Sparks Justice Court

A citation is a formal notice issued by the law enforcement agency listing the alleged offenses. The citation will have information as to which court you will need to report to as well as the bail amount.

You may pay your citation online and by phone if your case is not at warrant. To pay your citation online, please visit justicecourts.washoecounty.gov/OnlineServices. For additional help please click here.

• Phone payments can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling GovPayNet at (888) 604-7888
• Please contact the appropriate department first if you do not have your case number at (775) 353-7600 during business hours M-Th 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
• Payments by phone will have a credit/debit card processing fee assessed
• Payments by phone will not be allowed for active warrant cases
•  The court will review all payments before they are fully accepted and processed
• Confirm you are paying the correct court on your citation - Sparks Justice Court

A driver license suspension or revocation is a separate action from your court case. Your driving privileges are not automatically reinstated after a warrant is resolved and you must follow the reinstatement procedures from DMV as well as physically receive a license to regain your driving privileges. A clearance letter will need to be obtained from the court after the warrant is resolved and must be submitted to the DMV for reinstatement purposes. Your license may be suspended for multiple reasons that may not involve a court. Click on the following link for a list of driver license suspension causes and information on how to reinstate your license http://dmvnv.com/dlsuspension.htm

Not all notices are required to be filed with the court prior to being served on the tenant. The best way to tell if the notice is legal, is for you to bring it into the court so we may actually see it.

Yes, you may complete and file an affidavit with the court, a "Motion to Proceed Informa Pauperis". A judge reviews your motion and if granted, your filing fee and possibly your service fee are waived for that specific case.

If the notice was handed to you, you have 5 judicial days. If it was posted, you have 5 judicial days plus 3 straight days to either pay the rent, leave the unit, file an Affidavit of Tenant, or contact an attorney for legal advice and other options. If you plan to contest the notice, you will need to bring the notice with you and file an Affidavit of Tenant. There is a filing fee required. If you cannot afford to pay the fee, you may qualify for a fee waiver.

You can file a Motion to Contest Personal Property lien. A hearing would be set to go before the judge to settle the dispute.

When you file an Affidavit of Tenant, a hearing is set. At the hearing, depending on the testimony given from both parties, the judge will render a decision. That decision would determine whether you may stay for additional time.

A Small Claims Application is required along with a filing fee. From your application, court staff will prepare an Declaration of Complaint for you and set a court date.

Six years.

Here are the most common ways: (1) garnish wages, (2) attach a bank account, (3) file a lien on the property.

You may request the court to issue Supplementary Proceedings also known as a Debtor's Hearing. At this hearing, you have the opportunity to ask the debtor questions about his assets.

Jurisdiction of the court is determined by where the defendant lives, works, or does business. With the information you provided, the case would be filed in the Justice Court in Fernley.

A court date is not typically set at the time of filing. As stated on the summons, you have twenty (20) days from the day you were served the documents to file an answer with the court if you are disputing that you owe the debt. If you wish to make payment arrangements, you may contact the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney. You may also want to contact an attorney for legal advice on how to proceed with your case.

A plaintiff is a party that initiates the civil case. A respondent or defendant is the person the action is sought against in a court of law.

You will need to contact your employer. Your employer will calculate with amount of your disposable earnings that may be withheld from your paycheck.

A clerk can only explain the courts processing of a particular issue. You will need to speak to an attorney for legal advice. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court does have a list of agencies that provide free legal advice.

The money is not owed to the court. You would pay the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney.

You may electronically file by using the courts E-Filing system, www.efilenv.com. and of course there is always the mail.

It depends on what the paperwork is. Eviction notices, yes, usually with a witness. Small Claims and Civil documents, are to be served by a licensed process server, but certain documents may be served by a disinterested party.

Currently, the option to view your criminal case online is not available and will be implemented in the future. You may make your payment:

• In person at the counter during business hours
• By phone 24 hours a day by calling GovPayNet at (888) 604-7888. Please have your case number ready. If you do not have your case number, contact the Criminal Department at (775) 353-7600 during business hours. Phone payments will not be accepted for active warrant cases. A credit/debit card processing fee will be assessed.
• Online by visiting www.GovPayNow.com. A credit/debit card processing fee will be assessed.
• By mail: Mail to Sparks Justice Court, 1675 E Prater Way, Suite 107, Sparks, NV 89434
• Dropbox: located on the north east corner of the building, next to the flag pole.

*Please make checks and money orders payable to the Sparks Justice Court

A criminal case is a case pursued by the state that alleges criminal allegations against a defendant.

A criminal complaint is a formal charging document filed for criminal cases. The complaint will list the defendant's name, the prosecuting attorney, the charges and statute alleged and a description of those charges.

An arraignment hearing is where you are provided a copy of the charging document, advised of your rights and asked to enter a plea.

Pretrial supervision may be ordered by the court as a condition of your release. Most often, Pretrial supervision is ordered prior to sentencing. Department of Alternative Sentencing (DAS) may be ordered by the court as a sentencing requirement or a mandatory condition as party of the Sparks Recovery Court (SRC) program. Most often, DAS supervision is imposed at time of sentencing.

An arrest warrant is a warrant issued by the judge at the request of the state. The arrest warrant is accompanied by a formal charging document filed by the state and most likely a result of investigations. An arrest warrant requires booking with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. A bench warrant is a warrant issued by the judge due to defendant's failure to appear for hearing or failure to comply with sentencing requirements.

Second Judicial District Court

The courtroom sessions are open to the public. There are circumstances where you may be subpoenaed to testify on a case and asked to leave the courtroom during another testimony.

No photography or recording allowed in the court building. All electronic devices must be turned off prior to entering the courtrooms.

No weapons or illegal items of any kind allowed. No food or drink allowed in the courtrooms.

Please dress appropriately for court. No tank tops or shorts allowed. If the clothing is revealing or offensive, you may be asked to leave. Ball caps and sunglasses should be removed before entering the courtrooms.

Children are allowed, but it is not recommended. If your child/children do attend, please refrain from any disturbance of court proceedings.

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If you are set for an arraignment hearing, you may contact the court and speak with a clerk. If you are set for any other type of hearing, the court is unable to continue your hearing and you will be required to contact your attorney of record.

Appear in person at the counter to request an extension. The first extension is $10.00 and the second or subsequent extension is $25.00. The extension fee is required to be paid before the extended time is granted.

You may speak with the judge at your scheduled hearing, in the courtroom and on the record.

You may complete community service at the Sparks Municipal Court or any non-profit organization. You will be required to sign up at the Sparks Justice Court for community service and pay a community service fee. The sign up fees are $10.00 for Sparks Municipal Court and $25.00 for non-profit organizations. You are required to provide proof of enrollment and proof of completion to the court.

If you posted cash bail on behalf of a defendant, you will need to retain the receipt as it is required to be presented to the court to receive a refund if applicable. Cash bail is held on a case until the case is adjudicated or otherwise ordered by the judge. The disposition of the cash bail posted is up to the court and a refund of the cash bail is not a guarantee. If the defendant fails to appear, and the cash bail is under $500, the cash bail will be applied to your outstanding balance and the surplus refunded. If the defendant fails to appear, and the cash bail posted is over $500, you will be notified that the bail will be held for 180 days and then forfeited unless the defendant appears before a judge within that time period.

Sparks Justice Court Filing Fees