If you would like to inquire about a current or closed case or citation that has been adjudicated through this court, please fill out a Record Search Request Form and submit it along with the appropriate fees. Generally, it may take 7-10 business days for the court to complete the search.
If you need a copy of any case related item (i.e., Complaint, Citation, Judgment of Conviction, Court Proceedings), you will be required to pay $0.50 cents per page before obtaining a copy. Further, if you need a certified copy of any document, you will be required to pay $3.00 per page that is to be certified.
- Acquittal
- The finding of not guilty.
- Appeal
- The act of seeking a higher court’s review of a lower court’s decision.
- Arraignment
- A hearing before a judge during which the judge reads the charges to the defendant, informs the defendant of his constitutional rights, and affords the defendant the opportunity to enter a plea.
- Arrest
- The taking of a person into custody by an officer of the law.
- Authorization to Represent
- Agreement between defendant and attorney for legal representation in court matters.
- Bail
- Money a defendant puts up (usually a bond) to allow his or her release from custody and to guarantee his or her appearance at a future hearing.
- Bailiff
- The individual in the courtroom who helps the judge manage the evidence and maintain order in the courtroom.
- Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
- A standard of proof required to convict a person of a crime. The judge has a high degree of certainty about the defendant’s guilty, although he need not be 100 percent convinced.
- Burden of proof
- A party’s duty to prove a disputed fact.
- Cash Only Bail
- Designation on a warrant indicating that only cash bail as opposed to bond will be accepted as a condition of release from custody.
- Charge
- The process of accusing the defendant of a crime.
- Circumstantial Evidence
- Facts or testimony not based on actual personal knowledge or observation, by which other non-substantiated facts can be reasonably inferred.
- City Attorney
- Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the City. Also legal advisor to the City on all matters.
- Closing Argument
- A speech to the judge by the prosecutor and then the defense to try to convince the judge how the evidence proves his or her side of the case.
- Complaint
- The written document charging an alleged criminal defendant.
- Contempt of Court
- Deliberate disobedience of a court order
- Continuance
- Extension of time for appearance.
- COP or Change of Plea
- Usually from not guilty to guilty or nolo contendere (no contest).
- Community Service
- Work performed by defendant as alternative to fines or jail time.
- Credit for Time Served
- Instruction from judge to allow credit for time already spent in jail
- Defendant
- The person who is accused in a criminal case.
- Disposition
- A final settlement or determination.
- District Attorney
- Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the State.
- Due Process
- The notion, grounded in the Fifth and Fourteenth amendments to the U.S. Constitution, of rights in most court and administrative proceedings to defend oneself in an orderly proceeding adapted to the nature of the case, and that every person have the protection of a day in court and the benefit of general law.
- DUI
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled substance.
- Felony
- The most serious category of criminal offenses. With penalties of imprisonment ranging from a year and a day to life, or in some states, punishable by death.
- Finding
- The determination of fact by a judge.
- Fine
- The monetary penalty assessed against a defendant.
- Failure to Appear
- Failure to appear at scheduled court date.
- Failure to Comply
- Failure to comply with court-imposed sentence.
- Failure to Pay
- Failure to pay fines.
- Gross Misdemeanor
- A crime punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than $2000.00, or by both fine and imprisonment.
- Hearing
- A scheduled appearance before a judge for determination of facts.
- Imprisonment
- The placement of an individual in a jail or prison
- Judgment
- The official decision of the court.
- Leading question
- A question that instructs the witness how to answer, puts words into the witness’s mouth or suggests the desired answer.
- Mandatory Appearance
- Defendant must appear in court in person to answer to the charge (s).
- Miranda Warning
- After arrest and before questioning, arrested persons must be warned that: 1) they have the right to remain silent; 2) any statement they make may be used as evidence against them: 3) they have a right to the presence of an attorney; and 4) if they cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for them prior to any questioning if they so desire.
- Misdemeanor
- A crime punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than six months, or by a fine of not more than $1000.00, or by both fine and imprisonment.
- Motion
- A written or oral application requesting the Court to make a specified ruling or order.
- Nolo Contendere
- A plea of no contest.
- Order
- Any command or instruction issued by the judge.
- Plaintiff
- Person or entity making a charge.
- Probable Cause
- A strong belief, based on facts, that a crime has been committed, that a particular person has committed the crime and that evidence related to the crime exists.
- Proof Date
- Date by which an individual must provide proof to the Court that Court instructions have been fulfilled (i.e., proof of completion of community service).
- Prosecutor
- A public officer who conducts criminal proceedings on behalf of the state or city.
- Rehabilitate
- To permanently change behavior.
- Relevant
- Directly related to the issue as it tends either to prove or disprove the point.
- Restitution
- The sentence often used instead of a fine or imprisonment, designed to restore the victim to his or her condition before the crime.
- Review
- Periodic appearance ordered by the judge to determine if conditions of sentence are being followed
- Sentence
- The time to be served in a prison or jail; also includes fine, probation, restitution and community service.
- Statutory Law
- A law enacted by a legislature.
