Judge Tina Talim
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits
- 1 copy • Prior To Start Of Trial At Time Arranged With Clerk
- 2 copies
Motion, Opposition, Reply
- Chambers Drop Off • At Least One Week Before Hearing Or As Soon As Filed
Communication
Clerk5 contacts
- nawne@clarkcountycourts.us
- carreraa@clarkcountycourts.us
- courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us
- 702-671-3300
- (702) 671-4422
Chambers2 contacts
- dept14lc@clarkcountycourts.us
- 702-671-4423
Document Format Requirements4 rules
All exhibits must be numbered and, if paper, must be single-sided.
Exhibits are to be NUMBERED and if paper, SINGLE SIDED.
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.
If joint exhibits are not submitted, Plaintiff's exhibits start at #1 and Defendant's exhibits start at #500, unless Plaintiff has over 500 exhibits, in which case counsel may agree upon a block of numbers.
If parties are unable to submit Joint exhibits, Plaintiff's exhibits would start with #1 and Defendant's Exhibits are to start at #500 (unless Plaintiff has over 500, in which case counsel may agree each upon a block of numbers)
Photographs must be numbered individually, and several photographs may not be placed on one sheet unless counsel stipulate to admission of all photographs on the page.
Photographs should be numbered individually. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS on one sheet of paper, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of all photographs on the page.
Document Filing Requirements21 rules
Ex parte TRO applications must include an NRCP 65(b) affidavit of counsel describing attempts to contact the party to be enjoined or its counsel (ex parte TRO applications are otherwise not permitted absent unusual circumstances).
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.
Document Type
Ex Parte Tro Application
Ex parte motions to shorten time will not be granted without an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the good-cause circumstances.
Ex parte Motions to Shorten Time may not be granted except upon a unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the circumstances claimed to constitute good cause and justify shortening of time.
Document Type
Ex Parte Motion To Shorten Time
The prevailing party must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review, and opposing counsel must sign off on the proposed order before it is submitted to chambers.
Department 14 requires that counsel for the prevailing party submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review as to form and content. Department 14 requires opposing counsel to sign off on the proposed order prior to submission to Chambers.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Orders must bear all parties' original signatures or include an appended email confirming approval of electronic signatures.
All orders must have original signatures from all parties or an email—appended as the last page(s) of the proposed order—confirming that the parties approved use of their electronic signatures.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Requests for jury questionnaires must be made by Stipulation and Order or by motion.
Department 14 requires all requests for jury questionnaires to be done by Stipulation and Order or by motion
Document Type
Jury Questionnaire Request
Every motion in limine must be supported by an EDCR 2.47-compliant affidavit of counsel detailing meet-and-confer efforts, and noncompliant motions will not be considered and may be taken off calendar with the hearing vacated.
Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47, with specificity as to what attempts to resolve the matter were made, what was not resolved, and the specific points of disagreement. The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47, and may choose to take them off calendar for noncompliance and vacate the hearing.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
Exhibits for a default judgment prove-up hearing must be attached to the Application or provided to chambers at least 5 judicial days before the hearing, and must comply with the department exhibit guidelines and NRS 47-55.
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 5 judicial days before the hearing. Exhibits must comply with Department 14's exhibit guideline, AND MUST COMPLY WITH NRS 47-55.
Document Type
Application For Default Judgment
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.
Document Type
Proposed Findings Conclusions
A 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) is required for every default judgment regardless of appearance and may not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.
Department 14 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.
Document Type
Default Judgment
Contested jury instructions, with an explanation of the parties' disagreement, must be digitally submitted in a separate document the 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.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Counsel must meet, review, and discuss exhibits per 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.
Document Type
Exhibits
An exhibit list with a short description of each exhibit must be prepared using only the sample exhibit sheet, without marking the objection/admission/offered boxes, which are reserved for the clerk's use at trial.
An Exhibit List containing a short description of each exhibit must be prepared. Counsel is to only use the sample exhibit sheet that is on the next page. Please do not mark in the boxes whether or not the exhibits are objected to, admitted or offered as this is for the clerk's use during the trial.
Document Type
Exhibit List
Depositions and already-filed pleadings are not marked or admitted as exhibits; original unopened depositions may be provided and published when used in court.
Depositions are NOT marked nor admitted as exhibits; however, original, unopened depositions may be provided and "published" when used in Court. Pleadings already filed in the case are NOT marked or admitted as exhibits.
Document Type
Exhibits
All exhibit sets/binders must be exact copies of each other (confirmed by all counsel) and must be supplied prior to the start of trial at a time arranged with the clerk.
Each set/binder should be an exact copy of the other sets/binders and all counsel should confirm this. Counsel are to supply all exhibits prior to the start of trial at a time arranged with the clerk.
Document Type
Exhibits
Stipulations may use 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.
Document Type
Stipulation
An OST will not advance a previously set 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.
