Skip to the page

Nevada County jail inmate search

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office (Corrections Division) operates Wayne Brown Correctional Facility

Open the official inmate searchCall the jail (530) 265-1291Not affiliated with any government agency
main jail line (Wayne Brown Correctional Facility directory listing)
(530) 265-1291
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Visiting
Rules for visits and booking
Operator
Nevada County Sheriff's Office (Corrections Division)
Facilities
Wayne Brown Correctional Facility

Start your Nevada County jail inmate search on the county's online custody page for the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division runs that tool. If the arrest just happened, a fresh booking might not appear online right away. You can call the main jail line at (530) 265-1291, since the booking desk stays open 24 hours a day.

  • Inmate account depositsTouchPay logoTouchPay

Nevada County jail roster and inmate lookup

You can check custody status on the Search for an Incarcerated Person page. The Sheriff's Office Corrections Division maintains this tool for the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. A recent arrival won't always show up online right away. If you don't see the person's name yet, call (530) 265-1291 to ask the staff.

Nevada County jail inmate list and recent bookings

People arrested in the county go to the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility at 950 Maidu Avenue. According to the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility directory, the Booking and Administration desk operates 24 hours a day. It's normal for a fresh arrest not to appear online right away. Call (530) 265-1291 to check on a new arrival, and read about the jail booking process.

Nevada County jail phone number

Dial (530) 265-1291 to reach the main line at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. Because the booking desk runs 24 hours a day, you'll reach staff even late at night. If you have questions about warrants instead of general custody, call the Warrants Unit at (530) 265-1473. Both lines are listed on the Nevada County staff directory.

Nevada County jail address and detention center

The county's main jail is the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. It's located at 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959. Both the housing units and the Administration and Booking desk share this building. You can check the location details on the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility directory page before you drive over.

Nevada County jail visitation

The Corrections Division posts visiting updates on the Incarcerated Persons Visitation page. You can also call the jail at (530) 265-1291 to confirm the current visiting schedule before you travel to Nevada City.

Mail, money and commissary at Nevada County jail

You can add money to a detained person's account through the TouchPay Incarcerated Person Trust Fund Deposit page. A trust fund is the personal account someone in custody uses to buy items from the commissary, which is the jail store. Before sending mail to 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959, call (530) 265-1291 for mail rules.

Inmate phone calls from Nevada County jail

To ask about phone call rules for someone held at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility, call (530) 265-1291. You can also check the Corrections Division page for custody information from the sheriff's office.

Mugshots: what the Nevada County jail roster shows

County Jail Lookup doesn't show names, photos, or arrest records. Open the county's Search for an Incarcerated Person page to see the custody details that the sheriff's office publishes. If you don't find what you need online, call the jail desk at (530) 265-1291.

How to bail someone out of Nevada County jail

Judges in the county set bail using the Nevada County felony and misdemeanor bail schedule. The financial guarantee that an arrested person comes back to court is called a bond. In California, you can pay the full bail or hire a commercial bail agent to post a surety bond. A judge may also order detention, set conditions, or grant release on own recognizance. That means the person promises in writing to appear in court without paying money. Call (530) 265-1291 for payment steps, or visit the California inmate search hub.

Nevada County jail release time

The Booking and Administration desk at 950 Maidu Avenue stays open 24 hours a day. Staff can process releases during the day or late at night. Call the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility at (530) 265-1291 to ask when someone will be ready for pickup.

Questions and answers

How do I find out if someone is in Nevada County jail?

Use the Search for an Incarcerated Person tool run by the Corrections Division. If the arrest just happened, call the main desk at (530) 265-1291, which is open 24 hours a day. For questions about an active warrant, call the Warrants Unit at (530) 265-1473.

At Nevada County jail, how long does release take?

Release timing depends on court orders and release paperwork at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. Because Booking and Administration runs 24 hours a day, you can call (530) 265-1291 at any hour to check someone's status.

Sources

Call a bail agent (not the jail)

This line reaches a bail agent who can talk you through a bond at Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. It is not the jail and not a government office.

1-844-343-6285

This call from County Jail Lookup goes to a bail agent, not the jail, and may be recorded so the agent keeps an exact note of the bond you asked about.

Speak with a lawyer about the case instead

Once you share a few details, a lawyer advertising here can reach out to you about the bond hearing, the release, or the charges.