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.

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About Judge Dee Butler

Dee Butler is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, the trial court for the county.

The published procedures for this judge's department (Department J) include a document on Zoom information and department-specific practice materials.

Common questions about Judge Dee Butler's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Dee Butler?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for proposed orders. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon submission for chambers review. Disputes over proposed orders are resolved by submitting the order with an explanatory letter for chambers review, with a courtesy copy to opposing counsel.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

How may parties contact Judge Dee Butler's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Dee Butler's chambers. Telephonic appearances for calendar matters are permitted with prior notice to the court, and counsel must call chambers to confirm the arrangements.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Telephonic Appearances

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Dee Butler?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Opposing counsel has a reasonable period of 7-10 days to review and return a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

What rule applies to service for proposed order before Judge Dee Butler?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders
Complete rules summary for Judge Dee Butler

Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review.

Opposing counsel has a reasonable period of 7-10 days to review and return a proposed order.

Disputes over proposed orders are resolved by submitting the order with an explanatory letter for chambers review, with a courtesy copy to opposing counsel.

Telephonic appearances for calendar matters are permitted with prior notice to the court, and counsel must call chambers to confirm the arrangements.

Department J is sometimes available for telephonic conferences with counsel for minor discovery issues, emergencies regarding children, or attorney emergencies.

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