Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibit list

An exhibit list in table format (with exhibit number/letter, description, and Stipulated, Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted columns) must be provided with the exhibits, with stipulated exhibits indicated in the Stipulated column.

Along with exhibits, the court must be provided an exhibit list pursuant to EDCR 2.69(a)(2). The list must be in a table format with the number or letter of each exhibit, a description of the exhibit, and columns labeled "Stipulated," "Date Offered," "Objection" and "Date Admitted." The parties must indicate which exhibits are stipulated as admitted on the exhibit list in the "Stipulated" column.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of intent to appear remotely

Parties must file advance notice of their intent to appear remotely via Zoom.

You are required to file advance notice of your intent to appear remotely;

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must include all elements of each cause of action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's affirmative defenses.

The detailed proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Depositions with objection annotations

If designations or counter-designations are objected to, the parties must give the Court, at or before the Calendar Call, deposition copies annotated on each page with which excerpts are objected to and by whom.

If there are any objections to the designations or counter-designations, then the parties need to provide the Court (at or before the Calendar Call) with copies of the depositions which show on each page which excerpts are objected to and by whom.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Original depositions

Original depositions to be used at trial (except those used in lieu of live testimony) must be delivered to the Clerk with the exhibits at or prior to the Calendar Call.

All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial (other than in lieu of live testimony) must be delivered to the Clerk at the date and time exhibits are delivered, at or prior to the Calendar Call.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Agreement to pay recording fee

The Agreement to Pay Recording Fee form, signed by all parties partaking in the fee, must be returned prior to the beginning of the trial.

Please see Agreement to Pay Recording Fee to pay recording fee attached. Return this form, signed by all parties partaking in the fee, prior to the beginning of the trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Demonstrative exhibits

Demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed before the Calendar Call and are generally not marked as exhibits.

Any demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to Calendar Call. These are generally not marked as exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

Each side must provide the Court detailed proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, with an electronic Word copy, two working days before trial.

Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) working days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and conclusions of Law with an electronic copy in Word format.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibit binders

Exhibit binders must be delivered to the Clerk before trial.

Exhibit binders must be delivered to the Clerk prior to the Trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order

Department XI accepts electronic signatures under EDCR 8.07(c), and all orders must contain an email authorizing use of the non-submitting attorney's e-signature pursuant to AO 21-04.

Department XI accepts electronic signatures subject to EDCR 8.07(c). All orders must contain an email authorizing the use of the non-submitting attorney's e-signature pursuant to AO 21-04.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Audiovisual witness appearance request

The Court strongly prefers in-person testimony, and a party wanting a witness to appear by audio/visual (BlueJeans) must comply with Nevada Supreme Court Rule 4 and complete the Appearance Request form and Consent from the Court's website.

The Court strongly urges in-person testimony for trial. However, if a party wishes a witness to appear at trial via Audio/Visual BlueJeans, pursuant to Rule 4 of the Nevada Supreme Court's RULES GOVERNING APPEARANCE BY AUDIO-VISUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT, the party must comply with Rule 4 and complete an Audiovisual Audio Visual Witness Appearances Transmission Equipment Appearance Request form and Consent, located on the Court's website, as well as comply with the terms therein, at least five (5) Judicial Days prior to the Calendar Call unless the Court provides a different time-frame.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibit list

An Exhibit List must accompany the exhibit binders, using numbers for Plaintiff's exhibits and letters for Defendant's exhibits, with a short description of each exhibit and Bates numbers where appropriate.

The parties are directed to submit an Exhibit List with the binders, using NUMBERS for Plaintiff's exhibits and LETTERS for Defendant's exhibits, with a short description of each exhibit and Bates numbered, if appropriate.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of intent to appear remotely

Parties appearing via Zoom must file advance notice of their intent to appear remotely.

You are required to file advance notice of your intent to appear remotely;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Competing proposed order

A competing proposed order must be accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed orders.

Per EDCR 5.706(c) the opposing party must submit a competing proposed Order accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed Orders.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Default judgment

Default judgments require a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of whether an appearance has been made by the party against whom default is sought.

Department 1 requires a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of whether an appearance has been made by the party against whom a default judgment is sought and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to seal

A motion to seal/redact filed with potentially protected information must attach the proposed redacted version of the document, with a slip-sheet for any exhibit entitled 'Exhibit ** Confidential Filed Under Seal'.

