Nevada release programs explained: 184, 305, 317 and more
Who qualifies, how referrals work and what happens to credits, from NPP, NDOC AR 523 and Nevada law.
Checked against official sources Oct 16, 2026
The short version
- Nevada has several programs that let someone finish a prison term outside prison. The best known are the 305, 317 and 184 programs.[1]
- No one has a right to be placed in a program or to stay in it. NDOC and NPP decide.[2]
- Being in one of these programs is not parole. The law treats it as a continuation of imprisonment.[3]
- The rules below come from the temporary version of AR 523, effective August 28, 2026.[2]
Quick comparison
| Program | Who it is for | Timing | Who supervises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 (DUI) | People in prison for felony DUI, vehicular homicide, or DUI causing death or serious injury | Within 1 year of parole eligibility or discharge | NPP, with electronic monitoring |
| 317 | Non-violent people who are not in for DUI | Within 2 years of possible release | NPP, with electronic monitoring |
| 184 (Re-Entry Court) | People with drug or alcohol problems | Within 2 years of possible release | A district judge and NPP |
| 298 (medical release) | People who are very ill or incapacitated | No set window | NPP |
| CTP (Community Transition) | No sex offenses and no violence in the current case | Within 18 months of possible release, and over 50% of the maximum served | NDOC, with electronic monitoring |
305 Program (DUI)
- Must have a home in an area NPP approves.[2]
- Must be within 1 year of parole eligibility or discharge on the last sentence.[2]
- Must show they want to and can work or study, or can pay some costs and restitution.[2][3]
- No felony conviction involving force or threats in the past 3 years.[2]
- Finishing a drug or alcohol treatment program is not required.[2]
317 Program (house arrest)
- For non-violent people who are not in for DUI.[2]
- No felony sex offense and no category A or violent category B felony.[2]
- No more than one prior felony (some DUI offenses don't count).[2]
- Must be on the last sentence and within 2 years of possible release.[2]
- Non-violent category B cases need the Director's written approval.[2][3]
184 Program (Re-Entry Court)
- A district court program that treats substance use.[2]
- Must be within 2 years of possible release and willing to work or train and pay restitution.[2][5]
- No major infraction under AR 707, no violent felony in the past year, no felony sex offense and no escapes.[2][5]
- If the current case involved violence, the person must first finish evidence-based programs inside NDOC.[2]
- NPP must approve the work and housing plan before release.[2]
Other programs
- 298 (medical release): for people who are incapacitated or expected to die within 18 months. Two licensed physicians must confirm it in writing. A family member may submit a written request.[2][6]
- CTP (Community Transition Program): created under AB 4 (2025 special session). NDOC supervises it. It can require an approved sponsor, safe housing, a GPS phone, and living within 50 miles of Reno or Las Vegas. Apply through the caseworker.[2]
- If CTP overlaps with parole eligibility, the person must choose: sign a waiver (DOC 2038) or leave the program for a parole hearing.[2]
How a referral works
- NDOC screens for eligibility and refers the person to NPP (305, 317) or to Re-Entry Court (184).[1][2]
- If there are registered victims, NDOC notifies them and gives them 30 days to respond.[2]
- NPP checks the proposed home. NPP's Pre-Release Unit coordinates the release.[7]
- A program can also be denied for the offense, history, unpaid restitution or victim impact.[2]
Credits in a program (NRS 209.4465)
- People keep earning 20 days of good-time credit a month in residential confinement and in Re-Entry Court, if they follow the rules.[4]
- The Director may add up to 10 days a month for reentry or other programs outside prison.[4]
- A violation can mean a return to prison and loss of credits already earned.[3][5]
- We did not find a CTP-specific credit rule in the sources we read.
Related guides
Transitional housing and approved addresses · Hearings, release and reentry · Nevada good time guide
Sources
FAQ
What is the Nevada 184 program?
It is Re-Entry Court, sometimes called Drug Court. A district court runs it for people with drug or alcohol problems. NDOC refers the person, and Parole and Probation (NPP) supervises them in the community.
What is the Nevada 305 program?
It is NDOC's DUI residential confinement program. People in prison for felony DUI can serve the end of their term at an approved home on electronic monitoring, supervised by NPP.
What is the 317 program?
It is residential confinement (house arrest) for non-violent people who are not in for DUI. It also uses electronic monitoring and NPP supervision.
Is residential confinement the same as parole?
No. The law says it is a continuation of imprisonment, not parole. The person is still an NDOC inmate.
Can a family member apply for the person?
For 305, 317 and 184, the referral comes from NDOC. Families can help by lining up an address, a job lead and restitution payments. For medical release (298), a family member may submit a written request.
Sources: NRS ch. 209 · NRS ch. 213 · Nevada Parole Board · NDOC · Last verified: · Corrections