The 72-Hour Wait: When You Can First Visit Someone at Clark County Jail

At Clark County Jail, someone must be in custody for 72 hours before visits are allowed. The clock starts when they're actually booked in - not when you first hear about the arrest.

The jail uses those first 72 hours for intake and processing. Even if you're ready to schedule right away, visits won't be allowed until that window has passed.

Why the wait? The jail needs time to complete intake processing before allowing visitors. Visiting is treated as a privilege tied to facility security, so staff won't schedule anything until that initial 72-hour window closes.

Actions While Waiting

• ✓ Find their CFN (Control File Number) - this is the inmate’s assigned jail ID number, and you can look it up on the Clark County Jail roster.

• ✓ Gather whatever documentation the jail requires for visitors and review the current visiting rules before you try to schedule.

• ✓ Plan for video visiting - Clark County Jail offers video visits either at the Main Jail facility or remotely from home (or anywhere you have a PC and internet connection).
• ✓ Set up the required video visiting account ahead of time, so you’re ready to book as soon as the 72 hours have passed.
• ✓ Prearrange the visit - video visits aren’t walk-in; each one must be scheduled in advance.
• ✓ Budget for possible fees - video visits may have a per-visit charge.

• ✓ If you’re trying to stay in touch by phone, set up a prepaid inmate phone account - you can buy prepaid accounts at the Main Jail lobby kiosk during business hours, or (for a fee) through the contracted inmate phone company’s customer service using a debit or credit card.

Think there might be a special circumstance? Contact the jail directly to ask about your options and confirm when your loved one becomes eligible for visits. It's also worth verifying the current visiting rules before making the trip.