Nevada Inmate Records

Nevada has 322 out of every 100,000 residents serving prison or jail sentences within the state's prison system. This is lower than the United States' average incarceration rate of 355 per 100,000 total population. The inmate population in Nevada includes about 10,304 offenders in state-operated prisons and approximately 10,000 in local jails. State-operated correctional facilities have an operational capacity of about 11,669 and a design capacity of around 9,026. Nevada is one of the states with the largest proportion of inmates who are non-U.S. citizens, at 8.1% of the entire state's prison population.

Each agency in charge of a correctional facility in Nevada, either at the local or state level, keeps records of individual inmates housed in that facility. While no federal correctional facility operates in the state, offenders convicted of federal crimes in the state and sentenced to prison have their records maintained by the federal agency in charge of federal prisons.

Typical information found in a Nevada inmate's record includes the following:

• Personal Information - This includes the offender's full name, gender, height, age, hair color, complexion, eye color, ethnicity, weight, build, aliases (if any), and mugshot.
• Booking Information - This includes the offense description, sentence status, sentence county, sentence start date, sentence type, sentence minimum, offense code, and sentence maximum.
• Custody Details - These include custody level and the name of the correctional facility of incarceration.
• Arrest Details - These list the location of the arrest, charges, the warrant of arrest, the time of the arrest, and the arresting agency information.
• Parole and Release Information - This includes the sentence parole eligibility date, mandatory parole release date, parole hearing details, and the sentence's projected expiration date.
• Court Details - These include case numbers, court dates, trial details, judgment, and orders.

Are Inmate Records Public in Nevada?

Yes. The Nevada Public Records Law grants members of the public the right to access inmate records like every other record maintained by government agencies in the state. As a result, anyone may inspect or make copies of most inmate records in the files of relevant government agencies.

While most inmate records in Nevada are publicly accessible, some are restricted from public disclosure to ensure privacy and protect certain individuals. For instance, records of juvenile inmates as well as sealed or expunged inmate records in the state may not be accessed by the general public. Similarly, certain pieces of information are considered confidential and are typically redacted from inmate records before making the records public. These include social security numbers, medical information, financial details, phone numbers, and driver's license numbers.

What Agencies Are Responsible for Inmate Records in Nevada?

The following agencies participate in the vital business of keeping inmate records in Nevada:

• The Nevada of Corrections (NDOC) - The Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) keeps offenders in 21 state-run correctional facilities. Inmates are held in these facilities under safe and humane conditions while preparing them for successful reentry back into society. It is also the NDOC's responsibility to maintain records of inmates housed in state-run correctional facilities.
• County Sheriff's Offices - Inmate records for offenders sentenced to and housed in local jails for misdemeanor offenses or those awaiting sentencing or trial but held in such jails in Nevada are maintained by the county sheriff's offices overseeing these facilities. The state has about 17 local county jails under the purview of different county sheriff's offices.
• Police Departments - Some local police departments in Nevada also keep records of offenders taken into custody and housed in detention centers. While others may not have correctional facilities to house inmates, they maintain records of arrests made under their jurisdictions, some of which result in offenders' convictions and incarceration in local jails or state-run prisons. Such arrest records make up a portion of inmate records in Nevada.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) - The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) generally oversees federal prisons across the United States. While Nevada has none, the BOP is still responsible for maintaining records of offenders convicted of violating federal laws in the state but incarcerated in out-of-state federal prisons.

How To Search an Inmate's Information in Nevada

Anyone who intends to find an inmate's information or record in Nevada must first identify where the inmate is incarcerated. This will largely be in a local jail or state-run correctional facility in the state or a federal prison outside the state.

Find an inmate in the Nevada State Prisons

Using the Offender Search system provided by the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC), anyone may retrieve important information about any inmate housed in a state-run correctional facility in the state. The system allows members of the public to search for inmate records using their offender IDs or demographic (first or last name, or both) as the search parameter. The database is updated daily, and the search typically returns details such as the inmate's demographics and identifications, parole information, sentencing information, and booking details.

To obtain a more detailed record from an inmate search for an offender housed in a Nevada state-run correctional facility, it is best to visit the holding facility in person. The record custodian will need basic information like the name, admission date, gender, race, and/or offender ID of the inmate whose record is sought to enable them to look up the inmate's file.

