General Civil Case Cover Sheet

GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET

STATE OF NEVADA — DISTRICT COURTS

Filing Requirement Notice: Every new civil complaint or petition filed in a Nevada District Court must be accompanied by a Civil Case Cover Sheet. This form enables the Clerk to assess the correct filing fee under NRS Chapter 19, assign a case type code for statistical tracking, and route the case to the appropriate department or program (e.g., Business Court, Short Trial, ADR). The cover sheet is an administrative document and does not constitute a pleading.

I. COURT AND CASE IDENTIFICATION

Nevada Judicial Districts:

• First Judicial District — Carson City and Storey County
• Second Judicial District — Washoe County
• Third Judicial District — Churchill, Lyon, and Mineral Counties
• Fourth Judicial District — Elko County
• Fifth Judicial District — Esmeralda, Mineral, and Nye Counties
• Sixth Judicial District — Humboldt, Lander, and Pershing Counties
• Seventh Judicial District — Eureka, Lincoln, and White Pine Counties
• Eighth Judicial District — Clark County
• Ninth Judicial District — Douglas County
• Tenth Judicial District — Churchill County
• Eleventh Judicial District — Lander and Pershing Counties

II. CASE CAPTION

IN THE [________________________________] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [________________________________]

[________________________________],
Plaintiff(s),

v.

[________________________________],
Defendant(s).

III. FILER IDENTITY

IV. PARTY INFORMATION

A. Plaintiff(s)

☐ Additional plaintiffs listed on attached Schedule A

B. Defendant(s)

☐ Additional defendants listed on attached Schedule B

V. ATTORNEY / SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT INFORMATION

A. Counsel for Filing Party

B. Counsel for Opposing Party (if known)

C. Self-Represented Litigant

☐ Filing party is self-represented (pro se)

VI. CASE TYPE CLASSIFICATION

Select ONE primary case category and mark all applicable sub-categories. These codes are used for court statistical reporting and case assignment.

A. Real Property

☐ Landlord / Tenant — Residential (NRS Chapter 118A)
☐ Landlord / Tenant — Commercial (NRS Chapter 118C)
☐ Title to Property / Quiet Title
☐ Judicial Foreclosure
☐ Eminent Domain / Condemnation (NRS Chapter 37)
☐ Construction Defect (NRS Chapter 40)
☐ Homeowner Association Dispute (NRS Chapter 116)
☐ Boundary / Easement Dispute
☐ Partition
☐ Other Real Property (specify): [________________________________]

B. Torts

☐ Motor Vehicle Negligence
☐ Premises Liability
☐ Product Liability
☐ Medical Malpractice (NRS 41A.071 — affidavit of merit required)
☐ Dental Malpractice
☐ Legal Malpractice
☐ Other Professional Malpractice
☐ Intentional Torts (Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment)
☐ Defamation / Libel / Slander
☐ Wrongful Death (NRS 41.085)
☐ Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
☐ Other Torts (specify): [________________________________]

C. Contract / Commercial

☐ Buyer-Seller Dispute
☐ Debt Collection / Account Stated
☐ Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith (NRS 686A.310)
☐ Uniform Commercial Code (NRS Title 8)
☐ Employment Contract
☐ Breach of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
☐ Breach of Warranty
☐ Other Contract (specify): [________________________________]

D. Employment / Labor

☐ Wrongful Termination
☐ Employment Discrimination (NRS 613.310 et seq.)
☐ Sexual Harassment
☐ Wage and Hour (NRS Chapter 608)
☐ Retaliation / Whistleblower
☐ Non-Compete / Trade Secret (NRS 600A)
☐ Other Employment (specify): [________________________________]

E. Judicial Review / Appeal

☐ Administrative Agency Appeal (NRS Chapter 233B)
☐ Civil Writ — Mandamus
☐ Civil Writ — Prohibition
☐ Civil Writ — Habeas Corpus (non-criminal)
☐ Other Review (specify): [________________________________]

F. Probate / Trust / Guardianship

☐ Summary Administration (NRS Chapter 145)
☐ General Administration (NRS Chapter 143)
☐ Trust Dispute (NRS Chapter 163)
☐ Guardianship — Adult (NRS Chapter 159)
☐ Guardianship — Minor (NRS Chapter 159)
☐ Will Contest
☐ Other (specify): [________________________________]

