Accident attorney for Henderson crashes: police reports, courts and next steps

Last updated October 8, 2026.

Crashes inside Henderson are handled by the Henderson Police Department, not Las Vegas Metro. Henderson crash reports cost $10 and are released once the investigation is closed. Misdemeanor DUI and traffic cases go to Henderson Municipal Court, while injury lawsuits over $15,000 are filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas.

Henderson has its own police, its own courts and its own records office, so the steps after a crash differ from those in Las Vegas. This page lists the Henderson-specific offices. For the claim itself, start with our guide to car accident claims. Riders can read what happens after a motorcycle crash.

Who handles a crash in Henderson?

Police: Henderson Police Department. LVMPD's own reporting page says incidents in Henderson go to the appropriate agency, not to LVMPD. On freeways, LVMPD directs people to the state police.
Serious crashes: the Traffic Bureau's Investigative Detail. Henderson Police says officers in its Traffic Bureau's Investigative Detail handle all fatal and serious injury crashes, officer-involved crashes and hit-and-run investigations. The bureau also targets impaired drivers and does commercial vehicle enforcement.
The report. A closed traffic accident report can be requested online through the city's link, which goes to an outside request service. Reports for crashes still under investigation are not released until the case is closed. The city lists a $10 fee per traffic report.
In person. The Records Section works from the East Police Station, 223 Lead St., Henderson, NV 89015, Monday to Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most transactions need valid U.S. government-issued photo identification.
Charges against the other driver. Henderson Municipal Court hears traffic and misdemeanor cases that start inside the city, including DUI.
Your injury claim. Claims of $15,000 or less can go to Henderson Justice Court; larger claims go to the district court at the Regional Justice Center (NRS 4.370). See the steps of a Clark County lawsuit.

Henderson offices after a crash

Office	Role	Address and hours (as listed)
Henderson Police Records Section	Police and crash report requests; $10 per traffic report	East Police Station, 223 Lead St., Henderson, NV 89015; Mon to Wed 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thu 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Henderson Police Traffic Bureau, Investigative Detail	Fatal and serious injury crashes, officer-involved crashes, hit-and-runs	Henderson Police Department
Henderson Municipal Court	Traffic and misdemeanor cases inside the city, including DUI	243 Water Street, 3rd Floor, Henderson, NV 89015; Mon to Thu 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Henderson Justice Court	Civil cases up to $15,000, small claims up to $10,000, traffic citations, early stages of felony cases	243 Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015; Mon to Thu 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eighth Judicial District Court	Injury lawsuits over $15,000	Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89155

Where are serious injuries from Henderson crashes treated?

St. Rose Dominican Hospital's Siena Campus, at 3001 St. Rose Parkway in Henderson, lists itself as a Level III trauma center. The state's 2023 trauma report counts 1,316 trauma cases at the Siena Campus, 7.3 percent of Nevada's total. The most serious injuries in the valley may also go to UMC, which runs Nevada's only nonprofit Level I trauma center. A trauma stay often leads to a hospital lien on any settlement; see how hospital liens work in Nevada.

Which court hears what in Henderson?

Henderson has two local courts, and they do different things. Henderson Municipal Court processes traffic and misdemeanor cases that originate within the City of Henderson, including DUI and domestic battery. It is where a driver cited for a misdemeanor DUI in the city would appear.

Henderson Justice Court, part of Clark County's justice court system, hears traffic citations, small claims up to $10,000, evictions, protective orders, misdemeanors and civil actions up to $15,000, and handles felony and gross misdemeanor cases from arrest through the preliminary hearing. A small property damage claim from a Henderson crash can fit within its limits.

Injury cases worth more than $15,000 go to the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas, where most are reviewed for the court's arbitration program; see arbitration and short trials in Clark County.

How does a Henderson claim move from report to resolution?

The insurance side of a Henderson crash works the same way as anywhere in Nevada. Insurers must acknowledge a claim within 20 working days and begin investigating within 20 working days, and your own insurer must accept or deny within 30 working days of a complete proof of loss; see how long an insurer has to respond in Nevada.

