Clark County NV Court Records Search

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Clark County NV Court Records Search: first determine which court actually has the case

A Clark County court records search is not one database. Clark County has a District Court, eleven Justice Court jurisdictions, separate city Municipal Courts, Nevada appellate courts, and federal courts. Searching the wrong level is one of the main reasons a real case appears to be “missing.”

For felony trials, divorce, probate, guardianship and larger civil matters, start with the Eighth Judicial District Court. For misdemeanors, traffic, evictions, small claims and felony preliminary proceedings, identify the correct Justice Court township. City ordinance and municipal cases can instead belong to a separate Municipal Court.

Eighth Judicial District Court 11 Justice Court jurisdictions District records: September 1909–present Most District records 1990+ searchable online Official sources reviewed: August 30, 2026

The first Clark County mistake to avoid: County Clerk does not maintain ordinary court cases

Clark County court-record routing table

Clark County Court Record Route Finder

Select the case type. This tool only identifies the likely official court system. It does not search a person’s name or collect personal information.

Felony / District Civil Divorce / Probate Las Vegas Justice Court Other Justice Court Municipal Court Old District Case Nevada Appeal Federal / Bankruptcy

Start with the Eighth Judicial District Court Odyssey Portal.

Use Smart Search for felony, gross-misdemeanor trial proceedings, District Court civil cases and other District Court matters.

Open District Court Portal

Use the Eighth Judicial District Court Family record search.

The District Court maintains divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, guardianship, probate and related records. Adoption and juvenile matters are sealed from public view, and some other family records can also be restricted.

Open District Court Portal

Las Vegas Justice Court has its own public inquiry route.

Its current public system provides Las Vegas Justice Court civil and criminal records, traffic/civil-infraction functions and court calendars.

Open Las Vegas Justice Court Records

Use Clark County’s shared Justice Court Public Access system.

The shared system covers Boulder City, Bunkerville, Goodsprings, Henderson, Laughlin, Mesquite, Moapa, Moapa Valley, North Las Vegas and Searchlight.

Open Clark County Justice Court Search

Read the citation or case heading before choosing the court.

A case in Las Vegas Municipal Court or Henderson Municipal Court is not the same as a case in the similarly named Justice Court.

Las Vegas Municipal Court

Use the District Court Records Division.

The Clerk maintains District Court records from September 1909 forward. Most 1990-present records are searchable online; 1909-1990 searches can require staff and microfilm/microfiche research.

District Court Historical Record Instructions

Use Nevada’s appellate Public Portal.

The Nevada Supreme Court and Court of Appeals provide a free case portal supporting case-number, caption and participant searches.

Nevada Appellate Public Portal

Use PACER.

Clark County federal civil and criminal cases use the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Clark County bankruptcy cases use the Las Vegas office of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada.

Open PACER

Eighth Judicial District Court: Clark County’s main trial-court record system

The Eighth Judicial District Court is the main Clark County trial court for felony and gross-misdemeanor trial proceedings, District Court civil actions, probate, family matters and other District Court cases.

The Clerk currently identifies these types of records among those it maintains:

The District Court is moving public access into one Odyssey Portal

This is a current Clark County portal change worth knowing.

The Eighth Judicial District Court says public-access users should register for its newer Odyssey Portal. The Court states that the portal is replacing older secure public-access systems and that new access requests for the legacy system are no longer being approved.

How to search Clark County District Court records by name

The current Odyssey Smart Search interface supports substantially more than a basic last-name search.

1. Open the Eighth Judicial District Court Portal. The portal identifies itself as providing case and filing status for Clark County’s Eighth Judicial District Court.
2. Select Smart Search. This is the court’s current public case-search interface.
3. Enter a record number or name. The main search accepts a record number or a name in Last, First Middle Suffix format.
4. Use the dedicated name fields when you need greater control. The interface provides Last Name, First Name, Middle Name and Suffix fields.
5. Open Advanced Filtering Options. This exposes additional filters that can reduce wrong-person matches.
6. Use Party Name, Nickname, Business Name or Sounds Like where appropriate. Business searches should use the Business Name search type rather than forcing a company into a person’s name field.
7. Apply case filters. Current options include Case Type, Case Status, File Date Start/End and Judicial Officer.
8. Use date-of-birth filtering only inside the official court system when appropriate. Do not send sensitive identifiers to Public-Court-Records.us.
9. Open the candidate case. Compare parties, case number, filing date, case type and court department.
10. Read later docket activity before describing the outcome. A complaint, indictment, charge or petition is not the final disposition.

Smart Search fields that can narrow a common Clark County name

Clark County District Court online coverage has a clear historical cutoff

The Clerk of the Court states that it maintains records from September 1909 through the present.

Most District Court records from 1990 forward can be searched electronically.

