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Court employees may only explain Court procedures. They are prohibited by Nevada law from offering legal advice. Assistance is provided by the Self-Help Center located on the 1st floor of the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave., in Downtown Las Vegas and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays. They provide instructions and help in filling out common Court forms. Their web site is: http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/CivilSHC/index.html. If you have specific questions regarding Civil forms, consult an attorney or contact the Clark County Law Library. The Law Library's address is: 309 S. Third St. #400, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-7340. The phone number is: (702) 455-4696. Library staff cannot provide legal advice, but they may refer you to sources you may research.
Electronic filing (E-Filing) is mandatory for all civil case filings, except Orders needing a Judge’s signature. Court users may E-File from any location with an internet connection for a fee, or may E-File at the Las Vegas Justice Court without an E-Filing fee.
For assistance regarding civil documents call the Civil Records Division at (702) 671-3478.
For assistance regarding criminal documents call the Criminal Records Division at (702) 671-3201.
For assistance in completing Protection Order documents, call the Protection Order Desk at (702) 671-3165, option 4.
Please use care in downloading and printing all pages. Missing pages may render your document unacceptable to the Court. Instructions shown on SAMPLE FORMS have been provided for your information only and are not to be included on filed copies.
*** IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE ***
The Court has provided these Forms and Instructions as a courtesy only. The Justice Court shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for direct, indirect, special or consequential damages in connection with furnishing these documents. Many law matters involve complex and valuable legal rights. These Forms and instructions are basic and general and do not fit all situations. To protect your rights, you should consider consulting with an attorney. By Statute, Court employees are prohibited from providing legal advice.
The information provided here is only general. Please come to the Self-Help Center located on the first floor of the Regional Justice Center to discuss each situation in more detail.
Protective Order Forms
- Protective Orders Against Stalking and Harassment
- Protective Orders Against Harassment in the Workplace
- Protective Orders Against Sexual Assault
- Protective Order Forms Against Harm to Minors
- Criminal Case
- Civil Case
- Small Claims
- Writ of Execution
- Summary Eviction - Landlord
- Summary Eviction - Tenant
- Notice of Appeal
- Records Request
- Fee Waiver
- Media Camera Request and Order
Protection Order Forms Against Stalking and Harassment
- Information Packet (Stalking & Harassment and Harm To Minors)
- Instructions on Completing Application
- Required Documents For Filing:
- Application Order For Protection Against Stalking, Harassment, Harm to Minor And Sexual Assault
- Continuation Page (if additional pages are necessary)
- Confidential Information Sheet - Applicant (completed by Applicant for whom protection is sought)
- Confidential Protected Party Information Sheet - (completed by Applicant)
- Confidential Information Sheet - for Adverse Party (completed by Adverse Party)
- Motion For: Withdrawal of Protection Order Application:
- Motion to Extend Order for Protection
- Notice of Filing Exhibit(s) to Application for Order for Protection
- Continuation to Application for Order for Protection Against Adverse Party(ies) to include Additional Protected Parties
- Stalking & Harassment Statute Language (NRS 200.591)
Protection Order Forms Against Harassment in the Workplace
- Information for Temporary Protection Orders for Protection Against Harassment in the Workplace
- Required Documents For Filing:
- Application For Order For Protection Against Harassment In The Workplace
- Continuation Page (if additional pages are necessary)
- Harassment in the Workplace Protection Order Information Sheet
- Application For Extended Order For Protection Against Harassment In The Workplace
- Continuation to Application for Order for Protection Against Adverse Party(ies) to include Additional Protected Parties
- Notice of Filing Exhibit(s) to Application for Order for Protection
Protection Order Forms Against Sexual Assault
- Information for Victims of Sexual Assault
- Required Documents For Filing:
- Application Order For Protection Against Stalking, Harassment, Harm to Minor And Sexual Assault
- Continuation Page (if additional pages are necessary)