- Stipulation
- A written or oral agreement between attorneys or parties concerning some phase of a lawsuit.
- Subpoena
- An order compelling a witness to appear and give testimony before a court.
- Summons
- A written notice 1) requiring the named person to appear in court on a specified day; or 2) informing the named person that a lawsuit has been started against him or her and he or she must answer.
- Suspended Sentence
- If certain conditions are met, a jail sentence need not be served. The sentence is then suspended.
- Trial
- A formal hearing before a judge to determine guilt or innocence. Witnesses may be called and evidence is presented.
- Time Served
- A sentence imposed by a judge indicating that the time already served is sufficient to satisfy sentence.
- Warrant
- Sanction or authorization, as an arrest warrant authorizes a police officer to take an individual into custody.
The Justice Court for Carlin Township is located in the City of Carlin Justice Building at 101 S. 8th Street in Carlin, Nevada. The Carlin Justice Court is one of five Justice Courts located in Elko County.
Jurisdiction of the Justice Court includes misdemeanor violations of Elko County Code and Nevada Revised Statutes, including traffic citations. Traffic citations for Commercial Federal Regulations infractions are also handled in the Justice Court. Civil actions up to an amount of $15,000 and Small Claims actions up to an amount of $10,000 can be filed in this Court. The Justice Court has jurisdiction for Orders for Protection Against Stalking, Aggravated Stalking, Harassment, Sexual Assault, Protection of Children and Domestic Violence.
The Justice of the Peace has authority to perform civil weddings.
The Justice of the Peace for Carlin Township also serves as the Municipal Judge for the City of Carlin.
Court hours are:
- Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- No New Filings after 4:00 p.m.
- Closed Holidays and Weekends
The Court accepts payments in the following forms:
- Money Order/Personal Check
- Cashier’s Check
- Credit or Debit Card – a convenience fee is charged
- Cash, when paying in person – DO NOT SEND CASH through the mail
On line payments can be made at www.CarlinTix.com OR Call 1-800-701-8560. A processing fee is applied.
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The Court has the following fee schedule. NRS 4.060.
| Marriage Solemnization Fee | $75.00 |
| Civil Cases (Claims Up to a Maximum of $15,000.00) | |
| Claim $2,500 or Less | $61.00 |
| Claim More Than $2,500.01, but Not More Than $5,000 | $111.00 |
| Claim More Than $5,000,01 but Not More Than $10,000 |
$186.00 |
| Claim More Than $10,000.01 but Not More Than $15,000.00 | $261.00 |
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All Other Civil Cases |
$61.00 |
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| Small Claims Cases (Claims Up to a Maximum of $7,500.00) | |
| Claim $1,000 or Less | $46.00 |
| Claim More Than $1,000.01, but Not More Than $2,500 | $66.00 |
| Claim More Than $2,500.01, but Not More Than $5,000 | $86.00 |
| Claim More Than $5,000.01, but Not More Than $7,500 | $126.00 |
| Claim More Than $7,500.01, but Not More Than $10,000.00 | $176.00 |
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Defendant Appearances |
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| Unlawful Detainer (Foreclosure Action) | $236.00 |
| Filing Answer in any Civil Action | $61.00 |
| Affidavit of Renewal | $25.00 |
| Writ of Restitution | $75.00 |
| Filing of Any Paper in Intervention | $36.00 |
| Issuance of Writ of Attachment, Garnishment, Execution or Other Writ to Enforce Court Judgment |
$25.00 |
| Notice of Appeal, Appeal Bonds | $25.00 |
| Supersedes to Writ to Enforce Court Judgment/Order | $25.00 |
| Preparation/Transmittal of Transcript/Papers on Appeal | $25.00 |
| Entering Judgment by Confession or Stipulated Order | $61.00 |
| Preparing Copy of Record, Proceeding or Paper (Per Page) | $0.50 |
| Each Certificate of the Clerk, Under Seal of Court | $3.00 |
| Searching Records or Files in Office, (Per Each Year) | $1.00 |
| Filing and Acting Upon Bail or Property Bond | $50.00 |
| Till Tap Service Fee | $19.00 |
| Exemplified Copy | $28.00 |
The Court’s fee, fine and bail schedules can be readily obtained in person at the Court.
Criminal Citations
When you receive a citation, there may be an appearance date and time listed on the ticket. You must appear in person or contact the Court by that date and time, to arrange payment for the citation or to contest the charges listed on the citation and set your case for trial. If there is not a date on your citation contact the court as soon as possible. Notices will only be sent to the address listed on your citation. If you fail to appear or fail to contact the Court, a bench warrant may be issued for your arrest for your failure to appear which will add a bench warrant fee to the amount of money due on the citation and your driver’s license may be suspended.
When a citation states that you must appear in Court, rather than listing a fine or bail amount, it is a mandatory appearance on the date and time listed on the citation. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY.
If you cannot afford to pay the entire amount listed on the citation, please contact the Court to arrange a payment plan. Once a plan is established, if you default in your payments, a bench warrant may be issued.
