Court Rules

Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Courtesy Copy Requirements

120 rules from official source documents

Rules 51 to 100, page 2 of 3

When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.

CRITICALCivil cases

The offering party must provide the clerk with two identical sets of proposed electronic exhibits on separate electronic storage devices.

The party offering the proposed electronic exhibits shall provide the clerk with two identical sets of the proposed electronic exhibits on separate electronic storage devices.

Judge Joe Hardy

CRITICALCivil cases

The three sets of exhibits must be delivered to the department two judicial days before trial commences.

The sets must be delivered to the department two (2) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

Judge Kathleen E. Delaney

CRITICALCivil cases

If the trial will involve significant issues not addressed in dispositive or other pretrial motions, the parties must prepare trial briefs and deliver an unfiled copy to the Court at or before the pre-trial conference.

If the trial of the case will involve significant issues not adequately addressed by the parties in connection with dispositive motions or other pretrial motions, the parties must prepare trial briefs addressing such issues. At or before the pre-trial conference, the parties must deliver an unfiled copy to the Court.

Judge Kathleen E. Delaney

CRITICALCivil cases

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are not filed with the clerk; the original must be sent directly to chambers.

This is not filed with the clerk - send the original to chambers.

Judge Kathleen E. Delaney

CRITICAL

All trials require three sets of exhibits (one for the judge, one for the witness stand, one for the clerk/official record), with possible clerk-approved exceptions when there is a multitude of exhibits.

For ALL Trials, submit three (3) sets of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for the witness stand, and one for the Court Clerk/official record). However, if there are a multitude of exhibits, contact the Court Clerk to see if an exception may be allowed for the number of required sets.

Judge Kathleen E. Delaney

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must provide the court with three identical copies of exhibits.

Counsel must provide the court three identical copies of exhibits as follows:

Judge Maria Gall

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must provide the court three identical copies of exhibits.

Counsel must provide the court three identical copies of exhibits as follows:

Judge Maria Gall

CRITICALCivil cases

Two sets of bound and tabbed exhibits in 3-ring notebooks are required for both jury and non-jury trials - one Original set maintained by the Clerk and one set for the Judge's copy.

TWO SETS of bound and tabbed exhibits (3-ring notebook) will be required for both Jury and Non-Jury Trials. One set of bound exhibits will be treated as Original Exhibits and will be maintained by the Clerk. The other set of bound exhibits will be utilized as the Judge's copy.

Judge Mark R. Denton

CRITICAL

Any oppositions or replies filed one judicial day prior to the hearing should be emailed to the Department's law clerk as soon as the document is filed.

Any oppositions or replies filed one judicial day prior to the hearing should be emailed to the Department's law clerk as soon as the document is filed.

Judge Mark R. Denton

CRITICAL

For each Motion in Limine, the moving party must deliver one tabbed binder of complete courtesy copies (motion, joinders, opposition, reply, and tabbed exhibits) to Chambers the day after the reply deadline.

The Moving Party is to include a complete set of courtesy copies of their Motion, any joinder, opposition and reply; one binder per Motion in Limine. Please tab the briefs in addition to the exhibits with the corresponding exhibit number/letter. Courtesy copies are to be delivered to Chambers the day after the reply deadline.

Judge Mary Kay Holthus

CRITICALCivil cases

Three sets of exhibits (Judge, Court Clerk/official record, witness stand) must be submitted for all trials, and each party's counsel must also have their own set.

For ALL Trials, submit Three (3) sets of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for the Court Clerk/official record, and one for the witness stand). Plaintiff and Defendant's counsel must also have a set for themselves.

Judge Michelle Leavitt

CRITICALCivil cases

A courtesy copy of each pretrial memorandum must be delivered to the court at the time of filing.

A courtesy copy of each memorandum must be delivered to the court at the time of filing.

Judge Michelle Leavitt

CRITICAL

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.

Provide two sets (one set for the Judge/Clerk and one for the Witness). Counsel should arrange delivery of exhibits to the Court Clerk at least three (3) judicial days prior to trial (this includes depositions; please see below).

Judge Monica Trujillo

CRITICAL

Courtesy Copies should be deposited into the Department inbox, located on the 3rd floor of the Regional Justice Center. E-mail and faxed courtesy copies are not accepted.

Courtesy Copies should be deposited into the Department inbox, located on the 3rd floor of the Regional Justice Center. E-mail and faxed courtesy copies are not accepted.

