| District Court Clerk | Clerk of the Court, Tenth Judicial District Court (Churchill County) |
|---|---|
| County Clerk | Churchill County Clerk/Treasurer |
| Clerk address | Tenth Judicial District Court, District Court Clerk, 73 N. Maine Street, Suite B, Fallon, NV 89406 |
| Phone | (775) 423-6088 (District Court Clerk); fax (775) 423-8578 |
| Hours | Filing window: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–4:30 p.m.; phones answered 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.50 per page (NRS 19.013) |
| Certified copy fee | $3.00 per certificate, in addition to the per-page copy fee (NRS 19.013) |
Churchill County, centered on the farming town of Fallon and Naval Air Station Fallon, is its own judicial district — the Tenth Judicial District Court — with a single district judge. The court has created its own Court Administrator / Clerk of the Court position, supported by deputy court clerks, and it is that office at 73 N. Maine Street, Suite B, that keeps the county's felony, civil, divorce, custody, probate, guardianship, and juvenile files. The elected Clerk/Treasurer, in the county administration building at 155 N. Taylor Street, handles marriage licenses, elections, and property taxes rather than court cases.
The Tenth Judicial District Court publishes clear, specific rules for records requests: a request form (also used for JAVS courtroom video recordings) submitted to the Court Clerk's office, a $0.50 per name per year search fee, $0.50 per page for copies, $3.00 plus copies for certification, and $25.00 per disc for recordings. Payment is by money order or cashier's check; cash is accepted only when the total is $28.00 or less, and the court cannot take debit or credit cards. Court staff respond within five working days. E-filing runs through the statewide eFiling Nevada (eFlex) portal.
Misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, evictions, protection orders, and civil cases up to $15,000 go to New River Township Justice Court, in the 1903 courthouse at 71 N. Maine Street next door to the district court. Tickets written by Fallon city police inside city limits go instead to Fallon Municipal Court at 55 W. Williams Avenue, which offers online case search and payment through the Nevada courts eServices portal.
Search Churchill County court records online
District Court Clerk
Clerk of the Court, Tenth Judicial District Court (Churchill County)
- Cost
- Record search $0.50 per name per year; copies $0.50 per page; certification $3.00 plus copy charges; JAVS recordings $25.00 per disc
- Coverage
- District-court felony and gross-misdemeanor, civil (over $15,000), divorce, custody, probate, guardianship, adoption, and juvenile records for Churchill County, plus appeals from the justice and municipal courts
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Submit the court's Request for Court Records / JAVS Recording form to the Court Clerk's office in person, by mail, or by email; staff respond within five working days. Payment by money order or cashier's check only (cash accepted if $28.00 or less); no debit or credit cards. No public online case search.
County Clerk
Churchill County Clerk/Treasurer
- Coverage
- Marriage licenses, elections, fictitious firm names, notary bonds, and property taxes — not court case files
155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 110, Fallon, NV 89406; (775) 423-6028. The district court's records are kept by the Clerk of the Court at 73 N. Maine Street, not by this office.
Other courts
New River Township Justice Court (Fallon)
- Cost
- Records requests $1.00 per year per record; copy fees apply
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors and traffic violations, small claims (up to $10,000), evictions, formal civil suits up to $15,000, temporary protection orders, and preliminary hearings in felony and gross-misdemeanor cases countywide
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
71 N. Maine Street, Fallon, NV 89406; (775) 423-2845; open Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. per the county directory. Misdemeanor traffic fines can be paid through the Nevada courts eServices portal; no dedicated public docket search is published.
Other courts
Fallon Municipal Court
- Cost
- Free online case search through the Nevada courts eServices portal
- Coverage
- City ordinance violations and misdemeanor and traffic citations issued by Fallon police within the city limits
- Records
- Traffic, Criminal
55 W. Williams Avenue, Fallon, NV 89406; (775) 423-6244 (address from the Nevada Judiciary's Find a Court listing and the county's Northern Nevada Court Contacts page). The city's departments page links to the eServices "Court Case Search and Payment Portal" for municipal cases.
What is available online
The Tenth Judicial District Court does not offer a public online case index; record searches are done by clerk staff from a submitted request form. New River Township Justice Court likewise publishes no docket search, although misdemeanor traffic fines can be paid online through the Nevada courts eServices portal. Fallon Municipal Court is the one Churchill County court with online case lookup, through that same eServices portal. Litigants in district court can e-file through the statewide eFiling Nevada (eFlex) system, which is a filing tool rather than a research tool.
