Civil Infraction Citation

In 2021 the Nevada Legislature passed Assembly Bill 116.  Per AB116, certain traffic violations in Nevada became civil infractions instead of misdemeanors.  A civil infraction is NOT a criminal offense.  The penalty for a civil infraction is no more than $500.00 per violation unless otherwise authorized by a specific statute.

Effective January 1, 2023, any person who receives a citation for a civil infraction violation must respond to the citation.  The deadline to respond is within ninety (90) days after the citation is issued.  Your response can be to pay the balance due to the Pahrump Justice Court  or to contest the civil infraction citation.
 
  • Contested Infractions:
    • If you wish to contest your civil infraction, you must respond within ninety (90) days, in writing, to request a formal hearing and a court hearing will be scheduled.  A bond equal to the amount of the citation must be posted prior to the scheduling of the hearing.  Click here to proceed
  • Uncontested Infractions:
    • If you do not wish to contest your civil infraction, you are liable for the violation as stated, you may pay your civil penalty online, by mail or by visiting the Pahrump Justice Court in person.  Click here to proceed

Failure to respond to the civil infraction citation within ninety (90) days, or failure to complete payment, will result in your case being referred to collections, the suspension of your driver’s license, and the appropriate demerit points will be referred to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.