Nevada has eleven judicial districts making up the state's general jurisdiction courts. These district courts serve Nevada's 17 counties. The 11 Judicial Districts are served by 82 District Court judges who serve their elected counties but have jurisdiction to serve in any district court in the state.
The Eighth Judicial District Court is the largest general jurisdiction court in Nevada. It serves all municipalities and outlying communities in Clark County.
➢ District Courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction, meaning they hear criminal, civil, family, and juvenile cases.
The Eighth Judicial District Court is the largest general jurisdiction court in Nevada. It serves all municipalities and outlying communities in Clark County.
Justice Court also hears misdemeanor traffic cases, restraining orders, small claims, evictions, and all other civil matters that amount in controversy to less than $10,000. District Court hears all civil cases beyond this.
Rule 7.20 - Form of papers presented for filing; exhibits; documents; legal citations (a) All pleadings and papers presented for filing must be flat, unfolded, firmly bound together at the top, on white paper of standard quality, not less than 16-lb. weight and 8.5 x 11 inches in size.
Within 14 days after the service of the motion, the opposing party shall serve and file a written opposition thereto, together with a memorandum of points and authorities and supporting affidavits, if any, stating facts showing why the motion should be denied.
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