Las Vegas Arrest Records: How to Search

A Las Vegas arrests public record search starts with the type of information you need, not simply the name of a police department.

Las Vegas has separate detention systems, and each government agency maintains different information. A current jail roster cannot provide a complete criminal history. Likewise, an arrest report does not necessarily show the eventual outcome of a court case.

Choose the correct official tool below.

What is the fastest way to begin?

If an arrest happened recently and you want to know where someone is detained, search the jail system associated with the relevant jurisdiction. If you have the LVMPD event number and need the police report itself, use the records bureau. If the question concerns a conviction, dismissal, or hearing, begin with the appropriate court.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s official inmate search directory links to multiple regional detention systems.

The Las Vegas metropolitan area does not have one unified public inmate roster. Clark County, the City of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson maintain separate detention search services.

The Clark County Detention Center specifically explains that people arrested by LVMPD may be housed at the city facility or CCDC, depending on the jurisdiction of the incident.

What if you do not know which jail holds the person?

Start with the facility serving the area where the incident occurred. If that search does not find a match, check the other detention systems or use the telephone numbers above.

Do not assume that a person must be at Clark County Detention Center merely because an arrest occurred in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Custody may also change following a transfer or release.

What about state or federal inmates?

The four local search systems are not substitutes for state-prison or federal custody searches. For a person held in Nevada state prison, consult the Nevada Department of Corrections. For federal prison custody, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.

Clark County Detention Center, commonly called CCDC, offers an official online inmate search. It displays information about people currently in the custody of that facility, subject to the agency’s publication restrictions and reporting updates.

Follow the official search steps

1. Open the CCDC search.

   Use the official In-Custody Search or access it from the Clark County Detention Center website.

2. Choose an identifier.

   The system accepts at least two letters of a last name, an inmate ID, or a Justice Court case number. Use the appropriate field rather than submitting conflicting identifiers.

3. Submit the search.

   For surname searches, use more than two letters when possible to narrow the results.

4. Review available matches.

   Check the recorded identifying and custody information carefully. A matching name alone does not establish identity.

5. Open available details.

   The system may provide in-custody information linked to the inmate identifier or court case number.

6. Confirm the current situation.

   Call 702-671-3900 for the most current custody information, especially before making bail, transportation, or visitation arrangements.

Can you search with a case number?

Yes. CCDC’s official instructions allow a Justice Court case number to be used as a search identifier. The court case number and inmate ID serve different purposes, so use the information actually requested by the search form.

Does the roster show every arrest made today?

No. CCDC publishes currently held inmates, not a complete citywide list of all arrests during the last 24 hours. Some recent arrestees may be in another facility, may not yet appear in the system, or may have been released.

Can a person appear under John Doe or Jane Doe?

Yes. CCDC explains that unidentified individuals may be booked under a temporary John Doe or Jane Doe designation. The official site provides instructions for situations where a family member has legal identification for an unidentified person.

Contact the detention center directly rather than attempting to resolve someone’s identity through an unrelated third-party record.

For current custody, the official detention center’s telephone confirmation is more reliable than an older screenshot of an inmate listing.

Are charges and release dates final?

No. CCDC warns that reported charges may change during court proceedings and that custody or release-related information can change. An allegation displayed online should never be described as a final conviction.

The facility also prohibits commercial use of information obtained through its online inmate system. Follow the official database’s terms rather than copying or republishing custody records in bulk.

The City of Las Vegas operates a separate Detention Center. The city’s public inmate search allows people to search by last name, first name, or inmate ID.

According to the city’s Detention Services information, people arrested on misdemeanor offenses within city limits are booked into the municipal detention facility. Other arrest situations may involve different custody arrangements.

Steps for a city inmate search

1. Visit the City of Las Vegas Inmate Search.
2. Enter one or more of the available identifying fields.
3. Submit the search and review any matching records.
4. Compare the available identity and custody information.
5. For questions that the online system does not resolve, call 702-229-6444 and choose option 3.

Can you verify a person’s release time?

The city’s detention service explains that exact release times are not provided for safety reasons and can vary. Do not use an estimated release time from a third-party source as confirmed information.

How does city jail bail work?

The city publishes a separate bail process, including an official bail window and online options. Its detention services page lists a bail information line at 702-229-6460.

Before making any payment, verify the inmate’s identity, eligibility for release, current bond conditions, and authorized payment method through the official detention service.

Are city detention records the same as LVMPD reports?

No. A detention record concerns custody. An LVMPD arrest or incident report documents a law enforcement event. If you require a police report copy, use the LVMPD Records and Fingerprint Bureau procedure explained next.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department provides procedures for requesting eligible incident reports, traffic collision reports, and arrest reports involving its jurisdiction.

This is different from searching an inmate roster. For records maintained by another police department, contact that department instead.

Step-by-step LVMPD records request

1. Open the official instructions.

   Visit Requesting Report Copies with LVMPD.

2. Determine the correct report type.

   Choose the arrest report, incident report, or collision report you need. Different records may have different eligibility or disclosure restrictions.