Document Type
Order Shortening Time
Petitions to seal criminal records are placed on the chambers calendar to confirm that a proposed order has been submitted with the petition.
A filed Petition will be placed on the chambers calendar to ensure that the proposed order has also been submitted.
Document Type
Petition To Seal Records
Parties must attempt to resolve undisputed motions in limine before the hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.47.
Parties have a responsibility to resolve undisputed motions in limine prior to hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.47.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
Competing proposed orders must be submitted with a written statement limited to identifying the disputed language and proposed alternatives; substantive argument on the merits is disfavored, treated as improper ex parte communication, and generally disregarded.
When counsel are unable to agree on the language of an order, counsel should submit their proposed order to Department 14, with a written statement outlining the differences in the competing orders. No additional argument should be provided. Rather, the statement should be limited to identifying the language believed to be incorrect, and directing the Court to the alternate language proposed. Submissions to the Court containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested issue are disfavored, viewed as improper ex parte communication, even if copied to opposing counsel, and will generally be disregarded.
Document Type
Contested Proposed Order
Email submissions to the department inbox must have a subject line identifying the full case number, filing code and case caption.
The subject line of the e-mail should identify the full case number, filing code and case caption.
Document Type
Order Submission Email
Facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures are accepted by Department 14, subject to EDCR 8.07(c).
Department 14 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures, subject to EDCR 8.07(c).
Document Type
All Documents
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed orders must be submitted electronically in both PDF and Word versions to the Department 14 inbox at DC14Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.
Orders must be submitted electronically, in both PDF version and Word version to the Department 14 inbox at DC14Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Submission of Orders
Proposed orders for default judgments under $100,000 based on written contract may be submitted to chambers per EDCR 2.70 and must be sent to the department inbox in both Word and PDF format.
Default Judgments for a total award of less than $100,000, if based on written contract, may be submitted to chambers pursuant to EDCR 2.70. The proposed order should be submitted the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC14inbox@clarkcountycourts.us and Dept14LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Default judgments
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
In criminal cases, counsel seeking to withdraw due to financial issues must move to withdraw at least 60 days before trial.
In a criminal case, if Counsel seeks to withdraw from the case due to financial issues, they must move to do so at least sixty (60) days before the trial date.
Page 1 | Motions to Withdraw as Counsel in Criminal Cases
Notice of a motion hearing may never be shortened to less than 1 full judicial day.
In no event may the notice of the hearing of a motion be shortened to less than 1 full judicial day.
Page 1 | Motions to Shorten Time
Jury questionnaire requests must be filed and heard at least six weeks before the trial date.
must be filed and heard at least six (6) weeks in advance of the trial date
Page 1 | Jury Questionnaire
The jury questionnaire must be submitted in final form for signature no less than five weeks before trial begins.
The questionnaire must be submitted to the Court in final form for signature no less than five (5) weeks prior to the commencement of trial.
Page 1 | Jury Questionnaire
Verdict forms in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to the JEA and law clerk no later than 1 judicial day before trial begins.
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.
Page 1 | Verdict Forms
The prevailing party prepares the order, and proposed orders must be submitted to chambers within 14 days of notification of the ruling per EDCR 7.21.
Unless otherwise noted in court, the prevailing party is to prepare the order. Department 14 requires proposed orders to be submitted to chambers within fourteen (14) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21.
Page 1 | Preparing the Order
Uncontested jury instructions in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to the JEA and law clerk no later than 1 judicial 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.
Page 1 | Jury Instructions
Proposed exhibits must be submitted to the Courtroom Clerk no later than three judicial days before trial commencement.
Proposed exhibits are to be submitted to the Courtroom Clerk no later than three (3) judicial days prior to the date for commencement of trial.
Page 1 | EXHIBIT GUIDELINES - Submission Deadlines and Clerk Appointments
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A granted Order Shortening Time must be served promptly on all parties, and an order shortening hearing notice to less than 10 days may not be served by mail per EDCR 2.26.
If granted, it must be served upon all parties promptly. Per EDCR 2.26, an order shortening the notice of a hearing to less than 10 days may NOT be served by mail.
Page 1 | Motions to Shorten Time
Courtesy Copy Requirements
One digital set of exhibits on a USB drive (the Judge's copy) must also be submitted prior to trial.
Additionally, counsel are to submit ONE (1) SET of exhibits DIGITALLY, ON A USB DRIVE. This will be Judge's copy.
Page 1 | Exhibit List and Binder Submission Requirements
Counsel must submit two tabbed binder sets of exhibits (one for the witness stand, one for the Courtroom Clerk, whose set is designated the originals), each including an exhibit list.
Counsel are to submit exhibits as follows: TWO (2) SETS of exhibits IN BINDERS, with exhibits separated by tabs. Include ONE (1) exhibit list in each binder. Each set will be distributed in the Courtroom as follows: one set for the witness stand, and one set for the Courtroom Clerk. The set of exhibits maintained by the Courtroom Clerk will be designated as the originals.
