Clark County Court Records Search

Clark County is the most populous county in Nevada, encompassing Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and surrounding communities. Its court system is correspondingly large, anchored by the Eighth Judicial District Court — the general-jurisdiction trial court for the county — along with multiple justice courts, municipal courts, and a dedicated Family Court division. The Clerk of the Court for the Eighth Judicial District maintains court records dating back to September 1909, with most files from 1990 onward searchable electronically. Records from prior to 1909 must be obtained from Lincoln County, which originally encompassed the territory.

Nevada court records are searchable through a combination of official court portals, clerk offices, and public access terminals. The NevadaCourts.us domain may help users locate publicly available court case information across the state’s judicial system. In Clark County specifically, the Eighth Judicial District Court offers a Smart Search portal for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases, while the Las Vegas Justice Court and various municipal courts operate separate online case inquiry systems. In-person access is available at the Records counter on the third floor of the Regional Justice Center and at the Family Court and Services Center.

Clerk of the Court — Eighth Judicial District

Location	Address	Hours	Phone
Regional Justice Center	200 Lewis Avenue, 3rd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101	Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	(702) 455-2590
Family Court and Services Center	601 North Pecos Road, 1st Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101	Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	(702) 455-2590

Email for records requests: recordsrequest@clarkcountycourts.us

How to Look Up a Court Case in Clark County?

The type of court that handled a case determines where and how to search for records. Clark County’s three tiers of courts — District Court, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts — each maintain their own records and case-search tools.

Eighth Judicial District Court (civil, criminal, family, probate):

Go to the Eighth Judicial District Court portal.
Select “Smart Search”.
Enter the case number or the party’s name in the format Last Name, First Name.
Click “Submit” and review the results, which include docket entries, hearing dates, and case status.

This portal covers District Court civil and criminal cases, all Family Division cases, and Las Vegas Justice Court civil matters. Most records from 1990 to the present are available online.

Las Vegas Justice Court (misdemeanors, small civil claims, evictions, traffic):

Visit the Las Vegas Justice Court case search page or the Clark County Justice Court public access portal.
Choose the search type: civil, criminal, or traffic.
Filter by case number, party name, or attorney.

Las Vegas Municipal Court (city ordinance violations, minor misdemeanors):

Use the case docket search by entering a case number, or search by defendant name through the defendant case history page. For records not available online, submit a records request through the Municipal Court’s website.

In-Person and Mail Requests:

Records can be retrieved at the Records counter on the 3rd floor of the Regional Justice Center during business hours (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). A case number is required. If you do not have a case number, provide the full names of the parties and the approximate year of filing; staff may need to search microfilm indexes for pre-1990 records. Requests can also be mailed to:

Clerk of Court, Attn: Records
200 East Lewis Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89155

Copy and Search Fees (per NRS 19.013):

Photocopies: $0.50 per page
Certification: $3.00 per document (Clerk-prepared copy) or $5.00 (if you supply your own copy)
Exemplification: $6.00 per document (Clerk-prepared) or $9.00 (your own copy)
Record search (pre-1990): $0.50 per year, per name
Video recording of hearing on CD-ROM: $2.00; on new memory stick: $5.00

Printable request forms are available on the Clerk’s Records Search and Viewing page, including a copy request form, a search request form, and a JAVS video request form.

Are Court Records Public in Clark County?

Nevada law presumes that government records are open for public inspection. The Nevada Public Records Act (NPRA), codified primarily in NRS Chapter 239, grants any person the right to inspect or receive copies of public records, including court documents, through written or verbal requests.

However, certain categories of court records are restricted or sealed:

Sealed domestic cases: Any file, envelope, or document marked “SEALED BY ORDER OF THE COURT” or “SEALED BY LAW” is not open to public inspection. Attorneys of record and parties to the case may view sealed domestic records with proper identification, except for adoption files, which require a court order for any access.
Sealed civil and criminal cases: These require a court order to obtain documents or information.
Juvenile records: Generally confidential under Nevada law.
Adoption records: Fully restricted; a court order is necessary even for parties to the case.
Mental health proceedings: Confidential under state law.
Confidential personal information: Social Security numbers and certain financial data may be redacted from public copies.

