Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 211 - County and City Jails
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) – Chapter 211: County and City Jails
NAC Chapter 211 sets forth administrative regulations governing the operation, maintenance, and oversight of county and city jails in Nevada. These rules are designed to ensure safety, sanitation, discipline, and humane treatment of individuals in local detention facilities.
🔑 Key Areas Covered in NAC Chapter 211
1. Facility Standards
Jails must be constructed and maintained to ensure:
Proper ventilation, lighting, and sanitation
Adequate space for inmates (e.g., per-person square footage)
Safe and secure housing arrangements
2. Medical Care
Jails must provide access to medical services, including:
Routine health care
Emergency medical treatment
Access to prescription medications
Intake screening for physical and mental health must be conducted.
3. Food and Nutrition
Inmates must be served nutritionally balanced meals that meet health standards.
Special diets must be provided for medical or religious reasons when appropriately verified.
4. Discipline and Inmate Rights
Rules of inmate conduct and disciplinary procedures must be:
Clearly communicated to inmates
Administered with due process protections, including:
Notice of violations
Opportunity to respond
Right to appeal
5. Use of Force and Restraints
Use of physical force or restraints must be:
Justified only when necessary (e.g., safety, flight risk, or harm prevention)
Documented and reviewed
Prohibited as a form of punishment
6. Inmate Work Programs
Inmates may be assigned to work programs, such as:
Kitchen duty
Maintenance
Community service (in some cases)
Participation must be voluntary unless required by court order.
7. Visitation and Communication
Jails must allow reasonable visitation, phone access, and mail services, subject to:
Security screening
Time and resource limitations
8. Juvenile Detention
Juveniles held in adult facilities must be housed in separate areas and have access to appropriate education and services, per federal and state law.
9. Inspections and Compliance
Facilities are subject to regular inspections by state and local authorities.
Violations of standards may result in citations, mandatory corrective actions, or administrative penalties.
📘 Related Statute:
NAC Chapter 211 implements provisions found in NRS Chapter 211 – Local Facilities for Detention of Prisoners, which authorizes counties and cities to operate jails and outlines statutory mandates.
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