Find the Right Las Vegas Arrest, Booking or Jail Record
People searching for Las Vegas mugshots often need one of several different records: a current jail booking, an arrest report, a court case, a warrant status check, or information about someone who has already moved into Nevada state custody. Las Vegas does not have one official database that reliably answers all of those questions.
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The fastest approach is to identify the agency holding the person or the record you actually need. Current Clark County custody is searched through the Clark County Detention Center, city misdemeanor custody through the Las Vegas Detention Center, police records through the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and criminal case outcomes through the appropriate court.
Start With the Record Source That Matches Your Question
A common reason a Las Vegas inmate or mugshot search fails is that the visitor is using the wrong jurisdiction. Las Vegas, unincorporated Clark County, North Las Vegas and Henderson have separate detention and court systems. Even an arrest made by LVMPD can route to different facilities depending on the location and nature of the case.
| Your question | Best starting point | What it can tell you |
|---|---|---|
| Is the person currently in Clark County custody? | Clark County Detention Center inmate search | Current in-custody information, inmate ID and related booking/case information when available. |
| Was the person booked for a city misdemeanor? | City of Las Vegas Detention Center inmate search | Current city detention information searchable by name or inmate ID. |
| I need an LVMPD arrest or incident report. | LVMPD Records and Fingerprint Bureau | Report-copy requests through online, in-person or mail channels, subject to disclosure rules. |
| I need my own Las Vegas criminal history. | LVMPD SCOPE background check | LVMPD-jurisdiction arrest and incident history associated with the requester. |
| I need the case outcome or later charges. | Justice, Municipal or District Court | Case filings, calendars, charges and publicly available disposition information. |
| The person may now be serving a state-prison sentence. | Nevada Department of Corrections | Current Nevada prison offender information rather than local pretrial jail custody. |
How Las Vegas Mugshots, Arrests and Booking Records Fit Together
A mugshot is generally a booking image created during the intake process. It is not the same thing as a complete arrest record, a police incident report, a criminal-history report or a court case. Those records are maintained for different purposes and may be controlled by different government agencies.
Booking or custody record
Use this when your main question is whether someone is currently jailed, when they were booked, what inmate identifier is assigned, or what charges are associated with present custody.
Arrest or incident report
Use the arresting agency when you need the police report describing the arrest or incident. Access can depend on your relationship to the report and whether any information is legally confidential.
Criminal-history record
LVMPD offers its own SCOPE background check for records within LVMPD jurisdiction. Nevada also maintains a statewide Criminal History Records Repository for eligible criminal-history requests.
Court record
The court record is the better source for what happened after arrest: filed charges, hearings, dismissals, pleas, convictions, sentences and other publicly available case events.
Clark County Detention Center Inmate and Booking Search
The Clark County Detention Center, commonly called CCDC, is one of the primary places to check after a Las Vegas-area arrest. Clark County’s official search states that many people arrested by LVMPD are taken either to CCDC or the Las Vegas Detention Center depending on jurisdiction.
How to search current CCDC custody
- Open the official Clark County in-custody search.
- Search with the inmate’s name, inmate ID or Justice Court case number. For a last-name search, the system requires at least two letters and recommends using more letters to narrow the results.
- Open the matching record carefully and compare identifying information rather than relying on a name alone.
- Review the current custody, charge, case, bail or court information displayed for that person.
- If the result is unclear or appears outdated, call CCDC at 702-671-3900 for the most current custody information.
Clark County Detention Center
330 S. Casino Center Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89101
Information: 702-671-3900
Important search limitations
The official CCDC site says its online information covers people who are currently in custody. Individuals under 18 and people in protective custody are not displayed. The information is periodically updated but is not presented as an official certified record.
CCDC also warns that displayed charges may not reflect the eventual conviction. Plea negotiations, court hearings and trials can change the charges. If your purpose is to determine the final result, continue from the jail entry to the appropriate court record.
Las Vegas Detention Center: City Misdemeanor Bookings
The City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety operates a separate detention center. The city’s official guidance states that people arrested on misdemeanor offenses within city limits are booked into the Las Vegas Detention Center. The city inmate lookup accepts a last name, first name or inmate ID.
City inmate search
Search the city’s official inmate tool before assuming that a person should appear in CCDC. This is especially useful for city misdemeanor custody.
Phone verification
For information about a person housed at the Las Vegas Detention Center, the city directs callers to 702-229-6444, option 3.
Why you may see two Stewart Avenue addresses
The city’s current Detention Services page lists 3200 Stewart Ave. for the detention center and bail window. It separately lists 3300 E. Stewart Ave. for releases and for certain direct legal or official mail. Follow the address attached to the exact service you are using instead of assuming every detention-related transaction goes to the same entrance.
How to Find an Older Las Vegas Arrest Report or Criminal Record
A current inmate search is a poor tool for researching a past arrest because a person normally disappears from a current-custody list after release or transfer. For an older Las Vegas event, use the law-enforcement record or the court record instead.
