Washoe County Arrest Records
An arrest record in Washoe County, Nevada documents that a person was taken into custody by a law enforcement agency — it is not a finding of guilt. This page explains what these records contain, where booking and arrest information is published, and how to request copies.
What an arrest record is in Washoe County
An arrest record is a document created when a law enforcement agency takes someone into custody. In Washoe County, most arrests result in booking at the Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno, which is operated by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. The record typically captures identifying details, the date and time of the arrest, the arresting agency, and the charges alleged at the time of booking.
It is important to understand that an arrest record reflects only an accusation. An arrest is not proof of guilt. A person may be arrested, released without charges, or later found not guilty in court. To learn how a case was resolved, you must look at the court record rather than the arrest or booking record alone.
What a booking report may include
- Name and identifying information of the person booked
- Date and time of the arrest and booking
- The agency that made the arrest
- The charge or charges alleged at booking
- Booking or case reference numbers
Specific fields shown to the public can vary. Confirm what is available with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.
Official & Public Resources
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Official Sheriff's Office site with inmate and detention information.
https://www.washoesheriff.com/
Second Judicial District Court
Official website for the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada, Washoe County.
