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Henderson Justice Court accepts debit and credit cards bearing the Visa or Mastercard logo for all payments that are due the court, to include traffic citations, civil fees, criminal fines and bail. Payments cannot be accepted over the phone. A customer may not exceed $3,000.00 in Credit Card Transactions within a three-day calendar period. Payee must show a photo ID that matches the name on the credit card before it will be accepted for payment. Photo ID is not required for ATM and Debit Card Transactions. 
All checks or money orders should be made payable to "Henderson Justice Court."

  FEE 
Except as provided in Subsection 2, each justice of the peace shall charge and collect the following fees:  
On the commencement of any action or proceedings in the justice's court, other than in actions commenced pursuant to Chapter 73 of NRS, to be paid by the party commencing the action: (General Civil Cases)  

    If the sum claimed does not exceed $1,000.00       

 $49.00*

    If the sum claimed exceeds $1,000.01 but does not exceed $2,500.00

 $71.00*

    If the sum claimed exceeds $2,500.01 but does not exceed $4,500.00

 $121.00*

    If the sum claimed exceeds $4,500.01 but does not exceed $6,500.00

 $146.00*

    If the sum claimed exceeds $6,500.01 but does not exceed $7,500.00

 $171.00*

    If the sum claimed exceeds $7,500.01 but does not exceed $10,000.00

 $196.00*

    Unlawful Detainer (formal Civil) and all other Civil actions

 $49.00*

    Petition to Seal Records

 $49.00*
For the preparation and filing of an affidavit and order in an action commenced pursuant to Chapter 73 of NRS (Small Claim Cases):  

     If the claim does not exceed $1,000.00

 $46.00*

     If the sum claimed exceeds $1,000.01 but does not exceed $2,500.00

 $66.00*

     If the sum claimed exceeds $2,500.01 but does not exceed $5,000.00

 $86.00*
     If the sum claimed exceeds $5,0001.00 but does not exceed $7,500.00 $146.00*
On the appearance of any defendant or any number of defendants answering jointly, to be paid by defendant(s) on filing the first paper in the action, or at the time of appearance:  

    For filing any answer (in all civil actions)   

 $33.00*

No Fee may be charged where a defendant or defendant(s) appear in response to an affidavit and order issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 73 of NRS (Small Claim Cases)

  
For the issuance of any Writ of Attachment, Writ of Garnishment, Writ of Execution, or any other Writ designed to enforce any judgment of the Court $6.00 
For filing a motion for summary judgment  $15.00 
For filing an application for default judgment in a civil action other than actions commenced pursuant to Chapter 73 of NRS  $15.00 
For filing a notice of appeal, and appeal bonds $12.00 
For preparation and transmittal of transcript and papers on appeal $12.00 
District Court Appeal Filing Fee (Due upon filing of Appeal).** $47.00 
Appeal Bonds/Supercedeas Bonds - Determined at time of filing  varies 
For preparation and copying of transcript - Determined by Court Reporter varies 
Judgment by Confession $27.00 
For preparing and copy of any record, proceeding or paper (except court reporter transcripts), for each page  $0.30 
For each certificate of the clerk, under Seal of the Court $3.00 
For searching records or files in this office, for each year/each name  $1.00 
For filing and processing each bail or property bond and the posting of cash bail in a non-traffic criminal case   $40.00 
Administrative fee for setting up extended payment schedule on a fine  $25.00 

TPO - Harassment in the Workplace - Security (from Employer)

 $250.00 

Henderson Justice Court Jury Deposit  $280.00 per day

* Includes a $13.00 fee required by Chapter 4 of the Nevada Revised Statutes.
** Fee collected in Henderson Justice Court and transferred to the County Clerk with Appeal.