Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Chambers Communication Rules

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Counsel must contact the Court Clerks before the firm trial setting to have a block of exhibit numbers assigned when Defendant's exhibits exceed 50, there are 100+ exhibits, or numerous parties are submitting their own exhibits.

NOTE: Please contact the Court Clerks prior to the firm trial setting to assign a block of numbers for any of the following reasons: The Defendant's exhibits exceed 50. If there are going to be a large number (100+) of exhibits. There are numerous parties submitting their own exhibits.

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

The desired method for resolving disputes regarding proposed orders? Submit Order with explanatory letter for chambers review with courtesy copy to opposing counsel.

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Email to chambers

The department orders inbox (DC32inbox@clarkcountycourts.us) may be used only for orders, not correspondence, and no additional argument may be included.

All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC32inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. One Order per email (in both Word and PDF format) is required, otherwise will be auto-rejected. Only orders should be sent to this email. Please ensure all PDF's are not protected. This inbox is for orders only, not correspondence. No additional argument is to be included.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

702-671-3300

If counsel anticipates the need for audio-visual equipment during the trial, a request must be submitted to the District Court Help Desk following the calendar call. The District Court Help Desk can be reached at 702-671-3300 or via E-Mail at courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us for AV support.

If counsel anticipates the need for audio-visual equipment during the trial, a request must be submitted to the District Court Help Desk following the calendar call. The District Court Help Desk can be reached at 702-671-3300 or via E-Mail at courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us for AV support.

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Email to clerk

NOTE: Please email a copy of the Exhibit List to Court Clerk at email above.

NOTE: Please email a copy of the Exhibit List to Court Clerk at email above.

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Option #2: A few weeks prior to your trial contact the Court Recorder for Department 19 to inquire if she can secure an outside company to type dailies using the court recordings. If one is available the company will set up the payment plan and delivery of the dailies directly through you. Transcripts produced from the court recordings will be considered official Court records. This option is only available if an outside service can be located and available to provide this service.

Option #2: A few weeks prior to your trial contact the Court Recorder for Department 19 to inquire if she can secure an outside company to type dailies using the court recordings. If one is available the company will set up the payment plan and delivery of the dailies directly through you. Transcripts produced from the court recordings will be considered official Court records. This option is only available if an outside service can be located and available to provide this service.

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Email to chambers

In District Court Department XIX, when counsel are unable to agree on the language of an order, counsel should present their competing positions in a word document emailed to the Department Inbox with no additional argument or explanation; stating only that there is a "disagreement as to the wording of the Order."

In District Court Department XIX, when counsel are unable to agree on the language of an order, counsel should present their competing positions in a word document emailed to the Department Inbox with no additional argument or explanation; stating only that there is a "disagreement as to the wording of the Order."

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Letters to the Court containing substantive merits argument on contested issues are disfavored, treated as improper ex parte communications even if copied to opposing counsel, and will generally be disregarded.

Letters to the Court containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested issue are disfavored, viewed as improper ex parte communications (even if copied to opposing counsel), and will generally be disregarded.

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Contact

Email to clerk

Parties must contact the court as soon as possible with the number of electronic exhibits planned so number ranges can be assigned.

Please contact me as soon as possible to provide the number of exhibits you plan to use so I may assign each party with a range of numbers for your exhibits.

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Email to clerk

Courtroom equipment must be reserved in advance by emailing CourtHelpDesk@clarkcountycourts.us with a courtesy copy to the Court Recorder.

To reserve courtroom equipment, i.e., ELMO, screens, televisions, projectors, DVD/VHS players, etc., submit an advanced request to CourtHelpDesk@clarkcountycourts.us with a courtesy copy to the Court Recorder, Serenity Sivongsa, at sivongsas@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Email to chambers

Correspondence – Department XIX requests that all "correspondence" directed to the Department or intended to be a courtesy copy be electronically served on all parties and emailed to the Department.

Correspondence – Department XIX requests that all "correspondence" directed to the Department or intended to be a courtesy copy be electronically served on all parties and emailed to the Department.

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Parties planning to use courtroom equipment must contact the Court Recorder before trial begins to arrange an equipment test.

If you are planning to use any equipment please contact the Court Recorder so that she can meet with you prior to trial starting so that you can test the equipment.

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Daily CDs of a hearing or trial must be arranged with the Court Recorder before the hearing or trial starts.

If you would like daily CDs of your hearing/trial please make the arrangements with the Court Recorder prior to the start of your hearing/trial.

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Counsel must schedule a meeting with the Court Recorder before the start of trial if they intend to display PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.

Please schedule a time to meet with the Court's Recorder prior to the start of trial if you intent to display any PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.

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Email to chambers

Word-format jury instructions may be submitted on disc or emailed to the Department JEA and Law Clerk.

