Las Vegas Detention Center

About Las Vegas Detention Center

Las Vegas Detention Center is a city jail operating under the municipal government of Clark, Nevada. City jails primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested and are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing. They also hold individuals serving short sentences of typically one year or less.

Las Vegas Detention Center is administered by the city's law enforcement or corrections department and plays a central role in the local criminal justice system. The facility provides booking, classification, medical screening, and basic services to newly arrested individuals. Programs available may include substance abuse counseling, GED preparation, and pre-release planning, depending on the inmate's length of stay.

Family members can contact inmates housed at Las Vegas Detention Center through approved mail, phone calls, and scheduled visitation. Because city jails process a high volume of short-stay inmates, visiting procedures and phone setup should be initiated as early as possible. Review the communication sections below for current options.

Facility Type and Security Level

Las Vegas Detention Center operates at a medium level of security as a city detention facility. The facility is managed by the Clark law enforcement department and follows local and state regulations for inmate safety and facility management.

Contact Las Vegas Detention Center Administration

Phone

Call the facility directly at 702-229-6444 during regular business hours for questions about inmate status, visiting hours, and facility policies.

Fax

Send documents to the facility by fax at 702-386-7070 for legal correspondence and visitation applications.

How to Contact an Inmate at Las Vegas Detention Center

Send Mail

Address mail to:

Phone Calls

Phone calls are managed through IC Solutions. Inmates make outgoing collect calls only. Set up a prepaid account before calls can be received. All calls are recorded. Read our inmate phone guide for setup instructions.

How to Send Money

Use one of the following approved methods to deposit into the inmate's trust account:

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.

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 inmate money guide for detailed instructions.

Visitation Guide for Las Vegas Detention Center

Visiting an inmate at a city jail requires advance approval. Contact the facility at 702-229-6444 to confirm current visiting hours and procedures before arriving.

Getting Approved

All visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Download the visitor application for your state and submit it to the facility in advance. Read our complete visitation guide before your first visit.

Visitation Rules

• All adult visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult at all times.
• All visitors are subject to search before entering the visiting area.
• Dress code: no revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, no inmate-style clothing.
• No food, beverages, electronic devices, or cameras permitted in the visiting area.
• Facility staff may deny or terminate any visit for safety or security reasons.

Visitation Timings

Hours are approximate. Confirm current hours with the facility before traveling.