Ely Municipal Court cases in White Pine County, Ely, NV
Ely Municipal Court is a municipal, limited-jurisdiction trial court serving the City of Ely, Nevada. It handles cases arising within city limits involving violations of municipal ordinances, including traffic and parking offenses, misdemeanor DUI, simple battery/assault, petty theft, disorderly conduct, animal-control and code-enforcement matters, and other misdemeanor crimes charged under city code. The court conducts arraignments, accepts pleas, sets bail, issues warrants, and holds trials and sentencing for misdemeanor and ordinance cases. It does not hear felonies, gross misdemeanors, family law, probate, small-claims, or other general civil matters; those are handled by the White Pine County Justice Court or District Court.
Ely Municipal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Municipal Court |
| County: | White Pine |
| Street Address: | 1785 Great Basin Boulevard |
| City: | Ely |
| Zip Code: | 89301 |
| Phone: | 775-289-4838 |
| Fax: | 775-289-8225 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Ely Municipal Court
Ely Municipal Court serves the public by handling city-level cases and providing accessible court services. It processes:
- Misdemeanor crimes, traffic and parking citations, and city ordinance/code violations.
- Case filings, records requests, fine/fee payments, payment plans, and compliance monitoring.
- Court hearings, including arraignments, pretrial conferences, status/compliance hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and probation/review hearings.
- Summonses and warrants.
The court administers jury services for misdemeanor trials, including juror summons, qualification, check-in, and compensation. It accepts and calendars motions, manages continuance requests, and provides information on court dates and procedures. Where authorized by law, it processes applications for certain protective orders (e.g., stalking/harassment) and directs other protection matters to the appropriate court. The court offers forms and basic procedural guidance to help the public navigate their cases.