Caliente Municipal Court cases in Lincoln County, Caliente, NV
Caliente Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction trial court serving the City of Caliente, Nevada. It oversees cases arising within city limits involving violations of municipal ordinances and misdemeanor offenses under state law. Typical matters include misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and parking citations, and city code and nuisance violations. The court conducts arraignments, trials, and sentencing for misdemeanors, accepts pleas, sets bail, and issues warrants for cases within its jurisdiction. It does not hear felony or gross misdemeanor cases, civil disputes (including small claims), probate, or family law matters; those are handled by the appropriate Justice Court or the District Court with jurisdiction over Lincoln County.
Caliente Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Lincoln |
| Street Address: | 100 Depot Avenue PO Box 1006 |
| City: | Caliente |
| Zip Code: | 89008 |
| Phone: | 775-726-3131 |
| Fax: | 775-726-3370 |
| Website URL: | http://www.cityofcaliente.com/city-government/court/ |
| Email: | court@cityofcaliente.com |
Services and Case Types Handled in Caliente Municipal Court
Caliente Municipal Court serves the public by handling misdemeanor offenses, traffic and parking citations, and city ordinance/code enforcement cases arising within city limits. Services include:
- Case intake and filings (citations, criminal complaints, motions, requests for continuance/discovery).
- Calendar management and court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion/evidentiary hearings, bench or jury trials for misdemeanors, sentencing, and compliance/review hearings.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and excusal requests.
- Payments and compliance: fine payments, payment plans, community service/traffic school verification, and warrant/quash procedures.
- Records and information: case lookups, certified copies, and public records requests.
- Protective orders: provides information and, when authorized by law, accepts filings or issues orders; otherwise directs parties to the appropriate court.
- Accessibility: interpreter coordination and reasonable accommodations; remote appearances when permitted.