It is a criminal offense to remove any documents, files, or exhibits from the Clerk’s Office (NRS 239.300). Unsealed admitted evidence may be viewed by appointment only and requires a current, valid, government-issued photo ID.

Clark County Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases in Clark County are distributed across District Courts, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts depending on the severity of the offense. The Civil/Criminal Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court handles felonies and gross misdemeanors, while justice courts conduct preliminary hearings for felonies and adjudicate misdemeanor non-traffic cases. Municipal courts address city ordinance violations and minor misdemeanor offenses.

District Court — Criminal Division
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 671-0530

Las Vegas Justice Court
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155
Phone: (702) 671-3116
Lobby Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The jurisdiction of the Las Vegas Justice Court is defined under NRS Chapter 4. It handles misdemeanor non-traffic cases, preliminary hearings in felony and gross misdemeanor cases, temporary protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, and harassment), and civil matters up to $10,000.

Online Criminal Case Search: The District Court Smart Search portal covers all District Court criminal cases. The Las Vegas Justice Court portal provides separate access to Justice Court criminal and traffic matters.

Criminal History Records:

Criminal history documents are maintained separately from court case records. Under NRS Chapter 239, the public has a right to inspect law enforcement records, but access to a person’s criminal history record information is governed by specific statutes. Only the subject of a criminal record may request a copy of their Nevada Criminal History Record Information from the state.

To obtain your own criminal history record:

Complete the Nevada Records of Criminal History Form.
Attach a valid photo ID and a $27.00 money order or certified check.
Mail the packet to:

Nevada Department of Public Safety
Records, Communications, and Compliance Division
333 West Nye Lane #100
Carson City, NV 89706

Local police reports and arrest records can be requested from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). The Records and Fingerprint Bureau is located at 400 S. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106, Phone: (702) 828-3271 Hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Report copies and public records requests can be submitted online or by phone at (702) 828-7489. Clark County itself is not the custodian of police or detention records.

Criminal Filing Fees (Eighth Judicial District Court):

Total criminal complaint filing fees follow the same general civil filing fee structure outlined in NRS 19.013 et seq. Answer or first appearance fees in a criminal action are $223. For the complete schedule, see the Eighth Judicial District Court fee list.

Clark County Civil Court Records

Civil cases in Clark County are heard by the Eighth Judicial District Court (claims exceeding $10,000), justice courts (claims up to $10,000 and summary evictions), and municipal courts (certain ordinance-related civil matters). The District Court’s Civil/Criminal Division is housed at the Regional Justice Center and includes 32 judicial departments (Departments I through XXXII).

Filing Fees (effective October 1, 2019, per NRS 19.013 and related statutes):

Filing Type	Fee
General civil complaint	$270
Each additional plaintiff	$30
Answer or first appearance (civil)	$223
Each additional defendant in answer	$30
Construction defect / complex action complaint	$520
Business Court complaint	$1,530
Third-party complaint	$135
Registration of foreign judgment	$270
Summary judgment or joinder motion	$200
Confession of judgment	$28
Writ of attachment, garnishment, or execution	$10

Filing fees are required before documents can be filed. All documents may be submitted electronically through the Odyssey eFileNV system or in person at the District Court Clerk’s filing office (Phone: (702) 671-0514).

Searching Civil Court Records: Use the Smart Search portal for District Court civil cases. Las Vegas Justice Court civil records are available through the Justice Court public access portal. Municipal Court civil records may require a direct request to the relevant court.

Small Claims and Minor Civil Claims: Justice courts in Clark County handle small claims and minor civil disputes where the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000. Each township justice court maintains its own records. Key justice court locations include:

Las Vegas Township Justice Court — 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155; (702) 671-3116
Henderson Township Justice Court — 243 Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015; (702) 455-7951
North Las Vegas Justice Court — 2428 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., North Las Vegas, NV 89032; (702) 455-7801
Boulder Township Justice Court — 501 Avenue G, Boulder City, NV 89005; (702) 455-8000

Clark County Family Court Records

The Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court was established in January 1993 and is one of the largest family courts in the nation, with 26 judges presiding over domestic relations and juvenile matters. The Family Court is located at the Family Court and Services Center, 601 North Pecos Road, Las Vegas, NV 89101, Phone: (702) 455-2385 Several departments also hold proceedings at the Regional Justice Center.

