Storey County PO Box 176 Virginia City, NV 89440

Virginia Township Justice Court

Welcome!  Have you received a citation for a civil infraction and not sure what to do?  You may contact a judicial clerk via email at trcivil@storeycounty.org, or call and speak to a judicial clerk at 775-847-0962.  Although our judicial clerks are not allowed to discuss the merits of the case with you, they can assist you with payment plans, community service, and hearing requests.  Judicial clerks are allowed to approve certain requests and statutory reductions.  
If you want to pay your civil citation, go to www.virginiatownshippayments.com or call 1-855-436-6811.

MISDEMEANOR (NON- CIVIL INFRACTION) TRAFFIC COURT: YOU MAY APPEAR IN COURT VIA A REMOTE HEARING USING
YOUR COMPUTER OR PHONE.  If you have an appearance, but are prohibited from driving or have transportation issues,
call our Court at least one day before your scheduled appearance.  The clerk will assist you in setting up a remote appearance.

CONTACT US
Justice Court
Email

800 South C Street
Virginia City, NV 89440

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 674
Virginia City, NV 89440

Ph: 775-847-0962
Fax: 775-847-0915

Payments
1-855-436-6811

Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Staff Directory

 
QUICK LINKS
Pay Court Fees Online
WANT TO PAY YOUR TRAFFIC TICKET
Go to www.virginiatownshippayments.com or call 1-855-436-6811
Hago su pago visitando www.virginiatownshippayments.com.  O llamando al 1-855-436-6811
You may also pay in person at our Court office located at 800 South C Street, Virginia City, Nevada 89440.  We are open for payments Monday through Fridays, 8:00 a.m., to 4:30 p.m.  (Holidays and non-judicial days excluded.)
Questions about traffic school?  Please go to the NEVADA DMV website for questions about the types, locations, and costs of traffic schools throughout the state, and how to reduce demerit points on your driving record.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR COURT FORMS
Forms and instructions are available.

Wedding ceremony?  Call 775-847-0962 to schedule.

COURT RULES: - Rural Justice Court Rules (RJCR)
- Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure
We are not an e-filing court (yet). We do not accept documents for filing by email or facsimile.  

Our Justice of the Peace is Eileen F. Herrington.  
Judge Herrington presides over the following types of cases: 

  • Civil
  • Criminal 
  • Landlord-tenant
  • Misdemeanor
  • Small claims
  • Traffic - Civil and Misdemeanor
  • Protective Orders

Justice of the Peace Eileen F. Herrington was elected in November 2012 and began her bench duties on January 7, 2013. She was re-elected and began her second term in January 2019. Prior to beginning her judicial term, Judge Herrington served in the Storey County District Attorney's Office for over 15 years.  She established Storey County's first Victim Services Unit which received the 2011 Bringing Respect and Honor to Victims Award for Outstanding Criminal Justice Unit from the Alliance for Victim Rights.

• January 2020 - Certificate of Distinguished Achievement in Judicial Education from the Nevada Supreme Court 
• January 2017 - Certificate of Advanced Achievement in Judicial Education from the Nevada Supreme Court - January 2017
• January 2017 - Established Storey County's first Pre-Trial and Alternative Sentencing Program.
• May 19, 2016 - Certificate in Judicial Development - Special Court Trial Skills from the National Judicial College - May 2016
• January 2015 - Certificate of Achievement in Judicial Education from the Nevada Supreme Court 

Judge Herrington is a member of the Nevada Judges of Limited Jurisdiction Association and the Sierra Judicial Council.  She serves as the Limited Jurisdiction Court Representative of the Sierra Region on the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada.