HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON
P.O. Box 650, Indian Springs, Nevada 89070-0650
22010 Cold Creek Road; Indian Springs, Nevada 89070
(702) 879-6789
The High Desert State Prison is the largest major institution in the Department
of Corrections. It is the first institution in what will become a large southern
Nevada prison complex. High Desert was designed to incorporate much of the best technology
available to corrections to provide for officer safety and the management and control of
inmates. The complex totals approximately 1,576,000 square feet of space. The institution
opened September 1, 2000 and became the reception unit for Southern Nevada.
Click here for VISITATION INFO
The Nevada Department of Corrections is striving to create a new, more open
environment for the public, while also providing more effective services. In an
effort to accomplish these goals, NDOC has created a Family Services Division
designed to address concerns of inmates and their families.
The Division is supervised by Glen Whorton, Director of the Nevada
Department of Corrections and serves as the primary location for all
inmate-related correspondence and phone inquiries from families. The Divison is
currently coordinated by Ronda Larsen, Administrative Assistant III, who works
cooperatively with all divisions of the Department to insure that issues are
investigated and properly addressed. Ms. Larsen has many years experience in
prison administration, and works to ensure that those contacting the Division
are provided with accurate, up-to-date information.
The Division staff works closely with Wardens, Associate Wardens, and other
NDOC employees throughout the Department. They are trained to answer questions
pertaining to virtually all aspects of the incarceration process. They forward
ideas and suggestions for improvement to the Director for consideration. All
correspondence received by the Division is perused and responded to by Director
Glen Whorton or his designated representative.
We hope the operation of the Family Services Division will result in more
effective services being provided. You can reach the Family Services Division
Staff as follows:
- Telephone: (775) 887-3367
- Fax: (775) 887-3253
- Email: info@doc.nv.gov
- Postal Mail: ATTN: Ronda
Larsen, P.O. Box 7011,
Carson City, NV
89702
INMATE
SERVICES
Inmate
Services is comprised of five separate functions for the benefit
of all inmates. The major functions, responsibilities and tasks are:
Inmate
Banking
Posting of all
incoming monies (i.e.; payrolls, deposits, Christmas gift coupons)
(Click
here to print a Deposit Coupon)
There are now three standard methods to send money to inmates, a Lockbox
Deposit Coupon (cashier's check or money order), via Western Union QuickPay
(credit card), or via Jpay (credit card or cash). In addition, during the
holiday season inmates can receive one special coupon deposit of up to $100,
service-free. Click on a link below for more information about each method:
Money
Order Information