Welcome to Ninth Judicial District Court,
Douglas County, Nevada.
Duty
The primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch is to provide an impartial forum for the resolution of disputes. Courts exist to do justice, to guarantee liberty, to maintain rule of law, to provide for equal protection, and ensure due process. We manage the business of the court in a manner that promotes efficiency, transparency, and opportunity for fair and timely disposition of the cases filed. This ensures the rule of law and protection of individual rights.
Mission
Provide a fair and impartial system of justice while:
- Providing quality customer service
- Ensuring access to justice
- Supporting the judicial process with honesty, integrity, and impartiality
- Promoting the public trust and confidence in the judicial system
Cases Heard
- Criminal cases for persons charged with felonies and gross misdemeanors
- Civil cases involving claims in excess of $15,000
- Probate matters
- Domestic relations
- Paternity and Child Support
- Mental commitments
- Family matters generated through the
- Nevada Division of Child and Family Services
- Adoptions
- Guardianships
- Extraordinary writs
- Appeals from Justice courts
- Juvenile matters
Address
1038 Buckeye Rd.
P.O. Box 218
Minden, Nevada 89423
Contact
Ph: (775) 782-9820
Fax: (775) 782-9954
Filing Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Address
1038 Buckeye Rd.
P.O. Box 218
Minden, Nevada 89423
Contact
Ph: (775) 782-9820
Fax: (775) 782-9954
Filing Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Our Judges
Juveniles
Probation
Under the jurisdiction of the Ninth Judicial District Court, the Douglas County Juvenile Probation Department commits to the prevention and treatment of delinquent behaviors with a strong emphasis on community protection and the needs of youth and families.
Detention
Juvenile detention is a public safety service involving 24 hour supervision of juvenile detainees in a secure detention environment.
