Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Document Filing Requirements

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Applies to

Ex parte tro application

Ex parte TRO applications are not permitted absent unusual circumstances, and any such application must include an affidavit of counsel per NRCP 65(b) describing attempts to contact the party to be enjoined or its counsel.

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.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must be emailed to DC32inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format, one order per email with unprotected PDFs, or the submission will be auto-rejected.

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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Applies to

Motion in limine

Every motion in limine must be supported by an affidavit of counsel containing all elements required by EDCR 2.47, and non-compliant motions in limine will not be considered; parties must resolve undisputed motions in limine before the hearing.

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. The Court will not consider motions in limine, which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order shortening time

An OST on a matter already filed and set for hearing will not advance the hearing without either a Stipulation and Order or a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

An Order Shortening Time submitted on a matter that has been previously filed and set for hearing will not be advanced without either 1) a Stipulation and Order or 2) counsel to submit a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

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Applies to

Jury deliberation equipment

In jury trials, the proffering party must provide a laptop and monitor limited to viewing admitted exhibits (no internet) for jury deliberations, subject to inspection.

Prior to the commencement of deliberations by a jury, if the trial is a jury trial, the party proffering the electronic exhibits will provide a laptop computer and additional monitor with only an operating system and associated programs, an adobe program to permit viewing of the admitted exhibits, and no internet or other research capability. The laptop will be subject to inspection by Court I.T. staff and counsel for compliance prior to it being provided to the deliberating jury.

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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 per Administrative Order 20-10.

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

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Applies to

Petition to seal criminal records

A petition to seal criminal records may be submitted to chambers without calendaring when accompanied by a D.A.-approved order, though the court may require a hearing depending on the charges.

A Petition may be submitted to chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court's calendar when accompanied by a D.A. approved Order. Depending on the number of charges, the time-range, and the gravity of the charge(s), the Court may require a hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order shortening time

An order shortening time on a matter already set for hearing will not be advanced without a Stipulation and Order or a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

An Order Shortening Time submitted on a matter that has been previously filed and set for hearing will not be advanced without either 1) A Stipulation and Order or 2) Counsel to submit a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

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.

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Applies to

Electronic exhibit list

The electronic exhibit list must be provided in paper form and in Excel format named 'Exhibit List' on the master storage device only.

An exhibit list in substantially the same form as the attachment hereto shall be provided in paper form as well as electronic in Excel format. The electronic (Excel) version of the exhibit list is to be named “Exhibit List” and is to be located on the master electronic storage device only.

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Applies to

Motion in limine

Every motion in limine must be supported by an affidavit of counsel containing all EDCR 2.47 elements, and non-compliant motions will not be considered.

Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel, which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47. The Court will not consider motions in limine, which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

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Applies to

Electronic exhibit list

The electronic exhibit list must be in tabular format with specified columns for each exhibit, and physical evidence must be listed on a separate exhibit list.

The list must include the following information in tabular format for each proposed electronic exhibit (please note that traditional “physical “evidence is not to be listed on the electronic exhibit list and should be submitted on a separate exhibit list): The exhibit number for the proposed electronic exhibit consistent with paragraph 4 above The identification of the electronic storage device on which the proposed exhibit is stored or a space for the clerk to make notation in the event the Exhibit was submitted in traditional form A description of the proposed electronic exhibit Any numeric or alphanumeric designation used on the proposed electronic exhibit during discovery or other pretrial proceedings Whether a stipulation to the admission of the proposed electronic exhibit exists A space for the clerk to make notation on the date the proposed electronic exhibits is offered A space for the clerk to make notation on objections made to the proposed electronic exhibits at the time it is offered for admission A space for the clerk to make notation on the admission of the proposed electronic exhibits

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Applies to

Proposed order

The prevailing party prepares the order and must submit the proposed order to chambers within 10 days of notification of the ruling per EDCR 7.21.

Unless otherwise noted in court, the prevailing party is to prepare the order. Department 24 requires proposed orders to be submitted to chambers within ten (10) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21.

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Applies to

Electronic exhibits

In jury trials, an additional blank electronic storage device is required for copying admitted electronic exhibits for jury use.

In the event of a jury trial, an additional blank electronic storage device will be required to copy all of the admitted electronic exhibits onto for use by the jury (see paragraph 12).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Electronic exhibit

The proposed electronic exhibit must exactly match the admitted exhibit; any change requires resubmission as a supplemental exhibit with a new exhibit number.

The proposed electronic exhibit shall exactly match the admitted electronic exhibit. Any change between the proposed electronic exhibit and the admitted electronic exhibit will require the submission of the exhibit as a supplemental proposed electronic exhibit by offering counsel with a new proposed exhibit number in conformance with paragraph 4.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each side may file no more than 10 motions in limine, with no exceptions.

Motions in limine are limited to ten (10) per side, NO EXCEPTIONS.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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Applies to

Exhibits

Each exhibit must have a cover sheet listing exhibit descriptions.