Case types handled by the Family Division include divorce, annulment, separate maintenance, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, guardianship of minors, domestic violence protection orders, juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency (CHINS), and termination of parental rights.

Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage):

Filing a divorce complaint or joint petition in the Eighth Judicial District Court costs $299. An answer or first appearance in a divorce action is $217. The fee for a complaint for annulment is $269, and for separate maintenance, $259. Motions to modify child support carry no additional filing fee, while motions to modify other final orders in NRS Chapter 125 cases cost $25. In cases initiated by joint petition, the first motion to modify or enforce costs an additional $129, and the first opposition costs $57.

Family Court records can be searched through the Smart Search portal by case number or party name. Self-represented parties can access forms and procedural information through the Family Law Self-Help Center.

Marriage Records:

Marriage licenses in Clark County are issued by the Clark County Clerk’s Office (not the Clerk of the District Court). The Marriage License Bureau is located at 201 E. Clark Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101, Phone: (702) 671-0600 It is open seven days a week, 8:00 a.m. to midnight, including all holidays. The marriage license fee is $102, payable in cash or by credit/debit card (checks and money orders are not accepted for marriage licenses). A civil marriage ceremony at the Office of Civil Marriages (330 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas) is available by appointment. Marriage records can be searched by name or instrument number through the Clerk’s online marriage record search. Certified copies of marriage certificates are available at the Clark County Government Center (500 S. Grand Central Parkway). Under NRS 239.0101, marriage records are public, though unredacted copies containing Social Security numbers are only available to the named parties. A records request form can be submitted to the County Clerk’s Office at 500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89155, Phone: (702) 455-0000

Protection Orders:

Temporary protective orders involving domestic violence are filed through the Family Division of the District Court, Phone: (702) 455-3400 Stalking and harassment protective orders can be filed at the Las Vegas Justice Court. Applications for protection orders can now be submitted online through the District Court. Forms are available free of charge at the Civil Law Self-Help Center.

Birth and Death Records:

These are maintained by the Southern Nevada Health District, not the courts. Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person at 280 South Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107, Phone: (702) 759-1000 or (702) 759-1010. Proof of relationship to the record subject is required under NRS Chapter 440. A non-refundable $10.00 search fee may apply if a record is not found.

Clark County Probate Court Records

Probate matters in Clark County are handled by the Eighth Judicial District Court under the supervision of two Probate Commissioners: Commissioner James Fontano (Department PC-1) and Commissioner Russel Geist (Department PC-2). The Probate Department manages estate administration, wills, trusts, and related filings.

Probate Department
Phoenix Building
330 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. for lunch)
Phone: (702) 455-2650
Email: probate@clarkcountycourts.us

Probate hearings are held on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning at 9:30 a.m. (sales calendar), followed by 9:45 a.m. (hearing calendar). Probate does not have a permanently assigned courtroom; check the Approved List for locations.

Probate Filing Fees:

Estate Value	Filing Fee
$2,500 or less	No fee
$2,501 – $20,000	$185.50
$20,001 – $300,000	$284.50
$300,000 or more	$537.50
Lodging an original will	$18.00
Guardianship (estate value > $2,500)	$5.00
Guardianship (estate value ≤ $2,500)	No fee
Guardianship objection/cross-petition/answer	$80.00

All probate filings are handled by the District Court Clerk at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, 3rd Floor (filing Phone: (702) 671-0514; records copies: (702) 671-0555; master calendar: (702) 671-0535). Documents may be filed online through the Odyssey eFileNV system, by mail, or in person. Original wills must be filed with the Clerk within 30 days of the decedent’s death per NRS 136.050.

Searching Probate Records: All probate cases are public records. Search by the decedent’s name at the Eighth Judicial District Court Portal, or contact the Clerk’s Records office at (702) 671-0501. Probate case numbers follow the format P-YY-XXXXXX-E (estates) or P-YY-XXXXXX-T (trusts).

The Civil Law Self-Help Center provides an extensive library of probate forms and procedural guides. Nevada probate law is codified in Title 12 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (Chapters 132 through 156). The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada hosts a probate-related Ask-A-Lawyer event on the second Tuesday of each month; more information is available at the LACSN website. Self-represented parties may also seek assistance at the Clark County Law Library, Phone: (702) 455-4696, or through the Nevada State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (702) 382-0504.