Las Vegas, Nevada Arrest & Custody Guide 2026
Search Las Vegas Arrests, Jail Custody and Criminal Court Records
A Las Vegas arrest does not always lead to the same jail or the same court. Start by locating the person in the correct Southern Nevada detention system, save the inmate ID or case number, then move to Justice Court, Municipal Court or District Court to determine what happened after the arrest.
This guide separates current custody from historical arrest reports, police public records, court cases and Nevada criminal-history records. It also explains why a person arrested in the Las Vegas area may appear at Clark County Detention Center, the City of Las Vegas Detention Center, North Las Vegas or Henderson instead of one universal jail search.
CCDC information
702-671-3900
Las Vegas City Jail
702-229-6444 option 3
LVMPD Records
702-828-3271
Public Records Unit
702-828-7489
Justice Court
702-671-3116
Which Las Vegas Record Are You Actually Looking For?
Current custody record
Tells you whether a person is presently housed in a detention facility and can show inmate ID, case, charge, bail, housing and scheduled court information.
LVMPD arrest report
A police report connected with an arrest investigated or documented within LVMPD jurisdiction. Access is handled through LVMPD records procedures and legal disclosure rules.
Court case record
Shows criminal charges filed in court, hearings, case status and subsequent judicial action. Search the correct Justice, Municipal or District Court.
Criminal-history record
A separate law-enforcement history product. LVMPD SCOPE covers qualifying LVMPD-area history for the subject of the record; Nevada State Police maintains Nevada statewide criminal-history records.
Arrest does not equal conviction. An arrest record describes law-enforcement action. The prosecutor may decline or modify charges, and a court case may later be dismissed, resolved by plea, tried or sealed.
Start With the Action You Need to Complete
Find someone arrested today
Search all likely detention systems, beginning with Clark County Detention Center and Las Vegas Detention Center.
Check charges and bail
Open the live inmate record, verify inmate ID and case number, then read every active charge and bail entry.
See what happened in court
Search Justice Court, Municipal Court or Eighth Judicial District Court based on the case.
Get an LVMPD report
Use Records & Fingerprint for your own or authorized report request and Public Records for other qualifying public-record requests.
Get your own local background check
Request a $13 LVMPD SCOPE record. LVMPD states that a SCOPE background check can only be released to the person whose record it is.
Get your Nevada history
Use Nevada State Police Records, Communications and Compliance Division for your own statewide Nevada criminal-history request.
Las Vegas Arrest Records Quick Navigation
Four Detention Systems You May Need to Search
Clark County Detention Center
Major county custody facility at 330 S. Casino Center Boulevard. Search online or call 702-671-3900.
Las Vegas Detention Center
City detention system. The city states that misdemeanor arrests within city jurisdiction are booked into its detention center. Call 702-229-6444, option 3.
North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas operates its own custody search and correctional facility. Information line: 702-633-1400.
Henderson
Henderson operates a separate detention center. Custody information line: 702-267-4652.
Fastest route: LVMPD’s official inmate-search page links the Clark County, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson custody systems from one place.
How to Search Clark County Detention Center
Open the official CCDC inmate search.
Use Clark County Inmate Search.
Choose the strongest identifier you have.
The county permits searching by at least two letters of the last name, inmate ID or Las Vegas Justice Court case number.
Use more than two surname letters when possible.
Clark County recommends using additional letters to narrow common-name results.
Open the matching custody entry.
Review inmate ID, name, age, sex, case number, charge, status, arrest date, detainer, cash bail, housing and scheduled court information when displayed.
Copy the inmate ID and case number.
These are more useful than the name alone when calling CCDC, posting bail, depositing funds or searching the criminal case.
Check every active case.
One inmate can have more than one case, charge, detainer or court event.
Call when the website and situation do not match.
CCDC says the most current information is available through 702-671-3900.
Important search limitations: CCDC says people under age 18 are not displayed and people in protective custody are not displayed. A blank online result therefore does not prove the person was never arrested or booked.
Las Vegas Detention Center Search: Do Not Confuse It With CCDC
The City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety operates a separate detention center. Its current guidance states that people arrested on misdemeanor offenses within city jurisdiction are booked into the city detention system.
City Inmate Search
Search by last name, first name or inmate ID.
Custody information
702-229-6444
Select option 3.
Select option 3.
City detention intake
The city identifies 3200 Stewart Avenue as the detention-center booking location.
Why users miss records: A person arrested “in Las Vegas” may be in the city jail rather than CCDC, or may be held in Henderson or North Las Vegas depending on the arrest location and agency.
