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Find a Reno Jail Inmate in the Correct Washoe County System
If you are doing a Reno Nevada jail inmate search, start with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office inmate search. Reno is a city in Washoe County, Nevada; there is no Reno County in Nevada. The Washoe County Detention Facility at 911 Parr Boulevard is the county’s adult detention facility and receives detainees from Reno and numerous local, state and federal agencies.
Reno, NV 89512
Custody information: 775-328-3062
Visiting: 775-328-2952
How to Search the Reno and Washoe County Jail Roster
You do not need a paid people-search service to check current Washoe County custody. Use the Sheriff’s public inmate search first.
- Open the official inmate search. Go to the Washoe County Sheriff’s inmate search.
- Enter the last name. The current form requires at least the first three letters of the inmate’s surname. Use the full legal surname when you know it.
- Review matching records carefully. Do not assume that the first person with the same name is the person you need.
- Record the inmate or booking number. You may need it later for mail, visitation, money, phone services or court research.
- Check the current custody and case information. Treat the online result as a live jail record, not as proof of guilt or a final criminal-case outcome.
- Verify urgent information. If the person should be in custody but is not appearing, call the detention information line at 775-328-3062.
What the Washoe County Inmate Search Can Tell You
The exact fields available can change as a booking moves through intake, court and release processing. Use the record mainly to establish current custody and identify the case you need to research next.
| Information | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Name and custody record | Confirm that the person is currently associated with the Washoe County Detention Facility. |
| Booking/inmate identifier | Save it for mail, deposits, communications and other jail services. |
| Charges | Shows allegations associated with the custody event. A listed charge is not a conviction. |
| Bail information | Use it as a starting point only. The Sheriff’s current system notes that bail is not automatically set on new charges and is updated after a judge sets it. |
| Court information | Use the court name or case information to move from the jail record to the correct court system. |
| Custody status | Recheck before visiting, sending money or relying on a release date because status can change quickly. |
If You Cannot Find Someone Arrested in Reno
A failed search does not automatically mean the person was never arrested. Work through the custody path in this order.
| Situation | Best next step |
|---|---|
| Arrest happened very recently | Retry the Washoe County search after booking has had time to process, then call 775-328-3062 if necessary. |
| Name may be spelled differently | Search the legal surname again and try the required first three or more letters rather than adding assumptions. |
| Person was released | The public search focuses on current custody. Check the criminal court case or request an older detention record instead. |
| Person received a Nevada prison sentence | Use the Nevada Department of Corrections Offender Search. |
| Person entered federal custody | Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator rather than a county jail roster. |
| Custody movement notification is needed | Use Nevada S.A.V.E., the statewide custody-notification system that replaced Nevada VINE in August 2025. |
Washoe County says its detention facility accepts detainees from more than 30 local, state and federal law-enforcement agencies. That is why the arresting agency name alone does not always tell you what database to search.
Washoe County Detention Facility Contact Information
| Need | Contact |
|---|---|
| Main Sheriff’s Office | 775-328-3001 |
| Detention/custody information | 775-328-3062 |
| Visiting information | 775-328-2952 |
| Inmate mail and phone information | 775-328-2971 |
| Inmate Management Unit/classification | 775-328-2935 |
| Medical Unit | 775-328-2950 |
Facility: Washoe County Detention Facility, 911 Parr Blvd., Reno, NV 89512.
Bail, Own-Recognizance Review and Release
Washoe County’s process is more useful to understand than simply reading a dollar amount from a roster. The Sheriff’s release instructions state that inmates are interviewed for possible Own Recognizance (OR) release by Pretrial Services within 24 hours. If OR release is granted, no bail payment is required. Otherwise, bail may be set or the person may remain held pending court action.
Before trying to post bail
- Confirm the person’s full name and booking number.
- Check the current bail entry after a judge has acted.
- Identify the court of jurisdiction. The payment must be connected to the correct court and case.
- Check for another case, warrant, detainer or hold that could prevent immediate release.
- Use the Sheriff’s current bail and release instructions before paying.
The Sheriff’s published instructions list U.S. currency, qualifying certified or cashier’s checks, postal money orders and bonds from accepted bail agents as possible court payment methods, subject to the type of bail. Checks and money orders are made payable to the court hearing the case.
