Washoe County District Court — Second Judicial District of Nevada — is the primary trial court for all major civil, family, and criminal matters in Washoe County. It handles civil claims above $15,000, all divorce and custody proceedings, probate, guardianship, and felony criminal matters. NRCP Rule 4 governs service on all District Court matters.
Covers all of Washoe County — Reno, Sparks, Incline Village, and unincorporated areas. Service is governed by NRCP Rule 4 regardless of which Washoe city the defendant lives in.
All civil claims above $15,000 must file in District Court. Misfiling in a justice court is dismissed. The monetary threshold is strictly enforced and applies to the amount in controversy at time of filing.
All divorce, legal separation, annulment, custody, child support, and paternity matters. Personal service on the respondent is required before any family court hearing proceeds.
Estate administration, guardianship proceedings, and conservatorship. Service on heirs, interested parties, and wards follows specific NRCP and NRS probate code requirements.
Garnishment orders, writs of execution, and orders in aid of judgment all require service documented under the same NRCP Rule 4 standards as original process.
After documented diligent search failures, District Court may authorize service by publication or other means. Full diligence documentation package built for every alternative service motion.
Civil Complaints & Summons
Above $15,000 — District Court
Divorce Papers
Family court — personal service required
Family Court Documents
Custody, child support, paternity
Orders of Protection
Effective only upon service — urgent
Subpoenas
Witness fee tendered at service
Garnishment & Writs
Post-judgment enforcement
Writs of Execution
Post-judgment — District Court
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Call: (725) 277-8059