JCRNLV 48

(a) Prior to filing a Small Claims Affidavit of Complaint, the plaintiff must do the following:

(1) Send a demand letter, return receipt requested, to the defendant. The demand letter must instruct the defendant to pay the amount due within 10 days of the date that the letter is sent, or else the plaintiff will file a small claims case against the defendant.

(2) Wait at least 10 days from the date the demand letter is sent before filing a small claims case against the defendant.

(3) File a copy of the demand letter along with the return receipt at the time the small claims case is filed against the defendant.

(b) Failure of the plaintiff to:

(1) File a copy of the demand letter;

(2) File a copy of the proof of mailing; or

(3) Comply with subsection (a) in any other respects,

is cause for the judge to dismiss the small claims case or to impose any other sanctions deemed appropriate.

(c) The Small Claims Affidavit of Complaint must substantially comply with JCRCP 89.

(d) Only one writ of execution may be in effect at one time in small claims cases.

(e) Documents sent by mail will not be returned to the sending party if:

(1) The documents do not include an original and at least 1 copy; or

(2) The documents do not include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.