Bail Information and Procedures for Jails in
Las Vegas, Reno, Laughlin and Throughout Nevada
If the person is in custody for a case in Las Vegas Justice Court, you may post bail at the Pre-trial Services window in the CCDC, which is open from 8 a.m. to midnight everyday. You may post bail in cash, cashier’s check, or money order. Unlike most other jails, the CCDC also accepts bail by VISA or Mastercard, but only up to $3,000. You can also hire a bail bondsman or wire the money through Western Union Quick Collect at 1-800-325-6000.
If the person is in custody for a case in Las Vegas District Court, you may post bail during business hours (Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at the Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Ave. After business hours through 8 p.m., go to the Clark County Detention Center. Contact Pre-trial Services at (702) 455-3462 to learn what form of bail is acceptable for a particular inmate.
How bail works in Nevada:
If you’re arrested for a crime in Nevada, the police will take you down to the station for booking and an initial court appearance. Afterwards, the police will usually release you if you give the court some money, which is called "posting bail."
By posting bail in Nevada, you’re promising the court that you’ll show up to all your future court hearings (arraignments, trials, etc.). All courts have their own "bail schedules," which matches each crime with a standard bail amount. The more serious the crime, the higher the bail.
There are some instances, however, where a Nevada judge may not grant bail at all: If the crime was really serious, like a Las Vegas murder charge. Or if the suspect is considered a danger to the community or a "flight risk," the suspect may be kept in custody through the trial. When Nevada courts deny someone bail altogether, this is sometimes called a "no bail fold."
In most cases, Nevada courts will return bail money once the matter is resolved, even if there’s a guilty verdict. The bail may not be returned, though, if you miss a court date. This situation is called a "Nevada bail forfeiture."
Sometimes you may post bail with cash or other forms of payment, like money orders or cashier’s checks. If you can’t afford the bail, you may hire professional "bail bondsmen," to post bail for you in exchange for a small percentage of the total bail amount (usually 10%). In other instances, you may be released on your "own recognizance" (an O.R. release) without paying at all, but the court will impose fines if you miss future court hearings.
Nevada Bail Hearings
A defendant awaiting trial in Nevada may request a "bail hearing" before the judge to ask for an O.R. release or a reduction in bail amount. In considering a request to reduce bail, Nevada judges looks to two primary factors:
(1) Whether the defendant presents a danger to himself or others if released; and
(2) Whether the defendant is a flight risk.
Suppose a person has little or no prior criminal record, no history of violence, and strong ties to the community. He stands a greater chance of getting an O.R. release or a bail reduction from Nevada judges. Defendants accused of violent crimes, and /or defendants with weaker ties to the local community, are less likely to get their bail substantially reduced.
And of course, a good Nevada criminal defense lawyer can make a big difference in convincing a judge to reduce bail or release the defendant on his "own recognizance."
Bail procedures in Clark County and Washoe County jails:
Below is bail information for the following jails in Clark County and Washoe County:
- Clark County Detention Center
- Las Vegas City Jail
- Henderson Detention Center
- North Las Vegas Detention Center
- Mesquite Detention Center
- Laughlin Jail
- Washoe Detention Facility
How to Bail Out an Inmate at the Clark County Detention Center (CCDC)
330 S. Casino Center Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
If the person is in custody for a case in Las Vegas Justice Court, you may post bail at the Pre-trial Services window in the CCDC, which is open twenty-four hours a day. You may post bail in cash, cashier’s check, or money order. Unlike most other jails, the CCDC also accepts bail by VISA or Mastercard, but only up to $3,000. You can also hire a bail bondsman or wire the money through Western Union Quick Collect at 1-800-325-6000.
If the person is in custody for a case in Las Vegas District Court, you may post bail during business hours (Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at the Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Ave. After business hours, go to the Clark County Detention Center. Contact Pre-trial Services at (702) 455-3462 to learn what form of bail is acceptable for a particular inmate.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Las Vegas Justice Court
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Boulder City Municipal Court
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Boulder City Justice Court
How to Bail Out an Inmate at the Las Vegas City Jail
3200 Stewart Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Las Vegas City Jail accepts the following forms of bail: cash, credit cards (except American Express), and bond. Call the jail at (702) 229-6460 to double-check bail instructions for a particular inmate.
You may post bail at the jail’s front window twenty-four hours a day.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Las Vegas Municipal Court.
How to Bail Out an Inmate at the Henderson NV Detention Center
243 S Water St.
Henderson, NV 89015
The Henderson Detention Center is in the same building as both the Henderson Justice Court and Henderson Municipal Court. During business hours (Mondays through Thursdays, 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), you may post bail at the proper court. After business hours, go to the "Jail bail gate," which is in the back of the building off of S. Texas Ave.
Call the Henderson Jail at (702) 267-5245 to ask what form of bail is acceptable for a particular inmate. In general, you may pay in cash, cashier’s check, or money order made out to the proper court. The Henderson Jail also works with most bail bondsmen.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Henderson Justice Court.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Henderson Municipal Court.
How to Bail Out an Inmate at the North Las Vegas Detention Center
2332 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Since the North Las Vegas Jail houses inmates from several different courts, including federal court, there’s no one bail procedure that applies to every person in custody. Call the North Las Vegas Jail at (702) 633-1400 for more information about a particular inmate.
In general, you can usually post bail by cash, cashier’s check, or money order made out to the proper court. You may also use a bail bondsman. The jail has a reception window open twenty-four hours a day, which accepts bail in person. Alternatively, you may send bail through mail or Western Union Quick Collect at 1-800-325-6000.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for North Las Vegas Municipal Court.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for North Las Vegas Justice Court.
How to Bail Out an Inmate at the Mesquite NV Detention Center
500 Hillside Dr.
Mesquite, NV 89027
To post bail in person, go to the Mesquite Police Department (located in the same building as the jail). If no one is at the receptionist window, pick up the black phone (labeled "dispatch") and ask to be connected to the jail.
You can post bail in cash, cashier’s check, or money order made out to the proper court. Bond is accepted as well. Bail may also be mailed to the jail or wired through Western Union Quick Collect at 1-800-325-6000.
For more information, call the Mesquite Jail at (702) 346-6925.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Mesquite Municipal Court.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Mesquite Justice Court.
How to Bail Out an Inmate at the Laughlin Jail (Tucker Holding Facility)
101 Civic Way # 2
Laughlin, NV 89029
To post bail at the Laughlin Jail, you may go to the cashier’s window at the Laughlin Courthouse (located right next to the jail) on Mondays through Thursdays between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. After hours, you need to go all the way to the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, located at 330 South Casino Center Drive. You can also wire the money through Western Union Quick Collect at 1-800-325-6000.
Depending on the charge, you may post bail in cash, cashier’s check, or money order made out to the proper court. You can also hire a bail bondsman.
Call the Laughlin Jail at (702) 298-3460 for more information.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Laughlin Justice Court.
How to Bail Out an Inmate at the Washoe County Detention Facility (Reno Jail)
911 E Parr Blvd.
Reno, NV 89512
Depending on the charge, you may post bail at the Reno Jail in cash, cashier’s check, or money order made out to the proper court. Bond is acceptable, too.
You can bring the bail in person to the jail’s cashier’s desk, which is open twenty-four hours a day. Or you can send it by Western Union Quick Collect at 1-800-325-6000. Finally, you can send it by U.S. mail.
Call the Washoe County Jail at (775) 328-3001 for more information.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Washoe County Municipal Court.
Click here to see the Bail Schedule for Washoe County Justice Court.