Find an Inmate in Local Jail

County sheriff's offices in Nevada are responsible for maintaining records of inmates held in local jails. Many of these sheriff's offices have online inmate search portals with information regarding each inmate in their correctional facility. If the inmate whose record is sought in Nevada is housed in a local jail, anyone may look up their information using the inmate search resource provided by the county sheriff's office. These resources are typically featured on the websites of the county sheriff's offices and use information such as an inmate's name, date of birth, date of admission, and gender as the search criteria.

If more comprehensive information regarding any Nevada inmate housed in a local jail in the state is needed, an interested party may visit the correctional facility where the inmate is physically incarcerated. It is advised that a requester have basic details that the custodian may require to conduct the inmate search and locate their file more quickly. However, individuals who intend to visit a local facility for inmate searches are encouraged to contact the facility first to determine if they need to schedule an appointment.

Find an Inmate in Federal Prison

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) provides an Inmate Locator that allows members of the public to find basic information about individuals held in federal prisons. Although no federal prison operates in Nevada, the BOP maintains records of individuals convicted of federal crimes in the state but serving prison sentences in federal prisons outside the state. With an inmate's name or BOP registration number, anyone may retrieve important information regarding a federal inmate using the BOP Inmate Locator.

How Can I Access Old Inmate Records?

Online resources offered by prison/jail authorities in Nevada only provide information regarding inmates who are currently being held in prison or jail facilities. As a result, they are not reliable sources for anyone looking to find records of former inmates in the state. Usually, the first place to check would be the Nevada State Library, Archives, and Public Records. The State Archives typically has inmate case files for offenders incarcerated in the Nevada prison system 25 years after release from incarceration. For former inmates who were released from federal prisons, their records may be accessed through the National Archives.

Furthermore, interested persons may obtain records of previously incarcerated offenders in Nevada by submitting a public record request to the state's Department of Corrections. To do this, they complete the Public Record Request Form and submit it to the NDOC by email or mail it to:

Alternatively, a person may visit the correctional facility where an old inmate served their prison term to obtain or retrieve the former inmate's record. Typically, the requester will need certain information that can help the record custodian on the ground to streamline their search and find the requested record more quickly. In most cases, such information will include the inmate's name, date of release, date of admission, gender, and date of birth. While requesters may have to pay a small fee for this service, old inmate records obtained in person at a prison or jail facility are usually more detailed than what is available through the State Archives.

Some third-party websites, like Nevadapublicrecords.us that collate records and maintain them permanently on their databases are also credible sources for anyone looking to retrieve old inmate records in the state. However, services offered by these websites come at a fee (usually small), but they are convenient to use.

Can I Find a Nevada Inmate Record for Free?

It is possible to find a Nevada inmate record for free using the online inmate search resource provided by the prison or jail authority overseeing the inmate whose record is sought. There is a limitation, however. Such an inmate search tool only has records of inmates housed in the facilities managed by the prison or jail authority. Anyone looking to find information regarding an inmate whose holding facility in the state is unknown should consider using a reliable third-party website like Nevadapublicrecords.us. Websites such as this provide centralized access to information regarding all inmates in local jails, state prisons, and federal prisons, all in one place, although at a nominal cost.

Jails and Prisons in Nevada

The following are the categories of Nevada correctional facilities based on size and the authority in charge of the facilities:

• State Prisons - Nevada has 21 state-operated correctional facilities, which are managed by the state's Department of Corrections. These facilities include 9 correctional institutions, 10 conservation camps, and 2 transitional housing facilities.
• Local Jails - Each of the 17 local jails in Nevada is overseen by different county sheriff's offices or city police departments.

State Prisons in Nevada

Some of the state prisons in Nevada are listed in the table below:

Private Prisons in Nevada

There are no private prisons in Nevada.

Nevada Inmate Statistics

• Nevada Incarceration Rate - 322 per 100,000 residents
• Male Incarceration Rate - 586 per 100,000 males
• Female Incarceration Rate - 54 per 100,000 females
• Youth Custody Rate - 104 per 100,000 youths
• Number of Prisoners in Private Prisons - 0
• Black/White Imprisonment Disparity - 4.1:1
• Latino/White Imprisonment Disparity - 0.8:1
• Number of offenders under community supervision - 697 per 100,000 people
• Number on probation - 362 per 100,000 people
• Number on parole - 215 per 100,000 people
• Felony Disenfranchisement Rate - 0.5%

* Source: United States Bureau of Justice Statistics