Justice Court / Justice of the Peace
TRAFFIC TICKET (CITATION) INFORMATION | |
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| Citations that have "CIVIL" printed at the top: | You must pay the citation or request a hearing within 90 calendar days of the date your citation was issued. Failure to do so will result in a Default Judgment being issued against you and your driver's license may be suspended. Go to Civil Infractions for important information. |
| Citations that have "CRIMINAL" printed at the top: | You must pay the citation or appear in Court. If there is no court date indicated on your citation, the Court will mail a Notice of Appearance to you. Do not ignore this notice! Failure to pay your citation or appear in court may result in a warrant for your arrest and suspension of your driver's license. Go to Misdemeanor Citations for important information. |
NOTE: WE ARE NOT YET AN E-FILING COURT. TO FILE, YOU MUST PRESENT PROPERLY SIGNED DOCUMENTS TO THE COURT EITHER IN PERSON OR BY MAIL. The justice court handles civil and misdemeanor traffic cases, criminal cases, protection orders, small claims, evictions, and civil cases up to $15,000.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR COURT FORMS? Forms and instructions are available.
Although our judicial clerks are not allowed to discuss the merits of your case with you, they are authorized to approve certain statutory reductions and certain requests made by the public for misdemeanor and civil citations before this Court. You are welcome to call our Court at 775-847-0962. Payment plans are available as well as community service in lieu of fines.
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES? If you have an appearance, but are prohibited from driving or have transportation issues, call our Court at least one day before your scheduled appearance. The clerk will assist you in setting up a remote appearance. If you are represented by an attorney, your attorney must contact us and place the request.
WANT TO PAY YOUR TRAFFIC TICKET?
For civil infraction or misdemeanor citations, go to www.virginiatownshippayments.com or call 1-855-436-6811. Hago su pago visitando www.virginiatownshippayments.com. O llamando al 1-855-436-6811
You may also pay in person at our Court office located at 800 South C Street, Virginia City, Nevada 89440. We are open for payments Monday through Fridays, 8:00 a.m., to 4:30 p.m. (Holidays and non-judicial days excluded.)
Questions about traffic school? Please go to the NEVADA DMV website for questions about the types, locations, and costs of traffic schools throughout the state, and how to reduce demerit points on your driving record.
Wedding ceremony? Call 775-847-0962 to schedule.