3. Collect identifying details.

   Prepare the LVMPD event number if available, the involved person’s name, incident date and time, location, and your contact information.

4. Prepare the required identification.

   Follow the department’s current photo-ID instructions. Additional authorization may be required when requesting records on behalf of someone else.

5. Choose an accepted request method.

   LVMPD offers online electronic requests, in-person requests, and U.S. mail procedures. Follow the requirements for the method selected.

6. Check fees and delivery conditions.

   Pay any stated charge through an approved method. Some reports are mailed or collected in person rather than delivered electronically.

7. Review the department’s response.

   Records may be supplied, redacted, delayed, or withheld according to applicable law and the nature of the investigation.

When is a police report available?

LVMPD advises allowing up to ten business days after a report is filed before it becomes available for dissemination. More complex or restricted reports can require additional review.

The department states that certain incident and arrest report requests are delivered by U.S. mail or made available for in-person pickup. If pickup is chosen, its instructions include a collection deadline.

What do LVMPD report copies cost?

The department’s published fee schedule effective July 1, 2026, lists a $13 nonrefundable fee for an incident report and a $13 fee for a traffic collision report. It does not establish a single universal price for every arrest-report situation.

Check the current LVMPD fee schedule and applicable request form before payment.

Where can you request a report in person?

LVMPD identifies its Records and Fingerprint Bureau at 400 S. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Building C, Las Vegas, NV 89106. The department also permits eligible requests through its area commands.

Contact the bureau at 702-828-3271 or consult the official bureau page before visiting.

What about Nevada’s Public Records Act?

LVMPD also operates a public records request process under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 239. That process is distinct from obtaining an individual police report or criminal-history check.

Use the LVMPD Public Records Unit for qualifying public records requests and to review the agency’s current submission rules.

A police arrest report may show an alleged offense. A court record can help explain what charges were filed, what proceedings occurred, and whether the case reached a reported legal outcome.

Las Vegas Township Justice Court and the Eighth Judicial District Court have distinct record-search procedures. Use the court where the case was filed.

Las Vegas Justice Court case search

The Las Vegas Justice Court Records Inquiry provides public criminal case information for the court’s jurisdiction.

1. Open the official Justice Court records portal.
2. Select the criminal records search function.
3. Search using the available case number or defendant-name method.
4. When searching by defendant, provide the required first and last name.
5. Use available additional details to narrow matches.
6. Open the appropriate case to review available case activity and reported charges.

The court’s search instructions indicate that criminal searches may use defendant names, case numbers, or attorney names. Public search results can contain the case number, filing date, charge details, and case status, depending on the record.

Eighth Judicial District Court records

The Eighth Judicial District Court’s Clerk of the Court maintains district-level case records. Its Case and Calendar Inquiry explains how to search eligible criminal cases and court schedules.

The Clerk states that most records from 1990 onward can be searched online. Older records and certified copies may require a separate request.

How do you request court documents?

For eligible district court copies, review the official Records Search and Viewing instructions. The Clerk provides request forms and information about copies, certification fees, and accessing records at the Regional Justice Center.

Can you search sealed cases?

Public court searches do not display all legally restricted information. Las Vegas Justice Court states that sealed cases, protective orders, and certain exempt records will not appear through its public portal.

The Eighth Judicial District Court likewise restricts online access to sealed records. Authorized parties may have separate procedures for requesting access.

What if the arrest happened but no court case appears?

An arrest and a filed criminal case are different administrative events. A missing court result may reflect search limitations, timing, another jurisdiction, an unfiled case, or legally restricted information.

Do not assume that a missing case means an arrest was unlawful, dismissed, or never occurred. Confirm the record with the appropriate court.

Does every arrest result in jail time?

No. The circumstances and legal processing of an arrest vary. A person may be cited, released, booked into jail, transferred, or held pending further proceedings, depending on the applicable circumstances.

Does a booking prove guilt?

No. Booking documents custody processing. It does not replace a judicial determination. The court record is the more appropriate source for confirming a conviction, acquittal, dismissal, or another reported disposition.

Are mugshots always public?

Not every public search includes a booking photograph. Whether an image is available depends on the agency’s disclosure practices and applicable law.

A mugshot should not be used to make unsupported claims about a person. It records an identification event, not a final criminal judgment.

If you need a qualifying criminal-history record rather than a current booking result, the appropriate source depends on whether you need LVMPD-jurisdiction information or your Nevada statewide history.

LVMPD SCOPE background check

LVMPD offers a background check known as a SCOPE record. Its official guidance explains that the record concerns arrests and incidents within LVMPD jurisdiction and is not a complete statewide or nationwide criminal history.

The department’s published fee for a SCOPE background check is $13, effective July 1, 2026.

You may request your own SCOPE record. Requests on behalf of another person require the department’s specified authorization documents, including notarized authorization and identification information.

View Official LVMPD Background Check Instructions ↗

Nevada State Police criminal history

For your qualifying statewide Nevada criminal history record, use the Nevada State Police Records, Communications and Compliance Division (RCCD).

Its applicant process distinguishes electronic requests submitted from within Nevada from manual requests sent from outside the state. Follow the correct form and fingerprint requirements for your situation.

