Welcome to East Fork Justice Court,
Douglas County, Nevada.
Duty
The primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch is to provide an impartial forum for the resolution of disputes. Courts exist to do justice, to guarantee liberty, to maintain rule of law, to provide for equal protection, and ensure due process. We manage the business of the court in a manner that promotes efficiency, transparency, and opportunity for fair and timely disposition of the cases filed. This ensures the rule of law and protection of individual rights.
Mission
Provide a fair and impartial system of justice while:
- Providing quality customer service
- Ensuring access to justice
- Supporting the judicial process with honesty, integrity, and impartiality
- Promoting the public trust and confidence in the judicial system
Cases Heard
- Criminal Cases
- Traffic Violations
- Protection Orders
- Small Claims
- Civil cases up to $15,000
- Landlord/Tenant Issues
Jurisdiction
East Fork Justice Court is a limited jurisdiction court for the East Fork Township of Douglas County, Nevada, which is outside of the Lake Tahoe basin, and includes the Carson Valley and the Topaz Lake (Antelope Valley) area. The communities of Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Johnson Lane, Indian Hills, Gardnerville Ranchos and the Topaz Ranch Estates, as well as the Pinenut Mountains and the foothills of the Eastern Sierra below the Lake Tahoe basin are all part of the East Fork Township.
Address
1038 Buckeye Rd.
P.O. Box 218
Minden, Nevada 89423
Contact
Ph: (775) 782-9955
Fax: (775) 782-9947
Filing Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Address
1038 Buckeye Rd.
P.O. Box 218
Minden, Nevada 89423
Contact
Ph: (775) 782-9820
Fax: (775) 782-9954
Filing Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Honorable Laurie Trotter
Judge Laurie Trotter
Judge Trotter was elected in 2024 and took office in 2025.
