What are Las Vegas Public Records?
Per the Nevada Public Records Law, Las Vegas public records include the general books and operating records of any government agency, whose contents are not legally exempt from public viewership. Las Vegas public records may be in the form of hand or typewritten documents. They may also include images and photographs, videos, and audio documents. While most government records are public, some may be legally exempt from public view if:
- The information could compromise public safety.
- The information identifies individuals living with addiction.
- The information would jeopardize the record holder’s employment opportunities.
- The information relates to a current court case.
- The information relates to an ongoing police investigation.
- The information contains personal financial data.
Las Vegas Crime Statistics
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department publishes crime and arrest data regularly and makes the publications available online. In 2018, the LVMPG reported 10,071 violent crimes and 47,896 property crimes throughout the year. There were 5,134 cases of aggravated assault in Las Vegas, 3,436 robberies, 1,296 cases of rape, and 205 murders. Property crimes outnumbered violent crimes, with 26,608 reported cases of larceny theft in 2018 alone. These numbers represent a rise in crimes and arrests from the previous year. In 2017, there were 9,949 violent crimes and 46,673 property crimes.
Are Las Vegas Criminal Records Public?
Not all Las Vegas criminal records are open to the public. For instance, criminal background checks are only available to the record owner, who can obtain one by visiting the Police Records Bureau of a local LVMPD. Requesters must bring along any of the following forms of identification:
- Any state Driver’s License
- Military Identification
- Passport - with a valid date and visa stamp
- Resident Alien Card issued by INS or a Matricula card
How to Obtain Police Reports and Arrest Records
To obtain a Las Vegas police report, requesters must complete the Citizen Request for Report/Background Check form and ensure it contains the following:
- Email address
- Phone number with area code
- Event number or date/time and location of the incident
- Signed and notarized authorization
- Copy of valid government-issued photo ID
Requests will be returned by U.S. mail or personal pick up. Requesters must also bring along a valid government-issued ID to prove ownership of the record. If requesting for a dependent or friend, the requester must bring a copy of a birth certificate or a completed authorization form in order to receive the record. If the return is by mail, requesters must attach clear copies of the aforementioned documents. Copies of crime reports cost $10, while background checks cost $11.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
400 S. Martin L. King Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 828-3111
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department provides information to its residents regarding the location of known sex offenders within its jurisdiction through its Sex Offender Database. Interested citizens can look through the site for information on convicted sex offenders who may live in the community and pose a potential threat to safety.
How to Find Las Vegas Inmate Records
The Las Vegas Detention Center keeps a record of all inmates housed in its facility and makes the record available through its Inmate Search & Information page. Interested persons may search for inmates in the detention center using a first name, last name, or inmate ID. Search results will provide the following information:
- Name
- ID
- Age
- Gender
- Race
- Arrest Date
- Earliest Release Date
- Location
- Custody Status
- Pending Bail Amount
How Do I Visit an inmate in Las Vegas Jail?
The Las Vegas Detention Center permits inmates to receive visitors according to their housing units, per the following schedule:
Saturday
- Unit 1, 3 & 6: 7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (6:30-6:45 p.m. check in) general population inmates
- Unit 1 3 & 6: 8 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. (7:15-7:45 p.m. check in) general population inmates
- Unit 1, 3, 4 & 7: 9 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. (8:15-8:45 p.m. check in) male isolation inmates
Sunday
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Unit 2: 7 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. (6:30-6:45 a.m. check in) general population inmates
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Unit 2: 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. (7:15-7:45 a.m. check in) general population inmates
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Unit 2 & 7: 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (8:15-8:45 a.m. check in) female isolation inmates
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Unit 5: 7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (6:30-6:45 p.m. check-in) general population inmates
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Unit 5: 8 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. (7:15-7:45 p.m. check-in) general population inmates
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Unit 5: 9 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. (8:15-8:45 p.m. check-in) general population inmates
To visit an inmate at the Las Vegas Detention Center, the potential visitor’s details must be on an official list which the inmate must fill out. Once on the list, visitors may arrive on the appropriate date and time without pre-registration. Visitors are advised to call (702) 229-6444 to confirm that they are on the inmate’s visitation list. All visitors must present a proper photo ID before entering the facility and check in at least thirty minutes before visitation begins.
Staff at the facility may refuse entry to visitors who:
- Wear inappropriate attire
- Appear under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
- Is a convicted felon
- Has served time at the Detention Center in the past six months
- Has outstanding warrants
- Is on probation or parole
- Is disruptive to inmates or other visitors
Court Records
A member of the Eighth Judicial District, Las Vegas Justice Court offers Las Vegas residents full access to various Las Vegas court records which include civil and criminal court records. The Las Vegas Municipal Court provides access to probate records and traffic court records.
