Nevada, by county
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
56 facilities
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in Nevada, United States?
The atlas lists 56 prisons, jails and detention centres in Nevada, United States, including 19 state prisons and 16 county jails.
What is the largest prison in Nevada, United States?
By the capacity recorded in its sources, High Desert State Prison is the largest, with about 4,176 places.
How many police stations are in Nevada, United States?
107 police units are listed for Nevada, United States: 40 police departments, 28 sheriff's offices and 18 state agencies.
How do I find out if someone is in jail in Nevada, United States?
Call the county jail or use the sheriff's online inmate lookup. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.
Which county has the most facilities?
Clark County, with 15 prisons and jails and 33 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 55 entries of 56. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
What specialised facilities are there in Nevada, United States?
The atlas lists 13 juvenile facilities here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Which town in Nevada, United States has the most prisons?
Las Vegas has the most, with 8 places of detention in the atlas, out of 30 towns with at least one.
How is Nevada, United States divided in the atlas?
The atlas files Nevada, United States by county, following official administrative boundaries; 17 counties currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the county where it is located; Clark County is the largest by number of entries.