Nye County Detention Center
The Nye County Detention Center is the booking facility for arrests in Pahrump and the rest of Nye County — DUI on US-95, drug possession, domestic battery, and the full range of state charges filed in Pahrump Justice Court and the Fifth Judicial District Court.
🚨 Booked at Nye County Detention Center? Call us before the next court appearance.
We can be on the file within hours — investigating the stop, preserving evidence, contacting the prosecutor, and making sure your story gets told before the State's version becomes the default.
Who gets booked at Nye County Jail
Adults arrested by Nye County Sheriff’s Office, including the Pahrump Valley.
Nye County uses its own bail schedule for misdemeanors; felonies require an appearance in Pahrump Justice Court and the Fifth Judicial District Court.
Common charges processed through Nye County Jail
These are the charges we most often see filed against people booked at Nye County 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
"If your loved one is at Nye County Jail, the first 24 hours decide what charges actually get filed. Don't wait for the prosecutor to set the narrative."
Why Nye County 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 Nye County 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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