Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 16 rules apply across Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Formatting

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  • Exhibits must be submitted in a binder separated by tabs.

  • Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered 1-1000 and Defendant's exhibits are numbered 2000-3000.

  • Each exhibit must be physically bound, e.g., with staples or brads.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Exhibit

    Each document must be individually identified and individually listed on the exhibit list unless presented as one complete exhibit.

  • Applies to
    Photograph exhibit

    Photographs must be identified separately and individually listed on the exhibit list.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit list

    An exhibit list must be submitted that includes all stipulated exhibits.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone to clerk

    Counsel must contact the Court Clerk at least 7 days before trial to arrange for exhibits to be brought in for marking.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Courtroom equipment issues should be directed to recorder Shannon Emmons by email at EmmonsS@clarkcountycourts.us.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Daily transcripts must be prearranged with recorder Shannon Emmons by email at least one week before trial begins.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $40
    Applies to
    Court recording

    All proceedings are recorded and the recording fee is $40 per hour.

  • Fee
    $2
    Applies to
    Cd of proceedings

    CDs of court proceedings are available for $2 per disc.

About Judge Bill Henderson

Bill Henderson is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, presiding over Department R. The court is Nevada's trial court for Clark County, handling civil, criminal, family, and other matters.

The published procedures for Department R include department-specific rules and Zoom information for hearings.

Common questions about Judge Bill Henderson's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Bill Henderson?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for exhibits. Details: 5 copies, delivery on date of trial or evidentiary hearing, by hand delivery. Exhibits must be brought to the courtroom on the trial/evidentiary hearing date, with five bound and bate-stamped copies of each exhibit.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits

Does Judge Bill Henderson require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Bill Henderson's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All motions will be set for an oral argument hearing; Department R does not decide matters without oral argument via a Chamber Calendar session.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Chamber Calendar

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Bill Henderson?

Judge Bill Henderson's formatting rule includes file format PDF and only one attachment per email. Orders emailed for signature must be attached as a PDF, with only one attachment per email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

What must be included with competing proposed order filings before Judge Bill Henderson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A competing proposed order must be accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed orders.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contested Orders

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Bill Henderson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Prevailing counsel must generally give opposing counsel a drafted order for review, with opposing counsel typically allotted five days to review, respond, and return it.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

How may parties contact Judge Bill Henderson's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Bill Henderson's chambers. The rule lists email FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us. The explanation accompanying a competing proposed order must be emailed to Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us with relevant timestamps.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contested Orders

Is electronic filing required before Judge Bill Henderson?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All orders requiring Judge Henderson's signature must be emailed to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Bill Henderson?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Electronic upload of exhibits is due at least five days before the evidentiary hearing, trial, or motion date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits

What rule applies to e-service for all parties before Judge Bill Henderson?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. All lawyers and self-represented litigants must register for electronic service on every District Court case at https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/OfsWeb.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Electronic Service
Complete rules summary for Judge Bill Henderson

Department R chambers office phone number is (702) 455-1350.

Department R law clerk line is (702) 455-1351.

Department R fax number is (702) 455-1348.

All orders requiring Judge Henderson's signature must be emailed to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Orders emailed for signature must be attached as a PDF, with only one attachment per email.

Prevailing counsel must generally give opposing counsel a drafted order for review, with opposing counsel typically allotted five days to review, respond, and return it.

All lawyers and self-represented litigants must register for electronic service on every District Court case at https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/OfsWeb.

Motions filed by pro per litigants must be personally served on the other party unless the receiving party is registered for e-service, in which case electronic service suffices.

Parties may use a licensed process server or the Sheriff's Civil Process Section (702-455-5400) for personal service assistance.

All motions will be set for an oral argument hearing; Department R does not decide matters without oral argument via a Chamber Calendar session.

Orders for unopposed motions to withdraw or continue, and decrees after a default is filed, may be emailed directly to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

An Ex Parte Request for Family Mediation Center Services, containing information for both parties, may be submitted directly to chambers for an expedited mediation date.

A competing proposed order must be accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed orders.

The explanation accompanying a competing proposed order must be emailed to Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us with relevant timestamps.

Electronic signatures are accepted on stipulations and orders, decrees, and orders from hearings.

In a divorce with no minor children where a default has been entered, no prove-up hearing is required and the parties may submit the decree directly to the Department.

Orders for change of name and decrees may be submitted to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Exhibits must be brought to the courtroom on the trial/evidentiary hearing date, with five bound and bate-stamped copies of each exhibit.

Plaintiff must title exhibits numerically and defendant must title exhibits alphabetically.

Exhibits must be electronically uploaded by emailing FCEvidence@ClarkCountyCourts.us at least five days before the evidentiary hearing, trial, or motion date.

Electronic upload of exhibits is due at least five days before the evidentiary hearing, trial, or motion date.

Parties must not individually file each exhibit into the case; exhibits are provided via courtroom copies and the FCEvidence email upload instead.

Parties must e-file a Notice of Change of Address whenever their phone number, email address, or mailing address changes.

Inquiries not addressed in the guidelines may be emailed to Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

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