Judge Nadia Krall

CRITICAL

The moving party's counsel must provide a paper courtesy copy of the motion, opposition, and reply to Department IV 7 days before the scheduled hearing.

Counsel for the moving party is to provide a paper courtesy copy of the motion, opposition and reply to Department IV 7 days prior to the scheduled hearing or the motion.

Judge Nadia Krall

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper copies of large demonstrative exhibits must be provided to the clerk to be marked as Court's exhibits or submitted to the jury.

A paper copy of any large demonstrative exhibits is to be provided to the clerk in paper form to be marked as a Court's exhibit or submitted to the jury if admitted.

Judge Peter Thunell

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits can be brought to Court if you are attending the PTC in person, or delivered to the RJC by the close of business the day of the PTC.

Exhibits can be brought to Court if you are attending the PTC in person, or delivered to the RJC by the close of business the day of the PTC.

Judge Peter Thunell

CRITICALCivil cases

Depositions must be delivered to Chambers before the start of trial.

Pursuant to EDCR 2.67, Depositions are to be delivered to Chambers prior to start of trial.

Judge Peter Thunell

CRITICALCivil cases

Depositions must be delivered to Chambers prior to the start of trial.

Pursuant to EDCR 2.67, Depositions are to be delivered to Chambers prior to start of trial.

Judge Peter Thunell

CRITICALCivil cases

Jury instructions and related trial documents must be delivered at the time of the pre-trial conference.

These are to be delivered at the time of the pre-trial conference in the following format.

Judge Peter Thunell

CRITICALCivil cases

Three identical copies of every exhibit binder are required (Judge, Court Clerk, and in-person witness), and videoconference witnesses must also receive a set.

Court requires three copies of all binders, one for each of the Judge, the Court Clerk, and the in-person Witness. Witnesses appearing by videoconference must also have a set of exhibits. Binders must be an exact duplicate to each of the other binders and all counsel should confirm this.

Judge Peter Thunell

CRITICALCivil cases

Three copies of all exhibit binders are required (Judge, Court Clerk, in-person witness), and videoconference witnesses must also have a set of exhibits.

Court requires three copies of all binders, one for each of the Judge, the Court Clerk, and the in-person Witness. Witnesses appearing by videoconference must also have a set of exhibits.

Judge Peter Thunell

CRITICAL

Exhibits must be submitted as an original set for the Clerk plus one copy for the Judge (EDCR 2.27).

Submit an original set of exhibits for the Clerk and one copy for the Judge. (EDCR 2.27)

Judge Ronald J. Israel

CRITICAL

PowerPoint presentations for opening and closing must be exchanged before presentation, with a copy given to the Court Clerk to be marked as a Court's exhibit.

All PowerPoint presentations to be used in opening statements and closing arguments, are to be exchanged prior to the presentation with a copy given to the Court Clerk to be marked as a Court's exhibit.

Judge Ronald J. Israel

CRITICAL

The moving party must deliver courtesy copies to chambers at least 5 judicial days before the hearing, including all related briefing, affidavits, and exhibits, and failure to comply with EDCR 2.20(g) or EDCR 7.20(d) may result in the hearing being vacated.

Courtesy copies must be delivered to chambers by the moving party at least five (5) judicial days before the date of hearing and should include all related briefing, affidavits, and exhibits (see EDCR 2.20(g)). Exhibits must clearly show the exhibit numbers immediately preceding the exhibit and must be divided using tabs (see EDCR 7.20(d)). Failure to follow EDCR 2.20(g) and/or EDCR 7.20(d) may result in your hearing being vacated.

Judge Susan H. Johnson

CRITICAL

Two sets of exhibits must be submitted (one for the Clerk, one for the Judge), with the Judge's copy unnecessary if exhibits will be displayed on ELMO, and witnesses may only use the Clerk's copy during testimony.

Please submit TWO sets of exhibits, one for the Court Clerk and one for the Judge; EXCEPTION: a copy for the Judge is not necessary if exhibits are to be displayed on video equipment (ELMO screen). The witness may only use the Clerk’s copy of exhibits during testimony.

Judge Susan H. Johnson

CRITICAL

Two copies of exhibits for a default judgment prove-up hearing must be provided to chambers 5 days before the hearing, and failure to provide the courtesy copies and/or exhibits may result in the hearing being vacated.

