The Lyon County Inmate Population
The local custody map is centered on the Lyon County Detention Facility, the active county jail operated by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. The jail serves Lyon County and surrounding agencies when an arrest is booked into county custody. That means the Lyon County inmate population is not limited to sheriff arrests. It can include people arrested by Yerington police, Fernley or Walker River court authorities, Nevada Highway Patrol, tribal police, parole and probation officers, and other agencies that book a person into the county jail.
Sentenced Nevada prison inmates are not part of the same local roster. After a felony sentence and transfer, the search moves to the Nevada Department of Corrections offender information system. Federal prisoners and immigration detainees are searched through national tools. That split matters because a recent Lyon County arrest can be visible through local channels while a sentenced prison case may never appear in the county app again.
Lyon County Inmate Population Statistics
The best official jail population snapshot located in the research is the Lyon County Sheriff's Office 2024 Annual Report. It reports total bookings, releases, average daily population, average time in custody, and basic sex and charge-level breakdowns for the detention center. A rated bed capacity was not published in the jail pages or annual report reviewed, so capacity should be treated as not located in official sources rather than estimated.
| Measure | Figure | Source / Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total jail bookings | 1,756 | LCSO Annual Report, 2024 |
| Bookings from LCSO arrests | 1,311 | LCSO Annual Report, 2024 |
| Bookings from outside agencies | 445 | LCSO Annual Report, 2024 |
| Total releases | 1,821 | LCSO Annual Report, 2024 |
| Average daily population | 90 inmates | LCSO Annual Report, 2024 |
| Average incarceration time | 11 days 10 hours | LCSO Annual Report, 2024 |
Lyon County Jail Population Trends
Recent public reporting gives more detail on arrests than on the daily jail count. The county reported that Sheriff Brad Pope presented the 2025 annual report at the January 16, 2026 commission meeting, and local news summarized an increase in sheriff arrests for 2025. The jail-specific detention statistics available for direct use remain the 2024 annual report figures, so year-to-year inmate population claims should stay limited to what those sources support.
| Year | Metric | Officially Located Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Average daily population | 90 inmates in the detention center |
| 2024 | Bookings and releases | 1,756 bookings and 1,821 releases |
| 2025 | Sheriff arrests | KOLO summarized 1,629 LCSO arrests from the 2025 annual report |
Who Makes Up Lyon County Inmate Custody
The 2024 detention data shows a jail population weighted toward felony matters, with short stays and many release paths. Average daily population was reported as 72 male and 18 female. The average crime classification count was 55 felony, 10 misdemeanor, 5 gross misdemeanor, 3 Class E tribal charge, 3 assist-other-agency or on-hold, 2 court commitment, and 12 other. These figures describe an average jail population, not a roster count for a single day.
- Local arrests: LCSO arrests accounted for 1,311 jail bookings in 2024.
- Outside agencies: Nevada Highway Patrol, tribal police, municipal court, and probation sources also booked people into the jail.
- Release reasons: Recognizance, time served, bond, cash bail, transfers, holds, and no charges filed all appeared in the 2024 release table.
- Prison transfers: People sent to a correctional facility leave the local jail count and move into a separate state or federal system.
Lyon County Jail Capacity
Official county jail pages reviewed did not publish a rated bed capacity, pod plan, construction date, or housing-unit description for the Lyon County Detention Facility. No official source in the research identified a current overcrowding order, consent decree, DOJ investigation, or new jail construction plan. The safer reading is narrow: the jail reported an average daily population of 90 in 2024, but the official materials reviewed do not provide a rated capacity to compare against that count.
The annual report still gives useful movement data. Releases exceeded bookings in 2024, and the average stay was just over eleven days. That pattern fits a county jail with frequent short-term custody, court appearances, bond decisions, recognizance release, time served, and transfers. It does not support an unsupported claim that the facility is under or over capacity.
Laws Governing Lyon County Inmate Records
Nevada law starts from public access, then limits disclosure where another law makes a record confidential. Jail rosters, booking records, reports, photos, and court files can travel through different offices, so access may depend on whether the matter is still under prosecution, whether a sealing order exists, and whether the requested record is a sheriff record, court record, state prison record, or criminal history record.
Key Statutes:
NRS Chapter 239 is Nevada's Public Records Act and sets the baseline rule for inspection and copying unless a record is confidential.
NRS Chapter 211 governs local detention facilities, including county jail duties and sheriff custody of the jail.
NRS Chapter 179 covers criminal record sealing, which can restrict public access after a court order.
NRS Chapter 179A governs criminal history records and how criminal justice agencies disseminate them.
Lyon County and State Prison Custody
NDOC states that it generally has custody and information for offenders sentenced to incarceration in a Nevada state prison. It does not maintain current information for recent arrestees awaiting trial or sentencing. No active NDOC prison was found in Lyon County official sources, and the NDOC facilities page lists Silver Springs Conservation Camp as closed. A sentenced Lyon County defendant may be received and classified elsewhere in Nevada after transfer from county custody.