Six Fields to Match Before You Rely on an Arrest Search
Legal name
Check spelling and suffix.
Inmate ID
Strong custody identifier.
Arrest date
Match the incident.
Case number
Connect jail to court.
Charge
Read every active count.
Court
Confirm final outcome.
Name-only searches can create false matches. When the name is common, use inmate ID, date, case number, age and court information before treating a search result as belonging to the person you intended to find.
No Las Vegas Inmate Result? Check These Possibilities
1
Wrong detention system
Search CCDC, City of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson rather than repeating the same county search.
2
Booking is still processing
A very recent arrest can take time to move through identification, fingerprinting and intake.
3
Person already released
Current inmate tools are custody systems, not complete lifetime arrest-history databases.
4
Protective custody
CCDC specifically says protected inmates are not displayed online.
5
Juvenile case
CCDC does not display people under 18 in its public inmate search.
6
Transfer or other jurisdiction
The person may have moved to another county, state facility, federal custody or another agency.
“I am trying to confirm custody for __________, arrested around __________. I checked the online inmate search but do not see a current match. Can you confirm whether this person is housed here or whether I should contact another Southern Nevada detention facility?”
How a Las Vegas Arrest Becomes a Court Record
1
Police contact
LVMPD or another agency investigates and documents the incident.
2
Arrest
A person is taken into custody and transported to the appropriate detention system.
3
Booking
Identification, fingerprints, charges, property and custody status are processed.
4
Initial court
Case and bail matters may appear in Justice Court or Municipal Court depending on jurisdiction.
5
District Court
Qualifying felony matters can proceed into Eighth Judicial District Court.
6
Disposition
Use the final court record for dismissal, conviction, sentence, plea or other outcome.
Do not freeze the story at booking. The charges appearing when someone enters jail can differ from the charges later filed or resolved in court.
Which Las Vegas Criminal Court Should You Search?
LVJC
Las Vegas Justice Court
Search non-confidential Justice Court criminal cases, preliminary matters and related criminal records. The public portal permits searches by defendant name, case number or attorney.
LVMC
Las Vegas Municipal Court
Search City of Las Vegas Municipal Court cases, city misdemeanor matters and municipal warrants through the city court system.
8JDC
Eighth Judicial District Court
Search Clark County District Court criminal cases, including felony matters that have proceeded beyond lower-court stages.
Court-selection shortcut: Use the court name and case number displayed in custody paperwork or online results. Do not select Municipal Court, Justice Court or District Court solely because the arrest happened somewhere with a Las Vegas mailing address.
How to Search Las Vegas Justice Court Criminal Cases
Open the Las Vegas Township Justice Court public portal.
Go to Justice Court Records Inquiry.
Select “View and Pay Criminal Records.”
The portal separates criminal records from civil records and other search options.
Search by case number when available.
You may omit dashes from the case number.
For a defendant search, enter first and last name.
The Justice Court search instructions state that both names are required for criminal defendant searches.
Add middle name or date of birth when necessary.
These optional fields can reduce false matches when the defendant has a common name.
Use case status and filing dates to narrow results.
Filter open or closed matters and a known filing-date range where useful.
Open the case number.
Review case type, status, charge information and the Register of Actions.
Verify important information against court-file documents.
Justice Court itself warns that significant case data should be checked against the actual record.
Wildcard search trick: The Justice Court portal supports an asterisk in name fields when you know only part of a first or last name.
Too many results? The public-search help warns that only the first 200 matches may display. Narrow the name, date or case status rather than assuming you are seeing the full list.
Search Eighth Judicial District Court Criminal Cases
Open District Court Case & Calendar Inquiry.
Use Clark County District Court Case Search.
Select the District Civil/Criminal records route.
The court provides case summaries, party names and case information through its public-access system.
Search with the exact case number when possible.
The criminal case number is the cleanest link from custody or Justice Court information.
Check docket events and court calendar.
Identify arraignment, motions, plea, trial, sentencing and later events.
Do not expect sealed cases online.
District Court states that sealed case records are not accessible through Internet public access.
Request the underlying court document when formal proof matters.
The docket is useful for navigation, but the filed judgment, order or minute entry gives better evidence of the actual result.
District Court Copy and Search Costs
$0.50
Photocopy
Published District Court copy cost per page.
+$3
Certification
Additional charge per document when the Clerk certifies a copy produced from the court record.
+$6
Exemplification
Additional published charge for an exemplified court document.
$0.50
Pre-1990 search
Published search charge per year, per name when an older case must be located outside ordinary Odyssey results.
