Fernley Municipal Court cases in Lyon County, Fernley, NV
Fernley Municipal Court is a municipal court serving the City of Fernley, Nevada. It is a court of limited jurisdiction that handles cases arising within city limits involving misdemeanor criminal offenses under state law and city ordinances, traffic and parking violations, and municipal code/ordinance enforcement. The court conducts arraignments, trials for misdemeanors, sentencing, probation and compliance hearings, and issues warrants and sets bail in matters within its authority. It does not hear felony cases, juvenile or family law matters, or general civil disputes and small claims, which are handled by the Lyon County Justice Court or the state District Court.
Fernley Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | Lyon |
| Street Address: | 595 Silverlace Boulevard |
| City: | Fernley |
| Zip Code: | 89408 |
| Phone: | 775-784-9870 |
| Fax: | 775-784-9999 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.cityoffernley.org/directory.aspx?did=12 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fernley Municipal Court
Fernley Municipal Court serves the public by handling:
- Case types: traffic and parking citations; misdemeanor offenses and violations of city ordinances (e.g., first/second DUI, petty theft, code/animal control violations); failure-to-appear and warrant matters.
- Case filings and intake: processing citations and criminal complaints; case opening and docketing.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, and trials (bench and, when authorized, jury); sentencing and compliance monitoring.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, orientation, and selection for eligible misdemeanor trials.
- Compliance and payments: fines/fees, payment plans, community service, warrants, and bail.
- Records and support: calendars, continuances, records requests, and interpreter accommodations.
- Protective orders: typically filed in Justice or District Court; the Municipal Court provides directions and referrals.