Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas custody and family guide
Clark County Detention Center Lookup: Booking, Bail, Visits and Release Help
A CCDC search often begins after a confusing Las Vegas arrest, when a family knows the person’s name but not the jail, inmate ID, court, bail amount or release status. The official in-custody system is the right place to run the live lookup, but the result alone does not explain what to do next.
This guide covers the full process: finding the correct person, separating CCDC from Las Vegas City Jail, reading the booking record, checking bail and court, planning a visit, sending approved funds or mail, handling medical and property concerns, and responding when no result appears.
Identity and legal warning: A name, mugshot or charge line is not enough to identify someone safely. Match the inmate ID, birth date, booking date or case number. An arrest or charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.
Official name
Clark County Detention Center, commonly called CCDC.
Street address
330 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Deposit provider
Clark County directs inmate funds through TouchPay.
Operating agency
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Fast answer
Which Las Vegas jail should you search first?
“Arrested in Las Vegas” does not automatically mean the person is at CCDC. The correct database depends on the arresting agency, offense, court and transfer stage.
1
Clark County or Metro custody
Search CCDC first when LVMPD, a county agency or another participating jurisdiction booked the person into the county detention system.
2
Las Vegas municipal case
A person arrested for certain City of Las Vegas misdemeanor matters may be held through the Las Vegas Detention Center rather than CCDC.
3
Henderson or North Las Vegas
Check the arresting city’s detention system when the person has not yet transferred to Clark County custody.
Best first question: Which agency made the arrest? The answer can save hours of searching the wrong jail.
Live lookup workflow
How to run a CCDC inmate search correctly
Open the Clark County in-custody search
Use the live county database only when you are ready to perform the actual search. Avoid copied roster pages that may retain an old record after release.
Start with the legal last name
Enter the last name and first name using ordinary spelling. Do not begin by adding every optional detail.
Search alternate forms
Retry with a maiden name, compound surname, omitted hyphen, different spacing, suffix or formal first name.
Open the likely match
Compare the inmate ID, birth date or age, booking date, charges, bail information, court and custody status.
Save the inmate ID
Write down the identification number exactly. It may be required for calls, deposits, visits, mail, property and provider accounts.
Save every case number
A person can have multiple charges in different courts. One case may permit bail while another case or hold prevents release.
Confirm before taking action
Call
702-671-3900 when the booking is recent, the record is ambiguous, a release is pending or money is being requested.
Information to prepare before searching
Full legal first and last name
Maiden, former or hyphenated surname
Date of birth or approximate age
Approximate arrest date and time
Arresting agency or police department
Known citation, case or inmate number
How to understand a CCDC booking or roster result
Common CCDC result fields and the action each field supports
| Field |
What it usually means |
What to do with it |
| Inmate ID |
The detention-system identifier connected with the person. |
Use it for provider accounts, deposits, mail, visits and telephone questions. |
| Booking number |
The identifier for the current intake or booking event. |
Use it to distinguish a current booking from a prior arrest. |
| Booking date |
When the person entered the detention-center booking process. |
Compare it with the known arrest time and any older records. |
| Charge |
The allegation recorded at booking or through the court process. |
Check the court case because charges can be amended, dismissed or resolved. |
| Court |
The court responsible for the listed case or hearing. |
Search that court’s calendar rather than assuming every case is in the Regional Justice Center. |
| Bail amount |
The currently displayed bail information for a charge or case. |
Verify all cases and holds before paying any amount. |
| No bail / hold |
Release may require a judge, another court or another agency. |
Contact the court or attorney and ask whether another detainer controls release. |
| Release date or status |
Release may be completed, projected or still processing. |
Do not arrange pickup until physical release is confirmed. |
Do not confuse the case number with the inmate ID: The inmate ID is used for detention services. The case number is used for court records. Save both.
Troubleshooting
No inmate appears in the CCDC search? Follow this order
The arrest happened very recently
The person may still be completing identification, medical screening, property inventory or transfer from an arresting agency.
The name may be recorded differently
Search the surname again without punctuation, suffixes, a middle name or a hyphen.
Las Vegas city misdemeanor arrest
Check the Las Vegas Detention Center because certain municipal detainees are not housed in CCDC.
Arrested in Henderson or North Las Vegas
The person may remain in that city’s jail pending court or transfer.
The person appeared earlier but disappeared
Release, transfer, court movement, state custody or another jurisdiction may explain the missing record.
