Frequently Asked Questions

The District Court Clerk's office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and closed from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch.

Please contact the Clerk of the Court at: (775) 751-7040 or email dc-courtclerk@nyecountynv.gov 

Please contact Arturo Gonzalez, Drug Court Case Worker at (775) 751-4214.

All documents submitted must be single-sided and bear wet signatures only. No electronic signatures and no back-to-back pages.

Yes — every motion filed must include a Notice of Motion. If it’s missing one, it won’t be placed on the calendar.

Yes — with modification. We accept Clark County / 8th Judicial forms only if you cross out “Clark” or “8th Judicial” and clearly write “Nye” or “Fifth Judicial District Court” in its place.

If you’re mailing originals and need copies returned, please include your copies with a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) so we can return them.
(Mailing address: 1520 E. Basin Avenue, Suite 108, Pahrump, NV 89060.)

We do not provide legal advice. Free and low-cost legal resources are available, including legal aid groups, law libraries, and online self-help centers. (

Official Nevada court forms are available through the Nevada Self-Help Center. You may use forms from other counties (e.g., Clark) only if you cross out “Clark” or “8th Judicial” and clearly write “Nye / Fifth Judicial District Court.”

The court can provide legal information (procedures, what forms mean, what rules apply to deadlines, and where to file). The court cannot provide legal advice (what you need for your specific situation, what to put in a form, how to argue your case, or what decision to make). For more help, see the Nevada Self-Help Center and related resources.

You can ask the Court Clerk for general information like upcoming hearing dates, motion status, or case scheduling — not legal advice — as long as you provide the case name or docket number.

Cases must be filed with the Clerk of Court in the county where the matter is within the court's jurisdiction. If you’re unsure where your case belongs, check the court’s website or the Nevada Self-Help Center.

Filing fees vary by case type and document. Schedule of Fees here.

Not yet. We are moving toward this, but at this time, we do not have e-filing or an online payment portal for the District Court.
• Payments must be made over the phone, in person, or by mail.
• Documents must be submitted by mail or in person, and must be single-sided with wet signatures only.

The Clerk of the Court cannot permit the examination of any sealed file except by order of the Court.