In White Pine County, small claims cases up to $10,000 are heard by the Ely Justice Court. Here is where it is, how to reach it and how to file.
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
File in the justice court township where the defendant lives, works or does business, where the injury or damage happened, or where the contract was to be performed.
If the person or business you are suing is in another county, use that county's court instead. See all Nevada counties.
You must ask for the money before you file. Las Vegas accepts any form of demand; North Las Vegas and Henderson want a letter by certified mail and a 15-day wait. Make a free demand letter.
Small Claims Affidavit of Complaint Get the form.
The fee depends on how much you ask for. The state lists $55 up to $2,500, $95 up to $5,000 and $145 up to $10,000, but courts add local fees: in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas it's $66 to $196. Serving the papers costs extra. Fee waiver: Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (fee waiver).
You can't serve the papers yourself. Use the constable, sheriff, a licensed process server, or an adult who isn't part of the case. Service by certified mail needs a judge's approval first.
Hearings are usually 30 to 60 days after you file. Some courts send cases to mediation first. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
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Open the filing guideSmall claims in White Pine County are filed with the Ely Justice Court, 1786 Great Basin Blvd. Suite 6, Ely, NV 89301. Phone: 775-293-6540.
Up to $10,000. You can sue for up to $10,000, for money only. People and businesses have the same limit. Attorney fees generally can't be added.
The fee depends on how much you ask for. The state lists $55 up to $2,500, $95 up to $5,000 and $145 up to $10,000, but courts add local fees: in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas it's $66 to $196. Serving the papers costs extra.