You have court paperwork but no custody result
The person may be out of custody. Search the case number through the appropriate court portal.
Useful telephone script
“I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Clark County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [case, citation or inmate number]. Can you confirm whether the person is at CCDC, released or transferred?”
Las Vegas travel tip: An arrest near the Strip does not prove that the person is at CCDC. The arresting jurisdiction and type of case determine the initial jail.
What happens after someone is booked into CCDC?
Identification and intake
Staff establish identity, review the arrest paperwork and enter the booking into the detention system.
Property and funds inventory
Personal property is inventoried and secured. The inmate should receive or have access to a record of held property.
Medical and safety screening
Intake staff screen for urgent medical, mental-health, medication, withdrawal and safety needs.
Classification and housing
The inmate is assigned housing based on custody level, behavior, medical needs, safety, separation orders and operational capacity.
Court and bail review
Court schedules, bail decisions, no-bail holds and other agency matters affect whether release is possible.
Release or transfer
The inmate may post bail, receive another form of release, complete a sentence or transfer to another local, state or federal facility.
Why the result changes: Intake, court, classification, housing and transfer activity can change the displayed record. Save the identifiers, not only a screenshot of the first result.
You found the inmate—choose the next action
CALL
Confirm present custody
Call before traveling when the result shows a recent booking, transfer or pending release.
Call 702-671-3900
BAIL
Check every bail line
Review every case and ask whether another hold would prevent release.
Open bail workflow
VISIT
Plan visitation
Confirm eligibility, visitor approval, session availability, identification and dress requirements.
Open visit planner
COURT
Find the case
Copy the court and case number to find the hearing, department and docket.
Open court steps
Clark County Detention Center address, telephone and location
Before going downtown
Confirm that the person remains in CCDC custody
Write down the inmate ID and case numbers
Know whether you need jail, court, bail or property services
Bring current government-issued photo identification
Check the appointment or service instructions
Plan parking and leave prohibited property securely outside
Downtown location warning: CCDC, the Regional Justice Center and other county offices are close together but have different entrances and functions. Confirm the exact destination before parking.
Bail and release
How to verify CCDC bail before paying
Never treat the first dollar amount on a roster as a complete release quote. A person may have several charges, several courts, a no-bail case, a warrant or another agency hold.
Confirm the correct inmate
Match the full name, inmate ID, date of birth and booking date.
Write down every case and charge
Review each row separately. One charge can have bail while another line prevents release.
Identify the controlling court
Find whether the matter belongs to Justice Court, District Court, Municipal Court or another jurisdiction.
Ask about additional holds
Confirm whether probation, parole, extradition, immigration, another county or another state has a detainer.
Verify the approved payment path
Confirm where the bail must be posted, accepted payment types, identification requirements and receipt procedure.
Keep all proof
Save the inmate ID, case number, receipt, transaction reference, time, office and name of the person accepting payment.
Confirm physical release
Do not assume payment means the person is outside. Release processing can continue after bail is accepted.
Bail scam check: Do not pay an unexpected caller through gift cards, cryptocurrency, peer-to-peer payment or a wire transfer. Independently call the detention center or court using a published number.
Why release may still be delayed
Multiple cases
Every case must be reviewed. Satisfying one bail line may not resolve another charge.
Another jurisdiction
A warrant or detainer can require transfer instead of release.
Administrative processing
Identity checks, paperwork, housing movement and property return take time.
Court restriction
A judge may impose conditions or order that the inmate remain held.
Medical or safety issue
Release can require additional coordination when urgent care or safety planning is involved.
Transportation
Transfer to another facility may already be scheduled.
Visit planning
How CCDC visitation works
CCDC visitation is appointment- and availability-based. The safest method is to confirm custody, create the required provider account and use the schedule shown for that inmate. A fixed article schedule can become inaccurate when housing, classification or facility operations change.
Confirm the inmate remains at CCDC
Use the live search and save the inmate ID before creating a visitor account.
Create the approved visitation account
Enter the visitor’s legal identity accurately. Do not use another person’s account or identification.
Complete visitor verification
Provide the requested identity details and wait for approval when review is required.
Select an available session
The displayed availability can depend on housing, classification and operational status.
Check whether the visit is on-site or remote
Confirm equipment, location, arrival time and any provider charge before finalizing.
Prepare valid identification
The visiting adult should carry the same current government photo ID used for registration.
Follow conduct and clothing rules
Visits can be denied or terminated for prohibited clothing, nudity, threats, recording, intoxication or disruptive conduct.