For supported cash-bail payments, the Sheriff’s page also provides its current card-payment route. You will generally need the court, payment amount, defendant’s name, date of birth and booking number.
How to Find the Court Date or Criminal Case
The jail roster answers a custody question. A court system answers what happened in the criminal case. Reno-area defendants can appear in different courts depending on the charge and jurisdiction.
| Court | Useful for | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Reno Justice Court | Justice-court criminal matters, initial proceedings and hearing information associated with its cases. | 775-325-6500 |
| Reno Municipal Court | Reno municipal cases, including applicable city misdemeanor matters. | 775-334-2290 |
| Second Judicial District Court | Washoe County felony and gross-misdemeanor district-court cases and later case activity. | 775-328-3110 |
Second Judicial District Court case search
- Open the official Washoe Courts Case & Calendar Inquiry.
- Select the appropriate person or case search.
- Enter the defendant or case information.
- Open the matching case number.
- Review event information for future hearings and docket information for filed activity.
The Second Judicial District Court is at 75 Court Street, Reno, NV 89501. A jail booking or charge is not the final court disposition, so use the court case when you need to know whether a charge was dismissed, resolved, amended or resulted in a conviction.
Visiting a Washoe County Jail Inmate
Washoe County uses Smart Communications for video visitation and related inmate communication services.
- First locate the inmate and save the booking/inmate number.
- Go to the Sheriff’s current inmate visiting page.
- Create a Smart Communications account.
- Submit a photo of your government-issued ID and a current face photo.
- Wait for account approval by email.
- Schedule the visit at least 24 hours in advance.
Current on-site video visiting is available in the public lobby Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Sheriff requires account holders to be at least 18. Dress rules apply, and inappropriate attire can result in cancellation of the visit.
Because schedules and an inmate’s eligibility can change, confirm the appointment in the visiting system before driving to Parr Boulevard.
How to Send Money and Pay for Commissary
The jail separates commissary money from money used for communication services. Verify the inmate identity first so funds do not go to the wrong account.
| Method | Current use |
|---|---|
| Lobby kiosk | Kiosks in the Sheriff’s Office foyer and visiting lobby accept cash or credit card for inmate money accounts. |
| JailATM | The Sheriff links JailATM for online credit-card deposits to an inmate’s commissary account. |
| Money order/cashier’s check | The Sheriff’s instructions permit qualifying mailed funds addressed to Washoe County Jail, ATTN: Inmate Accounting, with the inmate’s name. |
| Smart Communications | Funds can be added for phone calls, email, visits and entertainment services. |
Commissary orders are placed by inmates. The facility states that commissary can include snacks, writing materials, stamped envelopes, toiletries, over-the-counter medications and art materials, with housing units receiving commissary service weekly.
Before depositing money, review the Sheriff’s current inmate money instructions because vendors and payment procedures can change.
Mail, Email and Inmate Phone Calls
Personal letters and photos
Ordinary personal mail is processed through Smart Communications/MailGuard. Use:
Inmate Name (# Inmate Number)
PO Box 9163
Seminole, FL 33775-9137
Include the inmate’s name and inmate/booking number clearly. Personal mail is scanned so the inmate can view it electronically.
Legal mail, court documents and business mail
Inmate Name (# Inmate Number)
911 Parr Blvd.
Reno, NV 89512
Publications and books also use the Reno facility address and, under current jail instructions, must be sent directly from an online vendor.
Phone calls and email
Inmates can make outgoing calls to approved family and friends. Regular incoming calls are not accepted, although approved inmates may receive voicemail messages through the communication system. The Sheriff’s current information also provides one free 15-minute phone call per inmate each week, excluding international calls.
Three-way calls are prohibited. Email and prepaid communication accounts are handled through Smart Communications. Review the Sheriff’s mail and phone page before sending correspondence.
Older Jail Records, Release Records and State Transfers
The online inmate lookup is primarily a current-custody tool. If someone was released and disappeared from the roster, use the correct record source rather than assuming the arrest record no longer exists.
