Nevada County Sheriff’s Office & Corrections

Nevada County, California • County Jail

County Jail

Address: 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959

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Nevada County Sheriff & Corrections Services

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office oversees corrections services, jail operations, and visitation policies for Nevada County. Use the resources below for inmate search and sheriff updates.

Sheriff Headquarters

950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959

Main Number

(530) 265-1471

Call ahead for lobby hours and release procedures.

Corrections Division

Review corrections policies, visitation rules, and jail services on the official page.

Nevada Corrections Division

Official Inmate Search

Use VINELink for custody status updates and statewide notifications.

California VINELink Search

Facility Snapshot

Average Daily Population171 people

Sentenced Males11

Sentenced Females5

Unsentenced Males137

Unsentenced Females18

*Population and sentencing status from Nevada County Sheriff reporting, 2025.

Visiting & Travel Notes

Check the corrections division page for visiting schedules.
VINELink provides statewide custody notifications for Nevada County.
Bring government-issued ID for in-person check-in.
Highway 49 traffic can affect arrival times—plan ahead.

Sheriff Resources & Map

Review Sheriff updates and public safety alerts before traveling to the facility.

Map location: 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959

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Nevada City Release Desk

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Foothills Bail Partners

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Featured Attorneys

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Nevada County Defense Counsel

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Live Updates

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VINELink Notifications
12/18/2025
Use VINELink to receive custody notifications and transfer updates.
Corrections Division Guidance
12/10/2025
Review visitation rules, mail policies, and jail services before traveling.
Foothills Travel Note
12/3/2025
Plan extra time for Highway 49 traffic when visiting the jail lobby.

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