Inmate Information
All individuals arrested on a misdemeanor offense within city limits are booked into the Mesquite Detention Center, located at 500 Hillside Dr. Individuals arrested for gross misdemeanors and/or felony charges will be temporarily held at the Mesquite Detention Center prior to being transported to the Clark County Detention Center, located at 200 S 3rd St in Las Vegas, NV.
Processing and Bail
The processing of arrestees is designed to reduce the anxiety level for new arrestees. The booking process ensures:
• Arrestees are properly identified.
• Paperwork submitted by arresting agency is complete and accurate.
• Arrestees’ personal property, money receipts and other miscellaneous items are properly recorded.
• Arrestees are medically screened for any health problems.
• Completion of the fingerprint process.
• Arrestees remain in custody pending court arraignment, bail, bond, release on their own recognizance, and/or sentencing.
Bail information can be obtained by calling (702) 346-6925.
Inmate Visitation Schedule
Male Visiting Hours
Sundays and Thursdays 2-4pm
Female Visiting Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays 2-4pm
All visitors must be pre-approved prior to visitation. Each visitor will produce proper photo identification prior to securing a visit. All visitors will be run through the State System and the Federal System for wants and warrants. Visitors under the age of 18 will be accompanied by an adult (21 years of age or older). Please allow at least 30 minutes check-in time prior to visitation. A person may be denied visitation if he or she:
• Is wearing improper attire.
• Is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Is a convicted felon.
• A juvenile who is unaccompanied by an adult
• Has been incarcerated at the Detention Center within the last six months.
• Has outstanding warrants.
• Is on active probation, parole or any other form of conditional release.
• Shows substantial evidence to constitute a threat to the inmate or security of the facility.
Legal Visits
Legal visits are provided by appointment only; must call (702) 346-6925 to schedule an appointment. All visitors, including attorneys and anyone accompanying the attorney, must be pre-approved. A valid picture identification card is required for admittance.
Mail Rules
Mailing address example:
Inmate Name: Inmate John Doe
Address: 500 Hillside Dr.
City, State, Zip Code: Mesquite, NV 89027
• Inmates are authorized to receive written correspondence.
• All incoming and outgoing inmate mail is searched for contraband prior to being sent; charges will be filed on all criminal acts
• Packages are not permitted.
• If inmates receive unauthorized mail, it will be returned to the sender. If it does not have a return address, it will be confiscated.
• Revealing photographs, explicit pictures and all other inappropriate materials will be confiscated.
Placing Money on an Inmate's Books
Money may be placed on an inmate's books 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at the Mesquite Police Department.
Cash, money orders or cashiers checks are accepted as payment to inmate accounts, (made payable to the receiving inmate); only denominations of $20 or less will be cashed. Personal checks are not accepted.
Commissary is purchased on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Property Release
The property of an inmate will only be released upon the written approval of such by the inmate.
Property release times are 7am to 5 pm.
Classification and Inmate Programs
While in custody; inmates receive a wide variety of support services including 24-hour medical care, library, commissary, visitation and recreational activities.
While at the Detention Center, inmates are assigned a variety of jobs. Job assignments are designed to prepare the inmates for re-integration into society by teaching them work and social skills.
Release Information
Persons may call the Detention Center for release information.
General Information
To obtain information related to inmates housed within the Mesquite Detention Center, please call (702) 346-6925.
For other area detention centers, please call the following numbers:
Clark County Detention Center, (702) 671-3900
North Las Vegas Detention Center, (702) 633-1400
Henderson Detention Center, (702) 267-4652
Purgatory Correctional Facility - Washington, Utah (435) 656-6600