- Confidential Information Sheet - Applicant and Adverse Party (completed by Applicant)
- Confidential Information Sheet - (completed by Applicant)
- Confidential Information Sheet - for Adverse Party (completed by Adverse Party)
- Motion For: Withdrawal of Protection Order Application:
- Motion to Extend Order for Protection
- Continuation to Application for Order for Protection Against Adverse Party(ies) to include Additional Protected Parties
- Notice of Filing Exhibit(s) to Application for Order for Protection
Protection Order Forms Against Harm to Minors
- Information Packet (Stalking & Harassment and Harm To Minors)
- Instructions on Completing Application
- Required Documents For Filing:
- Application Order For Protection Against Stalking, Harassment, Harm to Minor And Sexual Assault
- Continuation Page (if additional pages are necessary)
- Confidential Information Sheet - Applicant and Adverse Party (completed by Applicant)
- Confidential Information Sheet - Protected Party (completed for whom protection is sought)
- Confidential Protected Party Information Sheet - Adverse Party (completed by Adverse Party)
- Motion For: Withdrawal of Protection Order Application:
- Motion to Extend Order for Protection
- Continuation to Application for Order for Protection Against Adverse Party(ies) to include Additional Protected Parties
- Notice of Filing Exhibit(s) to Application for Order for Protection
Appeal of an Extended Order for Protection Against Stalking or Harassment, Against Harm to Minors, or Harassment in the Workplace
- Criminal Records and Filing - Information
- Motion to Place on Calendar (LVJC-1)
- Assignment (LVJC-14)
- Change of Address Form
- Notice of Confirmation of Counsel
- Notice of Bankruptcy Action
- Proof of Service
- Civil Answer - Generic
- Civil Answer - Generic & Instructions
- Civil Answer - Payday Loan
- Civil Answer - Debt or Loan
- Civil Motion To Place On Calendar
- Civil Demand For Jury Trial
- Default Judgment for the signature of the Judge or Clerk
- Fee Waiver Application - Application To Proceed In Forma Pauperis
- Documents Received With Fee Waiver Application
(User should place all documents they are attempting to file behind the Documents Received With Fee Waiver Application form. Once the Fee Waiver decision has been made, documents will be filed.- Memorandum Of Costs And Disbursements
- Motion- Generic
- Motion and Declaration for Judgment by Default
- Motion for Default Judgment
- Motion for Summary Judgment
- Motion To Conduct Discovery
- Motion To Release Execution
- Notice Of Appeal
- Notice of Judgment And Dismissal
- Notice Of Intent To Dispose Of Exhibits/Evidence
- Notice Of Posting And Acceptance Of Supersedeas/Cost Bond On Appeal
- Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
- Order Regarding Plaintiff's Declaration of Complaint for Unlawful Towing
- Opposition To Motion For Summary Judgment
- Plaintiff's Declaration of Complaint for Unlawful Towing
- Satisfaction of Judgment
- Bankruptcy:
- Notice of Bankruptcy Action
- Complaints:
- Sample Small Claims Demand Letter
- Small Claims Complaint
- Small Claims Complaint - Sample
- Small Claims Complaint for Cases Automatically Exempt from Mandatory NJC Mediation
- Small Claims Chapter 604A case (payday loans collections)
- Small Claims NRS 97A.165 cases (consumer debt/credit card)
- Nevada Department of Corrections cases involving inmates
Amended Complaints:
- Affidavit of Amended Complaint Small Claims (for Small Claims cases originally filed prior to September 1, 2011)
- Amended Small Claims Complaint
Items To Be Served To Defendant:
The Plaintiff(s) must serve three (3) documents: (Small Claims Complaint or Small Claims Complaint for Cases Automatically Exempt from Mandatory NJC Mediation, Instructions to Plaintiff or Defendant, Small Claims Answer and Proof of Service (for use by Plaintiff(s) in Small Claims Cases), on each Defendant.
The Plaintiff(s) must serve three (3) documents: (Small Claims Counterclaim Reply, Instructions to Defendant(s)/Counterclaimant(s) or Plaintiff(s)/Counterdefendant(s), Small Claims Counterclaim Reply), and Proof of Service (for use by Plaintiff(s) in Small Claims Cases), on each Defendant.
Items To Be Served To Plaintiff:The Defendant(s) must serve three (3) documents: (Small Claims Counterclaim, Instructions to Defendant(s)/Counterclaimant(s) or Plaintiff(s)/Counterdefendant(s), Small Claims Counterclaim Reply), and Proof of Service (for use by Defendant(s) in Small Claims Cases), on each Plaintiff.
Answers:The Plaintiff(s) must serve three (3) documents: (Small Claims Complaint or Small Claims Complaint for Cases Automatically Exempt from Mandatory NJC Mediation, Instructions to Plaintiff or Defendant, Small Claims Answer and Proof of Service (for use by Plaintiff(s) in Small Claims Cases), on each Defendant.
