Modified Hours and Services

For the latest COVID-19 information, please visit www.COVID19Washoe.com

Washoe County has modified our business operations. Please see the department information below.

Please direct questions relating to all department services to Washoe311 by dialing 3-1-1 or (775) 328-2003.

Assessor

The Assessor’s Office will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily beginning on June 1. Please call 775-328-2277 or go to the Assessor's Office website for more information. The Assessor's Office encourages scheduling appointments whenever possible.

Alternate Public Defender

The Alternate Public Defender’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily beginning on June 1 with modified staffing. In person meetings will be on an appointment-only basis. The APD continues to encourage phone and video contact.

Clerk

Please check the Clerk’s website for up-to-date information on operations and services.

Community Services Department

The Community Services Department is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by phone, email, virtually, and in-person by appointment. To connect with one of the professional team members, visit www.washoecounty.us/csd

Comptroller

Open until 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Purchasing can be contacted at purchasing@washoecounty.us
Accounts payable can be contacted at apteam@washoecounty.us
Accountants can be contacted at compt-acct@washoecounty.us
Risk Management can be contacted at riskmgmt@washoecounty.us
Payroll can be contacted at payroll@washoecounty.us
Collections can be contacted at collect@washoecounty.us.

Collections online payments can be made HERE.

Dept. of Alternative Sentencing

Suspending alcohol breath test (PBT) until further notice on POST conviction cases.
Pre-trial case will still be required to test until all courts have advised otherwise.
Defendants are still required to call-in to see if they are scheduled to test.
Randomized drug testing will continue until further notice.

District Attorney

The Washoe County District Attorney’s (WCDA) Office has implemented safety measures to reduce the risk of further spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in response to the Washoe County Health District's continuing efforts to safeguard the health of the community. Beginning June 1, the WCDA's Office is working hard to accomplishe most tasks remotely, therefore, we are still encouraging the following to best meet the needs of the public and to possibly prevent an unnecessary trip to the office.
Victims or Witnesses who need assistance or case status information may call the Victim Witness Assistance Center at (775) 328-3210. Additional information and victim service forms can be found on their website. Services to victims and their safety is our priority and arrangements to meet in person will be made.
For questions related to the Criminal or Civil Division please call the District Attorney's Main Number at (775) 328-3200 or email your questions to DA-GeneralInfo@washoecounty.us.
Those with urgent or time sensitive Records Division business or document drop off/pick up are instructed to call the main number or send an email to the office marked “Attention Records Supervisor.”
For questions directed to the WCDA’s Office Family Support Division please call (775) 789-7100 or email dafs@da.washoecounty.us.

Health District

Air Quality Management Division: Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Financial transactions will not be available after 4:00 p.m.

Environmental Health Services Division (EHS): Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Financial transactions will not be available after 4:00 p.m.

Office of the District Health Officer, Administrative Health Services and Community and Clinical Health Services: Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Vital Statistics (Birth and Death Records): Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Human Services Agency

Washoe County Senior Center on 9^th, are currently serving take-out meals Monday through Friday, from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All other congregate locations will serve take-out meals Monday through Friday, between 11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Soup services are temporarily discontinued.
The Washoe County Meals on Wheels program will continue to serve meals to our more than 1,100 homebound seniors. There will be no disruption to the food delivery schedule at this time.
Crossroads will remain open at all sites.
Temporary Assistance to Displaced Seniors (TADS) will remain open.
Kids Kottage will remain open.
There are no mandatory closures of any Washoe County child care facilities due to the Coronavirus at this time. However, some facilities have chosen to close their doors for the time being. For coronavirus information on childcare facilities including a list of open/closed child care facilities, click here.
Child welfare activities will continue.
Clinical services will continue when safety of children is present.
The MOST program is deploying upon request by law enforcement.

Juvenile Justice

Only telephonic custody visitation will be available.
In custody court hearings will continue in person. Other juvenile delinquency court matters will be conducted by video, phone, or rescheduled.

Library

Libraries are currently open for browsing, checkout, and internet use. Please visit the Washoe County Library Safe Reopening Plan for more information.

Parks and Open Space

All Washoe County parks, trails, and open spaces remain open. However, please visit the Parks COVID webpage for a complete list of modifications and facility closures.
Park visitors are urged to continue to practice social distancing by maintaining a minimum of 6 feet between themselves and non-household members at all times.
Per Emergency Directive 024, park visitors must wear a face covering when entering the restroom or entering any indoor park facility.
All park rules and regulations still apply. Please leash dogs, clean up after them, and keep dogs off athletic fields.

