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White Pine County, NV Courts and Public Records

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Cases in White Pine County are heard in justice and municipal courts for limited-jurisdiction matters and in district courts for general-jurisdiction matters. Appeals are heard by the Nevada Court of Appeals and the Nevada Supreme Court.

Court names, addresses, phone numbers, and judicial officer details for White Pine County are not listed on this page. For current contact details, visit the official Nevada courts website at nvcourts.gov.

How to Search White Pine County Court Records

Have the full name, the case number if known, and approximate dates ready before you search White Pine County court records.

Online

Go to nvcourts.gov to check the online case search options.

Review any online case information the official site lists for your court.

Confirm which courts offer online case search before you begin.

Best for: Checking whether online options exist

In Person

Visit the county court clerk office in person for records not available online.

Ask the clerk which division handles your case type.

Confirm the office address on nvcourts.gov before you go.

Best for: In-person record requests

By Phone

Call the county court clerk to ask how to request records.

Ask what details the clerk needs to find your case.

Confirm the phone number on nvcourts.gov before you call.

Best for: Questions before you visit

Search by Name on NevadaCourts.org

Go to NevadaCourts.org and enter a full name.

Search across record types without a case number.

Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.

Best for: Finding leads without a case number

White Pine County Court Statistics (FY 2024)

White Pine County courts handled an estimated 1,031 new cases in FY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 1,132. The estimate scales Nevada statewide totals by the county's share of state population.

~1,031

Total filings in FY 2024

~1,132

Total dispositions in FY 2024

~1,031

Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)

~+1.2%

Change in total filings vs FY 2023

MetricFY 2024FY 2023Change
Total Filings~1,031~1,019~+1.2%
Total Dispositions~1,132~1,110~+2.0%
Criminal Filings~50~51~-2.0%
Civil Filings~95~93~+2.2%
Family Law Filings~182~184~-1.1%
Probate Filings~12~11~+9.1%
Mental Health Filings~7~7~+0.0%
Juvenile Filings~24~23~+4.3%
Authorized Judicial Positions~1~1~0.0%

The largest category movement was in civil filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Nevada statewide figures scaled by White Pine County's 0.26% share of the state population.

How Have Court Filings Changed in White Pine County?

Estimated total filings in White Pine County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.

Fiscal YearTotal FilingsTotal DispositionsYoY Filing Change
FY 2024~1,031~1,132~+1.2%
FY 2023~1,019~1,110~+1.3%
FY 2022~1,006~1,071~+13.3%
FY 2021~888~914~-10.5%
FY 2020~992~1,019~-10.5%

Estimated filings changed +3.9% between FY 2020 and FY 2024, from 992 to 1,031. The largest annual change was +13.3% in FY 2022. The latest change of +1.2% reflects statewide Nevada trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Nevada statewide figures scaled by White Pine County's 0.26% share of the state population.

What Types of Cases Are Filed in White Pine County?

Family law cases are estimated to be the largest category in White Pine County, at about 17.7% of filings in FY 2024.

Case TypeFilings FY 2024Share of TotalYoY Change
Family law~182~17.7%~-1.1%
Civil~95~9.2%~+2.2%
Criminal~50~4.8%~-2.0%
Juvenile~24~2.3%~+4.3%
Probate~12~1.2%~+9.1%
Mental health~7~0.7%~+0.0%

Probate cases are estimated as the fastest-growing category and criminal cases as the fastest-falling. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Nevada statewide figures scaled by White Pine County's 0.26% share of the state population.

How Does White Pine County Compare With Nevada Overall?

White Pine County is estimated to account for about 0.26% of the 394,899 cases filed in Nevada courts in FY 2024.

MetricWhite Pine CountyNevadaComparison
Total filings~1,031394,899~0.26% of statewide filings
YoY change in filings~+1.2%+1.3%Same as state (estimate)
Filings per judicial position~1,0314,816Estimated at the state level
Dispositions per judicial position equivalent~1,1325,288Estimated at the state level
Criminal share of filings~4.8%4.8%Same as state (estimate)
Civil share of filings~9.2%9.2%Same as state (estimate)
Family law share of filings~17.7%17.7%Same as state (estimate)

These county values are estimates built from statewide Nevada figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Nevada statewide figures scaled by White Pine County's 0.26% share of the state population.

White Pine County Crime Statistics (2025)

These figures are Nevada statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for White Pine County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 8.3% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 99.6% of Nevada's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.

12,563

Violent crimes, Nevada statewide, 2025

66,373

Property crimes, Nevada statewide, 2025 (includes arson)

382.8

Violent crime rate per 100K, Nevada statewide, 2025 (population 3,282,188)

-8.3%

Change in total violent plus property crimes, Nevada statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (78,936 vs 86,058)

Offense2025Rate per 100K2024YoY Change
Homicide1645.0209-21.5%
Rape1,75153.31,745+0.3%
Robbery1,86056.72,080-10.6%
Aggravated assault8,788267.79,260-5.1%
Violent crimes total12,563382.813,294-5.5%
Burglary10,408317.111,966-13.0%
Larceny-theft42,4151292.344,686-5.1%
Motor vehicle theft13,114399.615,615-16.0%
Property crimes total66,3732022.272,764-8.8%

Rates use the Nevada 2025 population of 3,282,188. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare White Pine County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.

