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Corrections Division
Corrections is a division of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. It is made up of two jails, a court holding facility and the transportation unit. The Corrections Division is a necessary link in the criminal justice system and operates under the guidelines outlined in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
The Wayne Brown Correctional Facility is located in Nevada City. This facility was named after former Nevada County Sheriff Wayne Brown when it opened in 1992.
- About former Sheriff Wayne Brown
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Moved to Penn Valley as a kid
Was awarded a football scholarship to St. Edwards College in Texas - The Union, May 2005
Served in the U.S. Army Air Corps - The Union, May 2005
An 8-time Sheriff, 32 total years from 1950 - 1982
Started with 6 deputies, 1 of whom worked in Truckee. The department grew tenfold while he was in office.
Involved in many community activities, joining the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, the Shriners, Grass Valley Native Sons, Grass Valley Elks, the state Sheriff's Association, and orchestrating large picnics. - The Union, May 2005
He passed away in 2000
"Touched the lives of many, embodying the compassion, tenacity and dedication expected of the county's top law-enforcer" - The Union, May 2005
‘“In my wildest dreams, I never thought my name would be on a building this great. I know anyone who is unfortunate (enough) to be held here will come out a better person than they came in,' Brown said…” The Union, May 2005
The building was dedicated to the people of Nevada County on December 17, 1991.
It is an adult-only booking facility and houses pre-sentenced inmates as well as those serving sentences for misdemeanor and felony crimes.
The Truckee Jail is an adult-only booking and temporary holding facility that serves the greater Truckee area. Arrestees from Nevada County, Sierra County and Placer County are booked here and can be temporarily housed awaiting transportation to the main jail for their county.
The Corrections Division Command
- Sheriff
- Undersheriff
- Jail Captain
- Executive Lieutenant
- Operations Lieutenant
Services provided
There are a variety of services operating within the two jails to include:
- Medical
- Kitchen
- Recreation – exercise
- Commissary
- Visitation
- Library
- Law library
- Incarcerated persons education
- Work programs
- Alternative sentencing program
- Incarcerated persons classification
Programs
Emphasis is placed on offering rehabilitative training to incarcerated persons. Vocational training courses are offered in food services. Other programming includes:
- Alcohol and drug counseling
- General education
- Advanced education
- Anger management
- Mindfulness
- Religious services
Information about an incarcerated person in custody
The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office will not provide incarcerated person's booking numbers to the public. You will need to obtain this information directly from the incarcerated person.
Search for an Incarcerated Person in custody.
Information about incarcerated person's release
The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office will not provide release dates to the public.
Register with the Vine website to receive custody status updates on offenders and court case changes.
“The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing excellence in public service in partnership with our community”