Each year, law enforcement agencies in Nevada conduct 110,281 arrests, while Clark County records around 78,697 arrests. The Nevada Public Records Act allows public access to arrest records and other official information maintained by government agencies.
Record custodians typically charge between $0.50 cents and $27 for copies of arrest records, depending on the length and how many pages. They may also restrict access to records containing confidential records like medical records, juvenile information, and certain personal details. However, these confidential arrest records may be accessed by the individual they relate to and government bodies like the court, law enforcement agencies, and the District Attorney's Office.
The Sheriff's Office, local police departments, Nevada State Police Records, Communications, Compliance Division, and the courts maintain a broad range of arrest records for Clark County.
The County Sheriff works with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) to provide law enforcement services in Clark County. You can access arrest records of the LVMPD by visiting any of the agency's stations or by mailing a request to:
Records and Fingerprint Bureau
Correspondence Section
400 S. Martin L. King Blvd., Bldg. C
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Clark County arrest records may also be accessed online through the LVMPD records request portal.
Local police departments operate in various municipalities outside the jurisdiction of the Sheriff and LVMPD. They record and facilitate public access to arrest information under their authority. These records can be accessed at the records divisions of the respective agencies or through online portals on their websites. Below are the major local police departments in Clark County:
The Records Bureau of the Nevada State Police Records, Communications, and Compliance Division (RCCD) statewide crime information, including Clark County arrest records. These details are generally open to the persons listed in the records.
To obtain criminal records from the RCCD, complete Form DPS-006 and proceed to a police department near you for a fingerprint capture. Mail the form along with a fingerprint card and applicable fees to:
Department of Public Safety
Records, Communications, and Compliance Division
333 West Nye Lane #100
Carson City, NV 89706
Criminal charges adjudicated by District Courts and Justice Courts often contain information on how the defendant was arrested. These details are included in the records maintained by the Clerks of each court. District Court criminal records are available through the court's case lookup portal. Similarly, Clark County's Web Public Access portal provides access to Justice Court records. Interested persons may also obtain criminal court records from the Clerk's Office at the court where the case was heard.
Additionally, reliable privately run databases like InfoTracer offer seamless access to arrest records maintained by various agencies in Clerk County. These platforms feature various search options that help users find records quickly.
Clark County has an arrest rate of 33.68 incidents per 1,000 residents and a crime rate of 33.23 per 1,000 people. Below is a breakdown of the county's adult and juvenile arrest statistics.
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter | 161 |
| Larceny Theft | 4,588 |
| Robbery | 1,082 |
| Rape | 239 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4,235 |
| Other Assaults | 16,595 |
| Arson | 116 |
| Burglary | 2,246 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 763 |
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder City Police Department | 1005 Arizona St | 702-293-9224 |
| Henderson Police Department | P.O. Box 95050 | 702-267-5000 |
| Mesquite Police Department | 695 Mayan Cir | 702-346-5262 |
| North Las Vegas Police Department | 2332 Las Vegas Blvd. North Ste. 200 | (702) 633-9111 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande Transitional Housing - CGTH | 3955 W. Russell Road | 702-486-9906 |
| Clark County NV Juvenile Detention | 651 North Pecos Road | 702-455-5436 |
| Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center - FMWCC | 4370 Smiley Road | 702-668-7200 |
| High Desert State Prison - HDSP | 22010 Cold Creek Road | 702-879-6789 |
| Jean Conservation Camp - JCC | 3 Prison Rd., P.o. Box 19859 | 702-874-2509 |
| Las Vegas Community Correctional Center | 2901 Industrial Road | 702-953-1162 |
| Nevada Youth Training Center | 100 Youth Center Road, Po Box 459 | 775-738-7182 |
| Southern Desert Correctional Center - SDCC | 20825 Cold Creek Road | 702-879-3800 |
| Spring Mountain Youth Camp (SMRC) | 2400 Angel Peak Place | 702-455-5555 |
| Three Lakes Valley Boot Camp - TLVBC | P.o. Box 208 | 702-879-1369 |
| Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp - TLVCC | 20825 Cold Creek Road, P.o. Box 208 | 702-879-5472 |