FAQs • Nye County, NV • CivicEngage

If I don't agree with the citation, what should I do?: You may consider scheduling a court appearance to plead NOT GUILTY. The not guilty plea form may be obtained from our forms page and submitted by mail, fax or email. Prior to entering your Not Guilty plea to the court, you may want to contact the Nye County District Attorney’s office for possible plea negotiations. By negotiating a plea agreement, a traffic trial is avoided. If the District Attorney and the Defendant are unable to reach an agreement, then a trial date in front of the Justice of the Peace will be set. All Defendants, including non-local individuals, must appear in person or authorize an attorney to represent them at these proceedings.

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Tonopah Justice Court

1. After I get a traffic ticket, how long should I wait to pay it?: Please allow 2 weeks for the court to receive and process the citation.

2. My traffic citation is at warrant. What do I do now?: Your case has been turned over to a collection agency. Please call Valley Collection Service at 800-244-9665 to make your payment.

3. If I don't agree with the citation, what should I do?: You may consider scheduling a court appearance to plead NOT GUILTY. The not guilty plea form may be obtained from our forms page and submitted by mail, fax or email. Prior to entering your Not Guilty plea to the court, you may want to contact the Nye County District Attorney’s office for possible plea negotiations. By negotiating a plea agreement, a traffic trial is avoided. If the District Attorney and the Defendant are unable to reach an agreement, then a trial date in front of the Justice of the Peace will be set. All Defendants, including non-local individuals, must appear in person or authorize an attorney to represent them at these proceedings.

4. What if I am unable to pay for my ticket?: Please contact the court. The court may grant you a one time, 30 day extension to pay your traffic citation. The court also offers payment plans ($25 fee) with a minimum payment amount of $50/month, if you are unable to pay in full by your due date. You also have the option of performing community service in lieu of paying the fine/fees with a court approved, non-profit organization at the rate of $10/hour. If you complete community service without getting the court's approval, it may be denied by the Judge.