]

Source checked October 26, 2026[1]
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Website address
www.co.merced.ca.us[2]

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Online services & information

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Sheriff office — official information (opens in a new tab)[2]Official instructions

Read the official sheriff office information and use the contact or service section appropriate to your location.

Coroner or medical examiner — official information (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

Read the official coroner office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

CCW InformationCCW Bureau strives to improve the way we help the public. — official permit instructions (opens in a new tab)[4]Official instructions

Read the official sheriff concealed-carry permit instructions. This link does not establish an applicant’s eligibility or confirm submission.

Jail facility — official information (opens in a new tab)[5]Official instructions

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Merced sheriff — reporting jurisdiction and instructions (opens in a new tab)[7]Official instructions

Read the sheriff’s reporting requirements and check incident jurisdiction before submitting. The page lists independent city police agencies separately; its sheriff non-emergency number includes extension 1.

Merced — family funeral-home release guidance (opens in a new tab)[8]Official instructions

Read the county coroner FAQ. It directs the legal next of kin to choose the funeral home or mortuary that will receive their loved one.

Fees

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Forms & documents

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Sources & last checked6 source pages · 8 citations

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  1. [1] California law enforcement agency directory (opens in a new tab)

    California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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    Merced County Sheriff's Department
  2. [2] Merced official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)

    Merced County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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    digitally, and track progress—no office visits needed. New Merced County Sheriff's Office App Download today from Google Play or the Apple App store, and connect with the Merced County Sheriff's Office! Online Reporting Civil Bureau Live Scan Coroner Information VINELink EmploymentFind mo
  3. [3] Merced — coroner (opens in a new tab)

    Merced County coroner · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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    And When A Death Investigation Takes Place Organization The Merced County Sheriff Coroner’s Office introduces Forensic Pathologist Mark A. Super M.D. Dr. Super attended St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck, North Dakota, and then attended the University of North Dakota at Grand Folks
  4. [4] Merced official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)

    Merced County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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    CCW InformationCCW Bureau strives to improve the way we help the public.
  5. [5] Merced jail-extra (opens in a new tab)

    Merced County · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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    epartments & Services H-Z Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office Jail Information Jail Information Court Information Merced County courts hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For court information, please call (209) 725-4100. Visitation Information For information o
  6. [6] Merced County Sheriff's Office — sheriff information (opens in a new tab)

    Merced County Sheriff's Office · Online Reporting | Merced County, CA - Official Website — Merced sheriff non-emergency line extension 1; city-agency contacts on same page retain their own scope
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    If this incident is not an emergency but is in progress, please call the Merced County Sheriff non-emergency line at (209) 385-7445, Ext. 1.
  7. [7] Merced County Sheriff's Office — sheriff information (opens in a new tab)

    Merced County Sheriff's Office · Online Reporting | Merced County, CA - Official Website — Actual police-report public instructions
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    Before you submit an online report, please verify the reporting jurisdiction of the incident location
  8. [8] Merced County Sheriff's Office — coroner information (opens in a new tab)

    Merced County Sheriff's Office · Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Merced County, CA - Official Website — Actual coroner public instructions
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    As the legal next of kin you need to first choose a funeral home or mortuary that you want your loved one to be released to.
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