Continuance Or Reset Expired Hearing Request:Counterclaim:
Default
Required Documents for filing a Small Claims Default Judgment. These items should be individually E-Filed using the suggested document code. Please see the attached Default Instructions.Once the items above have been e-filed on the case, the following form needs to be dropped at the JC Customer Service window for judicial review and signing:
- Proof of Service - CVPSER (Use links to the Proof of Service forms above)
- Default (To be signed by Deputy Clerk) - CVDFLT
- Motion and Declaration for Judgment by Default (including Memo of Costs as third page to this form) - SCDEFJ
- Instructions For Obtaining Small Claims Default
Fee Waiver
- Fee Waiver
- Documents Received With Fee Waiver Application
(User Should place all documents they are attempting to file behind the Documents Received With Fee Waiver Application form. Once the Fee Waiver decision has been made, documents will be filed.)
Judgment
Motions
- Motion to Dismiss Small Claims - for use by Plaintiffs
- Motion to Dismiss Small Claims - for use by Defendants
- Motion To Place On Calendar
- Motion To Release Execution
- Motion to Set Aside Small Claims Default
- Motion to Set Aside Small Claims Default Judgment
- Small Claims Motion For Service By Certified Mail
- Motion For Telephonic Appearance
Required filing with Small Claims Motion for Service by Certified Mall
- Declaration Of Due Diligence In Support Of Motion For Service By Certified Mail
Voluntary Dismissal
Other Small Claims Forms
- Change Of Address, Phone Number, E-Mail Address
- Small Claims Subpoena
- Memorandum of Costs and Disbursements
- Small Claims Proof of Mailing
Small Claims Mediation Forms
- Motion For Exemption From Mandatory Mediation
- Motion to Enter Mediated Agreement as Judgment
- Opposition To Motion For Exemption From Mandatory Mediation
- Opposition To Motion To Enter Mediated Agreement as Judgment
- Report Of Small Claims Mediator
Appeal Pleadings
- Notice of Appeal
- Statement of Evidence or Proceedings
- Statement Of Points on Appeal
- Certificate of No Transcript
- Appellant Brief
Formal Objections
- Collecting Small Claim Judgments - Detailed Information
- Sample - Instructions to the Constable
- Writ of Execution
- Writ of Execution - Sample
- Writ of Garnishment
- Instructions to the Constable
- Instructions to the Sheriff (S-34)
- Satisfaction of Judgment
- Notice of Execution Pre-Judgment
- Notice of Execution After Judgment
- Examination of Judgment Debtor Documents:
- Ex Parte Motion for Order Allowing Examination of Judgment Debtor and Affidavit of Plaintiff in Support of Ex Parte Motion for Examination of Judgment Debtor
- Sample - Ex Parte Motion for Order Allowing Examination of Judgment Debtor and Affidavit of Plaintiff in Support of Ex Parte Motion for Examination of Judgment Debtor
- Claim of Exemption from Execution
- Information Relating to Claims of Exemption from Execution
- Objection to Claim of Exemption from Execution
Summary Eviction Forms - Landlord
- Proof of Service
- Complaint For Summary Eviction
- Complaint For Summary Eviction - (for Other Than Rent Example)
- Complaint For Summary Eviction - (for Rent Only Example)
- Three-Day Notice To Quit (Nuisance)
- Five-Day Notice To Pay Rent Or Quit
- Five-Day Unlawful Detainer Notice
- Five-Day Notice To Quit For Violation Of Rental Agreement
- Five-Day Notice to Perform Lease Condition of Quit
- Seven-Day “No-Cause” Notice To Quit
- Thirty-Day “No-Cause” Notice To Quit
- Instructions To The Constable Evictions
- Motion Summary Eviction Generic
- Notice Of Appeal & Statement Of Facts And Law In Support Of The Appeal
- Motion To Rescind Summary Eviction and Order
Summary Eviction Forms - Tenant
- Answer (Summary Eviction)
- Answer (Formal Unlawful Detainer)
- Complaint For Illegal Lockout Or Interruption Of Essential Services
- Motion For Illegal Lockout Or Interruption Of Essential Services
- Declaration Of Lost Or Destroyed Tenant Notices
- Fee Waiver Application
- Motion (Generic)
- Motion To Continue In Possession (Elderly Or Disabled Tenants Only)
- Motion To Stay
- Motion to Place On Calendar - Motion for Return of Personal Property
- Motion for Return of Personal Property
- Notice Of Appeal & Statement Of Facts And Law In Support Of The Appeal
- Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
- Fee Waiver Application
- Documents Received With Fee Waiver Application
(User Should place all documents they are attempting to file behind the Documents Received With Fee Waiver Application form. Once the Fee Waiver decision has been made, documents will be filed.)
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