Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Document Format Requirements

CRITICALCourt notice

Exhibit numbers on the template must begin on Cell A15 or the exhibits will not verify.

On the Template, the Exhibit Number you enter needs to begin on Cell A15. If your first number does not start at 15, your exhibits will not be verified.

CRITICALCourt notice

Exhibits and the exhibit list must be placed on the root of the drive, not in a subfolder.

The exhibits and/or exhibit list are in a folder and not on the root of the drive

CRITICALCivil cases

Photograph exhibits must be identified separately and generally may not be combined on one sheet (e.g., three photos in exhibit 7 labeled 7-a, 7-b, 7-c), unless counsel stipulate to combine them.

Exhibit Photographs: these MUST be identified separately. In general, please DO NOT place multiple photographs on one sheet as it causes issues with admission. For example, if exhibit 7 consists of 3 photos, label them 7-a, 7-b, and 7-c. However, if counsel stipulate, multiple photographs could be combined.

CRITICALCourt notice

Exhibit numbers on the spreadsheet must include the file extension and exactly match the files on the drive.

Exhibit numbers on spreadsheet must include the extension and exactly match the files on the drive.

CRITICALCourt notice

The drive must not contain extra items, such as system files or PDF copies of the exhibit list.

There are extra items on the drive (hard drive system files, pdf copies of the exhibit list, so on)

CRITICALCourt notice

Format

PDF

Files that are not .pdf cannot be on the same drive that is being tested. These will be file stamped and only pdf's will work for that function.

Files that are not .pdf cannot be on the same drive that is being tested. These will be file stamped and only pdf's will work for that function.

CRITICAL

The defendant and attorney must appear in person for criminal sentencings, subject to case-by-case exceptions.

For all criminal sentencings, Department 14 requires the defendant and their attorney to be present in court. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

All exhibits must be numbered and, if paper, must be single-sided.

Exhibits are to be NUMBERED and if paper, SINGLE SIDED.

CRITICALCivil cases

Clerk's exhibit binders must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label showing the exhibit and case numbers on the lower right of the back of the last page without covering pertinent information, using the Avery 5160 template labels provided.

The clerk's exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the back of last page of the exhibit on the lower right hand side. The label must include the exhibit number and case number. The label must avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph. Proposed exhibit labels used with Avery Template 5160 Easy Peel Labels are on the last page of these guidelines.

CRITICALCivil cases

Under NRCP 32(c), the party offering a deposition must submit a copy with the offered portions highlighted.

Pursuant to NRCP 32(c), the party offering the deposition must submit to the Court a copy of the deposition with the portions being offered highlighted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must bring paper back-ups of PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations, as trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.

Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be one-sided, three-hole punched, and placed in three-ring binders no larger than 4 inches with dividing tabs and labeled spines.

Exhibits must be one-sided, three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders with dividing tabs. Binders may not be larger than 4 inches. When possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders. Binders must indicate clearly on the spine the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.

CRITICAL

All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC5inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. Only orders should be sent to this email.

All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC5inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. Only orders should be sent to this email.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be submitted in Word document format.

The parties shall submit their respective Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law within three (3) Judicial days after conclusion of the bench trial in Word document for the Court's review to the law clerk at dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us and the JEA at Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us

CRITICALCivil cases

Preferably, all parties will submit joint exhibits. Parties need not stipulate to admission of all exhibits. Joint exhibits must be consecutively numbered beginning at 1 regardless of which party is offering the exhibit. Alternatively, the parties may submit plaintiff's exhibits, consecutively numbered beginning at 1, and defendant's exhibits, consecutively lettered, beginning at A. Regardless of the number of parties, only one set of exhibits may be submitted from each side. The court will not accept both joint and separate exhibits.

Preferably, all parties will submit joint exhibits. Parties need not stipulate to admission of all exhibits. Joint exhibits must be consecutively numbered beginning at 1 regardless of which party is offering the exhibit. Alternatively, the parties may submit plaintiff's exhibits, consecutively numbered beginning at 1, and defendant's exhibits, consecutively lettered, beginning at A. Regardless of the number of parties, only one set of exhibits may be submitted from each side. The court will not accept both joint and separate exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each exhibit must have its own individual tab with a consecutive number or letter, with no subparts.

Exhibits must be tabbed with either consecutive numbers or letters with no subparts – each exhibit should have its own individual number or letter in order.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party admitting an exhibit requiring electronic equipment for viewing (CDs, DVDs, etc.) must provide the necessary viewing equipment during the bench trial.

If a party admits any exhibit requiring electronic equipment for viewing (CDs, DVDs, etc.), that party must provide the necessary equipment for viewing during the bench trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be one-sided, three-hole punched, and placed in tabbed three-ring binders no larger than 4 inches, with spines labeled with case name, volume number, and exhibit numbers.

Exhibits must be one-sided, three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders with dividing tabs. Binders may not be larger than 4 inches. When possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders. Binders must indicate clearly on the spine the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each exhibit must have its own tab with a consecutive number or letter and no subparts.

Exhibits must be tabbed with either consecutive numbers or letters with no subparts – each exhibit should have its own individual number or letter in order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be numbered consecutively (joint exhibits from 1, or plaintiff's numbered from 1 and defendant's lettered from A), with only one set per side; the Court will not accept both joint and separate exhibits.

Joint exhibits must be consecutively numbered beginning at 1 regardless of which party is offering the exhibit. Alternatively, the parties may submit plaintiff's exhibits, consecutively numbered beginning at 1, and defendant's exhibits, consecutively lettered, beginning at A. Regardless of the number of parties, only one set of exhibits may be submitted from each side. The Court will not accept both joint and separate exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits over ten pages must be consecutively numbered in the lower right corner in at least 14-pt font; consecutive numbering is strongly encouraged for exhibits over two pages.

All exhibits over ten pages in length must be consecutively numbered in the lower right corner. The numbers must be in at least 14-pt font. The Court strongly encourages consecutive numbering of any exhibit with more than two pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Partial exhibits will not be admitted; a single page of a larger document must be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.

The Court will not admit only part of an exhibit. If counsel intends to admit a single page of a larger document, it should be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits over ten pages must be consecutively page-numbered in the lower right corner in at least 14-pt font, and numbering is strongly encouraged for exhibits over two pages.

All exhibits over ten pages in length must be consecutively numbered in the lower right corner. The numbers must be in at least 14-pt font. The Court strongly encourages consecutive numbering of any exhibit with more than two pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Partial exhibits will not be admitted; a single page of a larger document must be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.

The Court will not admit only part of an exhibit. If counsel intends to admit a single page of a larger document, it should be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party offering a deposition under NRCP 32(c) must submit a copy to the Court with the portions being offered highlighted.

Pursuant to NRCP 32(c), the party offering the deposition must submit to the Court a copy of the deposition with the portions being offered highlighted.

WARNINGCivil cases

Bates stamp the exhibit pages for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit and list the Bates numbers as part of the exhibit list.

Bates stamp the exhibit pages for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit and list the Bates numbers as part of the exhibit list.

WARNINGCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be submitted with an electronic copy in Word format.

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must meet, review, and discuss exhibits under EDCR 2.67, and all exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall, meet, review, and discuss exhibits. All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Exhibit List must contain four columns on the right-hand side labeled 'Stipulated', 'Offered', 'Objected', and 'Admitted'.

Please make three (4) columns on the right-hand side labeled "Stipulated", "Offered", "Objected", and "Admitted" (See example attached).

WARNING

Plaintiff must title exhibits numerically and defendant must title exhibits alphabetically.

Plaintiff is to title Exhibits numerically (IE: Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2…) Defendant is to title Exhibits alphabetically (IE: Exhibit A, ExhibitB…)

WARNING

For an excessive number of exhibits, counsel may agree on a block of numbers per side provided Plaintiff's and Defendant's binders are clearly distinguishable by color or clear labeling.

If there are an excessive number of exhibits, counsel may agree upon a block of numbers for each side, as long as Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s binders are clearly distinguishable from one another, either through the color of the binder or clear labeling.

WARNING

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

On stipulations, signatures may be facsimile, electronic, or typographical, provided the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney for such.

WARNING

Multi-page exhibits that are not Bates stamped or numbered on each page must be bound (e.g., staples, brads, Acco fastener).

If an individual exhibit has more than one (1) page and is not Bates stamped or identified by number on each page, it must be bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, Acco fastener, etc.

WARNING

Joint exhibit tabs and proposed labels must be marked with numbers.

Joint Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…)

WARNING

Plaintiff's exhibit tabs and proposed labels must be marked with numbers.

Plaintiff's Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…)

WARNING

Exhibit binders must be no wider than 3 to 4 inches, with each exhibit separated by a tab labeled with the exhibit number/letter.

Submit binders no wider than 3 to 4 inches and separate each exhibit by a tab that is accordingly labeled with the exhibit number/letter.

WARNING

Defendant's exhibit tabs and proposed labels must be marked with letters.

Defendant's Exhibits: Label the tabs/ proposed labels with Letters (i.e. A, B, C, D… X, Y, Z, A1, A2, A3…).

WARNING

Exhibits must be one-sided with blank backs, and Plaintiff's and Defendant's counsel must each keep their own set.

Exhibits are to be one-sided with the back left blank. Plaintiff and Defendant's counsel must also have a set for themselves.

WARNING

On stipulations, facsimile, electronic, or typographical signatures are permitted only if the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney and provides proof of that permission.

On stipulations, signatures may be facsimile, electronic, or typographical, provided the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney for such, and provides proof of permission for use of opposing-counsel's electronic signature.

WARNING

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

On stipulations, signatures may be facsimile, electronic, or typographical, provided the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney for such.

WARNING

Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original unopened depositions may be provided and published when used in court.

Depositions are neither marked nor admitted as exhibits; however, original, unopened depositions may be provided and “published” when used in Court.

WARNING

Stipulated exhibits will be admitted for all purposes and marked and recorded as such. Joint exhibits should be numbered as follows: J01, J02, J03, etc.

Stipulated exhibits will be admitted for all purposes and marked and recorded as such. Joint exhibits should be numbered as follows: J01, J02, J03, etc.

WARNING

Litigants must bring their own adaptor to convert computer video to VGA because the courtroom does not provide adaptors for newer computers.

The courtrooms are NOT equipped with adaptors for newer computers. Please bring the appropriate adaptor to convert your computer video to VGA.

WARNING

Two printed sets of the exhibit list must be provided, printed in an easily readable font.

Two sets of a printed copy of the exhibit list– please print in easily readable font.

WARNING

Paper exhibits should be printed single sided.

All paper exhibits should be single sided.

WARNING

Electronic exhibit drives must not contain subfolders.

The drives should NOT have any subfolders.

WARNING

Plaintiffs to use numbers and Defendants to use letters. If ample amount of exhibits, please coordinate with the Court Clerk for set of block numbers (i.e Plaintiff 1-500, Defense 501-1000).

Plaintiffs to use numbers and Defendants to use letters. If ample amount of exhibits, please coordinate with the Court Clerk for set of block numbers (i.e Plaintiff 1-500, Defense 501-1000).

WARNING

Format

PDF

Excel document should be converted to PDF or submitted separately. Videos should also be submitted separately.

Excel document should be converted to PDF or submitted separately. Videos should also be submitted separately.