Search and copy requests involving records from 1909 through 1990 can require the Records Division to use older indexes, microfilm or microfiche.

If you do not know an old District Court case number

The District Court Records Division says a case number is required to directly access court records. When you do not know it, provide:

• the complete names of the parties;
• the approximate year the action was filed;
• the type of case if known;
• any former case reference or number;
• the court department/judge if known; and
• the exact document you ultimately need.

If the case cannot be found in Odyssey, Records staff may need to consult the microfilm index.

District Court copies, certification and older-record search fees

How to request a Clark County District Court certified copy

1. Find the case in Odyssey and save the full case number.
2. Open the docket and identify the exact document.
3. Determine whether you need a plain, certified or exemplified copy.
4. Open the Court’s Records Search and Viewing page.
5. Download and complete the copy-request form.
6. Include the case number and exact document description.
7. Choose mail or Records Division pickup as applicable.
8. Email the completed request to recordsrequest@clarkcountycourts.us or use the mailing instructions provided by the Court.
9. Pay the calculated copy/certification charges.
10. Allow additional processing time if the record must be retrieved from microfilm, microfiche or another storage source.

District Court record counters are split between two Las Vegas locations

Eleven Justice Court jurisdictions exist inside Clark County

Justice Court records are township-specific. Clark County currently identifies these Justice Court jurisdictions:

The shared Justice Court portal covers 10 Clark County courts

The shared public-access system currently covers:

• Boulder City;
• Bunkerville;
• Goodsprings;
• Henderson;
• Laughlin;
• Mesquite;
• Moapa;
• Moapa Valley;
• North Las Vegas; and
• Searchlight.

How to search those Justice Court records

1. Open the Clark County Justice Court Web Public Access page.
2. Read and accept the portal terms.
3. Select the correct Justice Court jurisdiction.
4. Search using a name, case number or ticket number.
5. If searching a person, use the first and last name required by the court system.
6. Check the court location before opening the result.
7. Review the case type: civil, eviction, small claims, criminal or traffic.
8. Open the case details.
9. Read current docket events and status.
10. Verify critical information against the official court file before relying on it.

Las Vegas Justice Court uses another portal

Las Vegas Township Justice Court is located in the Regional Justice Center but should not be confused with the Eighth Judicial District Court simply because both operate at 200 Lewis Avenue.

The current Las Vegas Justice Court public inquiry separates:

• traffic citations and civil infractions;
• criminal records;
• civil records; and
• court calendar information.

Henderson and North Las Vegas show how Justice Court jurisdiction works

Las Vegas Justice Court and Las Vegas Municipal Court are different courts

This distinction is essential for traffic, misdemeanor and warrant searches.

How to tell which Las Vegas court issued a citation

1. Read the court name printed on the citation or notice.
2. Look for Justice Court versus Municipal Court.
3. Check the court address.
4. Check the case or citation number.
5. If it says Las Vegas Municipal Court, use the city’s Municipal Court portal.
6. If it says Las Vegas Township Justice Court, use the LVJC public-access portal.
7. If another township appears, use the Clark County shared Justice Court portal.
8. Do not search the District Court portal merely because the incident happened somewhere in Clark County.

Las Vegas Municipal Court has its own defendant name search

The City of Las Vegas operates a separate Municipal Court case system.

The current defendant search supports name searching and displays fields for:

• last name;
• first name;
• date of birth; and
• CAPTCHA verification.

Its search interface also exposes operators such as starts with, contains and Soundex.

Henderson Municipal Court also uses a separate name search

Henderson Municipal Court’s eAccess system is different from Henderson Justice Court.

The current Henderson Municipal Court search instructions say a name search can use:

• partial or full first name;
• partial or full last name;
• a minimum of two characters;
• optional middle name or initial; and
• the case-number link to open the matching record.

Sealed Clark County records disappear from public internet search for a reason

A no-result search can reflect a legal access restriction rather than a technical failure.

Examples include:

• sealed criminal records;
• sealed civil records;
• sealed domestic records;
• adoptions;
• juvenile proceedings;
• protective-order material;
• records expressly confidential by law; and
• specific documents or information restricted by court order.

The District Court states that sealed civil and criminal cases require a court order to obtain records or information.

For sealed domestic records, attorneys of record and litigants may have specific identification-based access, subject to the Court’s rules. Adoption records require a court order.

Physical evidence is treated differently from ordinary paper records

The Eighth Judicial District Court states that unsealed admitted evidence may be viewed by appointment only and requires a current, valid government-issued photo ID.

This is different from:

• viewing a docket;
• ordering a copy of an electronically stored filing;
• ordering a certified judgment; or
• requesting a hearing video.

How to read a Clark County criminal record correctly

Divorce and Family Court records use the District Court, not marriage records

A Clark County marriage certificate and a divorce court record come from different offices.

