First Judicial District · Carson City Justice Court · Nevada State Capital
Carson City operates two courts — First Judicial District Court for major civil matters and Carson City Justice Court for smaller claims. As Nevada's state capital, Carson City also hosts the Nevada Supreme Court, but all trial-level service routes to First Judicial District or Justice Court based on claim amount.
Court Directory
First Judicial District Court
Carson City — Nevada State Capital
Civil above $15,000 · Family law · Probate · Felony criminal · State agency matters
Nevada's court for matters involving state government. All civil litigation above $15,000, all family court proceedings, and cases against state agencies are filed here. Service on state agencies follows NRS 41.031.
Carson City Justice Court
Carson City — Small Claims & Evictions
Civil under $15,000 · Small claims under $10,000 · Evictions · Misdemeanors
Handles landlord-tenant disputes, small civil claims, and misdemeanor matters for Carson City. Proof of service must be filed before the hearing date.
Nevada Supreme Court
Carson City — Appellate Only
Appeals from District Courts — no original trial jurisdiction
The Nevada Supreme Court sits in Carson City but handles only appellate matters. Service of process for trial matters does not go to the Supreme Court.