Visitor readiness checklist
Correct inmate ID and current custody confirmed
Visitor account approved
Appointment confirmation saved
Current government photo ID ready
Conservative clothing selected
Phones, cameras and prohibited property secured
Visits can change: Court movement, medical care, lockdown, housing reassignment, discipline or operational needs can cancel or shorten a scheduled session.
Remote-visit setup check
Test equipment
Check the camera, microphone, speaker, internet connection and provider compatibility before the appointment.
Use a private, appropriate location
Everyone visible or audible may be subject to facility rules. Remove alcohol, weapons, drugs and inappropriate content.
Join early
A late connection usually does not extend the scheduled end time.
Assume monitoring
Ordinary social visits are generally monitored or recorded. Do not discuss confidential legal strategy.
Inmate funds
How to send money to a CCDC inmate through TouchPay
Clark County’s detention page directs inmate-account deposits to TouchPay. The live transaction is completed outside this website, but every preparation and safety step is explained below.
Confirm the inmate is still at CCDC
Do not deposit based on an old screenshot or third-party roster.
Copy the exact name and inmate ID
Use the spelling and number displayed in the official custody record.
Select the correct facility
Choose Clark County Detention Center in Nevada. Do not confuse Clark County, Nevada with another Clark County.
Review the recipient before payment
Check the displayed inmate name or other identifying confirmation before proceeding.
Review the service fee
Deposit providers can charge a fee that varies by payment method and amount.
Save the confirmation
Keep the receipt, transaction number, amount, date, inmate ID and payment method.
Do not repeat a pending payment
Check the provider status before submitting a second transaction after a delay or error message.
Do not send ordinary cash or personal checks in a letter: Use the approved inmate-deposit process. Money concealed in personal mail can be rejected, delayed or treated as prohibited property.
What inmate funds may support
Commissary
Approved food, hygiene, writing or permitted convenience products.
Communication
Available calls, messages or electronic services may require a separate provider account.
Account deductions
Authorized charges, obligations or fees may affect the available balance.
Letters and publications
CCDC inmate mail: address format and rejection checks
Confirm the current mail route before posting: Jail mail vendors and processing addresses can change. Call CCDC when sending time-sensitive, legal or valuable material.
Information every envelope needs
Inmate’s full legal name
Inmate ID number
Current approved CCDC mailing address
Sender’s full name and return address
Never use only a nickname
The inmate’s name should match the detention record. Missing or incorrect identification can delay or return mail.
Personal-mail preparation checklist
Verify current custody immediately before mailing
Write the inmate ID clearly
Include a complete return address
Use ordinary paper and a standard envelope
Keep copies of important documents or photographs
Confirm publication and photo limits before sending
Items commonly rejected by detention facilities
Money and valuables
Cash, personal checks, gift cards, jewelry and negotiable instruments should not be placed in ordinary mail.
Fasteners and adhesives
Staples, paper clips, tape, stickers, glue, metal and plastic items can cause rejection.
Substances
Perfume, lipstick, glitter, stains, powder, bodily fluids or unknown substances are unsafe and prohibited.
Explicit or threatening content
Sexually explicit material, threats, gang material, escape plans and instructions for illegal conduct are prohibited.
Extra supplies
Blank envelopes, stamps, writing tools and loose stationery may be restricted.
Unapproved packages
Books, magazines, food, clothing and packages should not be sent until the current source and delivery rules are confirmed.
Legal mail: Attorney or court correspondence can have separate addressing and handling rules. Do not send privileged material through an ordinary third-party scanning route without confirming confidentiality.
CCDC inmate calls, messages and account troubleshooting
Inmates ordinarily place outgoing calls through the detention center’s approved communication system. Families generally cannot call a housing unit and ask to be connected directly.
Before opening an account
Confirm the inmate name, ID and current custody. Use only the provider identified by CCDC at the time of setup.
Keep accounts separate
Commissary funds, calling balances, messages and visitation charges may use different accounts or payment paths.
Why an inmate call may fail
Your number blocks correctional calls
Check spam filtering, carrier restrictions and provider blocks.
The account has no usable balance
Review the correct communication account rather than the commissary balance.
The inmate changed housing
Access can pause during classification, court, medical movement or transfer.
The call was disconnected
Three-way calling, forwarding, recording warnings or prohibited conduct may trigger disconnection.
The number requires verification
The provider may need account or identity confirmation before permitting calls.
