Wayne Brown Correctional Facility has an inmate capacity numbering 230. These inmates may be sentenced for a period of up to one year. Male and female inmates are housed separately. Visiting area is partitioned so there is no physical contact between inmate and visitors. Re-design of the front lobby provides improved security of main entrance.
Facility is clean and well maintained.
Inmates can earn the privilege of working in the kitchen, laundry or on grounds. Nevada County contracts with California Forensic Medical Group which provides medical care for inmates. Currently inmates are transported to the Nevada County Courthouse to appear before a Judge for arraignment. They must be physically searched before leaving the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility and again upon return. However, video equipment being installed at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility and the Courthouse will reduce the number of inmates transported.