Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Document Filing Requirements

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Applies to

Notice of intent to appear audiovisually

In civil matters, counsel must file a Notice of Intent to Appear by Simultaneous Audiovisual Transmission Equipment.

In civil matters, counsel must file a Notice of Intent to Appear by Simultaneous Audiovisual Transmission Equipment.

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Applies to

Confidentiality order

Confidentiality orders must contain (or substantially include) the specified court-retained-rights language.

All orders must contain the following language or similar: "The Court retains the right to allow disclosure of any subject covered by this stipulation or to modify this stipulation at any time in the interest of justice."

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Applies to

Ex parte tro application

Ex parte TRO applications must include an affidavit complying with NRCP 65(b).

All ex-parte applications for TRO must include an affidavit in accordance with NRCP 65(b).

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Applies to

Stipulation of dismissal

A stipulation terminating a case by dismissal must state whether a Scheduling Order has been filed and, if a trial date is set, the date of that trial.

A Stipulation which terminates a case by dismissal shall also indicate whether a Scheduling Order has been filed and if a trial date has been set, and the date of that trial.

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Calendar call preparation

At calendar call, parties must be prepared with typed exhibit lists with all stipulated exhibits marked, a list of depositions, and a list of trial equipment needed including audiovisual equipment.

The parties must have ready for trial prepared to address the following at calendar call: (1) Typed exhibit lists with all stipulated exhibits marked; (2) List of depositions; (3) List of equipment needed for trial, including audiovisual equipment; and (4) Courtesy copies of any legal briefs on trial issues.

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Applies to

Jury notebook

Counsel must meet and discuss Jury Notebook items per EDCR 2.67 and be prepared to stipulate or object to them at the final Pre-Trial Conference per EDCR 2.68.

In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet, review, and discuss items to be included in the Jury Notebook. Pursuant to EDCR 2.68, at the final Pre-Trial Conference, counsel shall be prepared to stipulate or make specific objections to items to be included in the Jury Notebook.

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Applies to

Findings of fact and conclusions of law

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are required in civil bench trials.

The court requires Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for civil bench trials. (See Scheduling Order).

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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”.

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Applies to

Motion to seal

The motion to seal must contain the language 'HEARING REQUESTED' on the front page of the motion 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.

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Motion in limine

Each motion in limine must be numbered and specifically titled.

Each Motion in Limine must be numbered and specifically titled. (For example: Motion in Limine #1- to Exclude; Motion in Limine #2 – to Exclude).

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Proposed jury instructions

Each side must provide the Court with proposed court (jury) instructions relevant to the case.

Each side shall also provide the Court with their proposed court (jury) instructions relevant to the case.

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Applies to

Request for release of minor compromise funds

Requests to disburse minor's compromise funds must include a recent bank statement or letter of account verification and government ID or birth certificate showing the minor's age.

Any request to disperse money from a minor's compromise account, must include a recent dated bank statement or a dated Letter of Account Verification on bank letterhead, from the bank, showing the current balance and appropriate government identification or birth certificate, showing age of the minor.

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Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be supported by a counsel affidavit containing all EDCR 2.47 elements or the court will not consider them.

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

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Proposed findings conclusions

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must include all elements of each cause of action 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.

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Applies to

Pretrial memorandum

Counsel should include in the Memorandum an identification of orders on all motions in limine or motions for partial summary judgement previously made, a summary of any anticipated legal issues remaining, a brief summary of the opinions to be offered by any witness to be called to offer opinion testimony as well as any objections to the opinion testimony.

Counsel should include in the Memorandum an identification of orders on all motions in limine or motions for partial summary judgement previously made, a summary of any anticipated legal issues remaining, a brief summary of the opinions to be offered by any witness to be called to offer opinion testimony as well as any objections to the opinion testimony.

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Jury instructions

Jury instruction submissions must include an agreed set of instructions, a proposed verdict form, and any additional proposed instructions.

Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the firm trial date 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.

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Exhibit list

Each exhibit list must be numbered for plaintiffs and lettered for defendants, with a short description of each exhibit and three columns: Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted.

Submit an Exhibit List, numbered for Plaintiffs and lettered for Defendants, containing a short description of each exhibit with three columns to the right entitled: Date Offered/ Objection/Date Admitted.

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Applies to

Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference

All discovery motions must include the certification required by EDCR 2.34.

As a reminder, all discovery motions must contain the certification required under EDCR 2.34.

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Applies to

Application for default judgment

Must include

certificate of service

Applications for default judgment must include a Certificate of Mailing.

All Applications for Default Judgments MUST include a Certificate of Mailing.

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Applies to

Motion in limine

Every motion in limine must be supported by a compliant affidavit of counsel under EDCR 2.47 or it 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

Application for default judgment

Must include

proposed order

Default judgments under $35,000 may be submitted to chambers and must include a proposed order as an exhibit.

All Default Judgments with a principal amount of less than $35,000 in specific damages that are reasonably calculable from authenticated exhibits may be submitted to chambers. A proposed order must be included as an exhibit to any Application for Default Judgment when it is filed.

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Applies to

Document requiring signature

Documents requiring another person's signature may be electronically signed without original signatures only if the submitting party obtains email verification of that person's agreement to sign electronically and submits it with the filed documents.

Pursuant to Administrative Order “[a]ll documents requiring the signature of another person may be electronically signed without original signatures; however, the party submitting the document must obtain email verification of the other person’s agreement to sign electronically and submit the email with the filed documents.”

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Applies to

Voluntary dismissal

Judge Peterson would like the following language and signature line included in all voluntary dismissals: Based on the foregoing Notice, Case No. A-23-123456-C is hereby dismissed WITH/without prejudice and the case is CLOSED.

Judge Peterson would like the following language and signature line included in all voluntary dismissals: Based on the foregoing Notice, Case No. A-23-123456-C is hereby dismissed WITH/without prejudice and the case is CLOSED.

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Applies to

Order

All orders must be signed as to form and content.

All orders must be signed as to form and content.

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Applies to

Order or stipulation

Orders and stipulations using electronic signatures must include authorization to use e-signature.

All orders and stipulations utilizing electronic signatures must have authorization to use e-signature included.

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Jury instructions

Each side must deliver to the Court, by the Calendar Call, an agreed-upon set of jury instructions, proposed verdict forms, and any additional proposed instructions.

Each side shall provide the Court, at - or before – the Calendar Call (unless otherwise directed by the Court) an agreed-upon set of jury instructions (instructions that are agreed-upon can be provided in an uncited format), proposed verdict form(s), along with any additional proposed jury instructions from each side.

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Original deposition

Original depositions to be used at trial must be delivered to the Clerk at or before the Calendar Call and must be sealed and certified or they will not be accepted.

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 or prior to the Calendar Call. Depositions MUST be sealed, certified, copies or they will NOT be accepted.

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Applies to

Competing order

The competing order must state on the opposing counsel signature line that it is a competing order and must attach the email proof of circulation as the last page.

That party must also set forth on the competing Order that it is a competing Order on the signature line of opposing counsel, and must attach the email proof of circulation as the last page of the Order.

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Exhibit list

Each party must email an Exhibit List to the Courtroom Clerk with five specified columns, place a copy in each binder, and number (Plaintiff) or letter (Defendant) exhibits accordingly.

Each party must submit an Exhibit List to the Courtroom Clerk, via email (listed above) in accordance with the example provided. Place a copy of the Exhibit List in each of the binders. The exhibits on the list shall be numbered for the Plaintiff(s), and lettered for Defendant(s) unless a block of numbers has been assigned to each party as noted previously. The exhibit list should contain five (5) columns labeled: "#"; "Description" (short description of exhibit including Bates stamp if applicable); "Offered"; "Objected"; and "Admitted."