If a motion to seal and/or redact is filed with the potentially protected information, the proposed redacted version of the document with a slip-sheet for any exhibit entitled "Exhibit ** Confidential Filed Under Seal" must be attached as an Exhibit.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit list

An Exhibit List with a short description of each exhibit and at least three right-hand columns labeled 'Offered', 'Objection' and 'Admitted' must be included.

Include an Exhibit List containing a short description of each exhibit with a minimum of three columns (blocks) on the right-hand side labeled “Offered”, “Objection” and “Admitted”.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Application for default judgment

Exhibits for prove-up hearings must be attached to the Application for Default Judgment or provided to chambers at least 5 judicial days before the hearing and must comply with the department exhibit guideline and NRS 47-55.

A copy of the exhibits intended to be used at prove-up hearing must be attached as exhibits to the Application for Default Judgment or provided to the chambers at least 5 judicial days before the hearing. Exhibits must comply with Department 1's exhibit guideline, AND MUST COMPLY WITH NRS 47-55.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

All proposed orders must be emailed to DC1inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format with unprotected PDFs; the inbox is for orders only — no correspondence or argument.

All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC1inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation and order

Stipulations and orders requiring another person's signature must include that person's email verification attached as the last page of the document, not as a separate document (AO 20-10).

Stipulations and Orders or other proposed orders requiring a signature of another person must have the email verification from that person and attached as the last page of the document and not as a separate document, pursuant to AO 20-10.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ex parte motion to shorten time

Ex parte motions to shorten time require an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the good-cause circumstances.

Ex parte Motions to Shorten Time may not be granted except upon an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the circumstances claimed to constitute good cause and justify shortening of time.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Verdict form

Verdict forms must be submitted as electronic Microsoft Word versions emailed to the JEA and law clerk no later than 1 judicial day before trial begins.

All parties are to submit an electronic Microsoft Word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of the verdict form no later than one (1) judicial day before trial is to begin.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ex parte tro application

Unless unusual circumstances exist, ex-parte applications for a temporary restraining order are not permitted. An affidavit of counsel in accordance with NRCP 65(b) regarding attempts to contact the party seeking to be enjoined or its respective counsel must be provided with the application.

Unless unusual circumstances exist, ex-parte applications for a temporary restraining order are not permitted. An affidavit of counsel in accordance with NRCP 65(b) regarding attempts to contact the party seeking to be enjoined or its respective counsel must be provided with the application.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

The Clerk schedules exhibit marking for voluminous exhibits, and counsel must provide original exhibits to the Clerk plus a copy for the Judge (and optionally the witness), with the Clerk's copy serving as the official record.

The Court Clerk will contact counsel to schedule a time to meet with counsel to mark the exhibits (only if a voluminous). Counsel are to provide the original exhibits to the Clerk and a copy for the Judge a copy maybe used for the witness (but the clerk’s copy is the official record).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

Must include

certificate of conference

Every motion in limine must be supported by an EDCR 2.47-compliant affidavit of counsel detailing meet-and-confer efforts; noncompliant motions will not be considered and may be taken off calendar.

Parties have a responsibility to resolve undisputed motions in limine prior to hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.47. Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47, with specificity as to what attempts to resolve the matter were made, what was not resolved, and the specific points of disagreement. The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47, and may choose to take them off calendar for noncompliance and vacate the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be submitted in injunction cases in accordance with NRCP 52.

The Court requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Orders inconsistent with the Court's oral ruling or Court Minutes will be returned unsigned or corrected via interlineation; perceived errors in the Court Minutes must be raised by NRCP 60(a) motion.

PLEASE NOTE – Any order that is inconsistent with the oral ruling of the Court or the Court Minutes will be returned unsigned for correction or will be corrected via interlineation. Counsel should notify the Court of any perceived error in the Court Minutes by Motion pursuant to NRCP 60(a).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jury instructions

All parties are to submit an electronic Microsoft Word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of uncontested jury instructions no later than one (1) judicial day before trial. For Criminal Trials, contested jury instructions, as well as an explanation as to why the parties disagree, are to also be digitally submitted in a separate document the day before trial. For Civil Trials, these should be submitted by calendar call.

