| District Court Clerk | Second Judicial District Court — Case & Calendar Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 75 Court St, Reno, NV 89501 (Second Judicial District Court, general jurisdiction); One S Sierra St, Reno, NV 89501 (Family Division) |
| Phone | (775) 328-3110 |
| Hours | Clerk phone lines: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–noon |
| 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) |
Washoe County, like Clark County, has grown large enough that the Second Judicial District Court runs its own clerk's office rather than relying on the elected Washoe County Clerk. Following a dispute between the county clerk and the district court over control of court records, the district court now has its own Court Administrator and Clerk of Court, who keeps district-court felony, civil, family, and probate case records for Reno, Sparks, and the rest of the county.
The Washoe County Clerk's office still exists as a separate elected position, but it handles marriage licenses, notary bonds, and the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners — not court case files. If you are looking for a case record, go to the district court's own site (washoecourts.com) and its case search tool, not the county clerk's page.
Misdemeanors, evictions, small claims, and civil cases at or under $15,000 are split between the Reno Justice Court and the Sparks Justice Court depending on where the case was filed, and each runs its own case search. Traffic tickets and ordinance violations from city police go to the Reno Municipal Court or Sparks Municipal Court, neither of which is covered by the district or justice court portals.
Search Washoe County court records online
District Court Clerk
Second Judicial District Court — Case & Calendar Inquiry
- Cost
- Free case search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- District-court felony, civil, family (including custody and divorce), and probate cases for Washoe County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
The clerk of court's office is separate from the Washoe County Clerk. General court information is at washoecourts.com; this link is the case-search tool itself.
Other courts
Reno Justice Court
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor, small-claims, eviction, and civil cases up to $15,000 filed in Reno Township
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Also handles felony/gross-misdemeanor arraignments and preliminary hearings before cases move to district court.
Other courts
Sparks Justice Court — Case Search
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor, small-claims, and civil cases up to $15,000 filed in Sparks Township
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Separate from the Reno Justice Court; which court has a case depends on where it was filed.
What is available online
The Second Judicial District Court's Case & Calendar Inquiry tool shows filings, parties, docket entries, and hearing calendars for district-court cases; not every document image is available online, and older files may require a records request to the clerk. The Reno and Sparks Justice Courts each maintain their own separate case search and do not share a combined database with the district court or with each other.
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
Washoe County clerk offices
75 Court St, Reno, NV 89501 (Second Judicial District Court, general jurisdiction); One S Sierra St, Reno, NV 89501 (Family Division)
Phone: (775) 328-3110
Hours: Clerk phone lines: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–noon
District-court records. Search the Second Judicial District Court's online Case & Calendar Inquiry tool by name or case number, or contact the Clerk of Court's office at 75 Court St, Reno, NV 89501 (or One S Sierra St for Family Division matters) for copies. Call (775) 328-3110 to confirm current copy and certification fees before mailing payment.
Reno Justice Court records. Contact the Reno Justice Court directly; misdemeanor, eviction, and civil cases up to $15,000 filed in Reno Township are kept there, separate from district-court files.
Sparks Justice Court records. Use the Sparks Justice Court's online case search or contact that court's clerk; it keeps its own docket independent of Reno's justice court and the district court.
Municipal records. Traffic tickets and ordinance violations from Reno or Sparks police go to that city's municipal court, not to the county courts above.
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
Is the Washoe County Clerk the same office as the district court clerk?
No. The Second Judicial District Court has its own Clerk of Court, separate from the elected Washoe County Clerk, who handles marriage licenses and county records rather than court case files.
How do I search Washoe County district court cases online?
Use the Case & Calendar Inquiry tool at caseinfo.washoecourts.com, which is free and does not require registration. It covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in district court.
Which court handles a misdemeanor in Reno versus Sparks?
It depends on where the case was filed. Reno Township cases go to the Reno Justice Court and Sparks Township cases go to the Sparks Justice Court; each keeps a separate docket and case search.
Where do I find a Washoe County divorce or custody case?
Family cases go to the Family Division of the Second Judicial District Court at One S Sierra St in Reno. Search the district court's case inquiry tool or contact the clerk of court directly.
Sources
- Second Judicial District Court — https://www.washoecourts.com/
- Second Judicial District Court — Case & Calendar Inquiry — https://caseinfo.washoecourts.com/
- Washoe County Clerk's Office — https://www.washoecounty.gov/clerks/index.php
- Reno Justice Court — https://www.washoecounty.gov/rjc/
- Sparks Justice Court — Case Search — https://www.washoecounty.gov/sjc/CaseSearch.php
- 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.