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Audiovisual appearance request

A party wanting a witness to appear audiovisually must comply with Supreme Court Rule Part IX (A and B) and file an Audiovisual Transmission Equipment Appearance Request form.

Pursuant to Administrative Order 22-07 and the Nevada Supreme Court's RULES GOVERNING APPEARANCE BY AUDIO-VISUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT, if a party wishes a witness to appear at trial audiovisually, the party must comply with Supreme Court Rule Part IX (A and B) and file an Audiovisual Transmission Equipment Appearance Request form, (forms located on the Court's website, www.clarkcountycourts.us) as well as comply with the terms therein, at least five (5) Judicial Days prior to the Trial date unless the Court provides a different time-frame.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Deposition

Depositions MUST be sealed, certified, copies or they will NOT be accepted.

Depositions MUST be sealed, certified, copies or they will NOT be accepted.

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Order

Every order/joint document must bear each opposing counsel/party's original signature or an emailed authorization of electronic signature, with the authorization embedded in the document or attached as the last page.

Any Order/joint document must have the original signature of each opposing counsel/party or the submitting party is required to obtain the e-mail authorization of each party’s electronic signature. The e-mail authorization must be embedded in the body of the document or attached as the last page of the submitted document.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Deposition objection excerpts

Objections to deposition designations require providing the Court, at or before the Calendar Call, excerpts showing on each page the objected-to portions, the objector, and the basis.

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 deposition excerpts which show on each page which excerpts are objected to, who is objecting, and the basis.

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Exhibit list

An Exhibit List with five specified columns must be emailed to the Court Clerk and a copy placed in each exhibit binder, numbered for Plaintiff and lettered for Defendant unless number blocks were assigned.

Submit an Exhibit List to the Court Clerk, via email (listed above), in accordance with the example provided. Place a copy of the Exhibit List in each of the binders. The exhibits on the list shall be numbered for the Plaintiff(s), and lettered for Defendant(s) unless a block of numbers has been assigned to each party as noted previously. The Exhibit List should contain five (5) columns labeled: "#"; "Description" (short description of exhibit including Bates stamp if applicable); "Offered"; "Objected"; and "Admitted."

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Electronic exhibits

The proposed electronic exhibit must exactly match the admitted version; any change requires a supplemental submission 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Jury deliberation laptop and monitor

In a jury trial, the proffering party must provide a laptop and monitor with no internet or research capability for jury deliberations, subject to inspection before delivery to the jury.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Jury instructions

Objected-to proposed jury instructions must be submitted in both cited and uncited format because they will be argued to the Court.

Any additional jury instructions that a party is proposing, but is/are opposed to by the other party(ies) must be submitted in both uncited and cited format (as shown in the example at the end of this document) as these jury instructions will need to be argued to the Court.

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Proposed findings conclusions

Each side's proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be detailed, include citations, cover all elements of each cause of action, the basis for affirmative defenses, and damages elements.

Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (FFCL) which is to include citations. 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. If the case sets forth specific elements of damages, then these must be set out as well.

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Electronic exhibit list

The electronic exhibit list must include, in tabular format, the exhibit number, storage device identification, description, pretrial designation, stipulation status, and clerk notation spaces for offering date, objections, and admission.

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

Order

If signatures from all opposing counsel/parties are not obtained, counsel must mark the unsigned party's signature line 'circulated-not signed' and attach the circulation email as the last page of the order.