Requesting an LVMPD arrest or incident report
LVMPD accepts report-copy requests online, in person and by U.S. mail. Its current guidance says to allow up to 10 business days after a report is filed before it may be available for dissemination.
Before requesting a report, gather as much identifying information as possible. LVMPD asks for details such as the event number when available, the requester’s full name and date of birth, contact information, involved person’s name, incident date and time, and the incident location.
A valid government-issued photo ID is required for applicable requests. LVMPD lists accepted identification including a state-issued driver’s license or ID, U.S. or foreign passport, permanent resident card, military ID and consular matricula identification card.
Current LVMPD fees that are clearly published
Effective July 1, 2026, LVMPD lists a $13 non-refundable fee for an incident report and a $13 fee for a traffic collision report. Its SCOPE background check is also listed at $13. The published fee table does not separately identify a universal $13 fee for every type of arrest-record request, so confirm the applicable fee for the exact record you are ordering.
Your own LVMPD SCOPE background check
A SCOPE background check is different from simply searching a mugshot page. LVMPD states that a person may obtain a background check for themselves covering arrests and incidents within LVMPD jurisdiction. Requests may be made through the Records and Fingerprint Bureau, an area command, online or by mail.
LVMPD Records and Fingerprint Bureau
400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Building CLas Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: 702-828-3271
Published customer-service hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; weekend and holiday services have separate published hours and can vary on holidays.
Statewide Nevada criminal history
If you need your own statewide Nevada criminal history rather than only LVMPD records, the Nevada State Police Records, Communications and Compliance Division maintains the state’s Criminal History Records Repository. Its guidance explains that Nevada criminal-history records are based on fingerprint-supported arrest and disposition information and are different from court indices or ordinary police incident reports.
The state provides electronic and manual request options. An electronic Nevada criminal-history request is available from inside Nevada, while an official manual process is provided for out-of-state requests. Check the current state fee schedule before submitting because fees can change.
Use Court Records to See What Happened After the Booking
A booking page shows the situation near the time of arrest. A court case can show what happened afterward. In the Las Vegas area, the correct court depends on the jurisdiction and the stage or type of the criminal matter.
| Court source | Useful for | Key limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Justice Court | Las Vegas Township criminal matters, traffic records and other Justice Court cases. | Sealed cases and certain exempt information do not appear in the public system. |
| Las Vegas Municipal Court | City of Las Vegas municipal cases, including applicable misdemeanor and traffic matters. | Its warrant search does not include warrants issued by other court jurisdictions. |
| Eighth Judicial District Court | Clark County District Court criminal cases and other district-level proceedings. | Public online information may not include sealed or legally restricted material. |
Las Vegas Justice Court
The official public-access system includes Las Vegas Justice Court criminal records. Search by the available identifying fields and verify that the case belongs to the correct person.
Las Vegas Municipal Court
The Municipal Court provides case docket and defendant-history search functions for matters in its jurisdiction.
Eighth Judicial District Court
Use District Court public access when a criminal matter has progressed into Clark County District Court.
Why court verification matters
A booking charge can change. When accuracy matters, compare the arrest information with the later court docket instead of treating the initial booking allegation as the final result.
No Las Vegas Mugshot or Inmate Result? Check These Possibilities
A missing search result is not proof that no arrest occurred. Work through the likely jurisdiction and record-status issues before concluding that the record does not exist.
The person was released
CCDC’s online system is a current-custody search. A released person may no longer appear even though an arrest report and court case still exist.
The person is in another local jail
Check the Las Vegas Detention Center, North Las Vegas or Henderson if the CCDC search has no matching current record.
The person transferred to state prison
Someone serving a Nevada prison sentence may be searchable through the Nevada Department of Corrections rather than a local jail database.
The online record is intentionally absent
CCDC says people under 18 and those in protective custody are not displayed in its public inmate search.
The name does not match
Try a legal surname, prior surname or inmate/case number if you have one. Avoid assuming two people with similar names are the same person.
You need a historical record
For an older arrest, move from the current-custody search to LVMPD records or the appropriate court’s case system.
If the person may be in Nevada state prison
The Nevada Department of Corrections explains that it generally holds information on offenders serving Nevada state-prison sentences, not people who were only recently arrested and are awaiting local proceedings. Its Offender Search can be searched by offender ID or demographic information.
Bail, Visitation and Contact After a Las Vegas Booking
Once you locate the correct person, use the facility’s official page for bail and visitation rather than relying on information copied to third-party arrest sites. Rules and vendor arrangements can change.
Clark County Detention Center bail
Clark County’s current bail guidance states that its Pre-Trial Services bail-bond window is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A $50 filing fee applies to bail bonds. Payment methods and limits vary by court and payment channel, so check the current official instructions before traveling or sending money.
