Pershing County, Nevada Public Records

The government of Pershing County, Nevada is comprised of a five-member Board of County Commissioners, elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of County Commissioners is responsible for setting the county budget, levying taxes, and making decisions on county policies. The county also has a County Manager, who is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county.

Pershing County is located in the northwestern part of Nevada and is bordered by Humboldt County to the north, Lander County to the east, Churchill County to the south, and Washoe County to the west. The county seat is Lovelock, and the largest city is Winnemucca. The county covers an area of 4,751 square miles, making it the fourth-largest county in Nevada.

The economy of Pershing County is largely based on agriculture, mining, and tourism. The county is home to several large ranches, and the agricultural industry is the largest employer in the county. Mining is also an important part of the economy, with gold, silver, and copper being the primary minerals mined in the area. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with the county being home to several popular tourist attractions, such as the Humboldt National Wildlife Refuge and the Winnemucca Sand Dunes.

Pershing county's court of general jurisdiction is the district court which handles criminal cases of felonies and gross misdemeanors, civil cases above $10,000, divorces, probate, juvenile, appeals from municipal or justice courts, guardianships and more. Public records searches for case files are performed by the Clerk of Court's Office. Calendar of upcoming cases can be viewed online.