Small Claims Court
For the most current information please visit the Small Claims Court section on the Civil Law Self-Help Center website.
What Is Small Claims Court?
Small claims court is a special proceeding designed to resolve disputes involving suits for money damages of $1 to $10,000 with less formality than a regular court proceeding. It's held within local justice courts and is presided over by a justice of the peace (JP). It's designed to be used without hiring a lawyer. The law governing small claims courts is located at NRS, Chapter 73, and Justice Courts Rules of Civil Procedure (JCRCP) 88 -100.
Small claims court can't grant any relief other than money damages. For example, the justice of the peace cannot order someone to return property or make rulings regarding who owns land. In Clark County, small claims are heard in all 11 justice courts, including the justice courts of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and the rural courts as follows:
Boulder City Justice Court
501 Avenue G
Boulder City, NV 89005
702-455-8000
Bunkerville Justice Court
190 W Virgin St
Bunkerville, NV 89007
702-346-5711
Goodsprings Justice Court
23120 Las Vegas Blvd So
Jean, NV 89019
702-874-1405
Henderson Justice Court
243 S Water St
Henderson, NV 89015
702-455-7977
Las Vegas Justice Court
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-671-3478
Laughlin Justice Court
101 Civic Way, Suite 2
Laughlin, NV 89029
702-298-4622
Mesquite Justice Court
500 Hillside Dr
Mesquite, NV 89027
702-346-5298
Moapa Justice Court
1340 E Highway 168
Moapa, NV 89025
702-864-2333
Moapa Valley Justice Court
320 N Moapa Valley Blvd
Overton, NV 89040
702-397-2840
North Las Vegas Justice Court
2428 N Martin Luther King Blvd
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
702-455-7801
Searchlight Justice Court
1090 Cottonwood Cove Rd
Searchlight, NV 89046
702-297-1252
Legal Aid Center offers free classes on small claims court. Click here to see the class schedule. Click here to register.