If an Order is circulated and signature from all opposing Counsel(s) and/or Party(ies) is not obtained, submitting Counsel is to indicate that the Order was “circulated-not signed” on that parties’ signature line and attach the email circulation as the last page of the Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Electronic exhibits

TWO (2) electronic storage drives - per set of exhibits (Two (2) electronic storage drives of the Joint Exhibits, Two electronic (2) storage drives of Plaintiff's exhibits, and Two (2) drives of Defendant's exhibits) Drive 1 - "Golden Drive" – All exhibits in PDF format and the exhibit list Drive 2 - "Working Drive" – Exhibits only - no exhibit list should be attached. Two (2) sets of the printed copy of the exhibit list – please print in easily readable font. **One (1) ADDITIONAL BLANK electronic storage device is required for any admitted exhibits** - All admitted exhibits will be copied to this device to go back with the jury.

TWO (2) electronic storage drives - per set of exhibits (Two (2) electronic storage drives of the Joint Exhibits, Two electronic (2) storage drives of Plaintiff's exhibits, and Two (2) drives of Defendant's exhibits) Drive 1 - "Golden Drive" – All exhibits in PDF format and the exhibit list Drive 2 - "Working Drive" – Exhibits only - no exhibit list should be attached. Two (2) sets of the printed copy of the exhibit list – please print in easily readable font. **One (1) ADDITIONAL BLANK electronic storage device is required for any admitted exhibits** - All admitted exhibits will be copied to this device to go back with the jury.

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Proposed order

On the signature line of opposing counsel, there should be language to indicate that the Order was circulated to all parties, but not signed, and that a competing Order is to be submitted and attach the proof of circulation as the last page of the Order. For example: the signature line could read, “Counsel did not consent and will be submitting competing Order.”

On the signature line of opposing counsel, there should be language to indicate that the Order was circulated to all parties, but not signed, and that a competing Order is to be submitted and attach the proof of circulation as the last page of the Order. For example: the signature line could read, “Counsel did not consent and will be submitting competing Order.”

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

The prevailing party's counsel must draft the order and circulate it to all opposing counsel/parties for approval or signature, allowing reasonable opportunity to review and comment.

Unless otherwise instructed by the Court, counsel for the prevailing party is required to draft the Order and must circulate it to all opposing counsel/parties for approval/signature, allowing for a reasonable opportunity to review and/or comment.

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Clean laptop or media device for jury

Counsel must provide a clean laptop or other media device to go back with the jury if jurors will view videos and/or audio.

**NOTE: COUNSEL MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN LAPTOP OR OTHER MEDIA DEVICE TO GO BACK WITH THE JURY IF THEY INTEND FOR JURORS TO VIEW VIDEOS AND/OR AUDIO.

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Blank electronic storage device for jury trials

In jury trials, the party must also provide an additional blank electronic storage device for the clerk to copy admitted exhibits for use by the jury.

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).

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Electronic exhibit list

Traditional physical evidence must not be listed on the electronic exhibit list and must be submitted on a separate exhibit list.

(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)

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Electronic exhibit list

The electronic exhibit list must be in tabular format and include, for each proposed electronic exhibit, the exhibit number, storage device identification, description, any discovery/pretrial designation, and spaces for clerk notations of the offer date, objections, and admission.

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): a. The exhibit number for the proposed electronic exhibit consistent with paragraph 4 above b. 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 c. A description of the proposed electronic exhibit d, Any numeric or alphanumeric designation used on the proposed electronic exhibit during discovery or other pretrial proceedings f. A space for the clerk to make notation on the date the proposed electronic exhibits is offered g. A space for the clerk to make notation on objections made to the proposed electronic exhibits at the time it is offered for admission h. A space for the clerk to make notation on the admission of the proposed electronic exhibits

CRITICALCivil cases

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Jury deliberation equipment

In jury trials, the proffering party must provide a laptop and monitor with only an operating system, an Adobe viewer for admitted exhibits, and no internet capability, subject to inspection before deliberations.

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 tn. admitted exhibits, and no internet or other research capability. The laptop willbe subjectto inspection byCourt l.T. staff and counsel forcompliance priorto itbeing provided to the deliberating jury.

CRITICAL

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.

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

Proposed findings conclusions

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law are required in injunction cases in accordance with NRCP 52.

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