Washoe County Court Records

Washoe County’s court records provide information on court-related activities, including court case proceedings and judicial activities. Government agencies like county courts may generate and store court records in different formats, including microfilms, typed or handwritten documents, and audio or video recordings.

Court records are also different based on their content. For instance, court dockets provide information on a case's status, while court orders contain data on judgments, defendants, and the recipient agency.

Note: Nevada court records, including those generated in Washoe County, are significant documents in legal matters. Such records ensure the courts follow standard legal processes during case proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Washoe County?

Washoe County court records are mostly public documents unless they contain information exempt under state laws. Per NRS Chapter 239, the general public may request court records from agencies assigned as record custodians. In turn, the agencies may provide avenues for requesters to obtain such records.

Under state laws, record custodians have the legal right to refuse or deny requests for certain court documents. Exempt or restricted court documents may contain information that violates a concerned person's right to safety and privacy. For instance, state law restricts public access to sealed or expunged courts. Personal information on court personnel is also exempt from public view.

Note: To obtain Washoe County court records, interested parties must fulfill the record custodian's criteria for accessing such documents. For example, county courts may require a valid ID before disclosing certain court documents.

Washoe County Court Records Search

In Washoe County, interested parties may search court records by directing their requests to local or state-level government entities. The entities may maintain options through which requesters may obtain records. Examples of such options include online search sites, in-person checkpoints, or mail-based systems. For example, Washoe County's district court maintains a case inquiry database. Users must input the required information to find court records via the database.

Washoe County Court Records Search by Name

Inquirers may conduct name-based searches for court records using online searchable portals or in-person checkpoints at the county courts. For instance, the county district court allows name searches for court records via a case inquiry portal. To use the portal, users must click the “Case Inquiry” tab and proceed to choose the “Person Search” option.

The county justice court also maintains a search portal for court cases handled at the courthouse. However, this portal requires users to create an account before accessing court information. In contrast, you may name-search court records at the courthouse that handled the case. The court may charge fees for producing copies of the requested document.

Washoe County Courts

Washoe County's court system comprises district, justice, and municipal courts. The county courts’ contact information is provided below:

Washoe County District Courts
Washoe County District Court - Family Division
1 South Sierra Street
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 328-3110

Washoe County District Court - General Jurisdiction
75 Court Street
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 328-3110

Washoe County Justice Courts
Incline Village - Crystal Bay Justice Court
865 Tahoe Boulevard
Suite 301
Incline Village, NV 89451
Phone: (775) 832-4100
Fax: (775) 832-4162

Reno Township Justice Court
1 South Sierra Street
P.O. Box 11130
Reno, NV 89520
Phone: (775) 325-6500
Fax: (775) 325-6510

Sparks Township Justice Court
1675 East Prater Way
Suite 107
Sparks, NV 89434
Phone: (775) 353-7603 (Civil)
Fax: (775) 352-3004 (Criminal)
Phone: (775) 353-7600 (Criminal)
Fax: (775) 352-3004 (Criminal)

Wadsworth Township Justice Court
390 West Main Street
P.O. Box 68
Wadsworth, NV 89442
Phone: (775) 575-4585
Fax: (775) 575-0253

Washoe County Municipal Courts
Reno Municipal Court
1 South Sierra Street
P.O. Box 1900
Reno, NV 89505
Phone: (775) 334-2290
Fax: (775) 334-3824

Sparks Municipal Court
1450 C Street
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 353-2286
Fax: (775) 353-2400

Washoe County District Court Records

In Washoe County, district court records refer to all court documents generated in the courthouse. Such records may contain information on criminal and civil court cases handled at the district court.

Inquirers may use the court’s online case inquiry database to find district court records. The database offers access to court case files and daily calendars. Inquirers must provide the required search details to obtain records on the search site.

In contrast, the district court may allow in-person requests for court records. Inquirers may need to visit the courthouse during business hours to get the records in person. Note that inquirers may present a valid ID before they may obtain sensitive or confidential district court documents.

Washoe County Criminal Records

Washoe County criminal records are official files on criminal convictions and other crime-related data. Such records may also feature Washoe County arrest details and court supervision data.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety serves as the record custodian of all criminal records generated by the state. In addition, the agency allows name- or fingerprint-based checks for records in their custody. However, only the record subject may request criminal records via the fingerprint-based check option. To conduct fingerprint-based searches, inquirers must follow this guide:

1. Fill out and print the criminal record history check form.
2. Attach a completed fingerprint card. You may get fingerprinted at a local law enforcement agency.
3. Enclose a $27 money order or check payable to the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
4. Mail the documents and fee to:

Nevada Department of Public Safety
Records, Communications, and Compliance Division
333 West Nye Lane #100
Carson City, Nevada 89706

In contrast, only employers or volunteer organizations may conduct name-based searches for criminal records. Interested entities must send a mail request to the agency at:

Nevada Department of Public Safety
Records, Communications, and Compliance Division
ATTN: NCU
2080 East Flamingo Road #118
Las Vegas, NV 89119

The mail request must include these documents:

• A completed civil name check application form
• A copy of the organization’s state business license or chartered certificate
• Copy of the entity’s Federal Employer Identification Number

Washoe County Criminal Court Case Lookup

In Washoe County, interested parties may look up criminal court records at the court that oversaw the case. Note that the county’s district and justice courts have jurisdiction over such cases. Interested persons may visit the court’s physical location to obtain criminal records.