G. Other Civil

☐ Declaratory Relief (NRS Chapter 30)
☐ Injunctive Relief / Temporary Restraining Order
☐ Class Action
☐ Civil Rights (NRS Chapter 651 — public accommodations)
☐ Foreign Judgment Domestication (NRS 17.330 et seq.)
☐ Arbitration Confirmation / Vacation (NRS Chapter 38)
☐ Name Change (NRS 125.130)
☐ Other (specify): [________________________________]

H. Business Court Designation (Clark and Washoe Counties)

☐ Business Court designation requested pursuant to NRS 19.013(3) and EDCR 2.20
(If checked, complete the separate Business Court Addendum and pay any additional surcharge.)

Business Court eligible matters include:

• Derivative actions and shareholder disputes
• Commercial contract disputes exceeding $100,000
• Trade secret and non-compete disputes
• Partnership and LLC dissolution
• Complex commercial torts
• Securities litigation
• Intellectual property disputes (state law claims)

VII. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY AND RELIEF SOUGHT

A. Monetary Relief

B. Non-Monetary Relief

☐ Declaratory judgment
☐ Injunctive relief (temporary / preliminary / permanent)
☐ Specific performance
☐ Quiet title
☐ Other equitable relief (describe): [________________________________]

VIII. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)

A. Mandatory Non-Binding Arbitration (NRS 38.250)

Under NRS 38.250, cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000 (exclusive of attorney fees, interest, and costs) are subject to mandatory court-annexed non-binding arbitration, unless otherwise exempt by statute.

☐ Amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000 — mandatory arbitration applies
☐ Amount in controversy exceeds $50,000 — exempt from mandatory arbitration
☐ Case otherwise exempt (specify statutory exception): [________________________________]

B. Short Trial Program (Nevada Short Trial Rules)

☐ Case eligible for Short Trial Program (both parties must consent)
☐ Case not eligible / parties do not consent

C. Mediation

☐ Parties have agreed to mediation
☐ Mediation not yet discussed
☐ Requesting court-ordered mediation

IX. JURY DEMAND

☐ Plaintiff demands trial by jury pursuant to NRCP 38
☐ Defendant demands trial by jury pursuant to NRCP 38
☐ No jury demand at this time

Important Deadlines — NRCP 38(b): A party must serve a written jury demand no later than 14 days after the last pleading directed to the triable issue is served. Failure to serve and file a demand as required constitutes a waiver of the right to jury trial. A jury fee is required at the time of demand — verify the current amount with the Clerk.

X. SERVICE INFORMATION

Note: Under NRCP 4(e), service must be completed within 120 days after the complaint is filed, or the action is subject to dismissal without prejudice.

XI. RELATED CASES

Are there any related cases currently or previously pending in any Nevada state or federal court?

☐ No related cases
☐ Yes — provide details below:

XII. CASE COMPLEXITY DESIGNATION

☐ Standard case
☐ Complex case (check all applicable factors):
☐ More than 10 parties
☐ Extensive discovery anticipated (more than 25 depositions or voluminous document production)
☐ Scientific or technical evidence requiring expert testimony
☐ Class action or mass tort
☐ Multiple related pending actions in different courts
☐ Anticipated trial length exceeding 10 days
☐ Other: [________________________________]

Estimated trial length: [____] days

XIII. FILING FEE SCHEDULE

Filing fees in Nevada are comprised of multiple statutory components under NRS Chapter 19. Fees vary by county and are subject to legislative change.

Representative Fee Schedule — Clark County (Eighth Judicial District Court):

Additional fees per plaintiff: $30.00 for each plaintiff beyond the first (Clark County).

Important: Fees in other counties (e.g., Washoe, Nye, Elko, Douglas) differ based on local ordinances. Business Court cases may incur an additional surcharge. Always verify the current fee schedule with the District Court Clerk in the county of filing before submitting payment. Underpayment will result in rejection; overpayment may delay processing.

☐ Filing fee tendered: $[________________________________]
☐ Fee Waiver Application (In Forma Pauperis) submitted concurrently (NRS 12.015)

XIV. ELECTRONIC FILING INFORMATION

A. Clark County (Eighth Judicial District)

Electronic filing is mandatory for all represented parties in the Eighth Judicial District Court under EDCR 1.60. Self-represented litigants may file electronically or in paper at the Civil Clerk's Office.

