Seventh Judicial District Court

Seventh Judicial District Court cases in Lincoln County, Pioche, NV

Lincoln County District Court in Pioche, Nevada, is the county's general jurisdiction District Court. It functions as the primary trial court, handling major civil cases, felony criminal matters, domestic relations/family law (divorce, custody, support), juvenile delinquency and dependency, probate, and guardianships, as well as other equitable proceedings. The court also hears appeals from Lincoln County Justice Courts and local municipal courts, which can include misdemeanor and traffic cases. Its territorial jurisdiction covers all of Lincoln County.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Seventh Judicial District Court

Lincoln County District Court functions as the local trial court of record, serving the public by processing cases and providing access to justice. Services include:
- Case filings: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil, small claims, traffic/infractions, and family/domestic (divorce, custody), plus juvenile matters as authorized by law.
- Protective orders: accepting, issuing, and enforcing domestic violence, stalking, and harassment orders.
- Court hearings: scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, mediations, trials (jury or bench), and sentencings; maintaining calendars and notices.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, reporting instructions, and payment.
- Clerk/public services: records searches, copies/certifications, file review, case updates, and payment of fines, fees, and restitution.
- Access and assistance: standardized forms, filing guidance, language interpreters, and ADA accommodations, with online options when available.