Nevada Legal Overview: Reno-Sparks The Reno–Sparks metropolitan area in Nevada is defined by the Census Bureau as covering Storey and Washoe counties. The Reno–Sparks MSA is a part of the larger Reno-Sparks-Fernley Combined Statistical Area or CSA. Apart from Reno–Sparks MSA, this CSA additionally includes the Fernley micropolitan area which covers all of Lyon County. The district courts serving each county are the main trial courts with general jurisdiction. Listed below are the main cites and CDPs in the Reno–Sparks metro area.
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1. Washoe County is served by the Second Judicial District Court located in Reno. This is the main trial court with general jurisdiction over all civil, criminal, probate and family law cases filed in the county. The Reno Municipal Court has limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors committed within city limits and city ordinance violations. The Reno Justice Court likewise has limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic violations, landlord-tenant evictions, felony arraignments, civil disputes below $10,000, and small claims that do not exceed $7,500.
Trending Legal Topics: Storey County and Carson City are served by the First Judicial District. The Storey County District Court is located in the county courthouse in Virginia City, along with the Virginia Township Justice Court. Appeals against municipal and justice court verdicts can be heard by the district court for that county. District court appeals in turn have to be filed with the Nevada Supreme Court. Federal lawsuits in the Reno-Sparks metro area must be filed with the Reno Division of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. |