Las Vegas Municipal Court Case and Warrant Search
Defendant Case Search
Search City of Las Vegas Municipal Court cases and view scheduled events or payment history.
Municipal Warrant Search
Check warrants issued by Las Vegas Municipal Court.
Municipal Court contact
100 E. Clark Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-382-6878
Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-382-6878
Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Warrant warning: Las Vegas Municipal Court says warrants are issued, cleared and quashed continuously, so an online result may not be current. Never attempt a citizen arrest based on the website. Verify warrant information with the court or law enforcement.
Jurisdiction limit: The City warrant page only displays warrants issued through Las Vegas Municipal Court. Warrants from other Clark County or Nevada courts will not appear there.
How to Request an LVMPD Arrest or Police Report
LVMPD distinguishes between report-copy requests made through the Records and Fingerprint Bureau and broader Nevada Public Records Act requests handled by the Public Records Unit.
Your own / involved-party report route
Use the LVMPD Records and Fingerprint Bureau for qualifying incident, collision and arrest-report requests when you are the involved person or have the authorization the department requires.
Public-record route
Use the LVMPD Public Records Unit for identifiable existing public records that are not routed to Records & Fingerprint, subject to Nevada disclosure law, privacy restrictions and exemptions.
Identify the report.
Gather the LVMPD event number when available, incident date/time, involved names and incident location.
Allow processing time.
LVMPD currently advises allowing up to 10 business days after a report is filed before it is available for dissemination.
Choose online, in-person or mail request.
LVMPD provides all three routes for eligible report-copy requests.
Have government-issued photo ID ready.
Identity documentation is required for applicable Records & Fingerprint requests.
Use notarized authorization when required.
LVMPD states that someone seeking another person’s arrest record through the Records Bureau needs written notarized authorization from the subject.
Expect protected material to be withheld or redacted.
Active investigations, sensitive victim information and other legally protected content may not be released in full.
Records & Fingerprint Bureau
400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Building C
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-828-3271
Building C
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-828-3271
Records hours
Monday–Friday
7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Weekends
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Holiday exceptions apply.
7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Weekends
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Holiday exceptions apply.
Useful 2026 LVMPD Records Fees
$13
Incident report
Current LVMPD report-copy fee.
$13
Traffic collision report
Current LVMPD traffic-report fee.
$13
SCOPE background check
Local LVMPD criminal-history check available only to the owner of the record.
$89/hr
Body-worn camera preparation
Current published hourly charge for video/audio preparation, research and redaction.
Arrest-report requests are listed by LVMPD as a report type, but the current July 2026 fee table specifically publishes the $13 amount for incident and traffic collision reports. Verify the exact charge for the arrest-report product you need before paying.
LVMPD SCOPE: Your Own Las Vegas-Area Background Check
A SCOPE report is useful when you need your own local LVMPD criminal-history record for employment, housing, immigration, military, personal use or record-sealing work.
Who can obtain it?
LVMPD states that you may only obtain a SCOPE background check on yourself.
Current cost
$13 effective July 1, 2026.
Where to request
Records & Fingerprint Bureau, an LVMPD area command, online or by mail under the department’s current procedures.
SCOPE is not a universal national background check. LVMPD says its SCOPE report contains qualifying local history and does not include Henderson or North Las Vegas criminal history simply because those cities are in the Las Vegas metro area.
Nevada Statewide Criminal History Is a Different Search
The Nevada State Police Records, Communications and Compliance Division maintains the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History.
Your own Nevada record
An individual may request their own statewide Nevada criminal history or notice of no criminal history.
History coverage
Nevada states that fingerprint-supported arrest and disposition information is provided from 1987 forward through the repository. Earlier history may require the arresting agency.
Third-party limits
Dissemination to someone other than the subject is regulated by Nevada law and federal requirements.
Choose manual or electronic request.
Electronic submission is offered for qualifying requests from inside Nevada; out-of-state requests use the manual route.
Follow fingerprint requirements.
State criminal-history requests may require fingerprint identification and the current state request process.
Do not substitute a Las Vegas jail search.
Current custody data does not equal a statewide criminal-history record.
Searching Warrants Requires the Correct Court
LVMPD itself advises checking the courts directly because outstanding warrants can come from different judicial systems and the police department cannot verify a person’s identity for warrant information over the phone.
Las Vegas Municipal Court
Search its city warrant page when the warrant may have been issued through Municipal Court.
Las Vegas Justice Court
The criminal-case portal can display a warrant indicator on qualifying public case results.
