Eighth Judicial District Court Warns Public of New Jury Duty Scam Targeting Residents

LAS VEGAS – The Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada is alerting residents to a new jury related scam circulating in the community. A local resident reported receiving a text message stating they were “NOT required to report for jury duty on July 16, 2026,” followed by a phone call from an individual impersonating a law enforcement officer and demanding cash to clear alleged warrants.

The caller claimed the victim had failed to appear for jury duty and owed two misdemeanor fines of $1,700 each. The caller refused to provide an address unless the victim prepared cash for delivery, stating the warrants would be “unfrozen” once payment was made.

The Court wants everyone to know this is a scam. The Court does not request payment by phone, does not demand cash bonds, and does not instruct residents to meet at undisclosed locations to resolve alleged warrants. It is not yet confirmed whether the fraudulent text and call originated from the same source, but residents should treat any unsolicited communication about jury service with caution.

To help residents identify and avoid scams, the Court reminds the public of the following essential points:

  • The Court or law enforcement will never call to demand payment for a warrant, including warrants related to jury duty.
  • Court personnel will never ask you to meet them in person to make a payment, including on courthouse steps.
  • The Court will never solicit money by text, phone call, or email, nor request payment through prepaid cards, cryptocurrency, Apple Pay, or other specific methods.
  • The Court will never ask for personal information such as Social Security numbers by text, phone, or email.
  • Suspicious communications should be reported to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Financial Crimes Unit at Financialcrimes@lvmpd.com, and scams may also be reported at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/?orgcode=NVEJDC.

The District Court website provides detailed information on jury service at
https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/ejdc/juror-information/index.html. Summons recipients may reschedule online at https://ejuror.clarkcountycourts.us, or call the jury line at 702-455-4472 (remain on the line for the operator).

Residents are urged to protect their financial accounts and personal information, and to verify any suspicious communication directly with Jury Services using publicly listed contact information.

For more information about the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, please visit our website at clarkcountycourts.us, or connect with us on Facebook (@NV8thJDCourt), X (@NV8thC), or our blog at clarkcountycourts.us/blog.

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