Douglas County NV Jail (Lake Tahoe)

County Jail

Last Updated: December 20, 2022
Address
175 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV 89449
Beds
22
County
Douglas
Phone
775-586-7265
Mailing Address
PO Box 607, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

Douglas County NV Jail (Lake Tahoe) is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Douglas County NV Jail (Lake Tahoe) on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 775-586-7265.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Douglas County NV Jail (Lake Tahoe) so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Douglas County NV Jail (Lake Tahoe) is a detention center located at 175 Hwy 50 Stateline, NV which is operated locally by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Douglas County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Stateline Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Nevada here.

The Jail Division is responsible for the incarceration of inmates, and the service of civil papers/judgments for the courts. Jail facilities are located in the Carson Valley and at Lake Tahoe. The main jail in Minden has a maximum capacity for 98 inmates, and the Lake Tahoe facility for 22 inmates.
A variety of duties and services are required to support the incarceration of inmates. These include the transportation of inmates to and from the court, medical/dental appointments, and to other correctional and mental health institutions. To care for, house, and feed the daily inmate population the Jail Division maintains two kitchens which prepare all inmate meals, and operates an in-house “commissary” system where inmates can purchase additional food and supplies. The Jail Division also provides daily food and laundry service for the Youth Detention Center at Lake Tahoe.
The Jail Division is committed to helping rehabilitate inmates and prepare them for successful reentry into the community. The Jail Division has several inmate programs that include, substance abuse treatment programs, General Education Equivalency Diploma (GED), interdenominational religious services, job placement training, parenting and family skills, anger management and inmate labor programs.

Sending mail to an inmate

Inmates may receive letters via US mail. The amount of letters received is not restricted.

  • Letters must have the inmate’s name and sender’s name and return address.

  • Inmates are not allowed to receive magazines or newspapers of any kind.

  • Inmates are not allowed books. There is a library for them.

  • All mail will be opened and inspected by the jail staff.

  • DO NOT SEND CASH, it will not be accepted and will be returned to the sender at risk of loss.

  • The inmate mailing address is P.O. Box 1777 Minden, NV 89423.

  • No packages/boxes will be accepted.

Telephones/Phone Calls

  • Pay phones are available to the inmates from 8 am to 10 pm for collect calls only. For information regarding setting up accounts please contact Securus at 1-800-844-6591.

  • Inmates are not allowed to receive calls or messages.

  • Inmates can buy calling cards with their commissary orders.

Commissary

  • Money can be put on an inmate’s account Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM at the jail administration office.

  • Money orders will be accepted by mail, payable to the inmate. No personal checks.

  • Inmates can order commissary on Thursday mornings.

  • Funds will need to be received by 5 pm on Wednesday in order for the inmate to purchase commissary.

Medical Items/Prescriptions

  • Prescriptions will only be accepted in the current prescription bottle showing the name of the inmate.

  • Special medical items will only be accepted with approval from the jail medical staff.

  • Prescription glasses or contact lenses will be accepted. Contact solution must be in a new, sealed container.

Other Information

  • Upon an inmate’s release all funds on their account will be released to them in the form of a debit card.

If an inmate is transferred from this facility his property must be picked up within 30 days.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Nevada. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Douglas County NV Jail (Lake Tahoe).

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Douglas County NV Jail (Lake Tahoe) - Visitation

Visiting Procedures:

Inmates incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail may have non-contact visits after 7 days from the date of incarceration. All visits are by appointment only and must be scheduled by calling (775) 782-9085 on Tuesdays between 9 am and 5 pm.

  • Visitor must be 18 or older and have valid photo identification.
  • Visitor will be checked for outstanding criminal warrants.
  • Children (persons under the age of 18) must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
  • Visits are scheduled on Thursdays only in 30-minute blocks.
  • One visit per day per inmate.
  • Anyone who has been an inmate in the Douglas County Jail within the past 90 days will not be allowed to visit an inmate.
  • Proper attire must be worn.
  • No food or drinks allowed
  • No cell phones/electronic devices
  • No more than (3) visitors per inmate

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