Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 16 rules apply across Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Formatting

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  • Exhibits must be submitted in a binder separated by tabs.

  • Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered 1-1000 and Defendant's exhibits are numbered 2000-3000.

  • Each exhibit must be physically bound, e.g., with staples or brads.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Exhibit

    Each document must be individually identified and individually listed on the exhibit list unless presented as one complete exhibit.

  • Applies to
    Photograph exhibit

    Photographs must be identified separately and individually listed on the exhibit list.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit list

    An exhibit list must be submitted that includes all stipulated exhibits.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone to clerk

    Counsel must contact the Court Clerk at least 7 days before trial to arrange for exhibits to be brought in for marking.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Courtroom equipment issues should be directed to recorder Shannon Emmons by email at EmmonsS@clarkcountycourts.us.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Daily transcripts must be prearranged with recorder Shannon Emmons by email at least one week before trial begins.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $40
    Applies to
    Court recording

    All proceedings are recorded and the recording fee is $40 per hour.

  • Fee
    $2
    Applies to
    Cd of proceedings

    CDs of court proceedings are available for $2 per disc.

About Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr.

Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr. is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, which is the trial court for Clark County.

Practitioners will find department-specific procedures for Department H, including Zoom information effective January 29, 2024.

Common questions about Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr.'s rules

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. When counsel cannot agree on order language, counsel may submit a proposed order accompanied by an explanation of the attempts made to obtain countersignature and a copy to opposing counsel.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contested Orders

What must be included with alternate order filings before Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Opposing counsel may submit an alternate order accompanied by an explanation of the disagreement and distinction between the two proposed orders, with a copy to opposing counsel.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contested Orders

How may parties contact Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr.'s chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr.'s chambers. The rule lists email depthlc@clarkcountycourts.us. Department H chambers email address is depthlc@clarkcountycourts.us.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department H

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Any proposed order or alternate order submitted to the Court in a contested-order situation must be accompanied by a copy to opposing counsel.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contested Orders
Complete rules summary for Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr.

Department H accepts electronic signatures on submitted documents and orders.

Department H chambers email address is depthlc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Department H chambers office phone number is (702) 671-0825.

Department H law clerk can be reached at (702) 671-0829.

Department H fax number is (702) 671-0832.

When counsel cannot agree on order language, counsel may submit a proposed order accompanied by an explanation of the attempts made to obtain countersignature and a copy to opposing counsel.

Opposing counsel may submit an alternate order accompanied by an explanation of the disagreement and distinction between the two proposed orders, with a copy to opposing counsel.

Any proposed order or alternate order submitted to the Court in a contested-order situation must be accompanied by a copy to opposing counsel.

The Department may set telephonic conferences with counsel in appropriate exigent (emergency) matters.

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