| District Court Clerk | Lyon County District Court Clerk (Third Judicial District Court) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 911 Harvey Way, 2nd Floor, Yerington, NV 89447 (District Court Clerk) |
| Phone | (775) 463-6503 (District Court Clerk) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (closed legal holidays) |
| 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) |
Lyon County follows Nevada's default arrangement: the Lyon County Clerk is, ex officio, the clerk of the Third Judicial District Court, so one office in Yerington keeps every district-court file for the county — felonies, civil suits over $15,000, divorce, custody, and probate. There is no separate district clerk's office here the way there is in Clark or Washoe County.
Lyon County has no public online court case search. The county's "Online Records" portal only covers documents recorded with the County Recorder, such as deeds and other real-property filings — not court case dockets. Anyone looking up a Lyon County court case has to call or visit the clerk's office, or send a written request.
Misdemeanors, small claims, evictions, and civil cases at or under $15,000 are split among three justice courts depending on where the case arose: the Walker River Justice Court in Yerington, the Canal Township (Fernley) Justice Court, and the Dayton Justice Court. Each keeps its own file and none publish an online case search.
Search Lyon County court records online
District Court Clerk
Lyon County District Court Clerk (Third Judicial District Court)
- Cost
- Free to contact; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- District-court felony, civil, family, and probate cases for Lyon County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
The Lyon County Clerk serves ex officio as clerk of the district court. No online case search is available; the county's "Online Records" tool is the Recorder's real-property document index, not a court case search.
Other courts
Walker River Justice Court (Yerington)
- Cost
- Free to contact; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors, small claims, evictions, and civil cases up to $15,000 filed in the Yerington area
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
One of three Lyon County justice courts; no online case search found.
Other courts
Canal Township (Fernley) Justice Court
- Cost
- Free to contact; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors, small claims, evictions, and civil cases up to $15,000 filed in the Fernley area
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Address 565 E Main St, Fernley, NV 89408; phone (775) 575-3355. No online case search found.
Other courts
Dayton Justice Court
- Cost
- Free to contact; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors, small claims, evictions, and civil cases up to $15,000 filed in the Dayton area
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Address 235 Main St, Dayton, NV 89403. No online case search found.
What is available online
Lyon County does not publish an online court case search. Its "Online Records" portal indexes documents recorded with the County Recorder (deeds and other real-property filings from 1970 forward) and does not include court dockets, filings, or case status. Case information must be requested from the district court clerk or the appropriate justice court by phone, mail, or in person.
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
Lyon County clerk offices
911 Harvey Way, 2nd Floor, Yerington, NV 89447 (District Court Clerk)
Phone: (775) 463-6503 (District Court Clerk)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (closed legal holidays)
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
District-court records. Contact the District Court Clerk at 911 Harvey Way, 2nd Floor, Yerington, NV 89447, or by phone at (775) 463-6503. Give the case number if known, or the party names and approximate filing year, and ask for current copy fees before sending payment.
Justice-court records. Contact the specific justice court that would have heard the case — Walker River (Yerington), Canal Township (Fernley), or Dayton — since each keeps its own separate file and there is no shared search across them.
Records requests by mail. Include the case number or party names, the documents needed, whether a certified copy is required, and a check or money order for the fee (or a request for a quote).
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
Can I search Lyon County court cases online?
No. Lyon County does not offer an online court case search. Its "Online Records" tool only covers real-property documents filed with the County Recorder, not court dockets. Call or visit the clerk's office for case information.
Who is the clerk of the district court in Lyon County?
The Lyon County Clerk, acting ex officio as clerk of the Third Judicial District Court. Unlike Clark or Washoe County, Lyon County does not have a separate district court clerk's office.
Which justice court handles a case in Fernley?
The Canal Township Justice Court in Fernley. Yerington-area cases go to the Walker River Justice Court, and Dayton-area cases go to the Dayton Justice Court; each keeps a separate docket.
How do I request a copy of a Lyon County court record?
Contact the relevant clerk's office by phone, mail, or in person with the case number or party names and the documents you need. There is no online request form or case portal for Lyon County courts.
Sources
- Lyon County District Court Clerk — https://www.lyon-county.org/155/District-Court-Clerk
- Lyon County — Courts — https://www.lyon-county.org/320/Courts
- Lyon County — Online Records (County Recorder) — https://www.lyon-county.org/110/Online-Records
- Lyon County — Office Locations and Hours — https://www.lyon-county.org/884/Office-Locations-and-Hours
- 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.