Washoe County Court Records: Courts and Offices
What court handles felony cases in Washoe County?
The Second Judicial District Court handles felony and gross misdemeanor cases in Washoe County. It also hears civil actions over $15,000, family matters, juvenile cases, and probate. The Reno, Sparks, Incline Village, and Wadsworth Justice Courts take misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, evictions, and civil disputes under $15,000. The Reno and Sparks Municipal Courts take city ordinance and traffic cases inside city limits. For a full breakdown of the district court, see the Washoe County District Court page or the case categories on the court records page.
Where is the Washoe County District Court located?
The Historic Courthouse for general jurisdiction sits at 75 Court Street, Reno, NV 89501, with the main line at (775) 328-3110. The Family Division is one block south at One South Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89501, same main number. The Probate Department is at 75 Court Street, Room 125, phone (775) 328-3100. Court hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The official site is washoecourts.com. Use the contact page for a full address list.
How do I search Washoe County District Court records online?
Use the public portal at caseinfo.washoecourts.com. Pick Case Search for case data or Calendar Search for hearings. Enter one anchor: a case number, a party last name, or a company name. Optional filters narrow the list: first name, attorney name, department, cross reference number, and filed-date range. Operators next to each field include Equals, Starts With, Contains, and Soundex. A full walkthrough of the portal sits on the court records page, and live hearings show up on the court dockets page.
Are Washoe County court records free?
Case-level search on the Second Judicial District Court portal is free. The court's media coverage notice says document downloads inside the portal can require a paid eFlex subscription account. Certified copies and clerk staff search time carry statutory fees. The Justice Court charges $1.00 per name per year for research, citing NRS 4.060. The District Court charges $0.50 per name per year. The full fee table sits on the public records page and on the Clerk of Court page.
Searching, Copies, and Access Rules in Washoe County
How do I request certified copies from the Washoe County District Court?
The court FAQ directs all copy requests to Records Request at recordreq@washoecourts.us. Documents can also be mailed to 75 Court Street, Reno, NV 89501, or dropped at the court drop box near security. Include the case number, the party name, the document title, and a return address. Certified copies carry the statutory fee. The Recorder issues proof-of-marriage copies; the Clerk issues marriage license copies. Full instructions sit on the Clerk of Court page and on the public records page.
What can I bring into a Washoe County courthouse?
The Sheriff screens every visitor. Weapons, contraband, glass bottles, scissors, metal forks, knitting needles, and crochet hooks are not allowed. Cell phones must stay off in courtrooms. Smoking and vaping are barred inside the building and within 50 feet of any entrance. The full rules sit at washoecourts.com/AttendingCourt. Allow extra time for screening. The district court page covers courthouse layout, and the contact page has the main court line for late-arrival questions.
How do I request an ADA accommodation for a Washoe County court hearing?
Contact Court Administration at (775) 328-3194 or email courtadmin@washoecourts.us. Submit the request as far in advance of the hearing as possible. The court will arrange interpreters, assistive listening, accessible seating, or other accommodations on a case-by-case basis. The county also publishes Title VI and language access notices on the courts site. ADA contact details appear on the contact page and on the district court page.
Are Washoe County juvenile court records public?
Juvenile delinquency and dependency records sit under NRS Chapter 62H and are largely closed to the public. The Second Judicial District Court case portal may show juvenile or dependency categories, but file detail stays restricted by statute. Adoption records are sealed under NRS Chapter 127. For information on which records stay closed and how a sealed file can be reviewed by motion, see the court records page section on restricted access, plus the public records page.
Washoe County Marriage, Divorce, and Probate Records
Where do I get a Washoe County marriage license?
The Washoe County Clerk issues marriage licenses at 1001 E. Ninth Street, Building A, Reno, NV 89512, phone (775) 784-7287. Both parties generally must appear in person. The fee is $85. Nevada has no blood test and no waiting period, so a couple can marry the same day. A Nevada license is valid only inside Nevada; using it elsewhere voids the marriage. Full details on the license, the ceremony, and proof of marriage sit on the marriage and divorce records page and the County Clerk page.
Where do I get a certified Washoe County marriage certificate?
The Washoe County Recorder at 1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Room 150, Reno, NV 89512, phone (775) 328-3660, issues certified proof-of-marriage copies after the ceremony is recorded. The fee is $15 per certified copy. Nevada law requires the officiant to deliver the original certificate to the Recorder within 10 days after the ceremony. Indexing data for marriage certificates recorded after 1965 is on the Recorder's self-service portal. The marriage and divorce records page covers the full request workflow.
Where do I find Washoe County divorce records?
