Justice Court Forms
Below is a list of the civil justice court forms that are available at the Civil Law Self-Help Center. All of our forms are available for free.
You can download these forms or they can be completed and printed on your computer. You may not be able to save the completed form on your computer, however, depending on your system and software. If you need to download Adobe, click here.
For information about how to fill out and file court forms, read Basics of Court Forms and Filings.
Next to each form's name is a brief description telling you how to use the motion. Below the list of Self-Help Center forms, you'll find links to other websites where you might find additional justice court forms applicable to your particular situation.
Note! If your case is in Henderson Justice Court, make sure you use the form labeled "Henderson " if there is one. If there is no form marked with "Henderson," use the one that is available. Do not use the "Henderson" forms for any other justice courts.
ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT - A judgment can be recorded as a lien against a property. This form is submitted to the court, and once filed, a certified copy is filed with the Clark County Recorder's Office.
PDF Fillable
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLAINT FOR UNLAWFUL TOWING - If you believe your car has been towed or immobilized unlawfully, Nevada law contains a procedure that allows you to have your complaint regarding the tow or immobilization decided by a judge on an expedited basis. (NRS 487.039)
Instructions | Henderson | All Other Jurisdictions
AFFIDAVIT OF RENEWAL OF JUDGMENT - Judgments can expire. Requests to renew the judgment must be filed at least ninety (90) days before the judgment expires. (NRS 17.214)
Pdf Fillable
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE - A sworn statement filled out by the person who served documents to the opposing party.
Henderson | All Other Jurisdictions
ANSWER (AUTO DEFICIENCY) - This form is used to respond to an auto deficiency complaint.
ANSWER (DEBT OR LOAN) - This form is used to respond to a debt or loan complaint.
Instructions and Forms
ANSWER (GENERIC) - This form is used as a generic response to a Justice Court complaint.
Instructions and Forms
ANSWER (PAYDAY LOAN) - This form is used to respond to a complaint filed over a payday loan.
Instructions and Forms
ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES - Interrogatories are written questions asked by the opposing party. If you receive Interrogatories, you must answer the questions or file objections to them within 30 days. (JCRCP 33(b))
PDF Fillable
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING - A document filed with the court verifying that other documents were mailed to the opposing party. Many forms come with a certificate of mailing attached.
Pdf Fillable
CIVIL COVER SHEET - Many initial filings in Justice Court require a cover sheet to be included. This form lists contact information for both parties and describes the type of case being filed.
Pdf Fillable
CLAIM OF EXEMPTION FROM EXECUTION - Parties who are served with a writ of execution or garnishment (a "judgment debtor") can request that some property be kept by them instead of being subject to being handed over to the creditor. This MUST be filed within 10 days of being served with the writ.
Packet - Instructions and PDF Fillable Forms
COURT CASE FLOW CHART - Learn how a case moves through the Justice Court with this guide.
Reference
DOCUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF - This form is used when submitting documents that are needed to supplement an argument for or against a motion that has already been filed.
PDF Fillable
EX PARTE MOTION & ORDER - This is a generic motion and order form used to make ex-parte ("on behalf of one party") requests of the Justice Court. Use this if there is no existing case that you can file a motion into.
Pdf Fillable
FEE WAIVER FORMS (APPLICATIONS TO PROCEED "IN FORMA PAUPERIS") - A request that the court waive all filing fees:
Henderson | Las Vegas | North Las Vegas
For fee waivers in other jurisdictions, visit the Forms Section of your local Justice Court's website. Look for 'fee waiver' or 'in forma pauperis.'
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONSTABLE (EXECUTION)
PDF Fillable
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE SHERIFF (EXECUTION)
Pdf Nonfillable
MOTION FOR EXAMINATION OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR - After a judgment has been entered, the winner of the case (the "judgment creditor") can ask the court for an order requiring the loser of the case (the "judgment debtor") to appear in court and provide information under oath about their assets.
Henderson Only Pdf Fillable | All Other Jurisdictions
MOTION FOR LEAVE TO CONDUCT DISCOVERY - Use this form for permission to ask the other party questions (in the form of interrogatories or requests for admissions), or have them produce documents in their possession that you would like to review before trial.
MOTION FOR SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT - If a judgment has been paid in full, this form is filed to notify the court.
Henderson | All Other Jurisdictions
MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT - This motion asks the court to decide all or part of the case without having a trial because there is no genuine dispute about the "material facts" of the case.
PDF Fillable
MOTION (GENERIC) - This is a generic Justice Court motion form. It can be used to make requests of the court in an already existing case.
Pdf Fillable
MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT - If the court entered a default judgment against you, you can ask the court to reverse that decision and allow you the chance to answer the complaint. You must be able to show a reason why you didn't reply when originally served.
Pdf Fillable
NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DISTRICT COURT - This form is used to ask a District Court judge to review a final decision made by the Justice Court.
Pdf Fillable
NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY ACTION - The filing of a bankruptcy action can affect the ability to collect some Justice Court judgments. If you wish to let the Justice Court know that a Notice of Filing bankruptcy has been submitted, use this form.
PDF Fillable
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS - If your address or other important contact information changes, you should notify the court. Use this form.
PDF Fillable
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER OR JUDGMENT - If you win your case, you are required to file a Notice of Entry of Judgment no later than 14 days after the judgment is signed . You must send a copy to each party. You may not be able to collect your judgment until this is done.
