Carson City reports approximately 2,000 arrests each year, out of over 110,000 arrests that occur annually in Nevada. According to the Nevada Public Records Act, most arrest records are open to the public. Members of the public can inspect and obtain copies of the City's arrest records typically at a fee ranging from $1 to $45, depending on the record custodian and volume of the records.
However, some arrest records are not publicly accessible by law or court orders. These records include sealed or expunged records, medical and mental health records, juvenile records, and details of ongoing investigations. Access to such restricted records is limited to authorized parties, such as law enforcement agencies, judicial officers, record owners, their legal representatives, and the Carson City District Attorney's Office.
The City's arrest records may be obtained from various government agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, the courts, and the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
Arrest records can be accessed through the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Requesters may request copies by mail or in person at the Records Division of the sheriff's office at:
The Sheriff's Office
911 East Musser Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (775) 887-2500
Each record request is billed at $5 per record. Requesters must provide details such as the name of the person arrested, the incident location, and the date of the arrest. In addition, record seekers can use the Inmate Search database to search for details of persons arrested and incarcerated in the City.
The Nevada Capitol Police is the only Police Department operating in the City. Arrest records may be obtained from the Capitol Police for arrests that occurred within their jurisdiction. To obtain these records, record seekers must mail or personally file a public records request, including the full name of the person who was arrested, the arrest date, and the arrest location. Requesters may be billed for any necessary processing or copying costs. For additional details, contact the Capitol Police directly at:
Capitol Police Division
Capitol Building
101, North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (775) 684-5700
The City's criminal records are accessible through the Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS). Copies of criminal records may only be requested from DPS by record subjects. They must fill out the Identification File Request for Nevada Records of Criminal History Form, which is accessible on the DPS's website. A fingerprint card and a $27 money order or a check must be attached to the completed form and submitted by mail or in person to:
Nevada Department of Public Safety
Records, communications, and compliance Division
333, West Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89706
Interested individuals can obtain arrest records that resulted in formal charges from the First Judicial District Court and the Justice/Municipal Court. The First District Court Clerk's Office is responsible for maintaining and providing access to most of these records. The City's criminal court records may be requested by mail or in person at:
The City District Court Clerk's Office
885 East Musser Street
Suite 3031
Carson City, NV 89701-3031
Phone: (775) 887-2082
Additionally, the City's arrest records may be accessed online through reliable third-party websites such as InfoTracer, which offer convenient ways to search for public records.
Carson City has an arrest rate of 35.5 per 1,000 people. Below is a summary of the City's arrest statistics:
5% addresses and proper nouns
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 22 |
| Murder | 1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12 |
| Larceny | 69 |
| Arson | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 69 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Simple Assault | 307 |
| Rape | 4 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 2,062 |
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE).
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Nevada Correctional Center - NNCC | 1721 E. Snyder Ave. | 775-887-9297 |
| Stewart Conservation Camp - SCC | 1721 Snyder Ave., P.o. Box 5005 | 775-887-9310 |
| Warm Springs Correctional Center - WSCC | 3301 E. 5th Street | 775-684-3000 |