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.
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.
Each document must be individually identified and individually listed on the exhibit list unless presented as one complete exhibit.
Photographs must be identified separately and individually listed on the exhibit list.
An exhibit list must be submitted that includes all stipulated exhibits.
Counsel must contact the Court Clerk at least 7 days before trial to arrange for exhibits to be brought in for marking.
Courtroom equipment issues should be directed to recorder Shannon Emmons by email at EmmonsS@clarkcountycourts.us.
Daily transcripts must be prearranged with recorder Shannon Emmons by email at least one week before trial begins.
All proceedings are recorded and the recording fee is $40 per hour.
CDs of court proceedings are available for $2 per disc.
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Judge Monica Trujillo is a district court judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, sitting in Department 3. The Eighth Judicial District Court is Nevada's trial court for Clark County.
Practitioners will find the department's Zoom information (effective February 5, 2024) and exhibit guidelines in the published procedures.
Courtesy-copy rule applies for exhibits. Details: 2 copies, delivery at least three judicial days prior to trial. Two sets of exhibits (one for the Judge/Clerk and one for the Witness) must be delivered to the Court Clerk at least three judicial days before trial, including depositions.
Judge Monica Trujillo's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, exhibits designated by numbers, and exhibits separated by tabs. Exhibits must be bound in a binder, designated by numbers, and separated by tabs.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Exhibits presented to the Clerk are marked as 'Proposed' Exhibits, and counsel must refer to them as 'Proposed' until they are admitted.
The rule requires proposed order. For contested orders, both parties must submit their proposed orders to chambers for the judge's ruling.
The rule addresses email communications; contact target is not stated. The rule lists email courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us and phone 702-671-3300. Counsel anticipating the need for trial audio visual equipment must submit a request to the District Court Help Desk following the calendar call (702-671-3300 or courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us).
Judge Monica Trujillo's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Social Security and account numbers must be redacted from exhibits before submission.
Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Monica Trujillo. A joint exhibit set combining the parties' exhibits is highly encouraged.
Electronic filing is optional for the covered filings. Department 3 uses Zoom for telephonic/remote appearances and no notice needs to be filed in Odyssey.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Requests for daily trial transcripts must be submitted at least ten days before the start of trial.
Questions should be directed to Court Clerk Sandra Castillo by phone (702-671-0695; 702-601-0725) or email (castilloS@clarkcountycourt.us).
Exhibits presented to the Clerk are marked as 'Proposed' Exhibits, and counsel must refer to them as 'Proposed' until they are admitted.
Two sets of exhibits (one for the Judge/Clerk and one for the Witness) must be delivered to the Court Clerk at least three judicial days before trial, including depositions.
Social Security and account numbers must be redacted from exhibits before submission.
Every exhibit must have a cover sheet listing exhibit descriptions, using the form attached on the website.
Deposition transcripts are not marked or admitted as exhibits; sealed original depositions must be delivered with the exhibits for filing if used at trial, and unused depositions are returned to counsel.
A joint exhibit set combining the parties' exhibits is highly encouraged.
Exhibits must be bound in a binder, designated by numbers, and separated by tabs.
Parties filing separate exhibit sets must coordinate pre-designated exhibit number ranges (e.g., Plaintiff 1-100, Defense 101-200), leave room for late additions, and remove duplicate exhibits.
Only one photograph may appear per page and each must be identified separately (e.g., 7-a, 7-b, 7-c), unless counsel stipulate to combining photographs.
Demonstrative items shown at trial may be marked as Court's Exhibits but are not admitted and do not go to the jury; on objection they may be marked and kept for the record.
A small copy of a demonstrative item must be provided to be admitted, and any larger version to go to the jury must be separately marked and admitted (e.g., Exhibit 1 and 1A).
Counsel must email the Court Recorder at least two weeks before trial to request daily transcript copies, or production may be delayed.
A hard copy of any PowerPoint presentation must be provided to the Court.
Counsel anticipating the need for trial audio visual equipment must submit a request to the District Court Help Desk following the calendar call (702-671-3300 or courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us).
Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered, Defendant's exhibits are lettered A-Z, and joint exhibits are numbered J1 and up, with number-block exceptions for numerous exhibits or multiple parties.
Requests for daily trial transcripts must be submitted at least ten days before the start of trial.
Orders for Transcript must be submitted by email to DC3inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for the judge's signature.
Department 3 uses Zoom for telephonic/remote appearances and no notice needs to be filed in Odyssey.
Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers within ten days of notification of the ruling under EDCR 7.21.
For contested orders, both parties must submit their proposed orders to chambers for the judge's ruling.
Electronic signatures are accepted on any document from legal counsel only, and opposing counsel electronic signatures must follow Administrative Order 22-07.