Two copies of the exhibits intended to be used at prove-up hearing must be provided to the chambers 5 days before the hearing. Default Judgment exhibits must comply with Department 22's exhibit guidelines. Counsel should contact the courtroom clerk to obtain the guidelines in advance. Failure to provide courtesy copies and/or exhibits may result in your hearing being vacated.

Judge Susan H. Johnson

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies are required only for Motions in Limine: the moving party must deliver one tabbed binder per Motion in Limine (containing the motion, any joinder, opposition, and reply, with briefs and exhibits tabbed by exhibit number/letter) to Chambers the day after the reply deadline.

Department 21 does not require courtesy copies with exception of Motions in Limine. The Moving Party is to include a complete set of courtesy copies of their Motion, any joinder, opposition and reply; one binder per Motion in Limine. Please tab the briefs in addition to the exhibits with the corresponding exhibit number/letter. Courtesy copies are to be delivered to Chambers the day after the reply deadline.

Judge Tara Clark Newberry

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must deliver an unfiled copy of the trial brief to the court at or before the pre-trial conference and prior to the commencement of trial.

At or before the pre-trial conference, the parties must deliver an unfiled copy to the court prior to the commencement of trial.

Judge Timothy C. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

Number of Exhibit Sets for Non-Jury Trials: please provide three sets (one set for the Judge, one set for the Clerk, and one for the Witness). Number of Exhibit Sets for Jury Trials: please provide three sets (one set for the Judge, one for the Clerk/Jury, and one for the Witness). Counsel should arrange delivery of exhibits to the Court Clerk at least three (3) judicial days prior to trial (this includes depositions; please see below).

Number of Exhibit Sets for Non-Jury Trials: please provide three sets (one set for the Judge, one set for the Clerk, and one for the Witness). Number of Exhibit Sets for Jury Trials: please provide three sets (one set for the Judge, one for the Clerk/Jury, and one for the Witness). Counsel should arrange delivery of exhibits to the Court Clerk at least three (3) judicial days prior to trial (this includes depositions; please see below).

Judge Timothy C. Williams

CRITICAL

Department 16 requires courtesy copies of all motions, oppositions and replies and they should be dropped off in the deliveries box on the sixteenth floor at least one week before the hearing or as soon as the document is filed. Courtesy copies of voluminous exhibits are not required, but any exhibits requiring particular emphasis or exhibits the parties would like the Court to review are welcome and encouraged.

Department 16 requires courtesy copies of all motions, oppositions and replies and they should be dropped off in the deliveries box on the sixteenth floor at least one week before the hearing or as soon as the document is filed. Courtesy copies of voluminous exhibits are not required, but any exhibits requiring particular emphasis or exhibits the parties would like the Court to review are welcome and encouraged.

Judge Timothy C. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

One digital set of exhibits on a USB drive (the Judge's copy) must also be submitted prior to trial.

Additionally, counsel are to submit ONE (1) SET of exhibits DIGITALLY, ON A USB DRIVE. This will be Judge's copy.

Judge Tina Talim

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must submit two tabbed binder sets of exhibits (one for the witness stand, one for the Courtroom Clerk, whose set is designated the originals), each including an exhibit list.

Counsel are to submit exhibits as follows: TWO (2) SETS of exhibits IN BINDERS, with exhibits separated by tabs. Include ONE (1) exhibit list in each binder. Each set will be distributed in the Courtroom as follows: one set for the witness stand, and one set for the Courtroom Clerk. The set of exhibits maintained by the Courtroom Clerk will be designated as the originals.

Judge Tina Talim

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must provide the Court three identical copies of exhibits: one for the Judge, one for the Clerk, and one for the witness.

Counsel must provide the Court three (3) identical copies of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for the Clerk, and one for the witness)

Judge Veronica Barisich

CRITICAL

Disputed exhibits must be compiled in a separate binder and three copies of that binder must be submitted.

If there are disputed exhibits from either party, please create a binder of those exhibits and submit three (3) copies of that binder as well.

Judge Veronica Barisich

CRITICAL

Department 5 does not accept courtesy copies unless the Court otherwise requests them.

Department 5 does not currently accept courtesy copies, unless otherwise requested.

Judge Veronica Barisich

CRITICAL

Three copies of all exhibits must be submitted (one for the Judge, one for the Clerk, and one for the witness), preferably in a joint exhibit binder.

Please submit three (3) copies of any exhibits, preferably in a joint exhibit binder to avoid duplicates: one copy for the Judge, one copy for the Clerk, and one copy for the witness.

