Moapa Valley : About Us

 The Justice Courts are established by the NRS 4.020 and it states
“There must be one justice court in each of the townships of the State, for which there must be elected by the qualified electors of the township at least one justice of the peace.”    

Mission Statment

The Outlying Justice Courts foster common law to serve as the people's court. 
We are in pursuit of improvements to the service of justice that we provide for our communities. Taking into consideration the changing landscape of the Outlying Courts; we are committed to dispense justice, resolve disputes and preside over the courts' functions with ethical treatment of our constituents.  

Justice of the Peace

Judge D. Lanny Waite has been elected to office since November of 1986.

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Outlying Justice Court Administration office is located at
Outlying Justice Court
330 S. Third St. #1020B
Las Vegas, NV 89155
Court Administrator Karen Powell
Telephone 702-455-4147

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Administrative Office of the Courts

  The AOC 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.