Page 1 | Exhibit List and Binder Submission Requirements
Courtesy copies of motions, oppositions and replies are optional but welcome and should be dropped in the fifth-floor deliveries box at least one week before the hearing or as soon as filed.
Courtesy copies, though not required, are welcome for all motions, oppositions and replies, and should be dropped off in the deliveries box on the fifth floor at least one week before the hearing, or as soon as the document is filed.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Restricted personal information in medical records attached to a minor's compromise petition must be redacted before filing, or the petitioner must file a motion to redact under SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 before the judge signs the order.
If medical records are filed as an attachment to the Petition, restricted personal information as defined by SRCR 2(6) and NRS 239B.030 must be redacted prior to filing. Failure to redact restricted personal information will require the Petitioner to file a motion to redact pursuant to SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 prior to the Judge signing off on the Order to Compromise the Minor's Claim.
Page 1 | Petitions – Minor's Compromise
Filing Bundling Requirements
Motions in limine must be filed as independently noticed motions; combining them into omnibus motions is prohibited.
Department 14 requires that motions in limine be submitted as independently-noticed motions rather than omnibus motions.
Page 1 | Omnibus Motions
Parties submitting separate Plaintiff and Defendant exhibits must not also submit joint exhibits.
If parties are submitting separate exhibits DO NOT also submit joint exhibits when submitting Plaintiff's and Defendant's exhibits.
Page 1 | Joint Exhibits and Exhibit Numbering Requirements
Joint exhibits (both sides' exhibits in shared binder(s), numbered in order) are encouraged; joint submission does not mean stipulation to admission, and any stipulation must be placed on the record on the first day of trial.
Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint exhibits. This means that both sides submit their exhibits in a binder (or binders) and they are numbered in order.
Page 1 | Joint Exhibits and Exhibit Numbering Requirements
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
After a Joint Case Conference Report is filed, a mandatory Rule 16 conference is held in chambers with a scheduling order issuing from chambers, with in-person appearance available on request.
Upon filing of a Joint Case Conference Report, an email will be sent to all parties from the Court's Judicial Executive Assistant notifying parties the rule 16 conference will be held in chambers. A scheduling order will issue from chambers. In the event parties request the conference be held in person, such accommodations will be made.
Page 1 | Mandatory Rule 16 Conferences
When a TRO is requested, the Court holds a conference with counsel before any formal hearings, and all counsel must attend unless urgency precludes notice to opposing counsel.
When a temporary restraining order is requested, the Court will schedule a conference with counsel prior to any formal hearings. All counsel are required to be present at the conference unless the urgency of circumstances precludes notice to opposing counsel.
Page 1 | Injunctive Relief
Chambers Communication Rules
An editable Microsoft Word document of the exhibit list must be emailed to the JEA at CarreraA@clarkcountycourts.us.
An editable Microsoft word document of the exhibit list MUST be emailed to the JEA at: CarreraA@clarkcountycourts.us
Page 1 | Exhibit List and Binder Submission Requirements
Counsel for each party must contact Courtroom Clerk Shawn Rabino to set an appointment for exhibit submission.
Counsel for each party shall contact the Courtroom Clerk, Shawn Rabino, to set an appointment.
Page 1 | EXHIBIT GUIDELINES - Submission Deadlines and Clerk Appointments
Requests for daily trial transcripts must be made to the Court Recorder at least 30 days before trial, and a deposit is required.
If you would like daily transcripts from your trial you will need to contact Liz at least thirty (30) days prior to your trial as a deposit is required.
Page 1 | Exhibit Labeling and Courtroom Equipment
Transcript and CD requests for hearings must be emailed to the court recorder at NawnE@clarkcountycourts.us.
Department 14 uses a Court Recorder. To request a transcript and/or CD of a hearing, please email the recorder, Elizabeth Nawn – NawnE@clarkcountycourts.us
Page 1 | Court Reporter or a Court Recorder for its official record
Department 14 chambers/law clerk can be reached by phone at 702-671-4423 and by email at Dept14LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
Law Clerk – Adam Cohen. 702-671-4423. Dept14LC@clarkcountycourts.us
Page 1 | Department Contact Information
Advanced requests to the Court Help Desk (by email or phone) are required to reserve courtroom equipment other than the courtroom's own ELMO and television.
The courtroom does have its own ELMO and television, however, to reserve other courtroom equipment, i.e., screens, projectors, DVD/VHS players, etc., submit an advanced request to our Court Help Desk CourtHelpDesk@clarkcountycourts.us or 702-671-3300.
Page 1 | Exhibit Labeling and Courtroom Equipment
For equipment set-up help (JAVS-controlled equipment), counsel must coordinate with Court Recorder Elizabeth Nawn by email or phone.
Further, since the equipment is controlled through JAVS, for set-up help, please coordinate through our Court Recorder, Elizabeth Nawn through email: Nawne@clarkcountycourts.us or her work number: (702) 671-4422.
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