Clark County
Clark County takes up 7% of Nevada by land area but accounts for over 70% of its population. The county's population was 2,265,461 during the 2020 U.S census. It boasts a total area of 8,061 square miles with Las Vegas serving as its county seat and most populous city. The largest city in the county is Boulder City.
The District Court in Clark County has the authority to try both civil and criminal cases. They hear felony, gross misdemeanor, domestic relation, juvenile, and domestic abuse cases as well as civil claims in which the amount involved in dispute is $10,000 or more. The District Court has a Family Court Division presiding over divorce cases This Family Court Division shares jurisdiction with Justice Courts over orders of protection against domestic violence.
Justice Courts exercise limited jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases. They handle misdemeanors, landlord-tenant cases, and orders of protection against workplace harassment and stalking as well as civil matters in which the amount of money involved in dispute is $10,000 or less.
Clark County Municipal Courts hear cases that include violations of city and municipal ordinances. They also handle misdemeanors, actions to stop nuisances, tax collections, and claims in which the amount involved in dispute is $2,500 or less.
Clark County court records are official records of judicial proceedings filed and maintained by the District Court Clerk and available to the public by request.
The following case types are available in the Office of the Judicial District Court Clerk in Clark County:
- Probate
- Civil
- Criminal
- Protective Orders
- Guardianship
You will be able to search court records electronically on the Eighth Judicial District Court portal using a case number and the names of parties involved. In addition, court records can be requested at the records counter at the Office of the District Clerk of Court and by email. To view court records, you can also send a written request at 200 East Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas NV 89155. To obtain copies of court records you are required to fill a copy request form and email it to recordsrequest@clarkcountycourts.us.
