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Fee Schedule

General Fees (as of 01-2017)

Reno Justice Court Fees
Description Cost
Extension - can be assessed for fines, fees, and programs $10.00
Late - can be assessed for non-compliance of fines, fees, and restitution $25.00
Collection (Under $2,000) $100.00
Collection (Over $2,000) $500.00
Sealing of a Records (Except for Drug Court Cases) $71.00
Failure to Provide Documentation Processing (Citation) - For failure to provide valid documentation in instances when a citation can be dismissed $30.00

Civil Fees (as of 04-2026)

* includes a $21.00 fee required by Chapter 4 of the Nevada Revised Statutes.

Small Claims & Counterclaims

Small Claims Fees
Description Cost
Under $1,000.00 $66.00*
From $1,000.01 to $2,500.00 $86.00*
From $2,500.01 to $5,000.00 $106.00*
From $5,000.01 to $7,500.00 $146.00*
From $7,500.01 to $10,000.00 $196.00*
TRANSFER FEE FROM SMALL CLAIMS TO JUSTICE COURT $125.00

Civil Cases & Counterclaims

Small Claims Fees
Description Cost
From $2,500.00 AND UNDER $71.00*
From $2,500.01 to $5,000.00 $121.00*
From $5,000.01 to $10,000.00 $196.00*
From $10,000.01 to $15,000.00 $271.00*

Civil Action Filing Fees

Civil Actions Fees
Description Cost
Under $2,500.00 $71.00*
From $2,500.01 to $5,000.00 $121.00*
From $5,000.01 to $10,000.00 $196.00*
From $10,000.01 to $15,000.00 $271.00*
Civil Action involving Unlawful Detainer $246.00*
Stipulations for Entry of Judgment (Civil Only) $50.00
Judgment by Confession $71.00*
Answer or Denial (Civil Only) $71.00*
Defendant's First Pleading $71.00*
In all other civil actions $71.00*

Other Civil Matters

Small Claims Fees
Description Cost
Civil Action Involving Unlawful Detainer $246.00*
Confession Of Judgement $71.00*
In All Other Civil Actions $71.00*

Evictions

Small Claims Fees
Description Cost
Notice Of Eviction $71.00*
Affidavit Of Landlord $71.00*
Eviction Order $25.00
Affidavit Of Tenant $71.00*
Motion To Stay Or Vacate Eviction (1st Pleading) $71.00*
Motion To Contest Personal Property Lien $71.00*

Other Civil Fees 

Small Claims Fees
Description Cost
Defendant's Answer Or Denial (Civil) $71.00*
Defendant's First Pleading $71.00*
Motion To Set Aside Default Judgement (1st Pleading) $71.00
Stipulations For Entry Of Judgement (Civil) $50.00
Abstract Of Judgement (Civil or Small Claims) $25.00
Exemplified and Certified Copy of Judgement $28.00
Renewal Of Judgement (NRS 17.214) $25.00
Executions (Civil or Small Claims) $25.00
Order For Supplementary Proceedings $25.00
Order To Show Cause $25.00
Demand For Jury Trial $160.00
Issuance Of A Writ Of Restitution $75.00
Admin Fee For Issuance Of A Bench Warrant On A Civil Case $125.00
Bond Fees $50.00
Appeal Fees To The Reno Justice Court $50.00
Audio Recording Of Hearing $35.00
Application Of Workplace Protection Order $71.00
Bond For Protection Order In The Workplace (if granted) $250.00
Copies (per page) $0.50
Certified Copies $3.00
Record Search (per year per search) $1.00

 

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