Nevada Court Information
THE NEVADA SUPREME COURT is the highest court in the Nevada judicial system. The main constitutional function of the Supreme Court is to review appeals from the decisions of the district courts. The Supreme Court does not pursue fact-finding by conducting trials, but rather determines whether legal errors were committed in the rendering of the lower court's decision and will then either affirm, modify, or set aside the decision on appeal. The court must consider all cases filed. The Nevada Supreme Court is located at:
201 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701-4702
Phone: (775) 684-1600
Fax: (775) 684-160.
THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT OF NEVADA is the trial court of the federal court system. The U.S. District Court has jurisdiction to hear nearly all categories of federal cases, including both civil and criminal matters. A case may be filed in federal court based on the "diversity of citizenship" of the litigants, such as between citizens of different states, or between United States citizens and those of another country. An important limit to diversity jurisdiction is that only cases involving more than $75,000 in potential damages may be filed in the federal court. Claims below that amount may only be pursued in state court. The United States Bankruptcy Court is a unit of the U.S. District Court. Through the bankruptcy process, individuals or businesses that can no longer pay their creditors may either seek a court supervised liquidation of their assets, or they may reorganize their financial affairs and work out a plan to pay off their debts. The U.S. District Court is located at:
333 Las Vegas Boulevard., South Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 464-5400
Web: www.nvd.uscourts.gov
THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF CLARK COUNTY is the largest general jurisdiction court in Nevada and serves as a trial court for the region. It is a forum for lawful dispute resolution for criminal and civil cases filed in all municipalities and outlying communities of Clark County. The Civil and Criminal Divisions of the court are located on the 3rd floor of the Regional Justice Center at:
200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155-1601
Phone: (702) 671-4528
Fax: (702) 671-4548
Web: www.clarkcountycourts.us
THE LAS VEGAS TOWNSHIP JUSTICE COURT serves as the limited jurisdiction court for urban Clark County. The Justice Court has the responsibility for matters ranging from felony arraignments and preliminary hearings, to trials for misdemeanor and traffic cases. The court’s civil jurisdiction includes amounts up to $10,000.00, small claim cases up to $5,000.00, and landlord/tenant eviction proceedings. The court’s Traffic Office is responsible for citation violations issued by law enforcement agencies. Las Vegas Township Justice Court is located on the 2nd floor of the Regional Justice Center at:
200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155
Phone: (702) 671-4528
Web: www.clarkcountycourts.us
THE LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL COURT is a Court of Record with jurisdiction over traffic violations, criminal misdemeanor offenses, municipal code ordinance infractions, and civil ordinance actions (not exceeding $2,500) that occur within Las Vegas city limits. Misdemeanors are the crimes for which six-months of incarceration and/or a $1,000 fine have been established as the maximum punishment. Las Vegas Municipal Court is located at the Regional Justice Center at:
200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155
Phone: (702) 38COURT (382-6878)
Web: www.lasvegasnevada.gov
THE FAMILY COURT & SERVICES CENTER helps people with divorce, annulment, child custody, visitation rights, child support, spousal support, community property division, name changes, adoption, and abuse and neglect. The Juvenile division handles cases involving minors (anyone under the age of 18) who have been charged with violating the law, such as juvenile delinquency or other offense; and cases of dependent children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned by their parents or guardians. Family Court & Services Center is located at:
601 North Pecos Road, Las Vegas, NV 89101-2408
Phone: (702) 455-2385
Fax: (702) 455-5551
Web: http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/ejdc/courts-and-judges/family.html
THE NORTH LAS VEGAS TOWNSHIP JUSTICE COURT holds criminal law arraignments, preliminary hearings, misdemeanor and traffic trials, bond forfeitures, evictions, small claims matters where the amount in controversy does not exceed $5,000, and civil matters where the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000. Other matters addressed, include setting bail, issuing search warrants, summonses, protective orders, and arrest warrants. North Las Vegas Township Justice Court is located at:
2428 North Martin Luther King Boulevard, Building A, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Phone: (702) 455-7951