PDF Fillable
NOTICE OF EXECUTION AFTER JUDGMENT - This notice is required to be given to all judgment debtors when they are served with a Notice and Writ of Execution. It is a set of instructions.
Instructions
NOTICE OF EXECUTION BEFORE JUDGMENT - This notice is required to be given before to all Defendants when they are served with a Writ of Attachment. It is a set of instructions.
PDF Nonfillable
NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAR TELEPHONICALLY - Filed if a party needs to appear by telephone instead of personal appearance. This should be filed as soon as possible.
PDF Fillable
NOTICE OF MOTION/HEARING - If a motion is to be heard by the court, the opposing party needs to know. This is used to notify the opposing party of an upcoming court date.
PDF Fillable
NOTICE OF OPPOSTION TO MOBILE HOME LIEN - A state statute, NRS 108.355, covers how a person opposes a lien on a mobile home. The opposition must be filed within 5 days after receipt of the notice of sale by auction.
Henderson | All Other Jurisdictions
NOTICE OF POSTING AND ACCEPTANCE OF SUPERSEDEAS/COST BOND ON APPEAL - When appealing a case to District Court, the Justice Court can require a party to post a bond. This form will be filed with the court after the bond is posted.
Pdf Fillable
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CIVIL ACTION - If a Plaintiff wishes to dismiss their complaint, they can use this form.
Word Fillable
OBJECTION TO CLAIM OF EXEMPTION FROM EXECUTION - A judgment creditor can object to a claim of exemption submitted by the judgment debtor by filing this form. It asks the court to reject the debtor's reequest and allow the creditor to obtain the property the debtor tried to exempt.
Pdf Fillable
OPPOSITION (GENERIC) - This is a generic opposition form to be used in Justice Court. This can be used to file your objections to a motion that has been submitted by the opposing party.
Pdf Nonfillable
OPPOSTION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT - If a Motion for Summary Judgment has been filed in your case, you can oppose it with this opposition form.
Pdf Fillable | Instructions
ORDER (GENERIC) - A generic order that can be used to fill out any proposed orders the court may ask a party to submit.
Pdf Fillable
ORDER REGARDING CLAIM OF EXEMPTION FROM EXECUTION - An order submitted after the Justice of the Peace holds a hearing on a Plaintiff (Judgment Creditor)'s Objection to a Claim of Exemption.
Pdf Fillable
ORDER REGARDING COMPLAINT FOR UNLAWFUL TOWING (HENDERSON ONLY) - A proposed order for an unlawful towing case in Henderson Township.
Pdf Fillable
PLEADING PAPER (BLANK) - A blank, downloadable Word document formatted as a generic Justce Court motion.
Word Document
RELEASE AND WAIVER - Used when a writ of garnishment or execution is expiring after one hundred eighty (180) days.
Pdf Fillable
REPLY (GENERIC) - A generic form used to file a response to the opposing party's motion or motions.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS - JCRCP 36 allows each side to submit a series of statements to the other. If you have received these requests, use this form to submit your responses.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS - JCRCP 34 allows each side to submit a request to their opponent to hand over documents before trial. If you have received these requests, use this form to submit your responses.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR JUDGMENT DEBTOR EXAM - A list of questions you can use to conduct a judgment debtor exam in court, obtaining information to help you collect your judgment.
SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT - A form filed to notify the court that the judgment and all other costs have been paid.
Henderson Only Pdf Fillable | All Other Juridsictions
SUBPOENA FOR APPEARANCE AT DEPOSITION OR TRIAL (WITH DOCUMENTS) - Known as a "subpoena duces tecum", a person served with this must appear at a deposition or court hearing along with the items that the other party asks them to bring.
SUBPOENA FOR APPEARANCE AT DEPOSITION OR TRIAL (WITHOUT DOCUMENTS) - A person served with this subpoena is commanded to appear personally and give testimony at the date, time and place listed.
PDF Fillable
SUBPOENA FOR BUSINESS RECORDS (WITHOUT APPEARANCE) - A subpoena duces tecum requiring only that the documents be turned over and does not require a personal appearance.
SUMMONS (JUSTICE COURT) - A document served on the opposing party along with the Complaint.
Henderson Only Pdf Fillable | All Other Jurisdictions Fillable
VERIFICATION OF PLEADING - NRS 15.010 requires pleadings to be verified. If you have created your own form, add this to your document.
PDF Fillable
WRIT OF EXECUTION - A form filled out by a judgment creditor and signed by the Court Clerk, this orders financial institutions to hold back money won in a judgment and provides them with information about their duties.
AUTOMATED FORMS INTERVIEW AVAILABLE! There is an automated interview for litigants filling out the Writ of Execution, the Writ of Garnishment, and Instructions. This interview will complete the forms for you after you answer a series of questions. To use the interview, click here and select the "COLLECTION: Writs, Notice, and Instructions" interview. At the end of the interview, you will have to print your forms, sign them, and file them.
WRIT OF GARNISHMENT - A form filled out by a judgment creditor that orders other third parties to hold back money won in a judgment and provides them with information about their duties.
PDF Fillable | Form Guide
You might also find forms relating to suits in justice court on an individual justice court's website. Click to visit Justice Courts.
The Self-Help Center forms have been approved for use in all courts in Clark County (unless the form or its listing above indicates it is designed to be used only in a particular court). However, use of the Self-Help Center forms is not mandatory, and a justice court may have alternative versions of a form available to the public.
