Storey County, Nevada Public Records

Storey County was established in 1861 and is located in west-central Nevada. The county has an estimated population of 4,000 people and covers 437 square miles of land. Its county seat is Virginia City.

The Storey County government consists of five elected county commissioners who are responsible for the legislative decision-making within the county. There is also the county manager, who serves as the chief executive of the county. The county manager is appointed by the county commission. The county has various boards and commissions that are responsible for various aspects of the county.

It is home to the Comstock Historic District, a nationally designated Historic District, and the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, a historical landmark.

The county is served by US Route 50 and Interstate 80, as well as by two major airports. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport and the Carson City Airport are served by major carriers. The county also has several state highways that serve the communities in the area.

Storey 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.