Elko County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Elko County bail and bond: the Silver Street jail and four justice courts
Adults arrested in Elko County are booked into the Elko County Detention Center at 775 West Silver Street in Elko. The Sheriff's Office runs it, and the jail side of the building is staffed every hour of every day. To see whether a person is in custody, what the charge is and what bail was set, open Elko County Inmate Search. A judge sets the amount, so the court matters as much as the jail. Elko County has a district court and four justice courts, from Wells to West Wendover. For questions the search cannot answer, call the Sheriff's Office at 775-738-3421.
Is my person in custody in Elko right now?
Type the full name into Elko County Inmate Search. You will see the booking, the charges and any bail amount that has been set. A booking that is only minutes old may take a while to appear, so look again in an hour. If the name still does not show, call 775-738-3421 and give the legal name and birth date. Arrests by the Elko, Carlin and West Wendover police departments and by South Fork Tribal Police all start with that same call.
Who runs the Elko jail, and where is it?
Sheriff Aitor Narvazia leads the Elko County Sheriff's Office, 775 West Silver Street, Elko, NV 89801. The jail runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The main number is 775-738-3421; the fax is 775-753-9845. Office staff work Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but the jail does not close.
When will a judge see my person?
A person still in jail must have a first appearance within 72 hours of arrest. Nevada law also requires a pretrial release hearing within 48 hours after a person is taken into custody (NRS 178.4849). A judge may delay that hearing for good cause. Both hearings decide custody and bail, and the person does not have to enter a plea.
The arraignment, where charges are read and a plea is entered, comes next. Elko Justice Court holds arraignments on Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. in Department A and 1:30 p.m. in Department B, at 571 Idaho Street. Call 775-738-8403 to find the right session. A not guilty plea sets a pretrial date within 30 days or a trial within 60.
Which Elko County court will hear this case?
The court follows the place of arrest. Elko Justice and Municipal Court sits in the courthouse basement at 571 Idaho Street, 775-738-8403. Wells Justice Court is at 1510 Lake Avenue, 775-752-3726, open Monday through Thursday. Carlin Justice Court is in Carlin City Hall, 101 South 8th Street, 775-754-6321. Eastline Justice Court is at 1111 North Gene L. Jones Way in West Wendover, 775-664-2305.
Felonies and gross misdemeanors begin in a justice court and move to the Fourth Judicial District Court at 571 Idaho Street if they go forward. Court administration answers at 775-753-4613 and the clerk at 775-753-4600.
How does a judge pick the bail number?
Nevada judges must pick an amount that reasonably protects the public and gets the person back to court (NRS 178.498). They weigh the charge, the person's ability to pay, character, job, family and past court record (NRS 178.4853). Bail may be used only as the least restrictive means necessary, and when the prosecutor asks for it, the prosecutor must prove the need by clear and convincing evidence. The judge must explain the reasons on the record (NRS 178.4851).
Is there a price list for my charge?
No printed Elko price list sets your number. A judge looks at the person, so two people with the same charge can get different amounts. The amount shows in Elko County Inmate Search once it is set. One statewide rule has fixed numbers: if a magistrate has not set bail on a domestic violence battery arrest after 12 hours, the default is $3,000, $5,000 or $15,000, depending on prior convictions and whether there was strangulation or serious injury (NRS 178.484).
Where do I take the money, and what should I carry?
Phone 775-738-3421 before you leave home and ask which door and which payment forms the jail takes that day. Carry a government photo ID, the full legal name, the booking number and, if you have it, the case number. Bail in Nevada is posted for one court case, so the receipt should name the court, the case and the amount. Keep every receipt.
After a bench warrant, the judge who signed it decides whether cash bail is set. The court office at 571 Idaho Street is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions go to 775-738-8403.
How much does a bail agent charge in Nevada?
A licensed agent may charge no more than 15 percent of the bond or $50, whichever is greater (NRS 697.300). The charge is paid once. Renewal premiums are barred, and so is interest on a financed premium. Agents must hold a license from the Division of Insurance and register each year with the Sheriff and the district court clerk (NRS 697.270). Ask for a written receipt for every dollar, including any collateral.
Can a house or land back the bond?
With a bail agent, yes. Collateral must be reasonable for the size of the bond, kept apart from the agent's own funds and returned after the bond is discharged (NRS 697.320). If a deed is taken, it must state on its face that it secures a transaction. To pledge property directly to the court, call the district court clerk at 775-753-4600 before you gather deeds.
Why does the record say no bail or a hold?
Bail can be refused for first-degree murder when the proof is evident or the presumption great (NRS 178.484). A felony arrest of a person on probation or parole can be released only by the court or the supervising agency. An alcohol DUI arrest bars bail until breath alcohol is below 0.04, and a drug DUI arrest brings a 12-hour wait. A domestic battery or protective-order violation also brings a 12-hour wait. A warrant from another place can also hold a person. The jail desk, 775-738-3421, can tell you which hold applies.
What if Elko, Carlin or West Wendover police made the arrest?