Locations of Courts in Las Vegas
Clark County District Court
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Avenue,
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 671-4554
Fax: (702) 474-2434
Clark County Family Courts
Family Court and Services Center
601 North Pecos Road,
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 455-2385
Las Vegas Township Justice Court
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Avenue,
Las Vegas, NV 89155
Phone: (702) 671-3116
Las Vegas Municipal Court
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Avenue,
P.O. Box 3950,
Las Vegas, NV 89127
Phone: (702) 382-6878
Are Las Vegas Court Records Public?
According to the Nevada Public Records Law, most Las Vegas court records are in the public domain. However, some records are exempt from public view if:
- The record is legally sealed
- The record contains information that would threaten public health and safety
- The record contains a confidential settlement agreement between parties
- The record contains medical, mental health, or tax information
- The record contains intellectual proprietary or property interests
Can you look up a Las Vegas court case online?
The Las Vegas Township Justice Court provides residents with online access to Las Vegas court records through its Court Records Inquiry portal. The portal allows interested parties to search for traffic citations, civil and criminal court cases. Researchers must input the case number, status, and filing date.
How to Obtain Las Vegas Civil Court Case Records
Interested persons can obtain Las Vegas civil records online or by mail. The Las Vegas Township Justice Court provides the Court Records Inquiry portal, which researchers may use to find civil court records. Interested parties may order copies of civil court records by mail. To do so, requesters must include the case number and a check payable to "Las Vegas Justice Court." The court charges 25 cents per page and advises requesters to pay at least $25 when mailing a request for court records.
Las Vegas Justice Court
Records Information
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Avenue,
Las Vegas, NV 89101
How to Obtain Las Vegas Criminal Court Case Records
Interested persons can obtain Las Vegas criminal records online or by mail. The Las Vegas Township Justice Court provides the Court Records Inquiry portal, which researchers may use to find criminal case records. Interested parties may order copies of criminal court records by mail. To do so, requesters must include the case number and a check payable to "Las Vegas Justice Court." The court charges 25 cents per page and advises requesters to pay at least $25 when mailing a request for court records.
Las Vegas Justice Court
Records Information
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Avenue,
Las Vegas, NV 89101
What are Las Vegas Vital Records?
Las Vegas vital records are official documents that contain details of life events that occur in the city. Life events include births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. Not all Las Vegas vital records are open for public inspection. For instance, birth and death records are confidential and only available to eligible requesters.
Where and How to Obtain Las Vegas Divorce Records
In Las Vegas, divorces are granted at the Clark County Family Court. Per the Nevada Public Records Law, Las Vegas divorce records are open for public inspection. Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of a Las Vegas divorce decree may visit the Clark County Family Court in person or send a written request. The requester must provide the divorcee’s names and the approximate divorce date. Send requests for divorce records to:
Clark County Family Courts
Family Court and Services Center
601 North Pecos Road,
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 455-2385
Where and How to Obtain Las Vegas Marriage Records
In Las Vegas, marriage records are open for public inspection. Interested individuals may obtain certified copies of Las Vegas marriage records from the Clark County Clerk’s office online, in person, or by mail.
To order in person or by mail, the requester must know the:
- document Book and Instrument Number and;
- the number of document pages.
To find the above information, the requester may search through the online records platform, call, or visit the office in person, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Clark County Recorder's Office
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 455-4336
To mail a request for a certified copy of a marriage certificate, the individual must download and complete an Official Records Copy Order Form, include a money order for $1 per page and $4 for certification, and send the completed package to:
Clark County Recorder's Office
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 551510
Las Vegas, NV 89155-1510
Where and How to Find Las Vegas Birth Records
Per the Nevada Public Records Law, Las Vegas birth records are confidential and only available to:
- The person named on the record
- The record holder’s spouse
- The record holder’s immediate family members
- Legal representatives
- Other government agencies
The Southern Nevada Health District issues certified copies of Las Vegas birth records from 1973 to the present. Birth certificates cost $38 for a first copy and $25 for subsequent copies of the same record. Eligible requesters may obtain them by ordering online, or by mail. To request by mail, the person must fill out a birth certificate request form, attach a money order (made payable to SNHD), a copy of a valid photo ID, and proof of relationship to:
Southern Nevada Health District – Vital Records Office
Attn: Vital Records
P.O. Box 3902
Las Vegas, NV 89127
Where and How to Find Las Vegas Death Records
Per the Nevada Public Records Law, Las Vegas death records are confidential and only available to:
- The record holder’s spouse
- The record holder’s immediate family members
- Legal representatives
- Other government agencies
The Southern Nevada Health District issues certified copies of Las Vegas death records from 1988 to the present. Death certificates cost $38 for a first copy and $25 for subsequent copies of the same record. Eligible requesters may obtain them by ordering online, or by mail. To request by mail, the person must fill out a death certificate request form, attach a money order (made payable to SNHD), a copy of a valid photo ID, and proof of relationship to:
Southern Nevada Health District – Vital Records Office
Attn: Vital Records
P.O. Box 3902
Las Vegas, NV 89127
