Justice Court, North Las Vegas Township, has three Justices of the Peace elected for six-year terms, a Court Administrator, and a staff of 31 full-time employees. Justice Court hears probable cause, arraignments, preliminary hearings, misdemeanor and traffic trials, bond forfeitures, evictions, small claims matters where the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000, and civil matters where the amount in controversy does not exceed $15,000. Other duties performed by the Justices of the Peace include setting bail, issuing search warrants, summonses, protective orders and arrest warrants.

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

NORTH LAS VEGAS JUSTICE COURT ADMINISTRATION

The AOC, our governing agency, provides continuity and improvement in the state courts through:

• Continuously examining the processes and effectiveness of the Judicial Branch.
• Providing leadership in ensuring access to timely and cost effective justice in the State Courts.
• Implementing policy goals set forth by the Supreme Court and aiding the Court in fulfilling its role as the leader of an independent and co-equal branch of government.