Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Document Format Requirements

INFOCivil cases

lf submitting separate sets of Exhibits, duplicate Exhibits should be eliminated.

lf submitting separate sets of Exhibits, duplicate Exhibits should be eliminated.

INFOCivil cases

lf submitting separate sets of Exhibits, duplicate Exhibits should be eliminated.

lf submitting separate sets of Exhibits, duplicate Exhibits should be eliminated.

INFO

Electronic or typographical signatures are acceptable on all documents that do not require the judge's signature.

Electronic/typographical signatures are acceptable on all documents that DO NOT require Judge's signature.

INFO

Electronic signatures are considered original signatures except on documents requiring a notary's signature.

With the exception of documents requiring the signature of a notary, an electronic signature will be considered an original signature.

INFOCivil cases

Demonstrative exhibits are generally permitted and not marked as exhibits; if counsel want them in the record, they must be numbered and marked separately as standalone exhibits.

These are generally permitted. They are not marked as exhibits and would not go to the Jury or Judge as trier of fact. However, if counsel wish these larger versions submitted as part of the record, they must be numbered and marked separately as standalone exhibits.

INFO

Disputes over proposed orders may be resolved by submitting competing orders to Chambers with an explanatory letter.

Disputes may be resolved by submission to Chambers of competing orders, with an explanatory letter.

INFO

Poster boards may be used as demonstrative exhibits, are generally not marked or shown to the jury absent stipulation, and if stipulated they are marked and admitted separately.

Larger versions of exhibits (poster boards) may be used as demonstrative exhibits. They are generally not marked as exhibits and usually do not go to the Jury unless there is a stipulation by counsel. If there is a stipulation for admission, the exhibit will be marked and admitted separately.

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Exhibits stay in the binders during trial and counsel must use their own copies when displaying exhibits with the projector.

Exhibits remain in the binders during trial and counsel is to use their copies of exhibits when using the projector.

INFO

Unoffered/unadmitted exhibits and unpublished depositions are returned to counsel at the conclusion of the proceedings.

Please note, all exhibits not offered or admitted or depositions not published during trial, will be returned to counsel at the conclusion of the proceedings.

INFO

Department W accepts electronic signatures on submitted documents.

Department W accepts electronic signatures.

INFO

Department I accepts electronic signatures on documents.

Department I accepts electronic signatures. Yes.

INFO

Demonstrative exhibits (blow-ups and charts) are not generally marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury; counsel are encouraged to submit an 8.5" x 11" copy for admission, and any large version sent to the jury must be marked separately.

DEMONSTRATIVE EXHIBITS such as blow-up’s and charts may be used; however, they are not generally marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury. If counsel would like the exhibit admitted, they are encouraged to submit a smaller, 8.5” x 11” size, copy that can be marked and easily reviewed by the jury as well as stored in the vault. If counsel insist that the LARGE version go to the jury, it must be marked separately.

INFO

Department H accepts electronic signatures on submitted documents and orders.

Department H accepts electronic signatures.

INFOCivil cases

Format

DOCX

It is also requested that counsel provide the JEA with a copy, in WORD format, via email to: Dept16EA@clarkcountycourts.us.

It is also requested that counsel provide the JEA with a copy, in WORD format, via email to: Dept16EA@clarkcountycourts.us.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must arrange with IT to set up and test DVD/audio equipment early, cannot rely on the Court Reporter or Clerk for help, must bring paper back-ups of electronic presentations, and trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.

If you plan to admit a DVD or audio or other equipment for trial, please make arrangements with IT to come in early, set up, and test equipment. The Court Reporter or Clerk is not able to assist you. Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.