Superior Court of Nevada

Introduction:

The superior court of Nevada is a city courthouse in Nevada County, California. It is located within the court of appeal Third District, and the appeal from the central state district goes to the Eastern District ninth circuit United State Court of appeal. The courthouse was established in 1850 but was burnt in 1856. The courthouse was again established in 1856, and changes were made in 1964, but the building is unsafe, and now in 2022, they are designing a new and advanced courthouse for this county. The court’s mission is to ensure fair and equal access to justice and treat everyone with respect and good behavior. It has jurisdiction over criminal, small claims, probation, juvenile, appeal, mental health, civil, family, traffic, and vehicle matters. They provide online services like online payment, forms, fines, case lookup, CCRC Orientation, Preparation for documents, and many more, so it is optional to go to court for these services. This court also provides self-help for a different division. Free weekly workshops and monthly public legal seminars facilities are also available. Two superior courts located in this county are:

• NEVADA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – NEVADA CITY
• NEVADA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – TRUCKEE

How do you search for cases?

Nevada County Superior Court Case Search can be done online using the court portal https://nevada-portal.ecourt.com/public-portal/. Registration on the portal for accessing case searches is mandatory. The court maintains all the records online, in files, or a database. The Search can be done in the following ways:

• Search by Case Number, citation, or traffic number
• Search by First, middle, and last name
• Search by Company Name 

After entering the data, the case information containing a summary, filing, parties, documents, events, and case transfer will come. The portal will only show those records information that is publicly available. The sealed records are not available for the viewing of the public. Some records are unavailable; if the information does not come, the case records will be removed or confidential and cannot be displayed online. You have to go to the court or give a record request for these documents, and then the court will decide whether to provide that information. The fee for each document per page is $0.50, which is mandatory. You can also search for case calendar by Event Date, Case Type, and Event Location. If you are a party, attorney, or justice party agency, then case access and Search can be done by filling out some form available on the website.

How can I make a payment?

Nevada County Court payment can be made in the following ways:

· In-Person:

A person can pay for tickets and fines by visiting the court during regular court hours and paying in cash, checks, or with a card at the court payment office. Take your ticket and citation number with you when you come for payment. 2% surcharges will be applied if you make payment with a credit card. 

· Online: 

Online payments can be made using the Superior Court Online Portal https://www.nevada.courts.ca.gov/online-services/pay-fines-fees. Enter any search type, like a case or traffic ticket number, name, etc. Your case information with the amount of the fine will be displayed. Select the payment option and pay the amount online.

· Mail: 

A Person can send a certified check or money order to the court’s mailing address; 201 Church St #5, Nevada City, CA 95959, United States. Cash or personal checks are not acceptable in the mail; only certified checks or money orders are accepted. Remember to write your citation, name, case number, and account number when you send the payment, and mail the amount in a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want a receipt.

How to appear remotely?

Nevada County Court’s remote appearance for some cases is possible using the phone and video conferencing. Send your case number, name, and time of appearance to the correct court. The clerk will respond with a schedule if your case is eligible for the remote hearing. Make sure your internet connection is strong. Mute your microphone and speak only when the judge calls your name. Test your microphone and video before joining the session. It is recommended to avoid running unnecessary applications when you are in a meeting. Wear a proper dress and sit where your face is visible. Recording for remote hearing is prohibited. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials take help and guidance from this zoom training web page.

 The family court handles which type of cases?

Nevada Family Court handles matters that are related to the family. The issues include:

• Divorce nullity or legal separation 
• Child custody and visitation issues
• Identifying the child’s legal parents
• Child, Spousal, and Family support issues
• Domestic Violence
• Elder abuse issue
• Adoption issues
• Parenting issues

This court also offers a family law case resolution process in which cases are resolved on a quick trial date, with less litigation expense, and it better assists the families. The cases are managed with a case resolution plan from the party, attorney, and judicial officer through one or more Status Conferences.

How can I apply for divorce?

Nevada Family Court handles the matters of divorce and separation. Two types happen in the dissolution of marriage that are:

• Irreconcilable differences
• Permanent legal incapacity to make decisions

You can apply for a divorce by filling out forms and submitting the court fees, then wait for six months because the respondent was served with the documents for divorce; then after this time, you have to submit some documents and judge mental paperwork, and after this, your divorce will be finalized.

How to resolve traffic tickets?

Nevada Traffic Court handles all matters involving a violation of traffic, vehicle, and speeding. If you received a traffic ticket, then after 6-8 weeks, the court would send you a courtesy bail notice that includes information on what things you can do to resolve it:

• The fine and bail amount related to the citation and the deadline for the payment
• Traffic School eligibility cases 
• Information containing fix-it violation with proof of correction
• Schedule and location for the appearance in the court

You had to respond within the due date of your citation; otherwise, a hold on your driver’s license will be done, additional fines will be added to the previous one, or misdemeanor charges will be upon you. Contact this court if you need any help or guidance.

Which steps are involved in the probate procedure?

Nevada Probate court handles all the probate procedure matters involved in transferring legal ownership of the people that die. The steps involved in this procedure are that within 30 days of the person’s death, the person who had the will of the defendant must file it in the superior court. The probate court judge will review the will, appoint the will in the executor’s name and then supervise the executor’s work. The court issues “Letters Testamentary” or “Letters of Administration” in the executor’s name. Publish a notice of the petition to the administrator’s estate. If no will existed, then the court would distribute the person’s money and estate according to the law of California.

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