What to Expect in the First 48 Hours at Churchill County Detention Center

At Churchill County Detention Center, newly booked individuals are locked down in their cells for the first 48 hours. For families, this means less movement, fewer chances to communicate, and a lot of waiting. Don't expect immediate updates or quick access to regular routines - this initial period is when everything slows down.

During that 48-hour intake lockdown, phone access is limited to just one hour a day. That narrow window makes call timing unpredictable, especially if you don't know when their unit gets phone access. Missed the call? You'll likely need to wait until the next day's phone time.

After the first 48 hours, phone access becomes more routine - but it's still structured. The facility may place someone on a "tier rotation," meaning they'll have either morning or evening time out of their cell. That's when they can handle basics like phone calls, showers, and TV. If calls are coming at odd hours or there's a long stretch of silence, rotation scheduling is usually why.

You might want to call and ask, "What time is their rotation?" But Churchill County Detention Center staff won't share an inmate's tier rotation schedule with callers. Frustrating when you're juggling work or kids, but repeated calls to the facility won't get you the timing info you need. Your best bet: plan for variability and stay ready to answer when a call comes through.

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• ✓ Set up a Securus account so you’re ready to connect remotely as soon as your loved one can access services.
• ✓ If you need to add money to an inmate’s account, use the kiosk located in the Sheriff’s Office foyer.
• ✓ If you’re sending a letter, include your return address and address it to the inmate at: Churchill County Detention Center, 180 West A Street, Fallon, NV 89406.
• ✓ Register with Nevada VINE (or use the toll-free line at (888) 268-8463) to get notifications when an inmate’s custody status changes.

If staying informed about custody-status changes is your main goal, Nevada VINE is the cleanest option. You can register for notifications or call the toll-free number at (888) 268-8463. What won't help - especially in the first couple of days - is calling around for a rotation schedule or asking someone to pass a message. Staff won't share tier-rotation details, and they won't relay messages to inmates.

1. Register for custody-status notifications - Use Nevada VINE or call (888) 268-8463 so you’ll be alerted if custody status changes.
2. Create your Securus account - Get set up early so you’re ready to connect remotely when access opens up.
3. Add funds if needed - Use the kiosk in the Sheriff’s Office foyer to deposit money onto an inmate’s account.
4. Send a letter the right way - Include your return address and address it to: Churchill County Detention Center, 180 West A Street, Fallon, NV 89406.