White Pine County Courthouse Locations

White Pine County court proceedings are held at the White Pine County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.

CourthouseAddressPhoneVerified Services
White Pine County Courthouse801 Clark Street, Suite 4, Ely, NV 89301(775) 293-6509See location page

Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.

Which Court Handles Your Case in White Pine County?

White Pine County cases are heard in the local Justice Court or Municipal Court for lesser matters and in the Nevada District Court for felonies and larger cases. Federal matters go to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.

Your SituationGo ToKey Details
Traffic ticketJustice Court or Municipal Court that issued the citationTraffic citations go to the Justice Court or the city Municipal Court named on the ticket.
Parking ticketIssuing city or agency, usually the Municipal CourtParking citations are handled by the city or agency named on the ticket.
MisdemeanorJustice Court or Municipal Court in White Pine CountyMisdemeanors are heard in Justice or Municipal Court.
FelonyDistrict Court, White Pine CountyFelonies start in Justice Court and move to the District Court.
DUIJustice Court or Municipal Court where the arrest occurredMisdemeanor DUI is handled in Justice or Municipal Court, and felony DUI in District Court.
Domestic violenceJustice Court, Municipal Court, or District Court, White Pine CountyCriminal charges go to the lower court, and protective orders are handled by the court that issued them.
Civil lawsuitDistrict Court or Justice Court, White Pine CountySmaller civil claims can be filed in Justice Court, and larger ones in the District Court.
Small claimsJustice Court, White Pine CountySmall claims are heard in Justice Court.
EvictionJustice Court, White Pine CountyEviction cases are filed in the Justice Court.
DivorceDistrict Court, Family Division, White Pine CountyDivorce cases are filed in the District Court.
Child custody or supportDistrict Court, Family Division, White Pine CountyCustody and support matters are handled by the District Court.
Probate or estateDistrict Court, White Pine CountyProbate and estate matters are filed in the District Court.
Juvenile caseDistrict Court, Juvenile Division, White Pine CountyJuvenile matters are handled by the District Court.
AppealNevada Court of Appeals or Nevada Supreme CourtAppeals go to the state appellate courts.

Are White Pine County Court Records Public?

Whether a given White Pine County court record is open to the public depends on its case type and any court order. The Nevada rule that sets public access is not listed on this page, so confirm access with the county court clerk before you request records.

Online access

Online case search for White Pine County trial courts is not listed here. Check nvcourts.gov for current options.

In-person access

Visit the county court clerk office to view or request records. Confirm the address on nvcourts.gov first.

How to Search White Pine County Court Records Online

Nevada has no single statewide trial court search, so check the specific court handling the White Pine County case.

  1. Identify the case type and the court handling it.
  2. Choose the official portal for that specific court or the appellate portal.
  3. Search by party name or case number.
  4. Review the case details and hearing dates shown.
  5. Contact the court clerk for documents not available online.
Case TypeWhere to SearchWhat You'll FindLimits
CriminalThe Justice Court, Municipal Court, or District Court clerk for White Pine CountyCase information where that court offers an online search.There is no single statewide trial court search, and availability varies by court.
TrafficThe Justice Court or Municipal Court named on the citationCitation status where that court offers it.Availability varies by court, and documents require a request.
CivilThe District Court or Justice Court clerk for White Pine CountyCivil case information where offered online.Not every county court provides online search.
Small claimsThe Justice Court clerk for White Pine CountySmall claims case information where offered.Not all small claims records are online.
Family lawThe District Court, Family Division, clerk for White Pine CountyLimited family case information where offered.Many family records are confidential.
ProbateThe District Court clerk for White Pine CountyProbate case information where offered.Documents generally require a request to the clerk.
JuvenileThe District Court clerk for White Pine CountyLittle to none.Juvenile records are generally confidential.

How to Pay Fines & Citations in White Pine County

Payment options for White Pine County fines and citations are not listed on this page.

Contact the county court clerk to confirm which payment methods the court accepts. Traffic citations, criminal fines, and other court costs may have different payment instructions, so follow the instructions on your paperwork and confirm the method for your case type.

White Pine County Court Records FAQ

How do I search White Pine County court records?

Check nvcourts.gov for current search options, or contact the county court clerk with the full name or case number.

Are White Pine County court records public?

Public access depends on the case type and any court order. The governing Nevada rule is not listed here, so confirm access with the county court clerk before you request records.

How do I find a criminal case?

Contact the county court clerk with the defendant full name and any case number you have. Check nvcourts.gov for current online search options.

How do I find a court date?

Check your notice or citation for the date and court, and contact the county court clerk to confirm it.

How do I pay a traffic ticket?

Payment methods for traffic tickets in this county are not listed here. Confirm accepted methods with the county court clerk and follow the instructions on your citation.

How many cases are filed in White Pine County each year?

County filing counts are not published here, so no annual case total is given for White Pine County.

What is the most common type of case in White Pine County?

Case type counts for this county are not published here, so no most common case type is identified.

Is crime in White Pine County rising or falling?

County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 5.5% to 12,563 in 2025 from 13,294 in 2024, and property crimes fell 8.8% to 66,373 from 72,764, as reported to the FBI. These are Nevada statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.

Courts in the County

Ely Municipal CourtMore Info

Address:1785 Great Basin Boulevard , Ely, NV, 89301
Phone Number:775-289-4838
Fax:775-289-8225

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