Elko County Arrest Records

Elko County arrest records provide official details of those taken into custody by law enforcement agents. Under Nevada Revised Statutes 171.104, law officials in Elko County may arrest anyone they suspect of criminal activity. These acts—which carry different legal consequences—may be classified as felonies, misdemeanors, or infractions. The Elko County Sheriff's Office is expected to provide access to Elko County Court Records upon request.

Are Arrest Records Public in Elko County?

Yes. The Nevada Public Records Law (NPRL) guarantees the public's right to access all forms of records created and maintained by government agencies while carrying out the "people's business".

Consequently, anyone may submit a request to obtain copies of Elko County arrest records during official hours without specifying a reason for their application.

However, the NPRL restricts certain arrest records from public disclosure to ensure an equitable and fair justice/judiciary system, protect individuals' privacy rights, and preserve the lives and safety of specific persons.

Arrest records exempted by the Law include:

• Social Security, bank account, debit/credit card numbers, home addresses, and phone numbers.
• Records are restricted or sealed by the courts or state and federal laws.
• Information that may endanger the lives of peace officers, victims, witnesses, or confidential informants.
• Records relating to juvenile offenses
• Names, addresses, and photographs of child victims and witnesses
• Identity of confidential informants

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

A typical Elko County arrest record may contain the following details:

• An arrestee's complete name
• An arrestee's physical features
• The arresting agency
• Arrest date and time
• Charge(s) filed against the arrestee and crime classification
• Bond information (type and amount)
• Warrant information, if any

Elko County Arrest Statistics

A 5-year crime statistics report by the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) reported that the Elko County Sheriff’s Office recorded 1,815 arrests between 2019 and 2023. The gender distribution of the arrest figures indicated that males constituted 71.03% (1,289) of all arrests within the period, while females accounted for 28.97% (526).

The racial composition of all offenders arrested during the period under review showed that Whites were the predominant racial group apprehended for various offenses, with 85.52% (1,552). Others include American Indians or Alaska Natives, Unknowns, and Black or African Americans, who made up 5.90% (107), 4.85% (88), and 3.36%% (61) of all arrests, respectively. Asians accounted for 0.22% (4), while Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders accounted for 0.17% (3).

Find Elko County Arrest Records

At the state level, individuals seeking Elko County arrest records may visit the Nevada Department of Corrections website to use their Offender Search Engine. This search tool allows users to find inmates serving time in a Nevada State Prison.

Searchers may browse the database using the inmate's first name, last name, or the Offender's Identification (SID) number. Name-based searches on the portal yield results, including the offender’s full name and any known aliases, identification number, gender, physical characteristics, booking, and sentencing information.

Alternatively, requesters may submit a record request for inmate records to the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) through the following address:

Stewart Facility

5500 Snyder Avenue, Bldg. 17
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Phone: (775) 977-5500
Fax: (775) 977-5721

Mailing Address

Nevada Department of Corrections

5500 Snyder Avenue, Bldg. 17
P.O. Box 7011
Carson City, Nevada 89702

At the federal level, record searchers may use the Federal Inmate Locator or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Detainee Locator to track the location and prison status of individuals in federal prisons or immigration detention centers.

Free Arrest Record Search in Elko County

Requesters looking for free arrest records in Elko County may wish to check the County Sheriff's Office Inmate List. They can browse the list using an inmate's first and last name or inmate identification number.

In addition to the inmate's name, the public can access free information such as offenders' physical characteristics, custody status, booking date, holding facility, and arresting agency.

Individuals seeking free arrest records may also submit a Record Request Form, in person or via mail, to the Elko County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff's Office is located at:

Elko County Sheriff's Administrative Office

775 W. Silver St. Elko, NV 89801
Phone: (775) 738-3421
Fax: (775) 753-9845
Office Hours: Monday- Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (excluding legal holidays)

Although inspecting publicly available arrest records is free of charge, record searchers must pay for copies up to 40 pages at a rate of $0.25 per page.

Elko County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

The information contained in criminal records and arrest records in Elko County is distinct and performs distinct purposes.

The specifics of a person's arrest are recorded in arrest records. They typically include the individual's identity, date of birth, the date and location of the arrest, the arresting agency, and the charges lodged at the time of the arrest.

In contrast, criminal records provide a comprehensive account of an individual's involvement with the criminal justice system. These records include court proceedings, convictions, sentences, arrests, and allegations.

In summary, criminal records offer a more complete picture of an individual's criminal history in Nevada, whereas arrest records focus on specific incidents.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Nevada, arrests remain on a person's record indefinitely unless they begin sealing or expunging the records. Typically, potential applicants have to go through a waiting period before they can start the process, which depends on the outcome of their case.

Expunge Elko County Arrest Records

Nevada law does not permit the expunging of arrest information. What is obtainable is the sealing of records. While expungement involves destroying records, sealing achieves a similar effect by making them inaccessible to the general public.

In Nevada, the nature of an individual's arrest or conviction determines their eligibility for record sealing. For instance, anyone who had charges against them dismissed or was acquitted of charges may file a petition to seal their records immediately.

Interested parties who did not have charges filed against them may file a petition to seal their records after the expiration of the statute of limitation or wait for eight years after the arrest.

Depending on the felony category, individuals convicted of felonies may ask for their records to be sealed after five, seven, or ten years.

Serious offenses such as sex crimes and crimes against children are not eligible for sealing.

Process for Sealing Records

The process for sealing records in Elko County involves the following steps:

1. Petitioners must obtain a certified copy of their criminal history from the Nevada Department of Public Safety. They must attach this report to their petition.
2. Petitioners must thoroughly examine their criminal history to confirm they meet the eligibility requirements for sealing records.
3. Next, applicants must file a petition with the court with authority over their arrest or conviction location.
4. Petitioners must send a copy of their petition and a condition to seal records to the prosecutor’s office for each case.
5. Barring any objection from the prosecutor, the court will fix a date to hear the petition. If the petition is granted, the court will issue an order to seal the records.
6. Subsequently, the petitioner must obtain official copies of the sealing order and distribute them to all relevant law enforcement agencies that may have their records.

Elko County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are official orders issued by a judge or magistrate that grant law enforcement officers the power to arrest someone accused of committing a crime.

In Elko County, as in other parts of Nevada, arrest warrants are usually granted based on probable cause. This means there must be a reasonable foundation for believing that a crime has been committed and that the individual named in the warrant is responsible. To establish probable cause, law enforcement officers or prosecutors usually present evidence to a judge or magistrate, who then determines whether the evidence is sufficient to justify the issuance of a warrant.

Elko County arrest warrants may be issued when ample evidence links a person to an unlawful act or if someone does not appear for an expected court appearance. Arrest warrants may also be issued when an individual violates the terms of their probation.

A typical Elko County arrest warrant would contain the identity of the person law officers are to detain, the suspected offense, the date and location of issuance, the signature of the issuing authority, and law enforcement directives related to the arrest.

Do Elko County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Elko County arrest warrants do not expire. They remain active from the time they are issued until the court cancels them or the person identified on the warrant is caught. This includes misdemeanor and criminal warrants.