Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits
- 3 copies
Communication
Clerk
Phone
Clerk
Document Format Requirements4 rules
Exhibits must be submitted in a binder separated by tabs.
Submit exhibits in a binder, separated by tabs.
Each exhibit must be physically bound, e.g., with staples or brads.
Each exhibit MUST be bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, etc.
Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered 1-1000 and Defendant's exhibits are numbered 2000-3000.
Plaintiff's Exhibits will be identified as numbers 1-1000 and Defendant's Exhibits will be identified as 2000-3000.
Several photographs may not be placed on one sheet of paper.
Do not place several photographs on one sheet of paper as this causes problems.
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Photographs must be identified separately and individually listed on the exhibit list.
Document Type
Photograph Exhibit
Each document must be individually identified and individually listed on the exhibit list unless presented as one complete exhibit.
Documents MUST BE IDENTIFIED INDIVIDUALLY & INDIVIDUALLY LISTED ON THE EXHIBIT LIST IF NOT BEING PRESENTED AS ONE COMPLETE EXHIBIT.
Document Type
Exhibit
An exhibit list must be submitted that includes all stipulated exhibits.
Submit an Exhibit List inclusive of exhibits stipulated.
Document Type
Exhibit List
Larger versions of exhibits may be used as unmarked demonstrative exhibits, but must be marked and admitted to go to the jury.
Larger versions of Exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are not marked as exhibits. If counsel wants these larger exhibits to go to the Jury, they must be marked and admitted.
Document Type
Demonstrative Exhibit
Filing & Service rules
Filing Fees and Waivers
CDs of court proceedings are available for $2 per disc.
CDs of proceedings are available for $2 per disc.
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All proceedings are recorded and the recording fee is $40 per hour.
All court proceedings are recorded. There is a $40 an hour fee for recording.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Three sets of exhibits must be submitted: one for the Judge, one for the witness, and originals for the Clerk.
Submit three sets of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for the witness, and originals for the Clerk).
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, account numbers, and birthdates must be redacted from exhibits before submission.
Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, account numbers and birthdates MUST BE REDACTED from the exhibits prior to submission.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits, and duplicates must be removed if separate exhibit sets are submitted.
Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits. These may or may not be stipulated to for admittance. If counsel are submitting separate sets of exhibits, duplicate exhibits are to be removed.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel must contact the Court Clerk at least 7 days before trial to arrange for exhibits to be brought in for marking.
Counsel must contact the Court Clerk at least 7 days prior to trial to make arrangements to bring exhibits in to be marked.
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Daily transcripts must be prearranged with recorder Shannon Emmons by email at least one week before trial begins.
Dailey transcript must be prearranged at least one week prior to the start of your trial. Please contact Shannon Emmons at EmmonsS@clarkcountycourts.us to make prior arrangements.
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Courtroom equipment issues should be directed to recorder Shannon Emmons by email at EmmonsS@clarkcountycourts.us.
Please feel free to contact recorder Shannon Emmons at EmmonsS@clarkcountycourts.us with equipment issues.
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