Washoe County Court

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Most court cases are heard in the Washoe County Courthouse. The first Washoe courthouse was built in 1863 in Washoe City. In 1873, the Washoe County Courthouse was completed. A new courthouse was constructed in 1911. A north wing was added in 1946, a south wing in 1949, and a west annex in 1963. In the early 2000s, a restoration of the courthouse was completed.

Second Judicial District Court
General Jurisdiction
Washoe County Courthouse
75 Court Street
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 328-3110

Second Judicial District Court
Family Division
One South Sierra Street
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 328-3110

Incline Village – Crystal Bay Township Justice Court
855 Alder Avenue
Incline Village, Nevada 89451
775-832-4100

Reno Justice Court
1 South Sierra Street
Reno, NV 89501
775-325-6500

Sparks Justice Court
1675 E. Prater Way, Suite #107
Sparks, NV 89434
775-353-7600

Reno Municipal Court
1 South Sierra St.
Reno, NV 89501
775-334-2290

Sparks Municipal Court
1450 C. Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-2374

United States District Court
District of Nevada
Reno Division
Bruce R. Thompson Federal Courthouse
400 S. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 686-5800

Clerk of the District Court

For most judicial districts in Nevada, there is a Clerk of Court position for each county. The Clerk of the District Court is the official records custodian for most court records. The Clerk is also responsible for jury management, issuing subpoenas, attending court sessions, and collecting court fines and fees.

However, for the Second Judicial District, the District Clerk of Court and the Court Administrator of the Second Judicial District carries out the function of that position.

Alicia Lerud
Court Administrator and Clerk of Court
Second Judicial District Court
Washoe County Courthouse
75 Court Street
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 328-3110

County Clerk

The County Clerk is an elected position that has many responsibilities. The County Clerk issues marriage licenses and notary bonds. The Clerk also administers oaths of office, records the minutes of the Board of Commissioners, and fulfills public records requests.

Jan Galassini
Washoe County Clerk
1001 E. 9th Street, Bldg. A
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 784-7287

District Court

Washoe County is part of the District of Nevada for the United States District Court. The Reno Division includes Churchill, Washoe, Carson City, Douglas, Eureka, Elko, Lander, Humboldt, Lying, Pershing, Mineral, Storey, and White Pine Counties.

The Chief US District Court Judge is Hon. Miranda M. Du, and the Clerk of Court is Deb Kempi.

Second Judicial Circuit

District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in Nevada. There are 17 judicial districts in the state, and Washoe County is the Second Judicial District. These courts hear matters involving criminal, family, juvenile, and civil cases that involve at least $15,000.

To be a District Court judge in Nevada, you must be admitted to the bar in Nevada, and you must have been licensed and qualified to practice law for at least 10 years. At least two of those years must be in Nevada.

Justice Courts

Justice Courts are limited in jurisdiction. They can hear small claims cases, which are civil suits involving less than $15,000. Justice Courts can also hear misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. They can also conduct preliminary hearings that involve felony charges.

In order to serve as a justice of the peace in towns with fewer than 100,000 people, one must have a high school diploma and must not have been removed from a judicial office. In townships with more than 100,000 people, they must be admitted to the bar to practice law in the United States for at least 5 years.

Civil Court

Civil Court is used for cases that don’t involve criminal offenses. This includes matters such as lawsuits, malpractice, contracts, evictions, and other civil cases.

Criminal Court

Criminal Court is used for cases that involve criminal activity and where criminal charges have been filed against someone. These charges may be misdemeanors or felonies. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes that carry a maximum penalty of up to 12 months in jail. Felonies are serious charges that carry penalties of over 1 year in prison, even the death penalty.

Family Court

Cases heard in Family Court most commonly involve separations and divorces. This includes legal separations, divorces and annulments, determining parentage, child custody and visitation, child support, parental rights, spousal support, and orders of protection.

Probate Court

The Probate Court largely deals with cases involving wills and estates. However, the Probate Court also has jurisdiction over guardianships and conservatorships.

Juvenile Court

Juvenile Court hears cases involving persons under 18 who have committed crimes and cases involving dependent, neglected, and abused children. Juvenile Court also has jurisdiction over cases that involve paternity and non-support, which contribute to the delinquency of minors.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a specialty court that allows eligible veterans to participate in a 12 month program that may result in a shorter probation period having a criminal record sealed. The program includes regular court appearances, mandatory drug and alcohol testing, substance abuse treatment, and psychiatric treatment.

Drug Court

Drug Court is another specialty court that offers assistance to non-violent drug offenders. The program includes intensive substance abuse treatment, counseling, and regular court appearances.