County jail
JAN EVANS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
Facility info as of 2024-08-01 — always confirm at the official source .
NV · Washoe County
How to find someone in jail in Washoe County, Nevada
Take a breath. Here is where people are held in Washoe County, the official locators to search, and how to confirm where your person is — using free, government sources only.
- County facilities listed
- 4
- State locator
- Nevada Department of Corrections
- VINELink
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- Jurisdiction
- Washoe County, NV
Washoe County jails & facilities 4
These are the correctional facilities the national dataset lists in Washoe County. Confirm a specific person on the official roster or locator — this page never stores or looks up records.
State prison
LAKE'S CROSSING CENTER
Facility info as of 2015-11-23 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
State prison
NORTHERN NEVADA TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Facility info as of 2024-03-13 — always confirm at the official source .
Detention facility
WASHOE COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY
Facility info as of 2024-02-07 — always confirm at the official source .
Which system is holding them?
There is no single search that covers everyone in Washoe County. Match the situation to the right official locator — most families start with the first one.
If the arrest was recent
Start with the county jail
A recent arrest in Washoe County almost always means the county jail listed above, run by the local sheriff — not a state prison. Check that jail’s roster or search the statewide custody locator; if the booking is only a few hours old, call the jail’s booking desk.
If they were sentenced to prison
Use the state prison locator
Once a person is sentenced, they move from the county jail into the Nevada Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID — a county jail roster will not show a sentenced prisoner.
If the charge is federal
Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons
A federal charge means federal custody — a separate system from any Nevada county or state facility. Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator by name or register number.
Nearby counties in Nevada
If the arrest happened just across a county line, these Nevada counties are closest to Washoe County. Open one for its jails and the exact official locators to search.
If you need to bail them out in Nevada
Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are being held, this is how getting them out works in Nevada.
Commercial bail available
In Nevada, commercial bail exists. If a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash directly with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee. A judge may also release the person on their own recognizance or on conditions, so ask the court or the jail what applies before paying anyone.
The person’s rights. The person in custody has the right to talk to a lawyer about their case, and if they cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender.
If there is also a warrant to deal with
Two companion guides pick up where this one leaves off — checking for a warrant, and resolving it on your own terms.
Common questions about finding someone in Washoe County
How do I find someone who was just arrested in Washoe County?
Someone just arrested in Washoe County is usually held at JAN EVANS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, run by the local sheriff. Check that jail’s roster or the statewide custody locator; if the booking is only hours old, call the jail’s booking desk. A brand-new arrest will not appear on the state prison locator.
How do I find someone in state prison from Washoe County?
Once a person is sentenced they move into the Nevada Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID number — it is separate from the Washoe County jail and from the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Is there a free way to check if someone is in custody in Nevada?
Yes, and all the official options are free: the arresting county sheriff’s jail roster, a call to the jail, the Nevada inmate locator, and the Federal BOP. Skip paid inmate-search and mugshot sites.
How does bail work for someone held in Washoe County?
Commercial bail exists in Nevada: if a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee, and a judge may also grant release on recognizance or on conditions.
More of Nevada
This is one of Nevada’s counties. The state guide has the complete rundown and every other county.