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Spanish Small Claims Class Now Available

We now offer our Small Claims Class in Spanish.  Please see the attached flyer for details.

   

Small Claims Court Resources

Our Small Claims Class is now available online through a partnership with Vegas PBS and the William S. Boyd School of Law.

Click here to view the class online.

Click here to download the class materials.

   

Representing Yourself

What is Small Claims Court?

Small Claims Court is a special proceeding designed to resolve disputes involving suits for money damages of $1.00 to $7,500 with less formality than a regular court proceeding. It is held within local Justice Courts and is presided over by a Justice of the Peace (JP). It is designed to be used without hiring a lawyer. The law governing Small Claims Courts is located at NRS, Chapter 73 and Justice Courts Rules of Civil Procedure (JCRCP) 88 -100.

Small Claims Court cannot grant any relief other than money damages. For example, the Justice of the Peace cannot order someone to return property or make rulings regarding who owns land. In Clark County, small claims are heard in all 11 Justice Courts including the justice courts of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and the Rural Courts as follows:

Boulder Justice Court 505 Avenue G Boulder City, Nevada 89005 (702) 455-8000

Bunkerville Justice Court 190 Virgin Street Bunkerville, Nevada 89007 (702) 346-5711

Goodsprings Justice Court 1 Main Street, Jean, Nevada 89019 (702) 874-1405

Laughlin Justice Court 101 Civic Way Suite 2 Laughlin, Nevada 89029 (702) 298-4622

Mesquite Justice Court 500 Hillside Drive Mesquite, Nevada 89027 (702) 346-5298

Moapa Justice Court 1340 East Street, Highway 168 Moapa, Nevada 89025 (702) 864-2333

Moapa Valley Justice Court 320 Moapa Valley Boulevard Overton, Nevada 89040

Searchlight Justice Court 1090 Cottonwood Cove Road Searchlight, Nevada 89046 (702) 297-1252

 Click here for copy of Small Claims Court Class Manual  

For more information including the below topics, go to Small Claims on the Civil Law Self-Help Center website 
Overview
  How to File
  How to Respond
  Appealing
  Collecting
  Contesting A Judgment
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Laws, Rules and Resources
  Forms

 

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Class Calendar

MAY
24

Guardianship Class
May 24, 2013 1:30 - 3:30

MAY
24

Small Claims Class
May 24, 2013 1:30 - 3:30

MAY
25

NO CLASSES
May 25, 2013

MAY
27

NO CLASSES
May 27, 2013

MAY
29

Bankruptcy Class
May 29, 2013 3:30 - 5:30

MAY
31

Small Claims Class
May 31, 2013 1:30 - 3:30

MAY
31

Guardianship Class
May 31, 2013 1:30 - 3:30

JUN
01

Divorce Class
Jun 1, 2013 9:00 - 11:00

JUN
01

Paternity/Custody Class
Jun 1, 2013 11:00 - 1:00

JUN
03

Spanish Family Law Class
Jun 3, 2013 3:00 - 5:00