Lyon County Arrest, Court, and Public Records

What are Lyon County Public Records?

Under the Nevada Public Records Law, Lyon County public records include all other information made, received, or preserved by an agency as part of its operation, organization, or policy. The law broadly describes Lyon public records as books, photographs, maps, digital data, audio records, and video materials. However, some records, including the following, are exempt from public disclosure:

Records with names, phone numbers, address, or other identifying information of natural persons
Records exempt by state or federal law
Public library records with user information that identifies the users

Lyon County Crime Statistics

The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides countywide crime statistics through its Records, Communications, and Compliance Division (RCCD). The RCCD publishes annual reports with details of reported index crimes. According to the 2019 report, Lyon County recorded a total of 716 index offenses. These include 23 rape incidents, 7 robberies, 155 aggravated assaults, 102 burglaries, 71 motor vehicle thefts, and 4 arson incidents. The most committed offense was larceny, with 354 reported cases. There was no murder reported in 2019.

Are Lyon County Criminal Records Public?

Lyon County criminal records are not public records. Under Nevada law, only the subject of the record may obtain criminal history record information. Lyon criminal records are available with the Nevada Department of Public Safety. To order, complete a Request for Nevada Criminal History (DPS 006). Obtain a fingerprint card completed with the requestor's ten fingerprints taken simultaneously on a standard fingerprint card (FD-258). The card must carry the following requester details:

Full name
Date and place of birth
Race, sex, height, weight, eye color, and hair color.
Signature

The fingerprint must be an original card, processed, dated, and signed by a certified fingerprinting technician. Each record costs $27, payable by certified check or money order made out to the Nevada Department of Public Safety. Send the request to:

Department of Public Safety
Records, Communications and Compliance Division
333 West Nye Lane
Suite 100
Carson City, NV 89706

Allow approximately 45 days for processing. If there is no record, the requestor will receive a letter to the effect.

How to Obtain Lyon County Police Reports and Arrest Records

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office issues copies of police reports and arrest records to interested persons through its Records Division. Arrest records and criminal reports are only accessible by persons directly involved with the incident. To obtain a Lyon County arrest record, complete the request form with a report number. If the report number is unknown, provide any of the names in the report and incident date. Include the date of birth and the requestor's contact information. Note that cases submitted to the Juvenile Probation Department or the District Attorney's Office are unavailable. Each record costs $5. Send the report by fax to (775) 344-8325 or by mail to:

Lyon County Sheriff's Office
Public Records Request
911 Harvey Way
Yerington, NV 89447
Phone: (775) 463-600

Interested persons may also obtain records in person at the main office listed above or at any of the following substations:

Fernley Substation
555 East Main Street
Fernley, NV 89408
Phone: (775) 575-3350

Dayton Substation
801 Overland Loop
Dayton, NV 89403
Phone: (775) 246-6200

Silver Springs Substation
620 Lake Street
Silver Springs NV 89429
Phone: (775) 577-5020

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Lyon County

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office maintains an online database of county sex offenders. Members of the public can search for sex offender information using the offender's first or last name. Users may also use the area search to find offenders by address, city, and zip code. The sex offender database displays each offender's full name, aliases, risk level, and status. Other available details include the offender's photograph, physical description, address, and offense information. The platform also allows offender tracking, which sends notifications to registered users when there is a change in the offender's status, address, or other information. Similarly, the Nevada Department of Public Safety maintains a searchable sex offender registry with statewide information on registered persons. Users can find sex offenders by conducting a name, vehicle, or geographical search. The registry also provides the offender's name, physical description, risk level, address, and conviction information.

How to Find Lyon County Inmate Records

The Lyon County Sheriff's provides detention services for the county. However, the Sheriff's Office does not maintain an online database of current or past inmates. Persons interested in Lyon County inmate records may contact the:

Lyon County Sheriff's Office
Public Records Request
911 Harvey Way
Yerington, NV 89447
Phone: (775) 463-600
Phone: (775) 463-6615 (Jail)

How Do I Visit an Inmate in the Lyon County Jail?

Interested persons must schedule visits through the Lyon County Jail's third-party vendor at least 24 hours in advance, and up to 7 days before the intended visitation date. All visits are via video. Remote visits may occur every day of the week. However, onsite visits are restricted to Mondays through Thursdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Inmates may have one visit per day, with each visit lasting a maximum of 15 minutes. Visitors should be at least 18 years old. Younger persons may only visit if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. An inmate may receive a maximum of two persons per visit.

Jail staff may accept prescription medications if in the original prescription bottle. The bottle must also carry the inmate's name. Staff will not accept anything else during the visitation. Note that regardless of schedule, the Lyon County Jail may suspend or cancel a visit at any time.

Court Records

The Lyon County court system features District, Justice, and Municipal Courts. The District Court may exercise general jurisdiction over all county cases, including civil and criminal matters. It hears felony and misdemeanor criminal matters and civil cases with amounts more than $10,000. The District Court also hears matters regarding the recovery of real property, wills and estates, domestic relations cases, and appeals from other courts.

The Justice and Municipal Courts are courts of limited jurisdiction. The Justice Court hears cases with claims less than $10,000 and also hears landlord-tenant, fine collection, forfeiture, and tax cases. The Municipal Court hears violations of city and municipal ordinances.

Locations of Courts in Lyon County

Lyon County District Court
Lyon County Courthouse
911 Harvey Way
Yerington, NV 89447
Phone: (775) 463-6503
Fax: (775) 463-6575

Canal Township Justice Court
565 East Main Street
Fernley, NG 89408
Phone: (775) 575-3355
Fax: (775) 575-3359

Dayton Justice Court
235 Main Street
Dayton, NV 89403
Phone: (775) 246-6233
Fax: (775) 246-6203
Email: djc@lyon-county.org

Walker River Justice Court
911 Harvey Way
Yerington, NV 89447
Phone: (775) 463-6639
Fax: (775) 463-6638

Fernley Municipal Court
595 Silverlace Boulevard
Fernley, NV 89408
Phone: (775) 784-9870
Fax: (775) 784-9999

Yerington Municipal Court
102 South Main Street
Yerington, NV 89447
Phone: (775) 463-3511, extension 11
Fax: (775) 463-2284

Are Lyon County Court Records Public?

Lyon County court records are public. Residents seeking information on court records may contact the courts to make requests and obtain desired records. However, some records may be publicly unavailable. All sealed records are considered confidential and cannot be obtained by Lyon County residents. In addition, NRS 62H.025 states that juvenile justice information is confidential.

How to Obtain Lyon County Court Case Records

The District Court Clerk maintains records of county court cases. To obtain Lyon County court records, contact the clerk with all known details of the court record in question. These details should include a case number, names of involved parties, court dates, offense details, bond amounts, charges, and the court's judgment. The Clerk's Office may charge copy fees to make records available to requestors. Contact the:

District Court Clerk's Office
911 Harvey Way
Yerington, NV 89447
Phone: (775) 463-6503
Fax: (775) 463-5305
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What are Lyon County Vital Records?

Lyon County vital records contain recorded information on life events that happen in the county. These records include details of marriages, divorces, births, and deaths. Vital records are created and maintained by government agencies that issue copies to interested requestors. Not all Lyon vital records are available to the public.

Where and How to Obtain Lyon County Divorce Records

The Lyon County Clerk maintains records of divorces completed in the county. To obtain Lyon County divorce records, contact the clerk with the names of both parties and the divorce date. The requestor may provide additional information such as court dates and details of the final divorce judgment. Access to these records may cost varying fees depending on the volume. Contact the clerk using the following information:

Lyon County Clerk
27 South Main Street
Yerington, NV 89447
Phone: (775) 463-6501
Phone: (775) 577-5033
Fax: (775) 463-5305
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health can search for marriages from 1968 till September 2005, and verify the existence of these marriages. To obtain a verification, fill the request form with the names of both spouses, the requestor's name and contact information, and any other available details. Each search costs $10, payable by check or money order made out to "Office of Vital Records." Send the request to:

Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Bureau of Preparedness, Assurance, Inspections, and Statistics
Office of Vital Records and Statistics
4150 Technology Way
Suite 104
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: (775) 684-4242
Fax: (775) 684-4156

Where and How to Get Lyon County Marriage Records

The Lyon County Recorder's Office keeps records of marriages where licenses were obtained in the county. All requesters may obtain Lyon County marriage certificates by visiting the Recorder's Office or sending written requests. Ensure that the request carries the names of both married parties and the date of marriage. Send the request or visit using the details below:

Lyon County Recorder's Office
27 South Main Street
Yerington, NV 89447
Phone: (775) 463-6581
Phone: (775) 577-5007
Fax: (775) 463-5305
Email: records@lyon-county.org
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays

The Lyon County Recorder's Office also provides a self-service web platform for online access to marriage records. Search online marriage records by party name, date range, and document number.

Where and How to Find Lyon County Birth Records

The Office of Vital Records is the state's legal custodian for all birth certificates since July 1, 1911. Older records are available at the Recorder's Office. Lyon county birth records are not public records. The office only entertains requests from the following persons:

The registrant named on the record
A direct family member related by marriage or blood
The registrant's guardian or legal representative

If eligible, complete the English or Spanish birth certificate application with the registrant's full name, date of birth, and parents' full names. Include the applicant's full name, relationship to the registrant, the reason for the request, and contact details. Each certified copy of a Lyon birth certificate costs $25. Alternatively, the requestor may obtain a birth verification for $10. This document verifies the existence of a record but does not include a certified copy. Payment is acceptable by check or money order payable to "Office of Vital Records." Requestors may also pay via credit card by attaching an Authorization for Credit Card Use. Enclose the completed application with payment, proof of relationship to the registrant, and valid photo ID. Send the request to:

Where and How to Find Lyon County Death Records

Obtain copies of Lyon County death records from the Nevada Office of Vital Records. Records of deaths from July 1, 1911, to the present, are requestable by sending mail requests. These records are not public records. Access is restricted to:

The subject of the record
Anyone related to the subject by blood or marriage
The subject's legal representative or legal guardian

To request a Lyon County marriage certificate, send a death certificate application in English or Spanish. Each certificate costs $25, payable by check or money order made out to "Office of Vital Records." Payment is also accepted via credit card by completing the "Authorization for Credit Card Use." Instead of a certified birth certificate, requestors may also obtain verification documents for $10 each. Send the application with payment, proof of relationship to the subject, and a valid photo ID to: