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 Heidi Almase

Judge Heidi Almase is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada. The court is Nevada's trial court for Clark County, handling a broad range of civil and criminal matters.

Practitioners will find information about Zoom procedures for Department X, including a document dated May 8, 2025, and a general department reference.

Common questions about Judge Heidi Almase's rules

How may parties contact Judge Heidi Almase's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Heidi Almase's intake unit. The rule lists email FCEvidence@clarkcountycourts.us. Parties must email FCEvidence@clarkcountycourts.us to request an upload link for submitting electronic exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Documents

Is electronic filing required before Judge Heidi Almase?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Electronic video and/or audio exhibits that a party wants the Court to review before a hearing must be submitted via FCEvidence.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Documents

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Heidi Almase?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Electronic video and/or audio exhibits must be submitted at least 10 days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Documents
Complete rules summary for Judge Heidi Almase

Electronic video and/or audio exhibits that a party wants the Court to review before a hearing must be submitted via FCEvidence.

Electronic video and/or audio exhibits must be submitted at least 10 days before the hearing.

Parties must email FCEvidence@clarkcountycourts.us to request an upload link for submitting electronic exhibits.

An upload link is provided within 24 hours of the email request, and exhibits must then be uploaded within 24 hours of receiving the link.

After uploading electronic exhibits, parties must email deptxlc@clarkcountycourts.us to notify the department and confirm receipt.

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