Divorce-record workflow

1. Open the District Court Odyssey Portal.
2. Use Smart Search.
3. Search the party name.
4. Confirm the case is a Family Court matter.
5. Verify both parties and filing date.
6. Open the docket.
7. Locate the final decree/judgment rather than relying only on the initial divorce filing.
8. If an official decree is required, request a certified copy from the District Court Clerk.

Probate records also belong to District Court

Clark County probate is handled within the Eighth Judicial District Court. The Court’s probate resources specifically direct users to its District Court Clerk, records department and Odyssey portal.

Probate research can involve:

• estate proceedings;
• wills;
• probate petitions;
• personal representative appointments;
• orders;
• creditor-related filings;
• guardianship-related matters where applicable; and
• other estate administration records.

Clark County court records vs Recorder and County Clerk records

Nevada appeals use a separate free statewide portal

The Nevada Supreme Court and Nevada Court of Appeals provide a cost-free appellate Public Portal.

The official appellate instructions allow searches using:

• case number;
• case caption;
• participant last name; or
• company / organization name.

How to search a Clark County appeal

1. Locate the Clark County trial-court case first when possible.
2. Confirm that an appeal was filed.
3. Open the Nevada appellate Public Portal.
4. Search the appellate case number if known.
5. If unknown, search the case caption or participant last name.
6. If searching an organization, use the company/organization participant search.
7. If the case is closed, uncheck “Exclude Closed Case.”
8. Open the correct appellate case.
9. Review the document list.
10. Open the available PDF filing by selecting its document number.

Federal Clark County cases use the District of Nevada

Federal court records do not appear in Clark County’s state-court portals.

Bankruptcy records can be viewed for free at courthouse terminals

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada currently provides public terminals at its Las Vegas and Reno courthouses.

Electronic case information can be viewed there without a PACER access charge. Printing from those public terminals currently costs $0.10 per page.

The Bankruptcy Court also offers the federal Voice Case Information System at 866-222-8029 for basic case information.

How to search Clark County federal cases online

1. Confirm that the case is federal rather than Nevada state court.
2. Open PACER.
3. Create or use a PACER account.
4. Select the District of Nevada when the federal court is known.
5. Use PACER Case Locator when the correct federal court is uncertain.
6. Prefer the federal case number over a broad party-name search.
7. Verify the parties and court before opening the docket.
8. Use date filters when possible.
9. Review the displayed charge before opening a large document.

PACER pricing verified August 30, 2026

If a Clark County search returns no result, follow this sequence

No-result troubleshooting

1. Check the court level. District Court, Justice Court and Municipal Court have different databases.
2. Check the township. Clark County has eleven Justice Court jurisdictions.
3. Check Las Vegas Justice Court separately. It is not part of the shared ten-court Justice Court search route.
4. Check Municipal Court. A city citation can belong to Las Vegas, Henderson or another municipal system rather than Justice Court.
5. For District Court, use Smart Search filters. Try the exact name, Sounds Like, case type and filing-date range.
6. Use the case number whenever possible. This dramatically reduces same-name errors.
7. Recent Justice Court citation? Allow for the posting delay identified by the relevant court.
8. District Court record before 1990? Use the Records Division’s manual/microfilm search process.
9. Record before September 1909? Follow the Court’s instruction to research the predecessor Lincoln County records.
10. Appeal? Search the Nevada appellate Public Portal and uncheck “Exclude Closed Case” for an older closed appeal.
11. Federal? Search PACER.
12. Sealed or confidential? Do not attempt to bypass the court’s access restriction.

How to avoid matching the wrong Clark County person

• Confirm the full first and last name.
• Check middle name and suffix when available.
• Confirm the specific court—not only “Clark County.”
• Confirm the case number.
• Check the filing date.
• Check the case type.
• Check party role.
• Compare date of birth only through a lawful official search where appropriate.
• Compare attorneys where helpful.
• Review the final disposition.
• Check whether a Justice Court case later became a District Court case.
• Check for a separate appellate case where applicable.

Search result, docket, document and certified copy are different

What to do after you find the case

1. Save the full case number. This becomes the best identifier for future searches and copy requests.
2. Confirm court level and jurisdiction. Justice Court and Municipal Court results can look similar but are not interchangeable.
3. Identify each party’s role. Plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, respondent and appellant have different procedural meanings.
4. Read the docket chronologically. Later orders can change or resolve earlier filings.
5. Identify the final disposition. Do not equate an accusation with a judgment.
6. Check for appeal activity. Use the Nevada appellate portal when appropriate.
7. Locate the specific document needed. Do not order an entire file when only one judgment/order is required.
8. Ask whether certification is required. Avoid paying for certification when the receiving organization accepts a plain copy.
9. Recheck upcoming dates. Court calendars and hearing settings can change.