City officers book into the same system. Elko Police are at 1448 Silver Street, 775-777-7310. Carlin Police answer at 775-754-2222 and West Wendover Police at 775-664-2930. South Fork Tribal Police, 775-744-4273, serve the South Fork reservation. Ask the arresting agency for the charge and the court, then check Elko County Inmate Search.
Who is the lawyer if we cannot afford one?
Ask the judge at the first appearance. The Elko County Public Defender's office takes appointed cases and answers at 775-738-2521. The District Attorney, who brings the charges, is at 775-738-3101. Gather proof of work, family and a local address before the bail hearing. A lawyer can ask the court to reconsider the amount.
Where does Elko County hold arrested kids?
Elko County Juvenile Detention answers at 775-753-4608, and Juvenile Probation, 665 West Silver Street, answers at 775-753-4603. A detention hearing before a judge or court master must be held within 72 hours. Prosecutors must file a petition within four judicial days. Families pay nothing for detention. The facility does not offer public tours.
What happens if a court date is missed?
The court orders an arrest warrant within 14 judicial days. If the bond is more than $50, or the cash deposit is more than $500, the court notifies the bail agent or depositor, and the bail is forfeited 180 days after that notice (NRS 178.508). The person can post bail and reset the date, turn in at the jail, or file a motion to quash the warrant. Call 775-738-8403 the same day.
When does the money come back?
The court must release the bond when the case ends or the forfeiture is set aside (NRS 178.522). Cash left on deposit at judgment may first be applied to fines, fees, restitution and costs (NRS 178.528). A bail agent's premium is not refunded, except when the agent without good cause causes an early surrender (NRS 697.330).
Is money on a jail account the same as bail?
No. Money put on an account pays for phone calls and store items. It does not pay a bond and will not free anyone. Bail is paid to the court for one case. If a caller asks for gift cards, an app transfer or crypto to "release" someone, hang up and call the Sheriff's Office at 775-738-3421.
Elko County bail contacts
- County jail
- Elko County Detention Center, 775 West Silver Street, Elko, NV 89801; 775-738-3421
- Bond guide
- Jail bail and bond guide
- Custody lookup
- Elko County Inmate Search
- Sheriff's Office
- 775 West Silver Street, Elko, NV 89801; 775-738-3421; dispatch 775-777-7300
- Justice courts
- Elko, 571 Idaho Street, 775-738-8403; Wells 775-752-3726; Carlin 775-754-6321; Eastline (West Wendover) 775-664-2305
- District Court
- 571 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801; administration 775-753-4613; clerk 775-753-4600
- Police
- Elko 775-777-7310; Carlin 775-754-2222; West Wendover 775-664-2930; South Fork Tribal 775-744-4273
- Prosecutor
- District Attorney 775-738-3101
- Public defender
- Elko County Public Defender 775-738-2521
- Juvenile
- Detention 775-753-4608; Probation, 665 West Silver Street, 775-753-4603
Amounts, hours and payment forms are set by the courts and the jail and can change between visits, so phone before you travel with money. This page explains Elko County practice in plain words and does not replace a lawyer.
Elko County Detention Center
Address:
775 West Silver Street
Elko, NV 89801
Phone:
775-777-2531
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Elko County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Elko County?
Who can set bail in Elko County?
When is bail set in Elko County Nevada?
Does Elko County have bail?
Yes, Elko County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Elko County?
There are several types of bail available including own recognizance, cash bail, surety bond and property bond.
Who can set bail in Elko County?
For many minor and non-violent charges bail is already set according to a bail standard. For more serious cases, of if prosecution feels a defendant is a flight risk, bail is set by a judge in the criminal court.
When is bail set in Elko County Nevada?
For minor offenses bail is listed in a bail schedule and this information will be known during the booking process. For more serious cases a hearing, known as the initial hearing, will be scheduled as soon as possible. In most cases this will be immediately following booking, but it is required to occur within 72 hours.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Elko County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Nevada feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Elko County Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Elko County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Elko County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The ban charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Elko County have bail?
Yes, Elko County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Elko County?
There are several types of bail available including own recognizance, cash bail, surety bond and property bond.
Who can set bail in Elko County?
For many minor and non-violent charges bail is already set according to a bail standard. For more serious cases, of if prosecution feels a defendant is a flight risk, bail is set by a judge in the criminal court.
When is bail set in Nevada?
For minor offenses bail is listed in a bail schedule and this information will be known during the booking process. For more serious cases a hearing, known as the initial hearing, will be scheduled as soon as possible. In most cases this will be immediately following booking, but it is required to occur within 72 hours.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Elko County Nevada?
Yes, your attorney may request a bail reduction hearing.
In Elko County Nevada, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Nevada could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Elko County Nevada?
Yes, Nevada does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: Go to the Elko County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Elko County.
What options are there to pay bail in Elko County Nevada?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Elko County Detention Center for more information about posting bail in Elko County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Nevada?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Elko County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Nevada?
The Elko County Detention Center or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.