Which clerk has your record
In Nevada, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Nevada page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Courts | Felony criminal cases; Civil cases over $15,000; Divorce, custody, and other family cases | District Court Clerk — the county clerk acting ex officio in most counties, or a separately elected or appointed clerk of court where the district has created that office |
| Justice Courts | Misdemeanor crimes and traffic offenses; Civil cases and small claims up to $15,000; Evictions | Justice Court Clerk for that township or precinct |
| Municipal Courts | City ordinance violations; Misdemeanor traffic tickets issued within city limits; Minor criminal citations by city police | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Churchill County clerk offices
Tenth Judicial District Court, District Court Clerk, 73 N. Maine Street, Suite B, Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775) 423-6088 (District Court Clerk); fax (775) 423-8578
Hours: Filing window: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–4:30 p.m.; phones answered 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
District-court records (felony, civil, divorce, probate). Download the Request for Court Records / JAVS Recording form from the court's Records Requests page and submit it to the District Court Clerk at 73 N. Maine Street, Suite B, Fallon, NV 89406 — in person at the filing window (8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday), by mail, or by email as an attachment (download the PDF before filling it in). Fees: $0.50 per name per year searched, $0.50 per page for copies, $3.00 plus copy charges for a certified copy, and $25.00 per disc for a JAVS courtroom recording. Staff contact you within five working days.
Payment. Money order or cashier's check made out to District Court. Cash is accepted only if the total is $28.00 or less. The district court cannot accept debit or credit cards or personal checks.
Justice-court records. Contact New River Township Justice Court at 71 N. Maine Street or (775) 423-2845. The court lists records requests at $1.00 per year per record, plus copy fees.
Municipal-court records. For Fallon police citations and city ordinance cases, search the Nevada courts eServices portal or call Fallon Municipal Court at (775) 423-6244.
Traffic tickets. The district court does not handle traffic tickets. Sheriff's Office and Nevada Highway Patrol citations go to the Justice Court; Fallon Police Department citations go to Municipal Court.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Nevada |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.50 per page (NRS 19.013) |
| Certified copy | $3.00 per certificate, in addition to the per-page copy fee (NRS 19.013) |
These are the statutory fees for district court clerks statewide. Justice courts and municipal courts set their own copy and certification fees by local rule, so confirm the amount with that specific court before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Nevada court records are presumed open, but the following are removed from public search:
The Nevada guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Who keeps district court records in Churchill County?
The Clerk of the Court for the Tenth Judicial District Court, at 73 N. Maine Street, Suite B, in Fallon. The elected Clerk/Treasurer at 155 N. Taylor Street handles marriage licenses, elections, and taxes, not court files.
How much does a Churchill County court record search cost?
The district court charges $0.50 per name per year searched, $0.50 per page for copies, and $3.00 plus copy charges for certification. JAVS courtroom recordings are $25.00 per disc. Pay by money order or cashier's check; cash only if the total is $28.00 or less.
Can I search Churchill County court cases online?
Not for the district court or the justice court. Only Fallon Municipal Court cases can be looked up online, through the Nevada courts eServices portal. District-court searches are performed by clerk staff from a written request.
Where does a traffic ticket in Fallon get handled?
It depends on who wrote it. Tickets from the Churchill County Sheriff's Office or Nevada Highway Patrol go to New River Township Justice Court at 71 N. Maine Street. Tickets from the Fallon Police Department go to Fallon Municipal Court at 55 W. Williams Avenue.
Sources
- Churchill County — District Court — https://www.churchillcountynv.gov/150/District-Court
- Churchill County — District Court Records Requests — https://www.churchillcountynv.gov/938/Records-Requests
- Churchill County — District Court Frequently Asked Questions — https://www.churchillcountynv.gov/1051/Frequently-Asked-Questions
- Churchill County — Court Fees — https://www.churchillcountynv.gov/210/Court-Fees
- Churchill County — New River Township Justice Court — https://www.churchillcountynv.gov/158/Justice-Court
- Churchill County — Northern Nevada Court Contacts — https://www.churchillcountynv.gov/937/Northern-Nevada-Court-Contacts
- Churchill County — Clerk/Treasurer — https://www.churchillcountynv.gov/114/ClerkTreasurer
- Churchill County — Staff Directory — https://www.churchillcountynv.gov/m/directory
- City of Fallon — Departments (Municipal Court) — https://www.fallonnevada.gov/government/departments/
- Nevada Judiciary — Churchill County Clerk's Office (Find a Court) — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/district_courts/churchill_county_clerk_s_office
- Nevada Judiciary — Fallon Municipal Court (Find a Court) — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/municipal_courts/fallon_municipal_court
- Nevada Courts eServices case portal (participating justice and municipal courts) — https://ncsepay.nvcourts.gov/eservicesncsltd/home.page.2
- Nevada Judiciary — Find a Court (District Courts) — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/district_courts
- Nevada Judiciary — Find a Court (Justice Courts) — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/justice_courts
- Nevada Judiciary — Find a Court (Municipal Courts) — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/municipal_courts
- Nevada Appellate Courts Public Portal — https://caseinfo.nvsupremecourt.us/public/caseSearch.do
- Nevada Department of Public Safety — Records Bureau — https://www.rccd.nv.gov/services/records-bureau/
- NRS Chapter 3 — District Courts — https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-003.html
- NRS Chapter 246 — County Clerks — https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-246.html
- NRS Chapter 19 — Fees (see NRS 19.013) — https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-019.html
- NRS Chapter 179 — Sealing Records of Criminal Proceedings (see NRS 179.245, 179.255) — https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-179.html
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada — https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Nevada counties.