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Civil courts hear civil matters—which are generally lawsuits regarding disputes between persons or entities in which money, property, or personal rights under the law are at issue. Civil matters are distinguishable from criminal matters, which generally involve a city, state, or federal government prosecuting a person or entity for the commission of a crime.

In Nevada, civil courts are responsible for adjudicating non-criminal disputes between parties, which may include individuals, businesses, or other entities. These disputes often involve issues such as contracts, torts (civil wrongs like negligence), property, family law (such as divorce and custody), and other matters where the parties seek monetary damages, equitable relief, or the enforcement of legal rights. Unlike criminal cases, where the government prosecutes violations of criminal law, civil cases typically involve private parties seeking to resolve legal disagreements. Nevada's civil court system is structured with Small Claims Courts for minor monetary disputes, Justice Courts for cases involving claims up to $15,000, and District Courts for larger and more complex cases, including appeals from lower courts. The Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure govern the proceedings in civil matters, outlining the processes for filing cases, serving parties, conducting discovery, and trying cases either before a judge or a jury.

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