Las Vegas Justice Court

Las Vegas Justice Court is the highest-volume justice court in Clark County — handling small claims, evictions (NRS Chapter 40), civil matters under $15,000, and misdemeanors. All process serving assignments within the Las Vegas Township are formatted specifically for this court's affidavit and filing requirements.

Court Details

Jurisdiction

Las Vegas Township — Central Clark County

Civil Limit

$15,000 (small claims up to $10,000)

Evictions

NRS Chapter 40 summary eviction proceedings

Filing Venue

200 Lewis Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89155

Misdemeanors

Las Vegas Municipal Court ordinance violations

Affidavit Format

Las Vegas Township — distinct from Henderson & NLV

Service Requirements

Township Precinct Affidavit

Las Vegas Justice Court requires affidavits identifying the Las Vegas Township precinct. Affidavits formatted for Henderson or North Las Vegas Justice Courts are not accepted here.

Eviction Service Under NRS Chapter 40

Nevada summary eviction requires strict timing — 3-day, 7-day, or 30-day notice depending on violation. Service must be completed and documented before hearing date.

Small Claims Process

Claims under $10,000. Defendant must be personally served or served by substitute service before the hearing. Affidavit filed with court before the small claims date.

Proof Filing Deadline

Sworn affidavit of service must be filed with Las Vegas Justice Court before any hearing. Late-filed proofs are a common cause of continuances and case delays.

Serve Papers at Las Vegas Justice Court

Township-formatted affidavits. Delivered before your hearing date.

Call: (725) 277-8059