1. Visit the official Nevada Criminal History Records Request page.
2. Choose the correct application based on your request type and location.
3. Review the current fingerprint, identification, and authorization requirements.
4. Confirm applicable processing fees through the current RCCD fee schedule.
5. Submit the application using the method permitted for that form.
6. Follow RCCD’s procedure if the returned history contains inaccurate information.

Nevada RCCD published revised fingerprint-related fee information effective October 1, 2026. For an accurate charge, use its current Fees and Forms page instead of an older third-party fee chart.

Can you get another person’s statewide history?

Access to criminal-history information is governed by eligibility and authorization rules. The ordinary personal-record request is intended for the individual seeking their own history. Do not assume that public availability of a jail roster gives you unrestricted access to someone else’s state criminal history report.

How do you dispute incorrect information?

RCCD provides criminal history challenge and inspection procedures. Use the official instructions and supporting records rather than assuming a court dismissal automatically updates every related database.

A missing result is common when someone searches the wrong facility, uses incomplete identity information, or looks for a historical event in a current-only roster.

The person is in another local facility

Check the city, county, North Las Vegas, and Henderson detention systems. They are separate databases and do not automatically show the same population.

The arrest was very recent

Processing and publication take time. A newly admitted person may not be visible immediately, particularly if the arresting agency or booking process has not completed the relevant record.

The person has already been released

Current-only inmate searches do not function as permanent historical booking archives. Use the arresting agency’s report procedure or appropriate court system for older events.

The recorded name differs

Check spelling, the legal surname, and any available case number. Common names may produce several results; never assume a match without appropriate verification.

The information is restricted

Juvenile records, protective-custody information, sealed cases, and legally exempt records may not appear in an ordinary public lookup.

The individual was transferred

The detention facility may change after initial arrest or court action. Confirm the current custodial agency through official channels rather than relying on an older booking snapshot.

You are searching the wrong court

Justice Court and District Court have different jurisdictional responsibilities. If you cannot find a case in one, identify the court named in the person’s paperwork before searching elsewhere.

Arrest records can remain in official systems even after a person is released or a criminal case ends. Public access, correction procedures, and sealing rules depend on the nature of the record and controlling law.

Can Las Vegas arrest records be sealed?

Nevada law provides record-sealing procedures for certain eligible criminal proceedings. Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 179 includes separate provisions addressing qualifying convictions and other criminal case outcomes.

Eligibility and timing vary. A person seeking to seal a record should identify the relevant court and review the current law, including NRS 179.245 and NRS 179.255, before submitting a petition.

Are dismissed charges automatically removed?

Do not assume that a dismissal immediately removes all related arrest information from law enforcement, court, state-history, and third-party systems. The applicable correction or sealing process may require separate action.

Can you correct a mistaken record?

Identify the record’s custodian. A police report, court docket, and Nevada criminal-history repository are maintained separately. Follow the relevant agency’s review or challenge process and supply official supporting documentation when required.

What about background screening?

An ordinary public arrest search is not an employment or tenant screening report. Employment, housing, credit, insurance, and similar decisions may be subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other applicable legal requirements.

This article and its linked public inmate searches should not be treated as substitutes for legally compliant consumer-reporting procedures.

How should public arrest information be used?

Use it for lawful informational purposes, verify identities carefully, and distinguish an allegation from a conviction. Avoid harassment, threats, identity exposure, or other misuse of personal information.

If you need to visit an agency, first determine whether your question concerns custody or a police document. The detention center and records bureau are different public services.

Clark County Detention Center

Official facility

Clark County Detention Center

Address

330 S. Casino Center Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Telephone

702-671-3900

Website

Official CCDC Information

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Las Vegas City Detention Center

The City’s Detention Services page identifies its municipal detention facility at 3200 E. Stewart Avenue. Its public information number is 702-229-6444, option 3.

The city publishes specific visitor, property release, bail, and mail procedures. Use its official Detention Services page before visiting or sending anything to the facility.

LVMPD Records and Fingerprint Bureau

Office

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Records and Fingerprint Bureau

Address

400 S. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Building C, Las Vegas, NV 89106

Telephone

702-828-3271

Services

Eligible police report copies, local background checks and other published records services.

Many requests can begin online. Check the bureau’s current instructions and operating hours before travelling.

Regional Justice Center

For eligible Eighth Judicial District Court records, the Clerk’s Records Division identifies the Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Use the court’s records access instructions to determine the correct counter, available documents, and request procedure.

Use the topic links below to return to important sections of this guide. You can also explore the Recent Arrest Records website for additional county and state-level information.

Records from different jurisdictions are not interchangeable. When researching another location, use the original county, court, or law enforcement agency as the authoritative source.

Which Search Should You Use Next?

For current detention, start with the correct local facility. For an LVMPD arrest report, follow the department’s report-copy procedure. For a filed charge or court outcome, consult the appropriate court. For a statewide personal history, use Nevada State Police RCCD.

The agency that created or maintains the record is the most reliable source for its current accuracy, release conditions, and correction process.