Exhibits MUST have a cover sheet listing exhibit descriptions (see #6).

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Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be submitted 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

Exhibit list

An exhibit list with each exhibit's number (or letter), title, and/or short description must be submitted.

Submit an Exhibit List containing number (or letter), title and/or short description of each exhibit.

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Applies to

Verdict form

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.

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

Default judgment

A 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) is required for default judgments regardless of appearance and must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

Department 24 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

Application for default judgment

Exhibits for a prove-up hearing 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 Department 24's exhibit guidelines.

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 five (5) judicial days before the hearing. Exhibits must comply with Department 24's exhibit guidelines.

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Applies to

Video conferencing witness request

Before trial, each witness appearing by video conference requires either a stipulation of both parties or approval from the judge, and arrangements can take one to two weeks.

Prior to the start of trial, both parties must stipulate to each witness that wishes to appear by video conferencing. Once stipulated, proceed to 2. OR: Prior to the start of trial, parties must receive approval from the judge to have each witness appear by video conferencing.

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Applies to

Agreement to pay recording fee

The Agreement to Pay Recording Fee form must be completed, signed, and returned to the Court Recorder before the hearing or trial begins (it may be handed in on the day of the hearing or the first day of trial).

Please complete the form, sign it and return it to the Court Recorder prior to the beginning of your hearing or trial (the form can be handed to the Court Recorder the day your matter is heard or on the first day when trial begins).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for order shortening time

Every OST request must attach a courtesy copy of the Motion/Application and must contain proposed dates and a detailed explanation for the request.

Any and all requests for OSTs must have a courtesy copy of the Motion/Application attached. Requests for OST must contain proposed dates and a detailed explanation for the request.

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Applies to

Daily transcripts private court reporter

Daily transcripts by a privately secured Court Reporter require prior approval from the Judge, are at the party's expense, and are not the official Court record.

Option #1: You must have preapproval by the Judge to have a Court Reporter present in court. You will secure your own Court Reporter to type daily transcripts during trial. You will be responsible for all fees associated with the Court Reporter. Daily transcripts produced by the Court Reporter are for your use only during trial. These transcripts will not be considered the official Court record.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation and order for dismissal

Stipulations and orders for dismissal must comply with EDCR 2.75 or they will be returned.

All stipulations and orders for dismissal must comply with EDCR 2.75 or they will be returned.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders will not be signed unless the "IT IS SO ORDERED" language and the Judge's signature line appear on a page containing the substance of the order (or at least two lines of stipulation text, or a page with some signatures plus the case number/name when multiple signatures make that impossible).

The proposed Order will not be signed if the "IT IS SO ORDERED" language and signature line are on a separate page from the content of the Order. The signature line must be on a page describing what the Judge is ordering. Alternatively, the Judge's signature line may be on the same page as the other signatures provided that there are at least two lines of text from the stipulation. The only exception is if there are multiple signatures, and it is not possible for the party to put the Judge's signature with two lines of text, in which case the parties need to ensure the Judge's signature is at least on a page with some of the signatures, and the case number/name of the document is included on the page to be signed.

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Applies to

Stipulation and order to extend discovery and trial

When submitting a Stipulation and Order to Extend Discovery and Trial, the Order must contain the following Deadlines/Dates (leave blank or call the department for correct dates):

When submitting a Stipulation and Order to Extend Discovery and Trial, the Order must contain the following Deadlines/Dates (leave blank or call the department for correct dates):

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Applies to

Electronic exhibits

In jury trials, parties must provide an additional blank thumb drive and the party offering electronic exhibits must provide a blank laptop for the jury to view exhibits.

JURY TRIAL ONLY: Parties will need to provide an additional BLANK THUMB DRIVE. Also, the side offering electronic exhibits is to provide a blank laptop for the jury to view the exhibits. (Section 9 & 12 of the attached Protocol Regarding Electronic Exhibits)

CRITICAL

Applies to

ATEAR form

An ATEAR form, available on the County website or from the Court Recorder, must be submitted to the JEA in Department 19 to arrange video conferencing.

One week prior to start of trial you must submit an ATEAR form to the JEA in Department 19. The form is available on the County website here (select: Audio/Visual Appearance Request Instructions) or contact the Court Recorder for a copy.

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Applies to

Exhibit list

The exhibits list should reflect the exhibits exactly as they are labeled in the thumb drives (ex. 537.pdf, 538.pdf, 539.pdf).

The exhibits list should reflect the exhibits exactly as they are labeled in the thumb drives (ex. 537.pdf, 538.pdf, 539.pdf).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ex parte tro application

Ex parte applications for a TRO shall be presented to the Court to be resolved in chambers. The applicant must, by affidavit, show adequate advance notice to the other side or an appropriate exception in accordance with NRCP 65(b). Further, applicants should be aware of, and prepared to deposit with the Clerk of the Court, any required bond, as determined by the Court.

Ex parte applications for a TRO shall be presented to the Court to be resolved in chambers. The applicant must, by affidavit, show adequate advance notice to the other side or an appropriate exception in accordance with NRCP 65(b). Further, applicants should be aware of, and prepared to deposit with the Clerk of the Court, any required bond, as determined by the Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Recording clips presentation

Before using any recording clips during a hearing or trial, the party must state on the record that clips will be shown.

However, the information obtained from the CDs may be utilized for your use during your hearing/trial (including recording clips), but you must put on the record that you will be showing any clips prior to using them.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine are limited to ten (10) per side, with additional motions allowed only upon a properly filed and served motion showing good cause after failed EDCR 2.47(b) negotiations.

Further, Dept. XIX limits motions in limine to ten (10) per side. If a party cannot negotiate matters (pursuant to EDCR 2.47(b)), and feels further motions are necessary, the Court will entertain a properly filed and served motion showing good cause for the additional filings.

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Applies to

Proposed order

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

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).

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Applies to

Exhibit list

Each binder must include an exhibit list with a short description of each exhibit and columns labeled 'Offered,' 'Objection,' and 'Admitted.'

Include one (1) exhibit list in each binder containing the following information: a short description of each exhibit with a minimum of three (3) columns on the right-hand side labeled “Offered,” “Objection,” and “Admitted.”

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order granting unopposed motion

Unopposed motions may be granted in advance by submitting an order to the department inbox, and absent other instruction the order granting an unopposed motion must not include findings of fact or conclusions of law.

Pursuant to EDCR 2.20, Department XIX may grant certain unopposed motions in advance by submitting an order to the department inbox (DC19Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us). Unless otherwise ordered, an order granting an unopposed motion must not include findings of fact or conclusions of law.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Digital media

Submit the actual CD (not a photocopy), only one copy of digital media is needed, and portions to be admitted must be separated into another exhibit because the court cannot admit part of a CD.

CD'S, DVD'S, USB THUMBDRIVES, ETC. – If you are proposing a CD, the Clerk needs the actual CD, do not submit a photocopy of the disk. Only one copy is needed of all digital. If you are planning to admit a portion of this, please separate the portion into another exhibit. Court cannot admit part of a CD.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Deposition

Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as Exhibits; however, original depositions, which counsel intend to use for impeachment purposes are “published and filed” during trial proceedings and they should be original certified and sealed depositions, unless otherwise agreed to. Submit these to the Court Clerk along with your exhibits.

Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as Exhibits; however, original depositions, which counsel intend to use for impeachment purposes are “published and filed” during trial proceedings and they should be original certified and sealed depositions, unless otherwise agreed to. Submit these to the Court Clerk along with your exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibit list

EXHIBIT LIST – Use the exhibit list template sent and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when you submit your exhibits at email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699. If you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.

EXHIBIT LIST – Use the exhibit list template sent and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when you submit your exhibits at email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699. If you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Jury instructions

At the Calendar Call each side must provide agreed jury instructions, proposed verdict form, and additional proposed instructions with a Word-format electronic copy.

Each side shall provide the Court, at the Calendar Call, an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed form of verdict along with any additional proposed jury instructions with an electronic copy in Word format.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Default judgment prove up

Before a default judgment prove-up hearing, counsel must submit the Complaint, Summons, Affidavit of Service and/or Affidavit of Due Diligence, Application for Default Judgment, Three Day Notice of Default, Default, Affidavit in Support of Default, and Memorandum of Costs.

Counsel must submit a copy of the Complaint, Summons, Affidavit of Service and/or Affidavit of Due Diligence, Application for Default Judgment, Three Day Notice of Default, Default, Affidavit in Support of Default and Memorandum of Costs prior to the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Dvd or audio recording

A party admitting a DVD or audio recording must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.

If you plan to admit a DVD or audio recording you must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

Undisputed motions in limine must be resolved before hearing, and every motion in limine must be supported by an affidavit of counsel containing all EDCR 2.47 elements or the Court will not consider it.

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. The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Original deposition

Original depositions to be used at trial must be delivered to the clerk before the Calendar Call.

All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the clerk prior to the Calendar Call.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

A motion to withdraw must provide notice to the client and all parties, comply with EDCR 7.40, and include the client's last known email address.

Motion to Withdraw (Notice must be provided to the client and all parties. Withdrawing counsel must comply with EDCR 7.40 and also provide the last known email address of the client in the motion)

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Applies to

Exhibits

Copies of pleadings or documents already filed in the pending matter, cases, statutes, or other legal authority may not be attached as exhibits or included in an appendix.

Pursuant to EDCR 2.27(e), copies of pleadings or other documents filed in the pending matter, cases, statutes, or other legal authority shall not be attached as exhibits or made part of an appendix.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit appendix

Exhibits exceeding 100 pages must be filed as a separately bound appendix containing a table of contents under EDCR 2.27(f).

Exhibits exceeding 100 pages must be filed in a separately bound appendix that includes a table of contents, in accordance with EDCR 2.27(f).