In contrast, the county courts also maintain online repositories of criminal records. The district court hosts a case inquiry database for criminal records tried at the court. On the other hand, criminal court records are obtainable via the justice court’s online search portal.

Get Washoe County Civil Court Records

Civil court records provide information on disputes and claim-related court cases. Such records may include data on court cases like civil equity, foreclosure and liens, and small claims. The district and justice courts oversee and maintain such records. Thus, record seekers may access civil court records by contacting the court that handled the case.

Washoe County civil court records are also available online via the district court’s case inquiry database or the justice court’s online search portal. The databases will only provide information on cases tried at the respective courts.

Washoe County Family Court Records

In Washoe County, family court records are official files on domestic relations and juvenile court cases. Such cases may include paternity, juvenile delinquency, adoption, and divorce.

Washoe County’s district court oversees family-type cases. The county court also provides online or offline access to the case records.

Interested parties must use the court’s case inquiry online database to obtain family court records online. Users may search by case identifiers, such as the case party’s name or number. In contrast, the court allows in-person access to the records. Requesters using this option must visit the court’s physical location during open hours.

Note: Washoe County family court records may contain confidential or sensitive information. Thus, the court may only disclose such information to legally eligible persons or entities, such as the record subject or immediate family relations. Eligible persons must provide proof of identification to access the record.

Washoe County Marriage and Divorce Records

Washoe County district court and county clerk’s office are official marriage and divorce records custodians, respectively.

The county clerk’s office allows online searches or in-person requests for marriage records. To find the record online, inquirers must use the county clerk’s self-service web portal. In contrast, inquirers may request certified copies of Washoe County marriage records in person at the county clerk’s address:

1001 East 9th Street
Building A
Suite 115
Reno, NV 89512
Phone: (775) 784-7287

Conversely, the county district court offers online or offline access to divorce records. Inquirers may search for divorce records online using the court’s case inquiry database. An alternative option is to request the records in person by visiting the district court at:

Washoe County District Court - Family Division
1 South Sierra Street
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 328-3110

Nevada’s Office of Vital Records is also the custodian of marriage and divorce records. However, the agency only verifies marriage or divorce events that occurred between 1969 and September 2005. To view records within this timeframe, inquirers must send a mail request to the agency at:

Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Bureau of Preparedness, Assurance, Inspections, and Statistics
Office of Vital Records and Statistics
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104
Carson City, Nevada 89706

The request must include a completed application form and a $10 check or money order made payable to the “Office of Vital Records”.

Washoe Birth and Death Records

Northern Nevada Public Health maintains information on birth and death events that occurred in Washoe County. The agency allows mail-in or in-person requests for such events.

To access the records via mail, applicants must use these steps:

1. Fill out and print the respective application form:
   1. Washoe County birth certificate application form in English or Spanish.
   2. Washoe County death certificate application form in English or Spanish.
2. Include a valid ID and a legal proof of relationship with the record subject. This may include Washoe County birth certificates or proof of marriage certificates.
3. Enclose a check or money order that is made payable to the Northern Nevada Public Health. A birth or death certificate costs $25 per copy.
4. Mail the documents and fees to the agency at:

Northern Nevada Public Health - Vital Statistics
1001 East Ninth Street
Building B
Reno, NV 89512

To access the records in person, applicants must provide the search fee and valid ID to the agency at their physical location.

Note: Washoe County vital records, such as birth certificates, are important documents for protecting an individual’s right to property or identity. The documents are also necessary requirements for obtaining additional documents like international passports.

Washoe County Probate Court Records

In Washoe County, probate court records contain information on cases such as the administration of wills, estates, name changes, and conservatorships. The county district court oversees such records.

To access the probate court records, inquirers may find the records through the court's case inquiry database. In contrast, inquirers may access the records in person by visiting the district court at:

Washoe County District Court - General Jurisdiction
75 Court Street
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 328-3110

Washoe County Property Records

In Washoe County, property records contain information on real estate and land documents, such as deeds, liens, parcel ID, mortgages, property tax, and property owner's information. The county assessor’s office serves as the record custodian of property records. To obtain the records, record seekers may use the agency’s Real Property Assessment Data search portal. Property records are also accessible via in-person requests to the assessor’s office at:

1001 East Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
Phone: (775) 328-2003

Washoe County Court Records Online

Washoe County's district court maintains a case inquiry database for online searches. Alternatively, third-party search sites like Nevadacourtrecords.us may offer convenient access to Washoe court records. Such sites are typically easy to use and may offer one or more types of court records. They may feature additional features like a direct download option, which allows users to download court documents in their preferred format. However, such sites are mostly unregulated and may not feature complete court information.