FCRA and background-screening limitation

Public-Court-Records.us is not a Consumer Reporting Agency and does not provide FCRA consumer reports.

This page should not be used as an employment, tenant, credit, insurance or other FCRA-regulated eligibility-screening service.

A court-record name search can produce mistaken identity, incomplete histories and cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal. Consequential decisions should not be based on a name-only match from this guide or any ordinary public court-search interface.

Official sources reviewed for this Clark County guide

• Eighth Judicial District Court — Odyssey Portal
• Eighth Judicial District Court — Smart Search
• Eighth Judicial District Court — Clerk of the Court
• District Court — Records Search, Viewing & Copy Fees
• Eighth Judicial District Court — Case Types & Filing
• District Court Clerk — Records Questions & Answers
• Eighth Judicial District Court — Probate
• Clark County — Justice Court Jurisdictions
• Clark County Justice Court — Shared Web Public Access
• Las Vegas Justice Court — Public Records Inquiry
• Nevada Judiciary — Las Vegas Township Justice Court
• Henderson Justice Court
• North Las Vegas Justice Court
• North Las Vegas Justice Court — Case Search Information
• City of Las Vegas Municipal Court
• Las Vegas Municipal Court — Name Search
• Henderson Municipal Court — eAccess
• Henderson Municipal Court — eAccess Search Help
• Clark County Clerk — Office Responsibilities
• Nevada Appellate Courts — Public Portal Search Instructions
• Nevada Supreme Court / Court of Appeals Public Portal
• U.S. District Court — District of Nevada
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court — District of Nevada
• Nevada Bankruptcy Court — PACER & Public Terminal Information
• PACER — Federal Court Records
• PACER — Current Pricing

Research verification date: August 30, 2026. Clark County portal migrations, Justice Court interfaces, citation-posting times, Clerk fees, courthouse hours, sealed-record access and federal PACER pricing can change. Recheck the responsible official source before relying on a time-sensitive detail.

Frequently asked questions about Clark County NV court records

1. What is the official Clark County NV court records search?

There is no single search covering every Clark County court. Eighth Judicial District Court cases use the District Court Odyssey Portal. Las Vegas Justice Court uses a separate Justice Court portal. Ten other Clark County Justice Courts use the county’s shared Web Public Access system, while city Municipal Courts and Nevada appellate courts have separate searches.

2. Can I search Clark County District Court records by name?

Yes. The Eighth Judicial District Court Smart Search accepts names and record numbers. Advanced options include party name, nickname, business name, Sounds Like, date-of-birth range, case type, case status, filing-date range and judicial officer.

3. How far back do Clark County District Court records go?

The Clerk states that it maintains court records from September 1909 through the present. Most records from 1990 forward can be searched online. Records from 1909 through 1990 may require a manual, microfilm or microfiche search. The Court directs researchers seeking records before 1909 to Lincoln County.

4. Is Las Vegas Justice Court the same as Las Vegas Municipal Court?

No. Las Vegas Township Justice Court is part of Nevada’s Justice Court system and operates at the Regional Justice Center. Las Vegas Municipal Court is a separate City of Las Vegas court at 100 E. Clark Avenue. Always use the court name shown on the citation or case record.

5. Which Clark County Justice Courts can I search in the shared county portal?

The current shared portal covers Boulder City, Bunkerville, Goodsprings, Henderson, Laughlin, Mesquite, Moapa, Moapa Valley, North Las Vegas and Searchlight. Las Vegas Justice Court uses a separate public inquiry system.

6. Why is my recent Clark County traffic citation not online yet?

The shared Clark County Justice Court portal warns that citations can take approximately two to three weeks from the citation date to post. Las Vegas Justice Court separately states that traffic citations can be updated within approximately three to four weeks from the hearing date. Check the correct court before relying on either timeframe.

7. How much does a certified Clark County District Court record cost?

The Eighth Judicial District Court currently lists photocopies at $0.50 per page. Certification of a copy produced by the Clerk adds $3 per document, while exemplification adds $6 per document. Different fees apply when you provide your own copy for certification or exemplification.

8. Where do I search Clark County divorce and probate records?

Both are handled through the Eighth Judicial District Court rather than the elected Clark County Clerk. Divorce and related family records use the Family Division, while probate records are maintained through the District Court’s probate/civil record system.

9. Where do I search a Nevada appeal from a Clark County case?

Use the Nevada Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Public Portal. It supports case-number, case-caption and participant searches. If the appeal is closed, the Nevada Judiciary specifically advises unchecking the Exclude Closed Case option.

10. Where do I search federal court records from Clark County?

Use PACER for federal civil and criminal cases in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Clark County bankruptcy cases are assigned to the Las Vegas office of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada and are also available through PACER.