Other courts
Henderson, North Las Vegas, District Court and other township courts may hold separate warrant information.
Do not confront or attempt to detain someone because an online warrant search shows a match. Warrant data can change rapidly and should be verified by the issuing court or law enforcement.
Clark County Detention Center Bail: Check the Case Before Paying
Pre-Trial bail window
CCDC’s bail-bond window operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week inside the detention center.
Bond filing fee
Clark County currently publishes a $50 filing fee for bail bonds.
CCDC address
330 S. Casino Center Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Search the inmate immediately before payment.
Confirm current inmate ID, case number, bail and detainer status.
Identify the court connected with the bail.
Justice Court and District Court bail can use different payment routes.
Use the exact inmate ID and case number.
These identifiers reduce the risk of applying money to the wrong matter.
Ask about holds.
Posting bail on one case does not necessarily cause release if another case or agency hold remains.
Current CCDC Justice Court guidance: The county publishes cash up to $10,000, Visa/Mastercard up to $10,000 and qualifying cashier’s checks or money orders among supported methods, subject to live case rules.
CCDC Visits, Calls and Inmate Funds
Visitation
Visitors register online or at CCDC. Current social on-site and remote video visits are 25 minutes.
Remote visit cost
Effective April 6, 2026, CCDC publishes a $4.75 charge for a 25-minute remote video visit.
Telephone rate
Clark County currently lists $0.10 per minute for supported collect, debit and prepaid inmate calls.
June 2026 phone-account change: Clark County says friends and family now use TouchPay commissary accounts, GettingOut messaging or AdvancePay options depending on the service being funded.
- Confirm the inmate is still at CCDC
- Register before scheduling a visit
- Bring valid photo identification
- Check current housing restrictions
- Follow visitor dress rules
- Expect security screening
- Use inmate ID for deposits
- Verify the selected inmate before paying
Common Las Vegas Arrest-Record Scenarios
Tourist arrested on the Strip
Start with LVMPD’s inmate-search router, check CCDC and Las Vegas Detention Center, save the case number and then identify the correct court.
Family cannot find a recent arrest
Search all four detention systems and call the appropriate information line if booking is very recent.
Employer asks for your local history
Request your own SCOPE record rather than printing a current jail-search page.
Need another person’s arrest report
Do not assume the Records counter can release it. LVMPD requires authorization for another person’s arrest record through that route; use the Public Records Unit for other qualifying public-record requests.
Old felony arrest
Search District Court, Justice Court and LVMPD history sources rather than relying on current inmate search.
Municipal warrant
Verify the City of Las Vegas Municipal Court warrant result directly because the city warns online warrant status changes continuously.
Need final case outcome
Read the judgment, disposition or final docket activity instead of repeating the original booking charge.
Record appears inaccurate
LVMPD provides a no-fee Records Challenge process for qualifying incorrect information or identity-theft issues.
Disposition missing from SCOPE
LVMPD has a Criminal History Update process that allows a subject to submit the court disposition for qualifying local records.
Fixing an Incorrect or Incomplete LVMPD Criminal Record
Records Challenge
Use when information on your LVMPD record is inaccurate, belongs to another person or is affected by identity theft. LVMPD currently charges no fee for this service.
Criminal History Update
Use when an arrest or citation on your LVMPD record needs an updated court disposition, name change or qualifying deceased notification. LVMPD currently charges no fee.
Record sealing is different. A challenge corrects inaccurate data; an update adds missing qualifying information; sealing requires the applicable Nevada court and legal process.
Eight Mistakes That Produce Bad Las Vegas Arrest Searches
| Mistake | Why It Fails | Better Method |
|---|---|---|
| Searching only CCDC | Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson maintain separate detention systems. | Use the LVMPD multi-facility inmate router. |
| Assuming no inmate match means no arrest | Release, transfer, protective custody, juvenile status or processing delay can produce no current result. | Move to police records and court searches. |
| Calling an arrest a conviction | Booking charges are not final dispositions. | Verify the court result. |
| Using only the defendant’s name | Common names create false matches. | Match DOB where permitted, inmate ID, case number and filing dates. |
| Searching only Municipal Court | Justice Court and District Court maintain separate criminal cases. | Follow the case number to the correct court. |
| Treating SCOPE as statewide history | LVMPD SCOPE is a local criminal-history product. | Use Nevada State Police for statewide Nevada history. |
| Using a third-party warrant list | Warrants can change quickly and sites may be stale. | Verify with the issuing court or law enforcement. |
| Paying bail from an old screenshot | Bail and detainers can change after court action. | Recheck live custody information immediately before payment. |
Clark County Detention Center Map
CCDC is at 330 South Casino Center Boulevard in downtown Las Vegas. The Regional Justice Center is nearby at 200 Lewis Avenue, which is useful when a custody search leads to Las Vegas Justice Court or Eighth Judicial District Court.
