Clark County Justice Court System

Small Claims Court Las Vegas

File Your Case in Clark County Justice Court for Disputes Up to $10,000

$10,000

Maximum Limit

$71-166

Filing Fees

20-30

Days to Trial

$29

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No Lawyer Required

E-Filing Available

Same Day Filing

Multiple Locations

Regional Justice Center - Main Courthouse

Address & Contact

200 Lewis Avenue, First Floor

Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: (702) 671-3201

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Clark County Justice Court System

Understanding How Small Claims Work in Las Vegas

Justice Court Structure

Clark County's Justice Court system handles all small claims cases:

Las Vegas Justice Court - Main courthouse downtown
Henderson Justice Court - Serving Henderson area
North Las Vegas Justice Court - Northern jurisdiction
E-Filing available through Nevada's electronic system

Jurisdictional Limits

Nevada Justice Courts have specific monetary limits:

Small claims: Up to $10,000
No jury trials in small claims
Attorney's fees may be recoverable
Interest accrues from judgment date

Filing Requirements & Eligibility

What you need to file a small claims case in Las Vegas

Who Can File

Individuals 18 years or older
Businesses and corporations
Property owners and landlords
Out-of-state plaintiffs (with Nevada claims)

Required Information

Defendant's full name and address
Exact amount owed (up to $10,000)
Clear description of the dispute
Supporting documentation and evidence

Important: Nevada has a 6-year statute of limitations for written contracts and 4 years for oral contracts. Make sure your claim is filed within these time limits.

Step-by-Step Filing Process

How to file your small claims case in Clark County

Prepare Your Case

Gather all documents, contracts, receipts, photos, and correspondence related to your claim. Calculate the exact amount owed including any applicable interest.

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Complete the Forms

Fill out the Small Claims Complaint form (Justice Court Form JC-1). Include all defendant information, claim amount, and a clear statement of facts. Forms are available online or at the courthouse.

File at the Courthouse

Submit your completed forms at any Clark County Justice Court location. Pay the filing fee (ranges from $71-166 depending on claim amount). You can file in person or through e-filing.

Serve the Defendant

The defendant must be properly served with court papers. This can be done through certified mail, sheriff's service, or a licensed process server. Service must be completed within 90 days of filing.

Attend Your Hearing

Appear at the scheduled hearing with all your evidence organized. Present your case clearly and concisely to the judge. The judge will make a decision based on the evidence presented.

Clark County Justice Court Locations

Choose the location most convenient for you

Las Vegas Justice Court

Regional Justice Center

200 Lewis Avenue

Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: (702) 671-3201

Main courthouse location

Henderson Justice Court

Henderson Justice Facility

243 S. Water Street

Henderson, NV 89015

Phone: (702) 455-7951

Serves Henderson area

North Las Vegas Court

North Las Vegas Justice Court

2428 N. Martin L. King Blvd

North Las Vegas, NV 89032

Phone: (702) 455-7801

Northern jurisdiction

Venue Selection: Generally, you should file in the court where the defendant lives or where the incident occurred. Our service helps determine the correct venue for your case.

Forms and Filing Fees

Required documents and current fee schedule

Required Forms

Small Claims Complaint (JC-1)
Primary form to initiate your case
Summons
Official notice to defendant
Proof of Service
Document confirming defendant was served
Application for Default
If defendant doesn't respond

Filing Fee Schedule

Up to $2,500$71

$2,501 - $5,000$101

$5,001 - $7,500$131

$7,501 - $10,000$166

Additional Fees: Service fees vary ($40-100+), Motion fees ($20), Garnishment ($25)

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Common Small Claims Cases in Las Vegas

Types of disputes frequently filed in Clark County Justice Court