The inmate is no longer at CCDC
Recheck the live custody search before adding more funds.
Confidentiality warning: Ordinary inmate calls and electronic messages may be monitored or recorded. Legal communications should use the approved confidential attorney process.
Case and hearing
How to find a CCDC inmate’s court date
The correct court depends on the offense, jurisdiction and stage of the case. The custody record should be used to identify the court and case number before searching a calendar.
Copy the exact court name
Do not assume every Las Vegas arrest is handled by the same court.
Copy every case number
A defendant can have separate cases in separate departments.
Use the appropriate court search
Search Clark County Justice Court or District Court for county matters, or the relevant municipal court for a city case.
Check the hearing details
Confirm date, time, department, courtroom, judge and whether the appearance is in person, video or administrative.
Recheck on the hearing date
Calendars can change because of continuances, transport, attorney requests, filings or court orders.
Use the clerk for record questions
Jail staff can explain custody procedures but generally cannot interpret legal filings or give legal advice.
Which record answers which question?
| Question |
Best record |
Important limitation |
| Is the person currently in CCDC? |
CCDC in-custody search |
Not a complete historical arrest record. |
| What charges were booked? |
CCDC booking result |
Charges can change after prosecutor and court review. |
| When is the next hearing? |
Court calendar or case docket |
The schedule may be continued or changed. |
| Was the case dismissed or resolved? |
Court docket and final disposition |
The jail roster may not display the complete outcome. |
| Why has release not happened? |
Jail plus every active court case |
Another agency hold may not be obvious from one case page. |
Health and safety
What to do about medication, medical care or immediate danger
Immediate emergency inside CCDC
The inmate should alert a corrections officer immediately. A family member should call the detention center and provide specific identifying and medical information.
Non-emergency health concern
The inmate should use the facility’s medical-request process. Family members can provide factual medication, diagnosis and provider information.
Information to prepare before calling
Inmate’s full legal name and ID
Current diagnosis or health condition
Medication name, dose and schedule
Prescribing physician or pharmacy
Last known dose or urgent missed treatment
Allergies, seizure risk, pregnancy or withdrawal risk
Do not hand medication directly to an inmate: Outside medication must be reviewed and controlled by facility medical staff. Call for the current delivery or verification process.
Mental-health or self-harm concern
Call the detention center immediately
Provide the full name, inmate ID and exact statements or behavior causing concern.
Describe facts, not conclusions
Report threats, hallucinations, withdrawal, prior attempts, access concerns, recent loss or known diagnosis.
Ask that the concern reach medical or mental-health staff
Record the time, person or unit contacted and instructions received.
Call emergency services for an active outside emergency
Do not rely on email or an ordinary message when someone outside the jail faces immediate danger.
Sexual safety, misconduct and complaint documentation
Sexual abuse, sexual harassment and retaliation in custody are prohibited. An inmate should report an immediate threat to staff, medical personnel, mental-health staff or another available reporting channel.
Record the date, time and location
Record names, descriptions and witnesses
Preserve letters, messages and reference numbers
Describe retaliation or continuing danger
Request medical attention when needed
Keep copies of outside complaints
Outside complaint quality matters: Provide the inmate’s full name and ID, the date, the specific allegation, immediate safety risk and the action requested. Avoid vague accusations when precise facts are available.
Immediate threat: Do not wait for a routine records request or grievance response. Contact the detention center and appropriate emergency or oversight channel immediately.
Inmate property, clothing, identification and release pickup
Personal property taken during booking is controlled by the detention center. The inmate may need to authorize release to another person, and the recipient generally needs valid photo identification.
Confirm that the property is held by CCDC
An arresting police department, towing company or another jail may hold separate property.
Ask whether inmate authorization is required
Property usually cannot be released merely because a family member requests it.
Ask what may be released
Some facilities release all eligible property together rather than selected pieces.
Bring accepted identification
The recipient should carry current government-issued photo ID matching the authorized name.
Keep the signed receipt
Review the listed items before acknowledging receipt.
Property may be held elsewhere
Vehicle
Contact the arresting agency or towing company for vehicle location and release requirements.
Evidence
Property booked as evidence is controlled by the investigating agency and case process, not ordinary inmate-property release.
City-jail property
A person transferred from another jail may have property controlled by the original facility.
Release planning
Pending release, transfer and pickup from CCDC
Bail was paid
The detention center must still verify payment, process paperwork, move the inmate and return eligible property.
