North Las Vegas Detention Center
The North Las Vegas Detention Center is the booking facility for anyone arrested by North Las Vegas Police — Aliante, Eldorado, Cheyenne, and the surrounding North Valley. Cases typically run through NLV Municipal Court (ordinance, low-level misdemeanors) or NLV Justice Court (state misdemeanors and felony preliminaries).
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Who gets booked at NLV Jail
Adults arrested by North Las Vegas Police within NLV city limits.
NLV runs its own bail schedule for city ordinance / misdemeanor charges; felonies move to Clark County District Court within 48–72 hours.
Common charges processed through NLV Jail
These are the charges we most often see filed against people booked at NLV 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 NLV Jail clients trust Freedom First
Thomas M. Wells, Esq.
Your Fighter in Court
"I stand behind every case we take. Your freedom is my mission."
Whether your case involves a booking at NLV 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
- Board Certified · Constitutional Law Expert
- Member, State Bar of Nevada
- 90% Win Rate · 500+ Cases Won
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