LOCAL COURT RULES

Justice Court Rules for the Las Vegas Township (JCRLV) are local rules that are specific to the Las Vegas Justice Court. These rules govern civil actions and protection-order (TPO) actions. These rules also regulate structural aspects of the Las Vegas Justice Court, including the authority of the Chief Judge, the Court’s hours of operation, and methods of case assignment.

Las Vegas Justice Court Local Rules of Practice: 

(LVJCLRP) are a body of rules that include new rules regarding small claims and evictions.

*Las Vegas Justice Court is migrating to a new set of local rules (LVJCLRP). During the transition period, both sets of rules (JCRLV and LVJCLRP) will be in effect simultaneously.

STATE LAWS

NRS Chapter 4 of the Nevada Revised Statutes pertains to the jurisdiction of Justice Courts.

The Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure (JCRCP) govern civil actions, small-claims actions, and summary-eviction actions in all Justice Courts of Nevada.