Mission Statement
Our mission is to serve our community by providing a safe, secure facility where people are treated with dignity and respect and learn to be accountable for their actions.
The Eureka County Detention Facility is staffed by 1 Sergeant and 2 Deputies who work varying shifts to accommodate the safety and security of the public, other employees and inmates housed within the facility. The Detention staff is responsible for transporting inmates to and from court appearances, supervising inmate and weekender work projects and facility security. Detention staff also act as Bailiff for the Eureka Justice Court and the 7th Judicial District Court.
Victim Information and Notification Everyday
(VINE)
This system allows crime victims to be immediately informed in the event an offender is transferred, released or escapes imprisonment. The system will also allow victims and other concerned citizens of Eureka County, to have around-the-clock access to custody information about offenders held in jails or prisons throughout the state.
Live operators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist victims who need help obtaining offender information or registering for notification. To track the custody status of an offender or register to be notified by phone or e-mail in the event of a transfer, release, or escape. Users can contact Nevada VINE at (888)268-8463 or visit www.vinelink.com
Nevada VINE connects with the state's county jails, the Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole, and other law enforcement agencies. Nevada is one of 40 other states that have launched statewide VINE services.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), is committed to protecting the public and ensuring that the rights of victims are carefully observed. HSI administers the Victim Notification Program which allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien's release from custody. However, victims and witnesses are required to register with the agency in order to receive notification of a criminal alien's release. Please use the link below for further information regarding this program.
www.ice.gov/victim-notification/
EUREKA COUNTY DETENTIONS FACILITY FACTS AND INFORMATION:
Opened: April 1, 1989
Capacity: 20
Certified Staff Members: 5
Facility design: Linear indirect supervision