Judge Veronica Barisich

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must provide three identical copies of exhibits for the judge, the clerk, and the witness.

Counsel must provide the court three (3) identical copies of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for the clerk, and one for the witness)

Judge Veronica Barisich

CRITICALCivil cases

Amended exhibits must be provided in three complete copies.

If an exhibit is changed, counsel must provide three (3) complete copies of the amended exhibit.

Judge Veronica Barisich

WARNING

Paper courtesy copies, prepared by the drafting party as a binder containing the motion, opposition, and reply with exhibits, are preferred for large filings, motions in limine, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment, and must be delivered to the inbox at least one week before the hearing; emailed and faxed courtesy copies are not accepted.

Department XI prefers the submission of paper copies for large filings, Motions in Limine, Motions to Dismiss, and Motions for Summary Judgment. The party drafting the motions is responsible for preparing a binder with the following in this order: Motion with any Exhibits Opposition with any Exhibits Reply with and Exhibits Paper courtesy copies should be delivered to the inbox at least one week prior to the scheduled hearing. E-mail and faxed courtesy copies are not accepted

Judge Anna Albertson

WARNING

Courtesy copies of all motions, oppositions, and replies are welcome and should be dropped off in the fifth-floor deliveries box at least one week before the hearing or as soon as filed; voluminous exhibit copies are not required, but emphasized exhibits should be included.

Courtesy copies are welcome of all motions, oppositions and replies, and should be dropped off in the deliveries box on the fifth floor at least one week before the hearing, or as soon as the document is filed. Courtesy copies of voluminous exhibits are not required, but any exhibits considered to require particular emphasis or exhibits the parties would like the Court to review should be included.

Judge Bita Yeager

WARNING

If counsel intends to use a PowerPoint presentation, please provide a hard copy to the Court.

If counsel intends to use a PowerPoint presentation, please provide a hard copy to the Court.

Judge Colleen Brown

WARNING

All motions seeking an extension of time to serve a party may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court´s calendar. A courtesy copy of the filed Motion (along with the proposed Order) should be delivered to Department 7 upon filing of the Motion with the Court.

All motions seeking an extension of time to serve a party may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court´s calendar. A courtesy copy of the filed Motion (along with the proposed Order) should be delivered to Department 7 upon filing of the Motion with the Court.

Judge Danielle K. Pieper

WARNINGCivil cases

SETS/COPIES - Submit two or three sets of exhibits (Judge & Courtroom Clerk and /or witness). If you choose not to submit a third set, please make sure you have your own copies for the witness should you need it.

SETS/COPIES - Submit two or three sets of exhibits (Judge & Courtroom Clerk and /or witness). If you choose not to submit a third set, please make sure you have your own copies for the witness should you need it.

Judge Danielle K. Pieper

WARNING

Disputes over 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.

Judge Dee Butler

WARNING

If all exhibits to a brief have been submitted to Odyssey, the parties should not provide a copy of the exhibits to chambers.

If all exhibits to a brief have been submitted to Odyssey, the parties should not provide a copy of the exhibits to chambers.

Judge Eric Johnson

WARNING

Parties are requested (per EDCR 7.26(d)) to deliver hard-copy courtesy copies of all motions and responsive pleadings to chambers.

Pursuant to EDCR 7.26(d) parties are requested to deliver courtesy copies (hard copies) of all motions and responsive pleadings to chambers.

Judge Eric Johnson

WARNINGCivil cases

Proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law should be filed and a courtesy copy e-mailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us, with opposing counsel included.

Proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law should be filed and a courtesy copy e-mailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us, with opposing counsel included.

Judge Jasmin Lilly-Spells

WARNINGCivil cases

Three sets of exhibits must be submitted: one for the Judge, one for the Courtroom Clerk, and one for the Witness.

SETS/COPIES - Submit lhree sets of exhibits (Judge, Courtroom Clerk, and Witness)

Judge Joe Hardy

WARNING

Motions for an extension of time to serve a party may be submitted to Chambers without being placed on the calendar, and a courtesy copy of the filed motion with the proposed order should be delivered to Department 15 upon filing.

All motions seeking an extension of time to serve a party may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court´s calendar. A courtesy copy of the filed Motion (along with the proposed Order) should be delivered to Department 15 upon filing of the Motion with the Court.

Judge Joe Hardy