Jean Conservation Camp
Jean Conservation Camp is a minimum-security state prison for female inmates that is located in Jean, Nevada. The facility was constructed in 1988 and houses 240 minimum-custody female offenders for the State of Nevada.
Currently, Jean Conservation Camp is the only camp within Nevada that houses female offenders. Offenders at the Jean Conservation Camp work for the Nevada Division of Forestry by fighting fires during the fire season, completing conservation projects, performing highway clean-up for the Department of Transportation, and assisting with the local community.
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Jean Conservation Camp
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Visiting Hours and Rules
Visiting hours at the Jean Conservation Camp are on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 7:45 am, 8:45 am, and 10:45 am. Public departure hours are 9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 11:45 a.m. Call (702) 874-2509 and ask for Visiting to get more information.
Legal Visitation is by appointment only and can be scheduled with the camp manager or caseworker.
General Rules
You must get approval before visiting your inmate. You will be subject to search when you arrive at the facility, and you must present a photo ID before you are allowed to enter. A maximum of four approved visitors, per inmate, is allowed per visiting session (including children).
Dress Code
Visitors are not allowed to wear clothing similar to the inmates (i.e., blue denim shirts and/or pants). Visitors are required to wear sensible, conservative attire and ladies must wear undergarments (bras, panties, slip, etc.) at all times.
The following is a list of clothing items that CANNOT be worn or brought into the facility.
Tops:
- No plain white T-shirts
- No sleeveless tops or dresses
- Sleeves must extend two inches over the shoulder
- No midriff shirts, must cover the beltline
- No low cut tops or dresses
- No plunging necklines in the back or front of any garment
- No tops with a zipper the total length of the garment
- No hooded jackets, shirts, or sweaters
Bottoms:
- No culottes or shorts
- No leggings, jeggings or spandex type clothing (allowances may be made for pregnant women)
- No extreme baggy pants, male or female, as determined by visiting staff
- No sweat pants, jogging pants, or track pants (Velour pants are allowed)
- Skirts, dresses, and Capri pants are allowed: Must cover the entire knee while sitting and standing. Mid-calf in length or four inches below the knee.
- Dresses must have sleeves that extend at least two inches over the shoulder
- No floor length skirts or dresses
- No wrap around skirts or dresses
- No stretchy or tight fitting skirts or dresses of any fabric
- No slits longer than three inches in skirts or dresses
- No skirts, dresses, or pants with buttons or zippers the total length of the garment
Footwear:
- No bare feet (other than infants 0-12 months)
- All shoes/sandals must have a back or heel strap to secure the shoe/sandal to the foot
- No shoes with heels more than two inches high
- No boots higher than mid-calf
Miscellaneous:
- No see-through clothing
- Must not be able to see under garments
- No clothing depicting any athletic sports team or activity
- No gloves or scarves
- No nursing or medical uniforms/scrubs
- No tight fitting clothing
- No hats, headbands, scarves, or bandanas
- Wigs, toupees, and hairpieces are allowed but are subject to search
- Jewelry allowed: One ring per hand, one set of earrings, one watch, and one necklace of religious nature (medical bracelets are allowed)
Items Allowed In The Visiting Room
1) Valid Photo Identification
2) A maximum of $40.00 in quarters or dollar coins in a clear bag
3) Wheel Chairs, Canes, and walkers
4) Oxygen Items
The following baby items are allowed if you bring an infant, and they must be in a clear bag:
- Diapers
- One change of clothing for the infant
- NO Dry formula, formula MUST be mixed
- Bottles
- Wipes
- Clearly marked baby food in a sealed container
Physical Address
Jean Conservation Camp
3 Prison Rd.
Jean, Nevada 89019
Driving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/j3ERVo3dsNDVVJmJ9
General Phone Number
(702) 874-2509
Inmate Mailing Address(es)
Inmate Name, DOC Number, and Housing Unit
Jean Conservation Camp
P.O. Box 19859
Jean, Nevada 89019
How to Call an Inmate
Inmates at the Jean Conservation Camp can’t receive incoming calls, but they do have access to phones during daytime hours. For complete details on how to call an inmate in Nevada, please click here.
How to Send Money
You can send money to inmates at the Jean Conservation Camp by snail mail with a Lockbox Deposit Coupon (cashier's check or money order), online with a credit or debit card at the Access Corrections website, or by calling Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884.
Coupons for mail-in lockbox deposits must be either printed or obtained from the inmate. The inmate is responsible for sending coupons to persons wishing to send the inmate money.
Please make sure the money order is payable to “ACCESS SECURE DEPOSITS” and mail the deposit slip and money order to:
Secure Deposits - Nevada DOC
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Mailing a money order is an extremely slow process. Because of increased counterfeit activity, funds from ALL money orders and cashier's checks received directly by NDOC will not be available to the inmate until fourteen calendar days after receipt.
If you use the Access Corrections website or phone number, the money will get to the inmate’s account within 48 hours.
Programs For Inmates
Jean Conservation Camp offers a wide range of programs for the female offenders. They have the opportunity to enroll in educational classes in pursuit of a GED or high school diploma, participate in horticulture classes, parenting classes, and various self-help classes.
Jean Conservation Camp also coordinates with the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) in training inmates to work on fire fighting crews during fire season.
- Commitment to Change
- Healthy Steps to Freedom
- Seeking Safety
- SOS Help for Emotions
- Straight Ahead: Transition Skills for Recovery
- Thinking for a Change
- Clark County Parenting Program
- Good Intentions, Bad Choices
- Survivors Overcoming Abuse and Rape (SOAR)
- Firefighting Basic Training
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Careers at Jean Conservation Camp
If you are interested in a career with the Nevada Department of Corrections and would like to work at the Jean Conservation Camp, you can find out more information by clicking here.