City of Las Vegas Detention Center
The City of Las Vegas Detention Center holds short-term arrestees for Las Vegas Municipal Court — DUI, domestic battery, drug paraphernalia, and similar misdemeanors charged under city ordinance or state law inside the city limits. Felony arrests transfer to CCDC.
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Who gets booked at City Jail
Adults arrested by Las Vegas Marshals or LVMPD inside the City of Las Vegas limits for city ordinance / misdemeanor charges.
The City Jail handles short-term holds for city ordinance and misdemeanor cases. State felonies are transferred to the Clark County Detention Center for arraignment.
Common charges processed through City Jail
These are the charges we most often see filed against people booked at City Jail. Each one has its own statutes, defenses, and bail patterns — click through to the charge-specific page or call (702) 857-7197 for an immediate review.
Misdemeanors
Non-Violent Felonies
Violent Felonies
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Why City Jail clients trust Freedom First
Thomas M. Wells, Esq.
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"I stand behind every case we take. Your freedom is my mission."
Whether your case involves a booking at City Jail or any other charge, Attorney Tom Wells fights it personally — from booking through verdict.
Attorney Tom Wells brings nearly 10 years of experience defending clients across Southern Nevada. A graduate of UNLV's Boyd School of Law with a background as a former Clark County Public Defender, Tom knows both sides of the courtroom — and uses that knowledge to win for you.
- J.D., William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV
- Former Clark County Public Defender
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- Member, State Bar of Nevada
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