All parties are to submit an electronic Microsoft Word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of uncontested jury instructions no later than one (1) judicial day before trial. For Criminal Trials, contested jury instructions, as well as an explanation as to why the parties disagree, are to also be digitally submitted in a separate document the day before trial. For Civil Trials, these should be submitted by calendar call.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to seal

Per Administrative Order 19-03, the motion to seal must contain the language 'HEARING REQUESTED' on the front page under the Department number.

In accordance with, Administrative Order 19-03, the motion to seal must contain the language "HEARING REQUESTED" on the front page of the motion under the Department number.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

Submit Order with explanatory letter for chambers review with courtesy copy to opposing counsel.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before submission.

Does your department require prevailing counsel to submit a draft order to opposing counsel to review and return an Order? Yes

CRITICAL

Applies to

Contested proposed order

Must include

proposed order

When counsel cannot agree on order language, each must submit their own proposed order with a letter explaining the dispute, which the Court Clerk will review with the videotape record.

When counsel cannot agree on the language of an Order, they are each to submit a proposed order with a letter indicating the problem.The proposed Orders and letters will be reviewed by the Court Clerk with the videotape record.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Document

Department 2 accepts electronic signatures on any document, but only from legal counsel.

District Court Department 2 will accept electronic signatures on any document from legal counsel only.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation

Stipulations may bear facsimile, electronic, or typographical signatures only if written permission from the signing party or attorney is attached.

On Stipulations, signatures may be facsimile, electronic or typographical, providing the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney attached therewith.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Official transcript

Official transcripts must be ordered through the Dept 2 Recorder; CDs/DVDs and thumb drives are audio/video only, cannot be used to prepare official transcripts, and outside media are not accepted.

CDs/DVDs and thumb drives obtained are an audio/video recording and do not have the typing included. CDs/DVDs and thumb drives cannot be used for preparation of official transcripts. Transcripts must be ordered through the Dept 2 Recorder. We cannot use outside CDs, thumb drives or hard drives.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

For all trials, three sets of exhibits must be submitted: one for the Judge, one for witnesses, and one for the Court Clerk (official record).

For ALL Trials, submit Three (3) sets of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for witnesses and one for the Court Clerk, which will be the official record).

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Contested proposed order

Must include

proposed order

For contested orders, both parties must submit their proposed orders to DC2inbox@clarkcountycourts.us and the judge will rule on the order.

For contested orders in District Court Department 2, both parties must submit their "Proposed Order" to DC2inbox@clarkcountycourts.us and the Judge will make a ruling on an Order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Clean laptop for jury deliberations

A clean laptop must be provided for jury deliberations so the jury can view admitted exhibits on CD/DVD/flash drive.

Additionally, a clean laptop must be provided for jury deliberations to allow the jury to view any admitted exhibits on a CD/DVD/Flash Drive player.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Deposition

Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, and counsel must request that a deposition be 'published' during trial in order to use it.

Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as exhibits; however, if counsel intends on using a deposition, he/she must request to have the deposition "published" during the trial proceedings.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit binder

Each exhibit binder must include one exhibit list.

Include one (1) exhibit list in each binder (see the attached sample).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

Parties must submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases per NRCP 52.

The Court requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Competing orders are not accepted; a party designated at the conclusion of the hearing drafts the order, and objecting parties must file a written objection with the court.

Department 32 does not accept competing orders. A party will be directed to draft and distribute any Orders at the conclusion of a hearing. Anyone who objects to the contents of said order will file a written objection with the court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ex parte motion to shorten time

Ex parte motions to shorten time will not be granted without an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the good cause for shortening time.

Ex parte Motions to Shorten Time may not be granted except upon an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the circumstances claimed to constitute good cause and justify shortening of time.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for jury questionnaire

Requests for jury questionnaires must be made by Stipulation and Order or by motion.

Department 32 requires all requests for jury questionnaires to be done by Stipulation and Order or by motion and must be filed and heard at least six (6) weeks in advance of the trial date.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation and order

Stipulations and orders requiring another person's signature must include that person's email verification attached as the last page of the document, not as a separate document, per AO 20-10.

Stipulations and Orders or other proposed orders requiring a signature of another person must have the email verification from that person and attached as the last page of the document and not as a separate document, pursuant to AO 20-10.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Application for default judgment

Applications for default judgment require a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of appearance, and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

Department 32 requires a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of whether an appearance has been made by the party against whom a default judgment is sought and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.