What is different in Henderson is the paperwork. The police report comes from Henderson Police, often later than elsewhere in serious cases because reports stay closed while the Investigative Detail works. Insurers usually want that report before making a decision on fault, so the timing of the report can shape the timing of the claim. In the meantime, photographs, witness names and your medical records keep the claim moving.

If the at-fault driver was cited, the misdemeanor case runs in Henderson Municipal Court on its own schedule. A conviction for the crime that caused the injury is conclusive evidence of the facts needed for civil liability in Nevada (NRS 41.133), which can matter later in the injury claim. If no settlement is reached, the claim is filed in the right court for its size: Henderson Justice Court up to $15,000, the district court above that.

What changes the answer

A hit-and-run. Henderson's Investigative Detail handles hit-and-run investigations. For your own coverage to treat an unknown driver as uninsured, Nevada requires physical contact and a timely report to police (NRS 690B.020). See what to do after a hit-and-run.

A cyclist or pedestrian. Drivers passing a bicycle must move to the next lane if possible or leave at least 3 feet (NRS 484B.270); see Nevada's 3-foot passing law. The official county-wide numbers are summarized in Clark County bicycle crash data.

A city vehicle. Claims against the City of Henderson carry Nevada's $200,000 per-claimant cap and no punitive damages (NRS 41.035); see crashes with a government vehicle.

An investigation still open. Henderson does not release reports for crashes under investigation until the case closes, so serious-injury cases may take longer. Your 2-year deadline still runs (NRS 11.190).

A crash just over the line. If the crash was in unincorporated Clark County rather than Henderson, LVMPD handles it; see our Clark County accident page.

For example: a crash on a Henderson street

Imagine a hypothetical driver named Grace rear-ended inside Henderson city limits. Henderson Police respond. Because she was seriously hurt, the Traffic Bureau's Investigative Detail investigates, and the report is not released until the case is closed. Grace keeps her medical records from the hospital, opens a claim with the other driver's insurer, and checks whether she owes the DMV an SR-1. When the report is released, she requests it online and pays $10. If her claim cannot be resolved, it would be filed in district court before the 2-year deadline. This example is hypothetical.

Common mistakes after a Henderson crash

Asking LVMPD for the report. Henderson crashes are Henderson Police reports.
Expecting the report quickly in a serious crash. Reports for crashes under investigation stay closed until the case is complete.
Bringing the wrong ID. The Records Section requires U.S. government-issued photo ID and lists IDs it cannot accept.
Confusing the two local courts. Municipal Court handles city misdemeanors; Justice Court handles civil claims up to $15,000 and more.
Waiting on the criminal case. Your civil deadline runs on its own.

What to do this week

Confirm the crash happened inside Henderson city limits.
Note the Henderson Police event or case number.
Check the report status online, or visit the East Police Station with photo ID.
Check whether you owe the DMV an SR-1; see when an SR-1 is required.
Keep every medical record and bill, and note the date two years from the crash.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Henderson crash report?

The city lists $10 per traffic report. Reports can be requested online once the case is closed, or at the Records Section.

Why can't I get my Henderson crash report yet?

Henderson does not release reports for crashes still under investigation until the investigation is complete and the case is closed.

Who investigates serious crashes in Henderson?

The Henderson Police Traffic Bureau's Investigative Detail handles all fatal and serious injury crashes, officer-involved crashes and hit-and-run investigations.

Which court handles a DUI in Henderson?

Henderson Municipal Court hears traffic and misdemeanor cases from inside the city, including DUI. A DUI causing death or substantial bodily harm is a felony (NRS 484C.430); Henderson Justice Court handles felony cases from arrest through the preliminary hearing.

Can I sue in Henderson Justice Court?

Yes, for civil claims up to $15,000 and small claims up to $10,000. Larger injury claims go to district court.

Is there a trauma center in Henderson?

St. Rose Dominican Hospital's Siena Campus lists itself as a Level III trauma center; the state counted 1,316 trauma cases there in 2023.

If you were hurt in a crash in Henderson, attorney Maysoun Fletcher can explain your options. Call 702-333-6339 for a free consultation.