Nevada criminal records are maintained by the Department of Public Safety Records, Communications and Compliance Division (RCCD) under NRS Chapter 179A. Name-based and fingerprint-based statewide criminal history checks are sold through dps.nv.gov; the Nevada Department of Corrections publishes an offender search at doc.nv.gov.
About Nevada Criminal Records
Nevada Criminal Records
County Records
Clark County | Court Records & Calendars
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Eighth District Court in Clark County family, probate, criminal, and civil case records and court calendars.
Criminal Histories
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Information on how to obtain criminal histories from the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
Washoe County | Court
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Washoe County Second Judicial District Court filings, including felony and misdemeanor criminal records.
Washoe County Inmates | Sheriff's Office
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Sheriff Office current inmates in Washoe County by last name.
Statewide Records
Registered Offenders in Nevada
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Search this Nevada Department of Public Safety service for registered sex offenders by name, social security number, zip code, or vehicle license.
City Records
Reno Crime Maps
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Provided by: Reno, Nevada. Use this interactive crime mapping and GIS service for crime incidents and statistics. Requires AutoDesk MapGuide browser plug-in and Internet Explorer.
Federal Records
PACER U.S. District Court Records
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Provided by: U.S. District Court of Nevada. Register with the fee-based PACER system to search for Federal civil & criminal court records by case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in Nevada?
Use the County tab for sheriff inmate locators and county/Superior Court case lookups. The Statewide tab covers state corrections and supreme/appellate court resources.
How do I get my own criminal record?
Most states require a fingerprint-based background check through the state bureau of investigation.
Are Nevada criminal record searches free?
Public registries and inmate locators are free. Certified state-bureau reports charge fees.
Where do I find federal criminal records?
Use PACER for U.S. District Court records and the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.