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 Monica Trujillo

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.

Common questions about Judge Monica Trujillo's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Monica Trujillo?

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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General Exhibit Information

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Monica Trujillo?

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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General Exhibit Information

What must be included with exhibits filings before Judge Monica Trujillo?

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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General Exhibit Information

What must be included with contested order filings before Judge Monica Trujillo?

The rule requires proposed order. For contested orders, both parties must submit their proposed orders to chambers for the judge's ruling.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contested Orders

How may parties contact Judge Monica Trujillo's chambers?

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).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Audio Visual Equipment

How does Judge Monica Trujillo handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Monica Trujillo's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Social Security and account numbers must be redacted from exhibits before submission.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General Exhibit Information

Does Judge Monica Trujillo require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Monica Trujillo. A joint exhibit set combining the parties' exhibits is highly encouraged.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General Exhibit Information

Is electronic filing required before Judge Monica Trujillo?

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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Telephonic appearance request

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Monica Trujillo?

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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Court Reporter or a Court Recorder for its official record
Complete rules summary for Judge Monica Trujillo

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.

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