The roster says pending release
Do not treat this as completed release. Confirm before driving downtown.
The record disappeared
The inmate may have released or transferred. Call with the inmate ID and booking information.
Another hold exists
The inmate may transfer directly to another jurisdiction rather than exit to family.
Sentenced to state prison
The person may await Nevada Department of Corrections transport before appearing in the state locator.
Federal or immigration matter
Another federal agency or contracted facility may receive custody.
Family pickup checklist
Physical release confirmed by CCDC
Correct pickup location confirmed
Phone charging and transportation planned
Weather-appropriate clothing ready
Medication and treatment follow-up planned
Next court date and release conditions saved
Do not miss the next court date: Release from jail does not end the criminal case. Save every court date, reporting condition, protective order and supervision instruction.
Nevada custody notifications and victim safety planning
Nevada S.A.V.E. provides available custody-status notifications. Registration is useful for victims, witnesses and concerned family members, but alerts can be delayed and should not replace an emergency plan.
Confirm the correct inmate
Use the full legal name and other available identifiers.
Register a reliable contact method
Use a telephone number or email account that the affected person controls and checks.
Save the registration details
Keep any confirmation number, PIN or login information securely.
Update changed contact information
A notification system cannot reach an old or blocked number.
Build a separate safety plan
Contact law enforcement, victim advocacy or emergency services when there is an immediate threat.
CCDC practical tips that prevent common mistakes
Search the arresting agency first
Strip-area arrests, city misdemeanors and nearby-city arrests do not always begin at CCDC.
Save both ID and case number
The jail and court systems use different identifiers for different tasks.
Check every charge line
One bail amount does not guarantee that every case permits release.
Do not deposit from an old roster
Confirm present custody immediately before paying TouchPay or a communication provider.
Confirm mail before sending originals
Processing routes can change, and scanned mail may not preserve the physical item.
Recheck the court calendar
Hearings can move even when the first booking result showed a specific date.
Call before driving downtown
Custody, release, housing and appointment status can change while you are traveling.
Separate money accounts
Commissary, calls, messages and visits may use different balances.
Never pay an unofficial caller
Independently verify bail and payment instructions through the jail or court.
Clark County Detention Center map and arrival guide
Official actions used with this guide
The important instructions are included above. These external systems are retained only for actions that cannot be completed on this website.
Live custody action
Use the Clark County in-custody database to search a current inmate and obtain the live ID, booking, charge and court information.
Run the CCDC search
Live deposit action
Use TouchPay only after confirming the inmate’s current CCDC custody and exact inmate ID.
Open TouchPay
Custody notification action
Register with Nevada S.A.V.E. for available custody alerts.
Open Nevada S.A.V.E.
Official detention authority
Clark County identifies the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department as the detention-center operating agency.
Open LVMPD
Source-use policy: This guide places the practical instructions inside the article. Official links are limited mainly to live searches, payments, notifications and other actions that require an external government or approved provider system.
CCDC Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate at CCDC?
Use the Clark County in-custody search. Begin with the last and first name, then verify the inmate ID, date of birth, booking date and case information.
What does CCDC stand for?
CCDC stands for Clark County Detention Center, the county jail in downtown Las Vegas.
What is the CCDC telephone number?
The main detention-center number is 702-671-3900.
Where is CCDC located?
Clark County Detention Center is at 330 South Casino Center Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.
Why is someone not appearing in the search?
The person may still be in intake, listed under another name, held by a city jail, released or transferred. Search with fewer details and verify the arresting agency.
Does the CCDC roster show every Las Vegas arrest?
No. It is primarily an in-custody search for Clark County Detention Center and does not replace city, state, federal or historical arrest databases.
How do I schedule a CCDC visit?
Confirm the inmate and ID, create an account with the approved visitation provider, complete verification and choose an available session.
How do I send money to an inmate?
Confirm the inmate’s current custody and ID, select Clark County Detention Center through TouchPay, review the recipient and fee, then save the transaction confirmation.
Can I mail cash to CCDC?
Do not send cash or personal checks in ordinary mail. Use the approved inmate-deposit process.
How do I find the next court date?
Copy the court and case number from the custody record, search the appropriate court calendar and recheck close to the hearing date.
Does paying bail guarantee immediate release?
No. Other cases, warrants, holds, paperwork, property processing and transfers can delay or prevent release.
How do I receive custody alerts?
Register through Nevada S.A.V.E. using the correct inmate information, but maintain a separate emergency and safety plan.