North Las Vegas Municipal Court information

Q: What is the status of my case?

People can find their case information online or call (702) 633-1130.

Q: Can my traffic ticket be reduced to a parking citation?

Usually yes, as long as the defendant completes the proper traffic school course, and the defendant give the certificate of completion to the court within 5 business days of entering the plea (which defendants can do online).

Q: Can I pay my fines online?

Usually yes, at this website . NLVMC accepts Visa, MasterCard or Discover.

Q: What if I cannot afford the fine?

Defendants can ask the court to do community service in place of paying. One hour of work docks $10 from the amount owed. But defendants need to get the court's permission before doing the community service.

Q: What if I missed my court date?

Judges punish missed appearances by issuing a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest. This means the defendant can be arrested at any time, such as during a traffic stop. And depending on the case, the DMV could suspend the defendant's driver's license as well. People can check if they have a warrant by searching one or calling (702) 633-1130. People who do have an outstanding warrant are advised to contact an attorney as soon as possible. The attorney can file a motion to quash (recall) the warrant. And in most cases, an attorney can appear in court without the defendant having to show up.

Q: Where do I park?

There is free parking in front of the courthouse. But make sure to arrive early to find a spot in time for an appearance.

Q: Can I bring my guns to court?

No. Do not bring any weapons. Everyone who enters the courthouse must go through security and a metal detector.

North Las Vegas Municipal Court -- Key Information You Need to Know

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The City of North Las Vegas Municipal Court is located at 2332 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 100, North Las Vegas, NV 89030, at the intersection of Civic Center Dr. The phone number is (702) 633-1130. People can also contact them through an online email form. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Below our Nevada criminal defense attorneys address frequently-asked-questions:

1. What cases does North Las Vegas Municipal Court handle?

North Las Vegas Municipal Court (NLVMC) handles all misdemeanor cases within North Las Vegas’s incorporated city limits.

If the misdemeanor occurred in the city’s unincorporated areas, then North Las Vegas Justice Court has jurisdiction. Justice Court also has jurisdiction over gross misdemeanors and felonies anywhere in the city.

Misdemeanors are the lowest level of Nevada offenses. The maximum penalties are $1,000 in fines and/or six months in jail. Depending on the case, the judge may order defendants to take court education classes like for:

Traffic School (Level 1 or 2)
DUI School
Victim Impact Panel
Substance Abuse (Alcohol & Other Drugs)
Petit Larceny
Anger Management / Impulse Control (Level 1 or 2)
STD / AIDS Awareness

Nearly all criminal cases settle with a plea bargain. But defendants have the right to a bench trial (not a jury trial). And defendants can appeal trial verdicts to the Eighth Judicial District Court.

Some of the more common misdemeanor offenses in NLVMC are:

2. What is the status of my case?

People can find their case information online or call (702) 633-1130.

3. Can my traffic ticket be reduced to a parking citation?

Usually yes, as long as:

the defendant completes the proper traffic school course, and
the defendant give the certificate of completion to the court within 5 business days of entering the plea (which defendants can do online)

If the moving violation carries 4 or fewer demerit points, the defendant should do Level 1 Nevada Traffic School. But for traffic violations carrying 5 or more demerit points, then the defendant should do Level 2 Nevada Traffic School. Click here for a list of traffic schools.

Defendants can email their certificates of completion to courtprograms@cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

Note that judges usually dismiss first-time child restraint violation cases upon completion of a family vehicle safety program. Defendants have 60 days to complete the class. Click here for a list of programs.

4. Can I pay my fines online?

Usually yes, at this website. NLVMC accepts Visa, MasterCard or Discover.

5. What if I cannot afford the fine?

Defendants can ask the court if they can do community service in place of paying. One hour of work docks $10 from the amount owed. But defendants need to get the court’s permission before doing the community service.

6. What if I missed my court date?

Judges punish missed appearances by issuing a bench warrant for the defendant’s arrest. This means the defendant can be arrested at any time, such as during a traffic stop. And depending on the case, the DMV could suspend the defendant’s driver’s license as well.

People can check if they have a warrant by searching online or calling (702) 633-1130. People who do have an outstanding warrant are advised to contact an attorney as soon as possible. The attorney can file a motion to quash (recall) the warrant. And in most cases, an attorney can appear in court without the defendant having to show up.

7. Can I post bail at North Las Vegas Municipal Court?

Yes, people may post bail at NLVMC for inmates at the North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center (NLVCCC), which is adjacent to the courthouse in suite 300. For instructions and acceptable forms of bail, call the clerk at (702) 633-1130 from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For after hours, call (702) 633-1400 ext. 5710.

To learn if a person is currently incarcerated at the NLVCCC, search online.

8. Where do I park?

There is free parking in front of the courthouse. But make sure to arrive early to find a spot in time for an appearance before a judge.

9. Can I bring my guns to court?

No. Do not bring any weapons. Everyone who enters the courthouse must go through security and a metal detector.

10. Can my records be sealed?

Yes. If the case gets dismissed, defendants can petition for a seal right away. If the case ends with a conviction, the defendant has to wait.

Nevada misdemeanor conviction	Record sealing waiting period
Most misdemeanors	1 year after the case closes
Battery, harassment (NRS 200.571), stalking (NRS 200.575), or violation of a protection order (NRS 33.100)	2 years after the case closes
DUI and battery domestic violence	7 years after the case closes

Defendants are advised to hire an attorney for the record seal process, which is time-consuming and requires confusing paperwork.

11. What if I live far from the courthouse?

Judges understand that many defendants in criminal cases are tourists or other people who live out-of-state. As long as these defendants hire a local attorney to appear on their behalf, they should not ever have to travel to court.

Note that if the case goes to trial, the defendant must be present. And in certain cases that have gone into warrant, the judge may require the defendant appear in court before quashing the warrant.

12. Will the judge appoint me a public defender?

Defendants will be appointed a public defender only if they cannot afford their own attorney and the prosecutor is seeking a jail sentence. In most traffic cases, prosecutors are not seeking any jail time.

It is always advised that defendants hire private counsel. They may be able to get charges substantially reduced or even dismissed. Many offer payment plans and reduced rates. And by having a private attorney, defendants never have to appear in court themselves (in most cases).

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