NDOC: Nevada State Prison

Nevada State Prison

3301 E. 5th St.

P.O. Box 607

Carson City, Nevada 89702

Phone: 775-882-8588

Administrative Staff:

Gregory Smith, Warden

Mary Carter, Associate Warden for Operations

Shell Zappettini, Associate Warden for Programs

Historical:

The Nevada State Prison, located in Carson City, Nevada, is one of the oldest prisons still in operation in the United States. Established in 1862 when the Nevada Legislature purchased the Warm Springs Hotel and 20 acres of land for $80,000, NSP has been in continuous operation since this time. Abraham Curry, who owned the hotel, was appointed as the first warden.

The original structure burned down in 1867. Rock was quarried at this location to build a new facility as will as several other state buildings including the State Capitol Building. On several occasions, NSP has been remodeled and expanded. Recently the culinary was completely remodeled and expanded and underground utilities replaced.

The Nevada State Prison operated as a maximum security prison until the Ely State Prison opened in 1989. Although inmates under the sentence of death are incarcerated at the Ely State Prison executions are still conducted at the Nevada State Prison.

The Nevada State Prison has a fascinating history. Did you know –

Since 1928 all license plates issued in the State of Nevada have been manufactured at the Nevada State Prison?

Coincidently with the establishment of legalized gambling in the State of Nevada in 1932 legalized and open gambling operated in the “NSP Bull Pen”, from 1932 until 1967.

Nevada’s Lieutenant Governors were also Wardens of the State Prison? In 1872 Lieutenant Governor Denver refused to yield the prison to the new Lieutenant Governor P.C. Hyman, causing the Governor to send 60 men and artillery to force him to do so – he did peacefully surrender.

Staffing:

The Nevada State Prison has a staff of 211:

Administration 3

Protective Services 13

Correctional Officers 168

Professional 7

Skilled Craft 10

Food Services 4

Clerical 6

Capacity:

Nevada State Prison’s total capacity is 841 inmates.

Visiting:

General Population:

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00am-2:30pm

Administrative Segregation:

Beginning November 17, 2009 Telephone calls to schedule visits with inmates housed in Administrative Segregation will be accepted on only two occasions each week:

Tuesdays - 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Thursdays - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

*Visits may be scheduled no more that one week in advance. The contact telephone number remains the same, Wardens Assistant at (775) 887-3462.

Disciplinary Segregation:

Beginning November 17, 2009 Telephone calls to schedule visits with inmates housed in Disciplinary Segregation will be accepted on only two occasions each week:

Tuesdays - 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Thursdays - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

*Visits may be scheduled no more that one week in advance. The contact telephone number remains the same, Wardens Assistant at (775) 887-3462.

*Visitors may not arrive at the institution before 8:00 a.m. Entry into the Visiting Room is not permitted between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, or after 1:30 p.m. Visitors must exit the Visiting Room by 2:30 p.m.

Programs: Vocational Training, Educational Opportunities, and Treatment Services

Nevada State Prison (NSP) offers a wide range of programs for all of the inmate population:

Vocational Training:

Forklift Training for minimum custody inmates, mattress manufacturing skills in the Mattress Factory; heavy machinery in both the License Plate Factory and the Bookbindery/Print Shop.

Educational Opportunities:

Inmates have the opportunity to enroll in educational classes in pursuit of a GED or high school diploma. College classes through Western Nevada College are offered.

Treatment Services:

NSP also has its own medical and mental health staff serving the inmate population. A wide range of psychology programs are also available to inmates including parenting, anger management and individual counseling.

Additionally, there is an extensive inmate recreational program including organized sport leagues, football, basketball, and soccer. Any general population inmate may participate in these activities.

Religious programs of multiple faiths are available for inmates to participate. Recently, NSP remodeled the chapel to enhance religious services.

Prison Industries:

Currently there are over 50 inmates employed in Prison Industries:

Bookbindery and Print Shop: 35

Dept. of Motor Vehicles License Plate Factory: 19

Historical:

Staffing:

Capacity:

Visiting:

*Beginning November 17, 2009* Telephone calls to schedule visits with inmates housed in Administrative Segregation will be accepted on only two occasions each week:

*Visits may be scheduled no more that one week in advance. The contact telephone number remains the same, Wardens Assistant at (775) 887-3462.

*Beginning November 17, 2009* Telephone calls to schedule visits with inmates housed in Disciplinary Segregation will be accepted on only two occasions each week:

*Visits may be scheduled no more that one week in advance. The contact telephone number remains the same, Wardens Assistant at (775) 887-3462.

Programs: Vocational Training, Educational Opportunities, and Treatment Services

Prison Industries:

Beginning November 17, 2009 Telephone calls to schedule visits with inmates housed in Administrative Segregation will be accepted on only two occasions each week:

Beginning November 17, 2009 Telephone calls to schedule visits with inmates housed in Disciplinary Segregation will be accepted on only two occasions each week: