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 Jessica Peterson

Judge Jessica Peterson is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, the state's trial court for the county. The court handles a broad range of civil and criminal matters arising in Clark County.

Practitioners will find this judge's department-specific procedures in the document titled 'department-viii'.

Common questions about Judge Jessica Peterson's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Jessica Peterson?

Details: 3 copies. Trial counsel must submit three copies of final exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits / Briefs

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Jessica Peterson?

Judge Jessica Peterson's formatting rule includes file format PDF and must be submitted in both word and pdf format to dc8inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. Orders submitted to the department inbox must be in both Word and PDF format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

What must be included with order filings before Judge Jessica Peterson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All orders must be signed as to form and content.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

What must be included with order or stipulation filings before Judge Jessica Peterson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Orders and stipulations using electronic signatures must include authorization to use e-signature.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

How may parties contact Judge Jessica Peterson's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Jessica Peterson's chambers. The rule lists email lordr@clarkcountycourts.us, dept08lc@clarkcountycourts.us. When competing orders will be submitted, counsel must email a letter advising of the competing orders to lordr@clarkcountycourts.us and dept08lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

How does Judge Jessica Peterson handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Jessica Peterson. All petitions to seal will be set for hearing, and the petitioner must submit an Affidavit or Declaration of Rehabilitation prior to the hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Petitions to Seal

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jessica Peterson?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include adversary position and proposed rescheduled date. Continuances are obtained by emailing both departments addresses with all counsel copied and their agreement indicated, providing the requested continuance date if possible; a confirmation email will follow and no Notice of Change of Hearing will issue.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Continuances

Does Judge Jessica Peterson require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Jessica Peterson requires bundling for covered papers. Parties must file omnibus (consolidated) motions in limine with oppositions and replies rather than individual motions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions in Limine

Is electronic filing required before Judge Jessica Peterson?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All orders must be submitted electronically to DC8Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, and the email must contain no argument or communication because the department inbox is unmonitored.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Jessica Peterson?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers within 14 days of notification of the ruling.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Jessica Peterson?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. The counsel designated to prepare the order must provide a draft to opposing counsel for reasonable review and comment.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders
Complete rules summary for Judge Jessica Peterson

Department 8 chambers can be reached at (702) 671-4338 (office), fax (702) 671-4337, law clerk (702) 671-4335, or dept08lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers within 14 days of notification of the ruling.

The counsel designated to prepare the order must provide a draft to opposing counsel for reasonable review and comment.

All orders must be signed as to form and content.

When competing orders will be submitted, counsel must email a letter advising of the competing orders to lordr@clarkcountycourts.us and dept08lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

All orders must be submitted electronically to DC8Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, and the email must contain no argument or communication because the department inbox is unmonitored.

Orders submitted to the department inbox must be in both Word and PDF format.

Orders and stipulations using electronic signatures must include authorization to use e-signature.

Competing proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to lordr@clarkcountycourts.us and dept08lc@clarkcountycourts.us, and a redline copy may optionally also be submitted.

Continuances are obtained by emailing both departments addresses with all counsel copied and their agreement indicated, providing the requested continuance date if possible; a confirmation email will follow and no Notice of Change of Hearing will issue.

Continuance requests must be made by email to lordr@clarkcountycourts.us and dept08lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Continuance requests received after 10:00 am the day before a hearing cannot be processed.

Parties must file omnibus (consolidated) motions in limine with oppositions and replies rather than individual motions.

All voluntary dismissals must include the specified dismissal and closure language and signature line.

All petitions to seal will be set for hearing, and the petitioner must submit an Affidavit or Declaration of Rehabilitation prior to the hearing date.

Exhibits too large to email must be submitted via runner on disc or thumb drive; external links or registration-required links cannot be opened.

All supporting documentation is due four days prior to the hearing.

Courtesy copies of supporting documentation may be emailed to Dept08LC@clarkcountycourts.us and lordr@clarkcountycourts.us.

Minor's compromise orders should include language that upon reaching age 18 a copy of the order and the minor's driver's license may be presented to the bank for release of funds.

For minor's compromises, no yearly accounting is required—only a bank statement showing the account still exists and the amount in it.

Trial counsel must submit three copies of final exhibits.

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