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Las Vegas, NV 89101
LVMPD Records
400 S. Martin L. King Blvd.
Building C
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Building C
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Official Las Vegas Arrest and Criminal Record Resources
LVMPD Inmate Search Router
Start here when you do not know which Southern Nevada jail holds the person.
Clark County Inmate Search
Search CCDC by surname, inmate ID or Justice Court case number.
Las Vegas Detention Search
Search the City of Las Vegas jail by first name, last name or inmate ID.
Las Vegas Justice Court
Search non-confidential criminal cases and case activity.
Eighth Judicial District Court
Search Clark County District Court criminal cases and calendars.
Las Vegas Municipal Court
Search city Municipal Court defendant cases.
LVMPD Report Copies
Request qualifying arrest, incident or collision reports.
LVMPD Public Records
Request identifiable public law-enforcement records under the appropriate records process.
LVMPD SCOPE
Request your own local LVMPD background check.
Nevada Criminal History
Request your own Nevada statewide criminal-history record.
Las Vegas Warrant Search
Search warrants issued by Las Vegas Municipal Court.
CCDC Bail Information
Verify current county bail and payment instructions.
Las Vegas NV Public Arrest Records FAQs
1. How do I search public arrest records in Las Vegas, Nevada?
Start with the official LVMPD inmate-search page, which routes users to Clark County Detention Center, Las Vegas Detention Center, North Las Vegas and Henderson. After finding the custody record, use the listed case number to search the correct court.
2. How do I find someone arrested by LVMPD?
LVMPD states that most people it arrests are taken to either Clark County Detention Center or Las Vegas Detention Center, depending on jurisdiction. Search both before concluding that the person is not in custody.
3. What information do I need to search Clark County Detention Center?
CCDC allows searches using at least two letters of the inmate’s last name, the inmate ID or a Las Vegas Justice Court case number. The county recommends using more than two surname letters to narrow results.
4. Why does a Las Vegas arrest not appear in the CCDC inmate search?
The person may be in the Las Vegas, North Las Vegas or Henderson detention system, may already have been released or transferred, or may not be publicly displayed because the person is under 18 or in protective custody.
5. How do I search Las Vegas Justice Court criminal records?
Use the Las Vegas Township Justice Court Records Inquiry portal and select criminal records. You can search by case number or defendant name. A defendant-name search requires the first and last name, with middle name and date of birth available as optional narrowing fields.
6. Can I obtain someone else’s LVMPD arrest record?
LVMPD states that through the Records and Fingerprint Bureau, only the subject of an arrest record may obtain that record unless the subject provides written notarized authorization naming the authorized person. Other qualifying public-record requests use the Public Records Unit and remain subject to Nevada disclosure law and exemptions.
7. How much is an LVMPD background check in 2026?
The current LVMPD SCOPE background-check fee is $13 effective July 1, 2026. LVMPD only releases a SCOPE background check to the person whose record it is.
8. Is an LVMPD SCOPE report a statewide Nevada background check?
No. SCOPE is an LVMPD criminal-history product. Nevada State Police Records, Communications and Compliance Division maintains the statewide Nevada Criminal History Repository. LVMPD also states that its SCOPE history does not simply include Henderson and North Las Vegas records.
9. How do I check a Las Vegas warrant?
Use the issuing court’s official warrant or criminal-case system. Las Vegas Municipal Court has an online warrant search, but it warns that warrant status changes continuously and that only Municipal Court warrants appear there. Verify any warrant directly with the court or law enforcement.
10. Does an arrest record mean someone was convicted?
No. Arrest and booking records show law-enforcement and custody activity, not a final determination of guilt. Check Justice Court, Municipal Court or District Court for the filed charges and final disposition.
Independent Guide and Accuracy Notice
This is an independent public-record navigation guide. It is not affiliated with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Clark County Detention Center, City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety, Las Vegas Justice Court, Las Vegas Municipal Court, Eighth Judicial District Court, Henderson, North Las Vegas or Nevada State Police.
Custody status, bail, warrants, charges, court calendars, fees and public-record availability can change quickly. An arrest is not proof of guilt. Verify time-sensitive information directly with the responsible jail, police agency or court before making a legal, financial, employment or safety-related decision.
Editorial verification date: August 28, 2026.
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