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Third Judicial District Court -- General Information

District Court Room

District Court provides for the protection of the rights of the individual through the judicial process with an emphasis on the fair and expeditious processing of cases. The Court applies current statutes, Supreme Court rulings and local laws in protecting an individual's rights.

The judges hear the following types of cases:

  • Criminal cases for persons charged with felonies and gross misdemeanors
  • Civil cases involving claims in excess of $7,500.00
  • Probate Matters
  • Domestic Relations
  • Paternity
  • Child Support
  • Mental Commitments
  • Family matters generated through the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services
  • Adoptions
  • Guardianships
  • Extraordinary Writs
  • Appeals from Municipal and Justice Courts
  • Juvenile Matters

Third Judicial District Court
73 North Maine Street Fallon, NV 89406
Phone 775/423-6080 FAX 775/423-8578

Law Clerk Nia Woolliscroft (e-mail: distct-lawclk@churchillcounty.org) 
Judicial Assistant Johnnie McGowan (e-mail: distct-judasst@churchillcounty.org)
Chief Deputy Court Clerk Shellie Hooten (e-mail distct-shooten@churchillcounty.org)
Court Clerk Lena McQueen (email: distct-lmcqueen@churchillcounty.org)
Court Clerk Jennifer Jacobs Martelle (email: distct-jmartelle@churchillcounty.org)

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm
Closed weekends and holidays.

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