Older Washoe County detention or case information
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Records Section is the central repository for agency records including case reports, criminal-history information and detention records. Its current main number is 775-328-3023. The Sheriff’s published service hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays, with a noon-to-1:00 p.m. lunch closure; services are listed as appointment-only.
If the person moved to Nevada state prison
Use the Nevada Department of Corrections Offender Search. NDOC explains that its database covers people in Nevada state correctional custody and is different from a county jail roster. Search by offender ID or by demographic information such as name.
Custody alerts after release or transfer
Nevada replaced its VINE custody-notification system with Nevada S.A.V.E. on August 28, 2025. The statewide service provides custody information and notification options. It should supplement, not replace, personal safety planning or direct verification with the responsible agency.
Reno Nevada Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. Is there a Reno County Jail in Nevada?
No. Reno is a city in Washoe County, Nevada. For an adult arrested in Reno who is held in local jail custody, the Washoe County Sheriff’s inmate search is normally the correct starting point.
2. How do I search for someone in jail in Reno, Nevada?
Open the official Washoe County Sheriff’s inmate search and enter at least the first three letters of the person’s last name. Review the matching current-custody record carefully and call 775-328-3062 if the person should be in custody but cannot be located online.
3. How often is the Washoe County inmate roster updated?
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office states that its public inmate-search information is updated every 15 minutes, although custody information can change quickly and the online list may not always be complete.
4. Why is there no mugshot in the Reno inmate search?
The Sheriff’s current search states that mugshots and certain other personal identifiers are no longer displayed publicly because of recent court and privacy considerations. A missing mugshot does not mean the inmate search is malfunctioning.
5. What number do I call to find a Washoe County inmate?
For detention and custody information, call the Washoe County Detention Facility at 775-328-3062. The Sheriff’s main number is 775-328-3001.
6. How do I find a Reno inmate’s court date?
Start with the jail record to identify the court or case, then use the correct Reno-area court system. Second Judicial District Court provides an online Case & Calendar Inquiry, while Reno Justice Court and Reno Municipal Court maintain their own case services.
7. How do I post bail for someone in Washoe County Jail?
First confirm the booking number, current bail, court of jurisdiction and any additional holds. Then follow the Washoe County Sheriff’s current bail and release instructions. New charges do not automatically receive a fixed bail amount; the online information is updated after a judge sets bail.
8. How do I visit someone in the Reno jail?
Washoe County uses Smart Communications for video visitation. Create an account, submit a government-issued ID photo and a current face photo, wait for approval, and schedule the visit at least 24 hours in advance. Current on-site video visiting is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
9. How do I send mail or money to a Washoe County inmate?
Personal letters and photos go through Smart Communications at PO Box 9163, Seminole, FL 33775-9137 with the inmate’s name and number. Legal mail goes directly to 911 Parr Blvd., Reno, NV 89512. The jail currently lists lobby kiosks, JailATM and approved mailed funds for inmate accounts, while Smart Communications handles communication-service funds.
10. What should I do if a Reno inmate is no longer on the jail roster?
Check whether the person was released, transferred or sentenced to Nevada state prison. Use the court case for case status, the Sheriff’s Records Section for older detention information, and the Nevada Department of Corrections Offender Search if the person moved into state-prison custody.
Use the Live Official Record for the Final Check
This guide gives you the steps, phone numbers, addresses, court routes, mail instructions, visitation process, money options and transfer paths needed before taking action. For the final time-sensitive step, recheck the official Washoe County inmate search immediately before paying bail, visiting, sending funds or relying on a release status.
An arrest, booking, charge or jail listing does not establish guilt. Verify identity carefully and use the appropriate court record when a final legal outcome matters.
Official Resources
- Washoe County Sheriff’s Office — Inmate Search
- Washoe County Sheriff’s Office — Inmate Visiting
- Washoe County Sheriff’s Office — Bail and Release Procedures
- Washoe County Sheriff’s Office — Inmate Money Accounts
- Washoe County Sheriff’s Office — Mail and Phone Calls
- Second Judicial District Court — Case & Calendar Inquiry
- Nevada Department of Corrections — Offender Search
- Nevada S.A.V.E. — Custody Notifications