Divorce cases are court records of the Second Judicial District Court Family Division at One South Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89501. Search the case portal at caseinfo.washoecourts.com by party last name or case number. Certified copies of the decree come from court Records Request at recordreq@washoecourts.us. Nevada has no statewide divorce certificate file; the Family Division case file is the record. More on the divorce search workflow sits on the marriage and divorce records page.
Where are Washoe County probate records?
Probate matters are handled by the Second Judicial District Court Probate Department at 75 Court Street, Room 125, phone (775) 328-3100, email ProbateDept@washoecourts.us. The court portal exposes Probate as a department filter, and probate filings use "PR" in the caption. Probate and trust filings must be submitted electronically through eFlex. The Inventory or Record of Value is due 120 days after appointment of the Personal Representative under NRS 144.010. See the probate records page for fees and forms.
Washoe County Jail, Inmate, and Warrant Questions
How do I find someone in the Washoe County jail?
Use the Washoe County Sheriff's roster at washoesheriff.com. A search needs at least the first three letters of the last name. The page refreshes every 15 minutes and may not be a complete list. Mugshots and certain personal identifiers are no longer posted. For custody questions when the person cannot be found on the roster, call the Detention Facility at (775) 328-3062. The full inmate workflow sits on the inmate records page and the jail population page.
How do I set up release or custody-change notifications for a Washoe County inmate?
Nevada VINE / VINELink at vinelink.com tracks custody status and sends free notifications when an offender's custody status changes. The Washoe Sheriff's inmate search page links to the same notification tool. VINE covers transfers, releases, escapes, and parole hearings. For statewide releases from Nevada Department of Corrections custody, use the NDOC offender search. The released inmates page walks through every notification option.
How do I visit an inmate at the Washoe County Detention Facility?
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office uses Smart Communications for visitation. Create an account at smartinmate.com, upload a government ID and a current face photo, and schedule visits. On-site video visiting is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with 24-hour advance scheduling. Legal mail and court documents go directly to 911 Parr Blvd, Reno, NV 89512. Personal mail routes through the Smart Communications PO Box. The inmate records page covers the full visit and mail rules.
How do I check for active warrants in Washoe County?
Active warrants in district court cases appear on the case detail in the public portal at caseinfo.washoecourts.com when a bench warrant has been issued. For Justice Court traffic and citation warrants, contact the Reno Justice Court Citation Division at (775) 325-6503 or the Sparks Justice Court Citation Division at (775) 353-7602 about the Warrant Resolution Program. Reno Justice Court warns that an active warrant means a person is subject to arrest 24 hours a day. The warrant records page covers the full process.
Washoe County Traffic, Public Defender, and Other Records
How do I pay or search a Washoe County traffic citation?
Reno Justice Court says citation numbers look like X12345678 or WC12345678 and are the fastest way to search. The online lookup also accepts the first and last name as written on the ticket. First confirm which court holds the ticket: Reno Justice, Sparks Justice, Reno Municipal, or Sparks Municipal. Check the top of the citation or the area near the officer's signature for the correct court. If the citation does not appear online, the court may not have received it yet. The traffic court records page covers payment and contest options.
How do I qualify for the Washoe County Public Defender?
The Public Defender FAQ says you must be considered indigent, meaning you do not have enough resources to hire private counsel. Court Services and the judge decide based on financial circumstances, assets, and liabilities. The Public Defender is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Current Public Defender Evelyn Grosenick leads the office, which represents people facing loss of liberty. A traffic citation that carries only a possible fine does not, by itself, provide a basis for appointment. See the arrest records page for related background.
Can I seal my Washoe County criminal record?
Some Nevada criminal records may be eligible for sealing under NRS Chapter 179 after waiting periods and a petition. Eligibility depends on the offense, the time elapsed since case completion, and any later convictions. The petition is filed in the court that issued the underlying conviction. The Washoe County Law Library and Self-Help Center on the first floor of the courthouse at 75 Court Street, phone (775) 328-3250, can point self-represented filers to the right forms. For more on sealing and restricted access, see the arrest records page.
What is eFlex and who uses it in Washoe County?
eFlex is the electronic filing and document-access system used by the Second Judicial District Court. The court's Probate Guidelines require all probate and trust filings to be submitted through eFlex. The court's media and electronic coverage page also notes that paid eFlex subscription accounts may be needed to download full public documents from public Second Judicial District cases. Self-represented filers can register through the court site. The probate records page covers eFlex for probate, and the court records page covers it for general filings.
Still Have Questions About Washoe County Court Records?
For full courthouse contact info, see the contact page. For the right office to call, see Clerk of Court for case files and County Clerk for marriage licenses and county business filings. For broader access rules, see public records. For records by topic, browse court records, arrest records, inmate records, warrant records, traffic court records, marriage and divorce, or probate.