These can be submitted on disc or should be e-mailed to the Department JEA, MullinaxL@ClarkCountyCourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept07LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

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Email

Please schedule a time to meet with the Court’s Recorder prior to the start of trial if you intent to display any PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.

Please schedule a time to meet with the Court’s Recorder prior to the start of trial if you intent to display any PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.

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Email

Transcript, CD, or thumb drive requests must be emailed to court recorder Stacey Ray, and daily trial transcript requests must be made at least 30 days before trial begins.

To request a transcript, CD or thumb drive of a hearing, please email the court recorder, Stacey Ray, at rays@clarkcountycourts.us. For daily trial transcripts, please contact the court recorder at least 30 days prior to the start of trial.

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Phone to chambers

Pursuant to EDCR and prior notice to the court, appearances may be made telephonically for calendar matters. Call chambers to confirm the arrangements to be made with each separate department.

Pursuant to EDCR and prior notice to the court, appearances may be made telephonically for calendar matters. Call chambers to confirm the arrangements to be made with each separate department.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

671-0680 (Court Clerk Linda Skinner); 671-4440 (JEA Kelly Muranaka)

If more than 100 exhibits will be used, counsel should contact the Court Clerk (Linda Skinner, 671-0680) or the JEA (Kelly Muranaka, 671-4440) a few days before trial to schedule delivery of exhibits for marking.

Counsel should contact the Court Clerk a few days prior to trial to make arrangements to bring Exhibits in to be marked if more than 100 will be used. (Court Clerk: Linda Skinner: 671-0680, or call the JEA, Kelly Muranaka, at 671-4440 to schedule delivery of the exhibits.)

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Phone to clerk

If there are an excessive number of Exhibits, contact the Court Clerk prior to trial, so a block of numbers can be assigned to each side.

If there are an excessive number of Exhibits, contact the Court Clerk prior to trial, so a block of numbers can be assigned to each side.

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Parties must contact the department to obtain the Zoom link because there is no recurring link for appearances.

Department 20 does not have a re-occurring Zoom link, please contact the department for the link.

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Contact

Email to clerk

Phone

(702) 671-0672

If exhibits exceed 3 - 4 large binders and counsel would prefer to proceed with electronic exhibits please reach out to the Court Clerk so that she may provide you with the appropriate guidelines, which are separate and apart from the instant guidelines.

If exhibits exceed 3 - 4 large binders and counsel would prefer to proceed with electronic exhibits please reach out to the Court Clerk so that she may provide you with the appropriate guidelines, which are separate and apart from the instant guidelines.

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Contact

Email to chambers

For contested orders, drafting counsel emails the proposed order as a Word document to the law clerk inbox (DC27Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us) and the objecting party emails its objection or redline plus the hearing transcript if available.

When counsel cannot agree on the language of an order, therefore disapproving of the order, counsel who was directed to prepare the order should email the proposed order in a word document to the law clerk (DC27Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us). The objecting party should email their objection or a redlined version of the proposed order and a copy of the hearing transcript if one is available.

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Letters to the court containing substantive argument on a contested issue are disfavored, treated as improper ex parte communications even if copied to opposing counsel, and will generally be disregarded.

Letters to the Court containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested issue are disfavored, viewed as improper ex parte communications, even if copied to opposing counsel, and will generally be disregarded.

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Please make arrangements with the Recorder in advance to come a little early to set up and test your equipment to be prepared prior to trial starting.

Please make arrangements with the Recorder in advance to come a little early to set up and test your equipment to be prepared prior to trial starting.

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Contact

Email to clerk

Phone

(702) 671-0883

If you would like daily transcripts from your trial you will need to contact Alisha at least one week prior to your trial as a deposit is required.

If you would like daily transcripts from your trial you will need to contact Alisha at least one week prior to your trial as a deposit is required.

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Email to chambers

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

Once electronic exhibits are uploaded, please email deptxlc@clarkcountycourts.us to notify the department, and confirm receipt.

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Phone to clerk

Counsel must notify the Clerk of any stipulated exhibits during the pre-trial meeting.

Any Exhibits that are STIPULATED, counsel are to notify the Clerk during the pre-trial meeting.

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Phone

Phone

702.671.0889

Counsel must contact the Court Recorder at 702.671.0889 to schedule an appointment for audio/visual equipment.

Please contact the Court Recorder, Angelica Michaux at 702.671.0889 to schedule an appointment for any audio/visual equipment.

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Email to chambers

Witnesses may testify via Zoom at trial only if counsel requests permission in advance by emailing the JEA with the witness's name, approximate appearance time, and contact email; Zoom is not provided for observers.

Witnesses will be permitted to testify via zoom. Zoom will not be provided for those who wish to "watch" trial. Zoom is only activated for witnesses and counsel will need to request this permission in advance. Please email the JEA, Krystal Jacobs, at Jacobskr@ClarkCountyCourts.us with the information. i.e. Name of witness, their approximate appearance time and a good email for the witness.