How to Search Lyon County Inmate Custody
Current Lyon County jail custody is app-first. The official sheriff inmate search page tells users to download the Lyon County Sheriff's Office app to search inmate information. Because a conventional browser roster was not found on the sheriff or county pages, the fallback chain matters. Use the app first, then VINE for custody and release notice, then the jail phone line or records request for records not visible in the app.
- Open the Lyon County Sheriff's Office app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and use the inmate search feature.
- If custody status or release notice is the main need, call 1-888-2NV-VINE or use Nevada VINELink.
- Call the Sheriff's Office or jail at 775-463-6600 when the app does not answer a current custody question.
- Use the sheriff records request or public records request for reports, photos, or archived booking material.
- Search NDOC, BOP, or ICE if the person is in sentenced prison, federal custody, or immigration custody.
Current Lyon County Inmate Lookup
The public web pages reviewed did not expose the app's internal search fields or sample roster profiles. That limits what can be stated with confidence. The county does confirm that the app has inmate search, while the jail and money-account pages confirm that the detention facility uses inmate name numbers for deposits and handles bookings, court status, bail, phone, video, mail, and money services.
The manifest includes a screenshot from the official inmate-search page. The Lyon County Sheriff's inmate search page directs users to the app and to VINE for custody notification.
That source is important because it shows the county's current public path is not a normal web roster. A user who expects a desktop search form may need the app, phone line, VINE, or a records request instead.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inmate search | App feature | Unspecified | Official web page does not expose app form fields. |
| Search results | App UI | Unspecified | Roster result fields were not visible from public web pages. |
| VINE registration | Phone or web | Name or custody match needed | Used for custody and release notification, not a full booking record. |
Past Lyon County Inmate Records
Released jail records are handled differently from a live custody lookup. The records request form asks for a report number, date of birth, involvement, incident address, incident type, contact details, and electronic signature agreement. The sheriff's records route lists a $5 record fee, an extra $5 for photos, photo ID follow-up, and a processing estimate of up to 30 working days. The public records request route is broader and lists request types such as case copies, photos, traffic accident, and other.
Active prosecution can change the answer. The sheriff records page says reports in active prosecution cannot be released by Records Division and may need to be requested from the District Attorney or Juvenile Probation. The DA FAQ also says police reports are generally not released to people other than the defendant or defense attorney unless Nevada law allows it. Note: A records request can locate material that is not visible in the app, but it does not override prosecution limits or sealing orders.
What Lyon County Inmate Records Show
Because the app profile fields were not visible from public web pages, county roster fields should not be overstated. The confirmed record paths support a practical field inventory: name, inmate name number, case or incident number, incident date and location, report type, charges or court status, court jurisdiction, release reason, booking agency, bail or recognizance status, and booking photo when a photo record is requested and releasable.
| Field | County Jail Route | NDOC Route |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Needed for app search and records requests | Search by first and last name |
| ID number | Inmate name number used for deposits | Offender ID search |
| Custody stage | Recent arrest, pretrial, county sentence, or hold | Sentenced Nevada state prison custody |
| Charges | Booking and court record route, app display not confirmed | Offense and sentence data may appear in downloaded categories |
| Mugshot | Photo request route confirmed, app display not confirmed | Photos may display in supported browsers |
Lyon County Jail vs State Prison
The same person's record may move between systems. A person booked after arrest in Yerington, Fernley, Dayton, Silver Springs, Smith Valley, or tribal jurisdiction can start in the county jail. If later sentenced to Nevada prison, the lookup shifts to NDOC. If the case is federal or immigration-related, BOP or ICE may become the right search path. The jail roster, state locator, and federal tools do not replace one another.
| Custody Type | Where to Look | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| County jail | Lyon County Sheriff's Office app, VINE, jail phone, records request | Pretrial detainees, recent bookings, county sentences, local holds |
| State prison | NDOC Offender Search | Sentenced Nevada prison inmates, not recent county arrests |
| Federal prison | BOP Inmate Locator | Federal inmates from 1982 to present |
| Immigration detention | ICE Online Detainee Locator System | Immigration detainees, not ordinary county jail records |
Lyon County Detention Facilities
The active detention facility found in Lyon County official sources is the Lyon County Detention Facility in Yerington. No active city jail, regional jail, BOP prison, ICE detention center, or active NDOC prison was found physically in Lyon County official materials. Silver Springs Conservation Camp is listed as closed and should not be treated as an active prison page.
- Lyon County Detention Facility holds county pretrial detainees, local sentences, court commitments, and holds booked into the county jail.
Lyon County Inmate Population FAQ
How big is the Lyon County inmate population?
The 2024 Sheriff's Office Annual Report reported an average daily population of 90 inmates at the detention center. That is the best official jail population figure located in the research.
How do I search the Lyon County inmate population?
Start with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office app, because the official inmate search page points users there. Use VINE for release notification, the jail phone line for current custody questions, and records requests for reports or photos.
Does NDOC show recent Lyon County arrests?
No. NDOC says its offender information generally covers people sentenced to Nevada state prison. Recent arrests and people awaiting trial should be checked with the county or city of arrest.
Are mugshots on the web roster?
Official web pages reviewed did not confirm a browser-based mugshot roster. Photos can be requested through sheriff records routes when the record is releasable.