Henderson Municipal Court
Common Questions- What do I do when I come to Court?
When you come in for your pre-set court date, you need to check in with the Clerk in the Courtroom. Courtrooms are unlocked approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled court time. Appearance calendars are posted daily outside of each courtroom. If you do not see your name on the calendar, you must check your case status with the front counter clerks. - What are my Plea Options?
A brief video may be shown or a Marshal may address the gallery prior to the court session explaining your plea options and basic session procedures.- Not Guilty: You will receive a trial date. Any questions you or your attorney may have prior to the trial need to be directed to the Deputy City Attorney's office at (702) 267-8121 ext. 3.
- Guilty or Nolo Contendere: You will be immediately sentenced by the Judge for the charge(s).
- Where can I park?
On-street parking is available on Water Street and Basic Road. The Justice Facility public parking lot is closed at this time due to construction. Please allow additional time for parking. - How do I make my fine payment?
After you have entered your plea and the Judge sets your fine due date, you may mail your payment to Henderson Municipal Court, PO Box 95050 - MS621, Henderson, NV 89015. Please write your case number on your check to insure proper credit.You may also make your payment in person at the Justice Facility during window hours - Monday through Thursday 7:45 am until 5:00 pm excluding holidays.
When a payment is made in person, the Court accepts cash, personal check, money order, certified check, cashier's check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card. You may place a check or money order payment in the drop box located outside of the West entrance to the Justice Facility.
Checks should be made out to: Henderson Municipal Court.
- Must I appear in Court for my traffic citation?
You must appear if:- You are a juvenile (a parent or legal guardian must accompany you).
- Your citation indicates that you have a MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE (charges include but are not limited to: Aggressive Driving, Reckless Driving, Hit & Run, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Child Restraints, and certain criminal misdemeanors.)
- You wish to plead not guilty.
- If you wish to speak with the Judge about your citation.
- If you were issued a citation for No Insurance, No Vehicle Registration, or No Valid License.
You are not required to appear on your posted court date if:
- You want to plead No-Contest or Guilty and pay the citation. The bail amount indicated on the citation must be paid in full prior to the court date on the citation and can be mailed. The total amount due is located at the bottom right corner of the citation. The applicable demerit points will be reported to DMV following the court date on your citation.
- You want to plead No-Contest or Guilty and complete Traffic School to have your citation amended to a non-moving violation. You must appear at the clerk window before or on the court date on your citation and request Traffic School. You may only request traffic school once a year. There is an additional fee to attend Traffic School, which is in addition to your citation fine amount and you will be given a list of approved schools at the time of sentencing.
- What do I need to bring with me to Court?
You need to bring a copy of your citation and any documentation pertaining to your citation. You must pay the fine listed on your citation if you plead Guilty or No-Contest. If you were issued a citation for No Insurance, No Vehicle Registration, or No Valid Driver's License and you had it prior to the date you received the citation or obtained it after that date, you would need to bring proof documenting that fact to your scheduled court date. - How should I dress for Court?
Business attire is the preferred mode of dress when attending a court appearance. You may not wear tank tops, bare mid-drifts, halter tops, shorts, or any other clothing either to casual, too revealing, or inappropriate. - Can I speak with a Public Defender and if he/she is appointed, when well he/she appear on my behalf?
The Public Defender may only be appointed if the City is seeking a jail sentence on your charge. If no jail time is requested, a public defender will not be made available to you. If the Court Appoints the Public Defender on your case, that attorney will be present at your arraignment, trial, and sentencing, if you plead guilty or are found guilty at trial. - How can I get a copy of the police report?
For a police report, contact the Records Division of the Henderson Police Department call (702) 267-4700. - How can I request Discovery?
For Discovery, contact the Henderson Deputy City Attorney's Office at (702) 267-1370. - How do I seal my records?
For Sealing Records, contact the Henderson Deputy City Attorney's Office at (702) 267-1370.