Merced County Probation Department

Led by Chief Probation Officer Chris Henn, the Merced County Probation Department is committed to providing unparalleled service and support to our community. The department consists of three divisions: Juvenile Services, Adult Services and Administrative Services. The Merced County Probation Department is responsible for the background investigation of offenders and the preparation of social history reports for the Merced County Superior Courts. The Probation Department also operates and maintains the County's Youth Detention Facility; and several other facilities, programs and various collaborative courts. The Department teams with various law enforcement agencies, schools, community-based organizations and the citizens of Merced County to form productive partnerships with an underlying goal of public safety.