Clark County, Nevada

Law and Government

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department provides most law enforcement services in the county. Exceptions include agencies that have their own police forces including; UNLV, the Clark County School District, and some other cities like Henderson.

Related Topics:
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department - UNLV - Clark County School District - Henderson

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Clark County Government is run by the Clark County Commission which consists of 7 members who are elected to serve staggered 4 year terms in biannual elections. After each election, the members elect a Chairperson who runs the Commission Meetings. Actual day to day operations are handled by the County Manager who is hired by the Commission.

Related Topics:
Clark County Commission - County Manager

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The County operates out of the Clark County Government Center located in the City of Las Vegas. The building itself is rather unique in its shape and it includes an outdoor Amphitheater where concerts and other events are held.

Related Topics:
Las Vegas - Amphitheater

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The Clark County Courthouse is located a block from downtown Fremont Street, at 200 3rd Avenue. Marriage licenses are issued at this location.

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The Clark County Detention Center (CCDC) is located another block away at 300 S. Casino Center Blvd. Visitation is by a schedule defined by the housing location of the inmate. Visitors must arrive one hour prior to visitation for check in. Visits are 30 minutes long. Two persons per visit. Each inmate is allowed two visits per week. Valid state or federal issued picture identification is required for all visitors. Persons entering will be searched and checked for warrants (and if needed, arrested). Inmate conversations are monitored since all communications are done via closed-circuit television.

Related Topics:
Warrant - Arrest - Monitor - Closed-circuit television

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The unincorporated townships also have appointed boards that provide advice to the Clark County Commission.

Related Topics:
Unincorporated - Township

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Clark County Commission

Each Commissioner is elected to represent 1 of 7 districts, designated A-G.

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The Commissioners also serve as the Board of the University Medical Center.

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Members as of 2005

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