Las Vegas Detention Center bail
The City of Las Vegas states that bail can be posted 24 hours a day, seven days a week online or at the bail window. The city’s bail hotline is 702-229-6460. The detention page currently lists Mastercard, Visa, Discover and cash as accepted at the bail window and says exact cash is required because the window does not make change.
CCDC visitation
CCDC requires visitors to register before scheduling visits. The facility offers free onsite visits and remote video visitation. Current rules state that visitors need a valid government-issued photo ID, an email address and a current photo during registration.
Effective April 6, 2026, CCDC lists remote social video visitation at $0.19 per minute, or $4.75 for a 25-minute visit. Onsite lobby visits remain free. Confirm the current schedule and eligibility before planning a visit because housing status, facility operations and disciplinary restrictions can affect availability.
Incorrect Records, Missing Dispositions and Record Sealing
Correcting inaccurate criminal-history information is different from sealing a record. LVMPD publishes separate processes depending on the problem.
Criminal-history update
LVMPD accepts updates for matters such as adding a court disposition to an arrest/citation, updating a name, or reporting a deceased person. The department currently states there is no fee, but supporting documentation and valid photo ID are required.
Record challenge
Use the LVMPD Records Challenge process for information believed to be inaccurate or not to belong to you. LVMPD states there is currently no fee and requires valid photo identification.
Record sealing is a separate legal process. Nevada’s criminal-history repository directs people seeking to seal a record to obtain the necessary criminal-history information and follow the appropriate court and prosecuting-agency process. Eligibility depends on the individual case and Nevada law, so do not treat a general mugshot or inmate-search page as legal advice about sealing eligibility.
Use Arrest and Mugshot Information Responsibly
Public arrest information can be useful for locating a family member, following a criminal case or requesting your own records. It can also be misunderstood when a booking entry is treated as proof of guilt or when two people with similar names are confused.
Confirm identity with more than a name whenever possible. Compare dates, case numbers, age or other lawful identifying details. For a final case outcome, check the court record. For an official copy of a law-enforcement record, request it from the agency that maintains it.
Las Vegas Mugshots and Jail Records FAQ
Where can I search current Las Vegas mugshots and bookings?
Start with the Clark County Detention Center current-custody search and the City of Las Vegas Detention Center inmate search. The correct facility depends on the arrest location, jurisdiction and case.
Why is someone missing from the Clark County inmate search?
CCDC’s public search lists current custody rather than every historical booking. A person may have been released, transferred, booked into another local facility, or excluded from public display because they are under 18 or in protective custody.
Does a Las Vegas mugshot mean the person was convicted?
No. A mugshot or booking entry documents an arrest or custody event. It does not establish guilt. Charges can change, and the court record should be checked for the later outcome.
How can I obtain an LVMPD arrest report?
LVMPD accepts applicable report-copy requests online, in person and by U.S. mail. Gather the event number if known, identifying details, incident date and location, and the required government-issued identification before submitting the request.
How long should I wait before requesting an LVMPD report?
LVMPD currently advises allowing up to 10 business days after a report is filed before it is available for dissemination.
Can I get another person’s LVMPD criminal-history record?
LVMPD states that a SCOPE background check is generally obtained by the person whose record it is. An authorized requester needs the required written notarized authorization and identification. Public-record requests operate under separate disclosure rules.
Which court should I search after a Las Vegas arrest?
It depends on the jurisdiction and case. Las Vegas Justice Court, Las Vegas Municipal Court and the Eighth Judicial District Court each maintain different case records. Use the court named on the citation, booking information or other official paperwork when available.
Where should I search if the person was transferred to Nevada state prison?
Use the Nevada Department of Corrections Offender Search. NDOC generally covers people serving Nevada state-prison sentences rather than people who are only in local pretrial custody.
Can inaccurate LVMPD criminal-history information be corrected?
Yes. LVMPD provides a Criminal History Update process for certain updates and a separate Records Challenge process for information believed to be inaccurate or associated with the wrong person.
Are Las Vegas arrest records the same as court records?
No. An arrest record documents law-enforcement activity, while a court record documents judicial proceedings. Checking both can show the difference between the initial allegation and the eventual case outcome.
Official Las Vegas and Nevada Record Resources
Official source pages reviewed for this guide in October 2026.- Clark County Detention Center — Inmate Search
- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department — Local Inmate Search Hub
- City of Las Vegas — Detention Services
- LVMPD — Requesting Report Copies
- LVMPD — Public Records
- Las Vegas Justice Court — Public Case Records
- Las Vegas Municipal Court — Case Docket Search
- Eighth Judicial District Court — Records Inquiry
- Nevada Department of Corrections — Offender Search
- Nevada State Police Records, Communications and Compliance Division
Best next step
If you are trying to locate someone who was arrested recently, begin with the two local custody searches rather than a third-party mugshot database. If the person is no longer listed, move to the arresting agency’s records process and then the appropriate court system. That sequence gives you a clearer picture of the booking, present custody and later case status without treating an old arrest image as the final record.