• E-Filing System: Odyssey File & Serve (Tyler Technologies)
• Website: https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/departments/clerk/filing/
• Document Format: PDF only; maximum file size per document as set by the system
• Service: E-service through the filing system is permitted and encouraged

B. Washoe County (Second Judicial District)

Electronic filing is available and encouraged under WDCR 10.

• E-Filing System: Odyssey File & Serve
• Website: https://www.washoecounty.gov/courts/

C. Rural Counties

Not all rural Nevada counties require e-filing. Contact the District Court Clerk in the filing county to confirm whether paper filing is accepted or required.

☐ Filing submitted electronically
☐ Filing submitted in paper (with Clerk's permission or as permitted by local rule)

XV. ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION NEEDS

☐ No accommodations needed
☐ Language interpreter required — Language: [________________________________]
☐ ADA accommodation required (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Other: [________________________________]

XVI. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I, the undersigned counsel or self-represented litigant, hereby certify:

1. The information provided in this Civil Case Cover Sheet is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief;
2. I have reviewed the applicable Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, and local court rules for the judicial district in which this action is being filed;
3. I have tendered the correct filing fee or simultaneously filed an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis under NRS 12.015; and
4. I acknowledge that misclassification of the case type may result in reassignment, additional fees, or other administrative consequences.

XVII. CLERK'S USE ONLY

XVIII. PRACTICE TIPS AND GUIDANCE

Jurisdiction and Venue

1. Subject Matter Jurisdiction: Nevada District Courts have general jurisdiction over civil actions with no minimum amount in controversy. Justice Courts have jurisdiction over matters not exceeding $15,000 (NRS 4.370).
2. Venue: Venue is proper in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action arose, or where the property at issue is located (NRS 13.010 et seq.).
3. Transfer: If venue is improper, the defendant may move to transfer under NRS 13.050. Transfer between departments within the same district does not affect venue.

Service of Process

4. Time Limit: Under NRCP 4(e), a summons must be served within 120 days of filing the complaint. Failure to serve within that period may result in dismissal without prejudice.
5. Waiver of Service: NRCP 4(d) permits a request for waiver of service, which extends the time to respond to 60 days from the date the request was sent.
6. Service on Entities: Service on a corporation, LLC, or other entity registered in Nevada may be made through the Nevada Secretary of State (NRS 14.020) if the registered agent cannot be found.

Special Filing Requirements

7. Medical Malpractice: For medical malpractice actions, an affidavit of merit by a medical expert must accompany the complaint (NRS 41A.071). Failure to attach the affidavit is grounds for dismissal.
8. Construction Defect: Construction defect claims under NRS Chapter 40 require compliance with pre-litigation notice and opportunity-to-repair procedures before filing suit.
9. Business Court: In Clark and Washoe Counties, complex commercial cases may be routed to the Business Court. Filing parties should review EDCR 2.20 for eligibility criteria and any supplemental filing requirements.

Amended Cover Sheet

10. If the case posture changes materially (e.g., amended complaint increasing damages beyond the arbitration threshold, addition of class allegations, or removal to Business Court), file an Amended Civil Cover Sheet promptly.

Sources and References

• NRS Chapter 19 (Fees): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-019.html
• Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRCP): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/NRCP.html
• Eighth Judicial District Court Rules (EDCR): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/eighthdcr.html
• Clark County District Court — Filing Information: https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/departments/clerk/filing/
• NRS 12.015 (Fee Waiver / In Forma Pauperis): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-012.html#NRS012Sec015
• NRS 38.250 (Mandatory Arbitration): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-038.html#NRS038Sec250
• NRS 41A.071 (Medical Malpractice Affidavit): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-041a.html#NRS041ASec071
• Nevada Self-Help Center — Court Fees: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/self-help/getting-started/court-forms-fees-and-waivers/court-fees-and-fee-waivers
• Washoe County District Court: https://www.washoecourts.com

This template is provided for informational and drafting purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Practitioners must verify all statutory citations, filing fees, court rules, and local rules against current authority before filing. Filing fees and court procedures are subject to change by legislative action, Supreme Court order, or local rule amendment.