Public Administrator

Normal hours of operation, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Currently working with a reduced staff.
At all time practicing social distancing.
Contact by phone 775-861-4000 by calling Washoe 311 by dialing 3-1-1 from any phone.

Public Defender's Office

The Public Defender’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day starting June 1 with limited staffing and in-person meetings on an appointment-only basis.

The Public Defender’s office encourages those that need to communicate with a member of the office to do so by telephone or emailing the person directly. All of the Public Defender’s direct phone numbers and email addresses are located on the Public Defender website.

Public Guardian's Office

Office is open to the public by appointment only.
All normal hours of operation are in effect.
Inquiries can be directed to 775-674-8800,following prompts to staff directory, or to Guardian@washoecounty.us

Recorder's Office

The Recorder’s Office is open to the public from 8:00AM to 5:00PM daily. We encourage use of online services when available. Please call or visit the Recorder’s Office website for more information.

Recording Services & Real Property Transfer Tax - 775-328-3661
Copy Requests - 775-328-3660

Regional Animal Services

Note: WCRAS will fully reopen all normal operations effective May 2, 2021.

Currently, WCRAS has opened their lobbies to the public during their normal operation hours (M-F 8-5, Sat 9 -3, closed Sunday). Masks, temp scanning are required for the public. The kennels are closed however all other transactions can be taken care of in person at the counter. Checks / credit card only.

Many services can be handled on our website such as:
- Dog licensing (available online and by phone)
- Lost pet report
- Found pet report
- Searching for your lost pet
- Record requests
Stay connected with Animal Services.

Registrar of Voters

The Registrar of Voters office at 1001 E. Ninth Street, Building A, Reno will be closed to walk-in service from the general public until further notice. If you need to conduct business with the ROV office in person, please call Washoe311 by dialing 3-1-1 or 775.328-3670 to schedule an appointment with a staff member.

The public can also contact the ROV office by email at electionsdepartment@washoecounty.us or visit their website at www.washoecounty.us/voters.

Reno Justice Court

All parties, counsel, and members of the general public are prohibited from entering Reno Justice Court without a mask or other appropriate face covering. Individuals are also prohibited if they have a body temperature in excess of 100.4℉, are experiencing any other symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or have been asked to self-quarantine by any doctor, hospital or healthcare agency.
Most court proceedings will be conducted telephonically or by video conference, but trials and preliminary hearings will be conducted in-person, unless otherwise ordered by the presiding judge.
The Court's first-floor customer-service windows, second-floor lobby, and courtroom galleries are open to the public subject to any state-wide or local social-distancing requirements and/or occupancy limits. Individuals who need to file documents may do so in-person but may also utilize the Court's electronic filing system (for civil actions only) or may e-mail a copy of the document to the following e-mail addresses:
- Civil cases: RJCCivil@washoecounty.us
- Criminal cases: RJCCriminal@washoecounty.us
- Citation cases: RJCCitations@washoecounty.us
All payments for fines and fees may be made in-person, but they also may be processed electronically at justicecourts.washoecounty.us/Public/default.aspx or by phone at 775-325-6500.
See https://www.washoecounty.us/rjc/ for more information.

Second Judicial District Court

Link to website here www.washoecourts.com
The Second Judicial District Court is closed to physical access but has remained virtually open since March 19, 2020.
The Second Judicial District Court is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of court patrons and staff. While the physical facilities are closed to physical access, the Court remains fully staffed to handle court services and conduct business on proceedings.
Court proceedings continue to be heard in all departments via virtual means. All public proceedings may be observed via a link posted on the Second Judicial Court’s homepage.
Jury trials are currently suspended until procedures and protocols can be developed to address the safety of jurors, witnesses, attorneys, and litigants. The Court is working with its stakeholders to develop a plan for safely resuming jury trials.
The Second Judicial Court continues to develop its plans so it can safely reopen to in-person public access. The Court has adopted the standards set forth by the NCJFCJ for reopening to in-person access. Additionally, the Court will follow all CDC guidelines for social distancing, face coverings, and recommended sanitation protocols. See Administrative Order 2020-05(A) HERE
Complete details for each division and program can be found at: washoecourts.com/main/covid19response
For assistance, you may contact the Court via Live Chat at www.washoecourts.com, via phone at 775-325-6731, or via email to resourcecenter@washoecourts.us.

Sheriff

Field Services operations are online only at WashoeSheriff.com. 775-328-3002.
All permits and licenses will be by Appointment only online at WashoeSheriff.com. Monday -Thursday 8-4 p.m.
Fingerprint Cards- by Appointment only at WashoeSheriff.com Monday -Thursday 8-4 p.m.
Sex Offender & Felons, please review website at WashoeSheriff.com. Questions please call Records 775-328-3023.
Case Requests are only available online.
Address changes, criminal history requests, case and booking requests, CCW changes to address, and renewals of LEOSAS are only available online or by mail.
The Civil Section is by appointment only and can be booked at WashoeSheriff.com. Questions please call 775-328-3310.