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Email to chambers

All orders and any accompanying letters should be sent to DC6inbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us . There is no need to copy any court staff but it is acceptable if you do.

All orders and any accompanying letters should be sent to DC6inbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us . There is no need to copy any court staff but it is acceptable if you do.

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Email to chambers

Proposed orders should be emailed in Word and PDF form to DC23Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

Proposed orders should be emailed in Word and PDF form to DC23Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Email to chambers

If there is a dispute regarding a proposed order, said dispute may be resolved by submitting competing orders and a cover letter just stating that the other party stated it will be submitting a competing order. Each Counsel should submit their proposed Order electronically, in a Word document, to the Judicial Executive Assistant at BoyerD@clarkcountycourts.us and the law clerk at dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

If there is a dispute regarding a proposed order, said dispute may be resolved by submitting competing orders and a cover letter just stating that the other party stated it will be submitting a competing order. Each Counsel should submit their proposed Order electronically, in a Word document, to the Judicial Executive Assistant at BoyerD@clarkcountycourts.us and the law clerk at dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Email to chambers

This should be emailed to Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and Department Law Clerk, dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

This should be emailed to Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and Department Law Clerk, dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

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If you would like to request daily transcripts, please contact me at least 3 weeks prior to trial and I will try to accommodate your request.

If you would like to request daily transcripts, please contact me at least 3 weeks prior to trial and I will try to accommodate your request.

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Email

Audio visual equipment requests may also be made by email to CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

You can reach the AV Dept at 671-3300 or via E-Mail at CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us

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Email to chambers

All proposed orders for Default Judgement should be emailed in Word and PDF version to DC23inbox@clarkcountycourts.us

All proposed orders for Default Judgement should be emailed in Word and PDF version to DC23inbox@clarkcountycourts.us

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Email to chambers

Contested-order submissions containing substantive merits argument are disfavored, treated as improper ex parte communication, and generally disregarded.

Submissions to the Court containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested issue are disfavored, viewed as improper ex parte communication, even if copied to opposing counsel, and will, generally, be disregarded.

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Phone to chambers

Counsel with 200 or more exhibits must contact the department to discuss using Electronic Exhibits.

If there are 200 or more exhibits, counsel shall contact the department to discuss using Electronic Exhibits. (See Rules for Electronic Exhibits).

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Email to chambers

Jury Instructions are due to the court by the first day of trial and should be emailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Jury Instructions are due to the court by the first day of trial and should be emailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

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If counsel is running late, he/she should notify the JEA.

If counsel is running late, he/she should notify the JEA.

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Email to chambers

Civil jury instructions may be submitted on disc/flash drive or emailed in Word format to the Department JEA and Department Law Clerk.

These can be submitted on disc/flash drive or should be e-mailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us

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If your Prove-up hearing will require more than 30 minutes, please contact chambers in advance to request a special setting.

If your Prove-up hearing will require more than 30 minutes, please contact chambers in advance to request a special setting.

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Email to clerk

Proposed orders for the Petition should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC17inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

Proposed orders for the Petition should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC17inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Phone

Phone

(702) 671-0897

Counsel wanting daily transcripts or CDs must notify the Court Recorder at least two weeks before trial or production may be delayed.

If Counsel would like to have daily transcripts or CDs of the trial prepared, the Court Recorder must be notified a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the start of trial. Failure to notify with advance notice may result in the delay of the production of transcripts and/or CDs.

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Phone

Phone

(702) 671-0897

Counsel must notify the Court Recorder by phone at least three judicial days in advance to have any proceedings recorded.

Court Recorder must be notified, (702) 671-0897, a minimum of three (3) judicial days, in advance, if Counsel is requesting to have any or all of the proceedings recorded.

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Email to clerk

Any party with more than 1000 exhibits must contact the Courtroom Clerk after the firm trial setting so a block of exhibit numbers can be assigned.

If there are more 1000 exhibits – for any party - contact the Courtroom Clerk, after the FIRM trial setting is scheduled at the Pre-Trial Conference, so a block of numbers can be assigned.

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Contact

Email to chambers

Email – Tracy Cordoba – cordt@clarkcountycourts.us – No ex parte emails accepted

Email – Tracy Cordoba – cordt@clarkcountycourts.us – No ex parte emails accepted

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Email to chambers

The FFCL must also be emailed in Word format to the Department XXXI JEA with all parties copied.

Also, please email (in Word format) your Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to Dept. XXXI JEA, Tracy Cordoba, at cordt@clarkcountycourts.us, with all parties copied in the email.

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Email

Requests for special electronic equipment must be emailed to the District Court Help Desk after the Calendar Call but no less than three judicial days before trial.

If Counsel anticipates the need for special electronic equipment during the trial, a request must be submitted to the District Court Help Desk following the Calendar Call, but no less than three (3) judicial days before the commencement of trial. Please contact the Court Help Desk via E-Mail to courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us.