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Washoe County Detention Facility, NV Inmate Roster

Updated on: February 13, 2024
Washoe County Detention Facility

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Washoe County Detention Facility Basic Information

Facility Name
Washoe County Detention Facility
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
911 Parr Boulevard, Reno, NV, 89512
Phone
775-328-3062
Telephone Carrier
Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork
Email
[email protected]
Capacity
1000
Security Level
Medium
City
Reno
Postal Code
89512
State
Nevada
County
Washoe County
Official Website
Website

Washoe County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff
Darin A. Balaam
Address
911 East Parr Boulevard, Reno, Nevada, 89512
Phone
775-328-3001

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It can be difficult to find out a friend or family member has been arrested. Not only is it a difficult situation, but you may not know where to go, what to do, or who to talk to about the inmate.

If an inmate is arrested in Washoe County, Nevada, they will most likely be at the Washoe County Detention Facility awaiting their court date. This guide will help you navigate an inmate search, learn about the jail, and help you stay in contact with an inmate.

About Washoe County Detention Facility

The Washoe County Detention Facility is also the sheriff’s office. It is one of the largest jail in Nevada. The Washoe County Detention Facility employs sworn, merit, civil, an special deputies. It also employs communications, correctional, and civilian personnel.

They also have a large contingent of unpaid reserve deputies that volunteer their time to serve Washoe County.

For more information about the jail, you can call 775-328-3062.

How to Search for an Inmate

The first step in finding out a friend or relative has been incarcerated is to find out which jail they are in. You can easily find out if a friend or loved one is at Washoe County Detention Facility in Nevada through an online database.

You will want to visit the Washoe County Detention Facility homepage. Click on search for inmates. You will be redirected to a page where you will click on the inmate lookup tool.

From there, you can type in the person’s first and last name to verify they are in fact at Washoe County Detention Facility. Once you find the person you are looking for, click on their name and write down pertinent information such as:

  • Date of birth

  • Booking number

  • Permanent ID number

  • All housing information (this is needed to send mail)

How to Keep in Contact

Research suggests that those inmates who remain in contact with positive friends and family are more easily rehabilitated and tend to not end up back in jail. Therefore, Washoe County Detention Facility offers several ways for you to stay in contact with an inmate.

Send them mail: Inmates look forward to getting letters in the mail. This is a great way to send love, support, and guidance. There are certain ways mail must be send to an inmate to ensure they receive their mail.

  • Each page needs to have the inmate’s name and gallery number.

  • One page must have a return address.

  • The envelope must be formatted in the following way:

Inmates Name/Jail ID number

Cell Housing Number

Washoe County Detention Facility

911 Parr Boulevard, Reno, NV, 89512

Inmates who do not have money in their account for commissary will be provided envelopes, paper, and postcards each week. Inmates must make a request for such items by Wednesday in order to receive these items.

Keep in mind that all mail will be opened and inspected for contraband.

Talk on the phone: Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls. However, they can make collect calls to friends and family. Be sure to send your phone number in a letter if they don’t know it by heart.

Visit an inmate: To visit an inmate at Washoe County Detention Facility, you must schedule a visitation appointment. To do this, you can call 775-328-3062 seven days a week from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Before scheduling a visit, you will want to look at the visitation guidelines and times. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

  • Inmates are only allowed 2 visits per month.

  • Only 1 child is permitted to visit at a time.

  • You must bring proper forms of identification for yourself and your child (birth certificate).

  • Attorneys can visit inmates as many times as needed.

  • You must cancel a scheduled visit two hours prior.

  • If you do not show up for a visit more than twice in 30 days or 3 consecutive times, your visitation may be suspended.

All About the Commissary

Let’s talk about a Commissary with the Washoe County Detention Facility in Nevada. Every county jail has a commissary. This is where the inmates can buy extras that they may want, but don’t get on a daily basis in the jail. Items can be bought with money that is put into each inmate’s account. Some of those items include:

  • Paper

  • Pencils

  • Food

  • Clothing items

  • Some electronics

  • Stamps

Keep in mind that inmates get everything that they need and this is just extra. If you find yourself wanting to give money to an inmate, just know that they can only buy certain items that are approved by the jail.

How to Send Money

Inmates in Washoe County Detention Facility are able to purchase additional items they may need at a store located in the jail. This store is called commissary. In order for inmates to purchase additional items from commissary, they must have money in their account.

If you wish to put money on an inmate’s commissary account, there are several ways you can do so.

  • You can deposit money into Kiosks located at the Washoe County Detention Facility.

  • Call 800-483-8314 to make a deposit over the phone.

  • Register for an online account at GTL’s ConnectNetwork online.

  • You can also download the GTL’s iPhone app to transfer money.

  • If you prefer to send money the old-fashioned way, you can send money through the mail with a money order. Keep the following in mind when choosing this option:

    • Money orders should be made payable to Washoe County Detention Facility Commissary

    • The inmate’s name, cell housing unit, date of birth, and gallery number must be on the money order.

    • Use the following format on envelopes when sending money to the jail:

Inmate Account Manager

Inmate’s Name/Gallery number

Cell Housing Number

Washoe County Detention Facility

911 Parr Boulevard, Reno, NV, 89512

It is important to keep in mind that all rules, regulations, and procedures are necessary to ensure the jail is run smoothly. They also keep inmates, visitors, the community and staff safe.

Washoe County Prison Statistics

Washoe County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions 27
Native Prison Admissions 28
Total Prison Admissions 946
Other Prison Admissions 4
White Prison Admissions 562
Latino Prison Admissions 170
Black Prison Admissions 155
Male Prison Admissions 823
Female Prison Admissions 123

Washoe County Prison Population

Male Prison Population 2,162
Female Prison Population 199
Total Prison Population 2,361

Washoe County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population 59
Latino Prison Population 424
White Prison Population 1,395
Other Prison Population 14
Black Prison Population 391
Native Prison Population 78

Washoe County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population 33
Asian Jail Population 16
Latino Jail Population 235
Black Jail Population 148
White Jail Population 601

Washoe County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 186
Total Jail Admissions 20,612
Total Jail Population 1,050
Male Jail Population 850

Washoe County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 84
Male Pretrial Jail Population 379
Pretrial Jail Population 683

Washoe County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 6
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 88
Jail Population Held for State Jail 14
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 5
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 10
Jail Population Held for ICE 21

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