Nevada Prison & Jail Facilities

Nevada has 79 correctional facilities, including state prisons, county jails, federal facilities, and reentry centers. Browse the full list from the facility table below, or use the search box to find a specific prison by name.

79 Total Facilities
18,642 Incarcerated
361 / 100K Imprisonment Rate

Nevada has an imprisonment rate of 361 per 100,000 people. A total of 18,642 people are currently incarcerated in Nevada, with 9,222 on probation and 9,222 on parole. View recent arrests in Nevada or search the US inmate locator for individual records.

Nevada Prison & Jail System Overview

Nevada operates 49 correctional facilities under the state Department of Corrections. These facilities include state prisons, county jails, reentry centers, and probation offices.

The state has 6 regional and city jails, which serve as pre-trial detention centers for individuals awaiting arraignment, bail hearings, or transfer to a state institution.

Nevada operates 2 reentry and transitional facilities — also known as halfway houses or residential reentry centers — that provide supervised housing and services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.

An additional 22 facilities in Nevada serve administrative, probation, or specialized supervision roles.

Searching for Inmates in Nevada

The Nevada Department of Justice maintains a public offender search tool at their official state inmate locator. You can search by the person's full name, inmate ID number, or register number. The tool typically returns results including the inmate's name, current facility, gender, race, offense, and projected release date.

For a comprehensive search that covers all facilities and includes inmates who may have transferred across state lines, use our nationwide inmate locator, which covers 2.65 million+ federal inmate records. You can also run a full background check that searches across court records, arrest records, and public data from all 50 states.

Nevada directory snapshot

Visual breakdown of facilities in this listing—how they roll up into broad categories (derived from security-level labels), plus the most common security classifications recorded in our database for Nevada.

Facility mix

State & county 49
City / regional 6
Reentry 2
Other / admin 22

79 facilities classified from security-level tags (same rules as the table below).

Segment width scales with the number of facilities in each category.

State/county City/regional Reentry Other

Top security classifications

Police Station - Medium 19
County - medium 19
State - minimum 13
County juvenile - low 6
City Jail - Medium 6
State - medium 4
State juvenile low 3
State - maximum 2
Reentry 2
MEDIUM - general 2
State juvenile - minimum 1
State juvenile - medium 1
Administration - no inmates 1

Counts are distinct Security_Level values in Nevada.

Prison Population in Nevada by Incarceration Status

The chart and table below show the distribution of the Nevada correctional population by supervision status. 18,642 people are currently incarcerated, with 9,222 on probation and 9,222 on parole.

Supervision StatusPopulation
Probation9,222
Parole9,222
Life Sentence 2,862
Total Incarcerated18,642

Prison Population by Gender in Nevada

The incarcerated population in Nevada is predominantly male. 10,451 male and 971 female individuals are currently incarcerated. Female incarceration has grown significantly over the past three decades, driven largely by drug-related offenses and mandatory minimum sentencing.

GenderPopulation
Male10,451
Female971

How to Use the Nevada Prison Search Tool

Finding a prison facility in Nevada is easy with AllJailSearch.us. We have 79 facilities listed in Nevada. Use the search box at the top of the page to find any prison by name, or browse the complete facility table below.

Each facility page provides the following information:

  • Visiting Hours — Scheduled days and times for in-person visits
  • Visitation Rules — Dress code, ID requirements, and prohibited items
  • Phone Number — Direct line to facility administration
  • Email & Fax — For correspondence and document submission
  • Physical Address — With a driving directions map
  • Inmate Locator — Search inmates currently held at the facility
  • Send Money Instructions — State-approved methods for commissary deposits
  • Phone Call Setup — Carrier information and account setup instructions

How to Contact, Visit, and Send Money to an Inmate in Nevada

Visiting an inmate in Nevada requires advance approval. You must be added to the inmate's approved visitor list before arriving at any facility. Most facilities allow one or two visits per week during scheduled visiting hours.

  • Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID on every visit. A driver's license, state ID, or passport is accepted at most facilities.
  • Review the facility's dress code before arriving. No revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, and no clothing resembling inmate uniforms are permitted.
  • Arrive on time — late arrivals are often turned away. Some facilities require check-in up to 30 minutes before the visit begins.
  • Book your visit in advance — walk-in visits are not permitted at most state prisons. Contact the facility directly to schedule.
  • Respect facility staff and rules — any violation may result in immediate termination of the visit and possible loss of future visiting privileges.
  • Complete the visitor application if you have not visited before. Download the Nevada visitor application.

Read our complete guide to visiting an inmate in prison before your first visit.

Sending Money to an Inmate in Nevada

The Nevada Department of Corrections allows family members and friends to deposit money into an inmate's commissary trust account. Inmates use these funds to purchase hygiene products, food, phone credits, and other approved items from the facility store. Use the following approved methods to send money to an inmate in Nevada:

Nevada inmates use a commissary trust account to purchase approved items from the prison store. The Nevada Department of Corrections accepts deposits through JPay and money orders by mail.

Method 1 — JPay (Online & Mobile, Recommended)

  • Visit JPay.com or the app: Android iOS
  • Search by the inmate's Nevada DOC number or name. Pay by debit or credit card. Funds post within 24–48 hours.

Method 2 — JPay Phone

  • Call JPay at 1-800-574-5729 (24/7) to deposit by phone.

Method 3 — Money Order by Mail (USPS Only)

  • Make the money order payable to the inmate's full name with the Nevada DOC number on the memo line. Send via USPS to the facility's business office.
  • Processing time: 5–10 business days. No fee for mailed money orders.

Information Required

  • Inmate's full committed name
  • Nevada DOC inmate number
  • Facility name

Read our full inmate money guide for Nevada-specific instructions.

Read our full guide to sending money to an inmate for step-by-step instructions on every method.

Calling an Inmate in Nevada

Phone calls from Nevada correctional facilities are managed through the facility's approved phone carrier. Inmates can only make outgoing collect calls — they cannot receive incoming calls. You must set up a prepaid account with the carrier before any calls can be placed. All calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Read our inmate phone call setup guide for full instructions.

Types of Prisons & Jails in Nevada

The 79 facilities in Nevada span a wide range of security levels and facility types — from minimum-security federal camps to maximum-security state penitentiaries. The table below shows the breakdown by facility type and security classification.

Complete List of Nevada Prison & Jail Facilities

This is the complete list of Nevada correctional facilities. Results are paginated at 20 per page. Select any facility name to view its full profile, including visiting hours, inmate locator, phone number, address, and driving directions.

Showing 1 – 20 of 79 facilities.

Browse Prisons by County in Nevada

Nevada has 21 counties with correctional facilities. Select a county below to view recent arrests and facility information for that area.

Helpful Guides for Inmates & Families

Whether you are looking for an inmate, planning a visit, or trying to support a loved one through incarceration, our guides cover every step of the process.