If you wish to contest the citation, you must contact the court and complete the proper paperwork and post the cash bond (the total amount due on the citation), a date for pre-trial will be scheduled. This is to ensure your appearance at trial. If you are found not guilty at trial, the amount you have posted will be refunded. If you are found guilty at trial, the amount you have posted will be forfeited toward payment of the citation.
Civil Infractions
You must respond to this court within 90 days of the issuance of the citation.
Per NRS 484A.704 you may contact the court directly to respond to the citation. You may also access the online portal www.nvtrafficticket.com to resolve the citation. You can respond to your citation in the following ways:
- Pay the citation in person or online at www.CarlinTix.com or www.nvtrafficticket.com
- Resolve citation online with a formal hearing at www.nvtrafficticket.com
- Request a formal hearing to contest the citation by contacting the court directly or online at www.nvtrafficticket.com
Failure to respond to your citation can result in a Default Judgment being issued for the full amount of the citation. Your driver’s license may be suspended with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Any unpaid balances may result in the case being sent to collections.
For legal questions, contact an attorney. The Court is prohibited by State Law from giving legal advice.
The Court accepts payments in the following forms:
- Money Order/Personal Check
- Cashier’s Check
- Credit or Debit Card – a convenience fee is charged
- Cash, when paying in person – do not send cash through the mail
Online payments can be made at www.CarlinTix.com OR Call 1-800-701-8560. A processing fee isapplied.
Small Claims Actions are claims for the recovery of money only, not exceeding $10,000. If you wish to file a small claims action, contact the Court at 775-754-6321, by mail or in person for information on how to proceed. The person you are filing the claim against must (1) live in OR (2) do business in OR (3) be employed in the Carlin Township. A claim may also be initiated against someone who lived in the Carlin Township when the basis for the claim took place. You must send a 10-day demand letter to the party who owes you money to demand payment within 20 days from the date of the letter before you file a claim in the court.
If you have been served with a small claims suit, and you want to contest the claim, you must contact the Court as soon as possible, and no later than the date indicated on the Affidavit. A hearing will be scheduled at which time you can present evidence and testify as to why you don’t believe the claim against you is valid. The Plaintiff will also have the right to present evidence to support his/her claim. If you fail to contact the Court by the date on the Affidavit, a default judgment will be entered against you. If you fail to appear at a hearing that has been scheduled, a default judgment will be entered against you.
.If you owe the money alleged in the claim, contact the Plaintiff immediately to arrange for payment of the debt. Most plaintiffs will accept payments and are willing to work it out with you. The worst thing you can do is ignore the claim.
Civil Actions are formal actions not exceeding $15,000. You will receive a Summons to which you must respond within 20 days, excluding the date of service. If you fail to respond, a default judgment may be entered against you at the request of the Plaintiff. If you are not sure how to respond, contact the Plaintiff or their attorney. DO NOT IGNORE THE SUMMONS.
In a formal Civil Action, it is in your best interest to contact an attorney, even if it’s only for a consultation.
Other Civil Actions: Protection Orders, Evictions and etc., one can find information from the Civil Law Self Help Center out of Las Vegas.
There are many forms that can be used in Carlin Justice Court, but you must remember to make sure you change the Court to Carlin and the County to Elko before filing in Carlin Justice Court.
For legal questions, contact an attorney. The Court is prohibited by State Law from giving legal advice
Occasionally a citation is issued to a person for a criminal misdemeanor, rather than the person being arrested and booked into jail. If your citation states that you must appear in Court, then you must appear personally on the date and time written on the citation.
If you have been arrested and released for a misdemeanor violation, you must appear at the Court on the date and time given to you upon your release from jail.
If you live out of the area, it is advisable that you contact the Court prior to your appearance date to make sure the Court has received a formal complaint listing your charges. If the Court has not received the formal complaint by the time you are scheduled to appear, your appearance date will be continued to a future date. The Court sends notification if the appearance date is continued out. However, the Court needs a correct and current address in order to contact someone.
If you are unsure whether you need to appear, call 775-754-6321 to verify.
If you fail to appear as required, a bench warrant will issue for your arrest.
For legal questions, contact an attorney. The Court is prohibited by State Law from giving legal advice.
The Justice of the Peace is authorized by law to perform civil marriages.
Justice Courts in Elko County exist in Carlin, Elko, Jackpot, Wells and West Wendover. The wedding fee is $75.00, payable at the Court. Checks are not accepted.
A wedding license must be obtained prior to the wedding ceremony. The license can be purchased at any County Clerk’s office in the State of Nevada.
A marriage must be witnessed by at least one other person in addition to the judge.
As a Texas cowboy recently remarked, “Marriage is way too easy in Nevada. It should be outlawed.”
He got married in Carlin on his way to Vegas. They were together 2 weeks in Vegas and 6 years later she wants part of his inheritance. He hadn’t heard from her in about 6 years, but evidently she knew what was going on with him. And he couldn’t believe that his marriage was actually still legal.
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