Web: http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/lvjc/index.html
THE NORTH LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL COURT has jurisdiction over traffic violations and misdemeanor offenses occurring within the city limits of North Las Vegas. The North Las Vegas Justice Court is located at:
2332 North Las Vegas Boulevard, Suite 100, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Phone: (702) 633-1130
Web: www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com
THE HENDERSON TOWNSHIP JUSTICE COURT is the second busiest Justice Court in the state of Nevada. It is a court of limited jurisdiction, meaning caseloads are restricted to particular types of cases or actions prescribed by the Nevada Revised Statutes. Generally, Justice Courts determine whether felony and gross misdemeanor cases have enough evidence to be bound over to District Court for trial, hear misdemeanor non-traffic cases, as well as general civil cases (amounts up to $10,000), small claims (up to $5,000), summary eviction cases, and requests for temporary and extended protective orders (domestic violence or stalking and harassment). Additionally, the court handles traffic citations. Henderson Township Justice Court is located at:
243 South Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015
Phone: (702) 455-7951
Fax: (702) 455-7977
Web: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/depts/justicecourt/henderson/Pages/default.aspx
THE HENDERSON MUNICIPAL COURT adjudicates traffic and misdemeanor cases originating within the City of Henderson, including DUI, and domestic battery cases. Henderson Municipal Court is located at:
240 South Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015
Phone: (702) 267-2050
Web: http://www.cityofhenderson.com/municipal_court/index.php
BOULDER TOWNSHIP JUSTICE COURT holds criminal law arraignments, preliminary hearings, misdemeanor and traffic trials, bond forfeitures, evictions, small claims matters where the amount in controversy does not exceed $ 5,000, and civil matters where the amount in controversy does not exceed $ 10,000. Other matters addressed, include bail setting, search warrants, summonses, protective orders, and arrest warrants. Boulder Township Justice Court is located at:
505 Ave G, Boulder City, NV 89005
Phone: (702) 455-8000
Fax: (702) 455-8003
Web: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/depts/justicecourt/boulder/Pages/default.aspx
THE BOULDER CITY MUNICIPAL COURT has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors and matters involving traffic and animal infractions that occur within the city limits of Boulder City. Boulder City Municipal Court is located at:
501 Avenue G, Boulder City, NV 89005
Phone: (702) 293-9278
Fax: (702) 293-9345
Web: http://www.bcnv.org/municipalcourt/
LAUGHLIN JUSTICE COURT is the only court in the small port city of Laughlin, Nevada. It has no municipal court, only a justice court that hears criminal court matters and holds traffic court. Laughlin Justice Court is located at:
101 Civic Way, Suite #2, Laughlin, NV 89029
Phone: (702) 298-4622
Fax: (702) 298-7508
Web: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/depts/justicecourt/laughlin/Pages/default.aspx
MESQUITE JUSTICE COURT has responsibility for matters ranging from felony arraignments to preliminary hearings, small civil cases (up to $10,000), small claims cases (up to $5,000), landlord-tenant disputes, and citations issued by the city’s various law enforcement departments. In addition, the court issues search and arrest warrants, holds arraignments and trials for misdemeanor cases, and handles felony and gross misdemeanor cases from the initial arrest through the preliminary hearing stage, including bail setting and probable cause determination. Mesquite Justice Court is located at:
500 Hillside Drive, Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone: (702) 346-5298
Fax: (702) 346-7319
Web: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/justicecourt/mesquite/Pages/default.aspx
THE MESQUITE MUNICIPAL COURT handles all misdemeanor criminal matters that occur inside the incorporated city limits. The Municipal Court processes city ordinance violations, state statute violations, and traffic violations generated by the city's Police Department. Mesquite Municipal Court is located at:
500 Hillside Drive, Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone: (702) 346-5291
Fax: (702) 346-6587
Web: http://www.mesquitenv.com/department/MunicipalCourt
SEARCHLIGHT TOWNSHIP JUSTICE COURT hears misdemeanors, traffic matters, felony arraignments, civil disputes (under $10,000), small claims, and landlord tenant disputes. Searchlight Township Justice Court is located at:
1090 Cottonwood Cove Road, Searchlight, NV 89046
Phone: (702) 297-1252
Fax: (702) 297-1022
Web: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/justicecourt/searchlight/Pages/default.aspx
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