Sparks Justice Court

All court proceedings will be conducted telephonically by video conference unless otherwise ordered by the presiding judge.
Virtual Court is held through Zoom until further notice. Review the Court's website for more information.
All payments for fines and fees may be processed electronically at online, at the dropbox or by phone at 775-353-7600.
All payments for fines and fees may be processed electronically online, at the dropbox or by phone at 775-353-7600.

Traffic

Traffic appearance will be held virtually; you may contact the department for information on how to register for virtual court at sjccitations@washoecounty.us.
If you have already been to Court and entered a 'Not Guilty' plea and provided a new court date for a Pre-Trial Conference, you may be eligible to resolve your citation without returning to Court. Please contact the Washoe County District Attorney's Office via email at DA-Citations@washoecounty.us
All payments for fines and fees may be processed electronically online, at the dropbox, or by phone at 775-353-7600.
- The Sparks Justice Court will send clearance letters to DMV directly without the need of the cited party to appear if any necessary documentation is mailed to the Court, left in the Court's drop box, or scanned and emailed to sjccitations@washoecounty.us.
- All persons arrested on a 'no own recognizance' traffic misdemeanor warrant will be subject to release by pretrial services if otherwise qualified and given a date to appear in Sparks Justice Court after 30 days.

Small Claims and Civil

CIVIL

Individuals who need to file documents with the Civil Department may do so by utilizing the Court’s electronic filing system at www.efilenv.com

The Court will accept filings on all collection matters as lifted by the Governor in Directive 017.

Unlawful Detainers and Evictions

Emergency Directive 025 establishing a timetable to restart the eviction process. Unless already authorized as an emergency eviction the Court will accept the filing of new evictions and the continuance of ongoing evictions pursuant to the Directive 025 Reference Chart.

Criminal - Out of Custody

All arraignments will be heard as scheduled with the parties appearing by remote means.
No jury panels will be called until further notice.

Criminal - In custody

All in-custody arraignments will be heard as scheduled with the parties appearing by remote means.
All persons arrested on a 'no own recognizance' misdemeanor warrant will be subject to release by pretrial services, if otherwise qualified, and given a date to appear in Sparks Justice Court after 30 days.

Civil

All protective order hearings will be held telephonically or by videoteleconference if possible.
Any temporary protective order expiring within the next 30 days shall continue in full force and effect until a hearing can be scheduled and/or until further order of the Court.

Sparks Recovery Court

All out-of-custody participants shall be seen by teleconference or videoconference if possible.
In-custody participants will not be transported to the Court unless a special request is made and granted and will be seen by video from the jail either by special setting or at the end of Tuesday's in-custody arraignments.

Administrative continuances during active Administration Orders

No late fees will be imposed.
Collections will be suspended.
The Court will not issue bench warrants for failures to pay or comply with sentencing conditions, contact the department for guidance.
All community service obligations are suspended.
Due to the cancellation of the Victim Impact Panels (VIP) for the next two months, those required can take an online VIP from an approved source.
The Court shall utilize Friday afternoons beginning May 1, 2020, to reschedule any matters continued pursuant to this Order.

See https://www.washoecounty.us/sjc/ for more information.

Treasurer

In support of social distancing and to help control the spread of COVID-19, Treasurer Davis encourages citizens to access our services using remote methods whenever possible.

Visit our website 24/7 for property tax information and online payment options.
Contact our office via email at tax@washoecounty.us.
Call our office at 775-328-2510. If you do not reach a representative, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Mail your payments to Washoe County Treasurer PO Box 30039 Reno NV 89520-3039.
A drive through payment drop box is available in the round-a-bout at the Washoe County Administrative Complex – 1001 E 9th Street, Reno.
If you are unable to complete your business remotely, we are open with limited staffing and available to assist you in person, 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Wait times may be longer than typical.

Please note that in compliance with county policy related to COVID-19, all visitors to our building are required to undergo a temperature check, wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue

Operating regular service.

This Nevada Health Response COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative (Initiative), is issued as guidance following Governor Sisolak’s Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Press Conference, and pursuant to Governor Sisolak’s March 12, 2020 Declaration of Emergency, which cites Article 5, Section 1 of the Nevada Constitution declaring that the “supreme executive power of this State, shall be vested in a Chief Magistrate who shall be the Governor of the State of Nevada.”