If you wish to file a small claims action in this court, please contact the court at (775) 752-3726 or by mail for claim and fee information. If you have been served with a small claims action and you do not believe you owe the claim, you must contact this court prior to your appearance date to state you do not owe the claim. A hearing date will be scheduled by the court clerk.

If you have been served with a formal complaint and summons, it is your best interest to contact an attorney.

THIS OFFICE IS PROHIBITED FROM GIVING LEGAL ADVICE

If you have been cited or arrested and released for a misdemeanor charge, other than a traffic violation, your appearance in court is required. If you are not sure that you must appear in this court, please contact the court at (775) 752-3726 during regular business hours. Please make sure that you contact the court prior to your appearance date to avoid any problem.

THIS OFFICE IS PROHIBITED FROM GIVING LEGAL ADVICE

If you have been cited for a traffic violation(s), please be advised that the judge will not reduce, amend or dismiss any charge. Attendance at traffic school IS NOT ALLOWED in lieu of a conviction on your driving record.

If a Nevada licensed driver attends traffic school, he may receive credit by the Nevada DMV for a 3 demerit reduction; however, the conviction remains on all driver's licenses.

If you wish to schedule a trial by mail, you may send a written request to be received by the court prior to your appearance date. The court will schedule a trial date. The trial date form will be sent to you for your signature and return. You will return the original to the court and retain a copy for your records. You should note that the court requests bail be posted prior to the court date and you will also be required to telephone the court approximately one week prior to confirm your trial date. Failure to comply with the court notice sent to you will result in your trial date being vacated and a possibly of issuance of a bench warrant for your arrest.

If you are charged with a more serious violation, or if you have been booked/arrested for a charge, you should telephone this court to see if your appearance is mandatory.

If you had a bail bond posted to guarantee your appearance, your appearance IS MANDATORY. If you fail to appear as scheduled, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest.

The Wells Justice Court is willing to work with individuals, with reason; however, if you do not appear, remit bail/payment as scheduled, a bench warrant will be issued. Additional bail will be required upon issuance of a bench warrant.

It is always in your best interest to contact an attorney for all legal questions.

THIS OFFICE IS PROHIBITED FROM GIVING LEGAL ADVICE

Presided over by Judge Patricia L. Calton, the Wells Justice Court is one of five Justice Courts in Elko County. This court is located at 1510 Lake Avenue in Wells, Nevada. We handle traffic citations, misdemeanor complaints and small claims and civil suits. Court clerks are on staff during regular office hours to assist you with procedural questions.