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 Veronica Barisich

Judge Veronica Barisich is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Nevada's trial court for Clark County.

The published procedures include guidelines for bench and jury trials, evidentiary hearings, recording and equipment for trial, and remote (Zoom) information for Department V.

Common questions about Judge Veronica Barisich's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Veronica Barisich?

Courtesy-copy scope is not stated in the structured details. Details: 3 copies. Counsel must provide the Court three identical copies of exhibits: one for the Judge, one for the Clerk, and one for the witness.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Exhibits

Does Judge Veronica Barisich require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Veronica Barisich's rules set a pre-motion procedure for other. The EDCR 2.47 conference between counsel must occur at least one week before motions in limine are filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions in Limine

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Veronica Barisich?

Judge Veronica Barisich's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, exhibits must be one-sided, exhibits must be three-hole punched, binders must contain dividing tabs, binders may not be larger than 4 inches, when possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders, and binder spines must clearly indicate the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Exhibits

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Veronica Barisich?

The rule requires certificate of conference. The Court will not hear motions in limine without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit detailing the counsel conference, resolution attempts, and what was or was not resolved.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions in Limine

What must be included with exhibits filings before Judge Veronica Barisich?

The rule requires exhibit list. Exhibits must be accompanied by a table-format exhibit list (EDCR 2.69(a)(2)) with exhibit number/letter, description, and Stipulated, Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted columns, with stipulated exhibits indicated.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Exhibits

How may parties contact Judge Veronica Barisich's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Veronica Barisich's chambers. The rule lists email dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us; Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be emailed to the law clerk (dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us) and the JEA (Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us).

View ruleSource: page 3, section Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Veronica Barisich?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Motions to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30, and trials may not be continued by stipulation or for settlement conferences or mediation.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Civil Bench Trial Procedure

Does Judge Veronica Barisich require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Veronica Barisich requires bundling for covered papers. Proposed findings of fact will only be accepted if submitted within a civil trial memorandum, to avoid ex parte communications.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Civil Trial Memoranda

Is electronic filing required before Judge Veronica Barisich?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be emailed for the Court's review to the law clerk at dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us and the JEA at Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Veronica Barisich?

A fee is required for covered filings. All court proceedings are recorded and a $40 per hour recording fee applies.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Recording

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Veronica Barisich?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial, and the Court may decline to hear during-trial motions that should have been brought in limine.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions in Limine

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Veronica Barisich?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 0 hours at filing. Civil trial memoranda must be filed and served on opposing counsel at the time of or before submission to the Court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Civil Trial Memoranda
Complete rules summary for Judge Veronica Barisich

Motions to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30, and trials may not be continued by stipulation or for settlement conferences or mediation.

Motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial, and the Court may decline to hear during-trial motions that should have been brought in limine.

Motions in limine must be heard no later than 14 days before trial.

The Court will not hear motions in limine without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit detailing the counsel conference, resolution attempts, and what was or was not resolved.

The EDCR 2.47 conference between counsel must occur at least one week before motions in limine are filed.

Courtesy copies of trial memoranda may be emailed to the department law clerk at Dept05LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Requests for courtroom equipment other than the ELMO and television monitor must be emailed to District Court IT immediately following calendar call.

Counsel planning to admit a DVD, audio recording, or other equipment must arrange with IT to come in early to set up and test it, as the Court Recorder and Clerk cannot assist.

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

Exhibits must be submitted to the Court Clerk (Carolyn Jackson) one week before the trial start date.

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.

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.

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

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.

Exhibits must be accompanied by a table-format exhibit list (EDCR 2.69(a)(2)) with exhibit number/letter, description, and Stipulated, Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted columns, with stipulated exhibits indicated.

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

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

The Court encourages parties to bench trials to submit civil trial memoranda addressing factual and legal issues and any proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Civil trial memoranda must be filed and served on opposing counsel at the time of or before submission to the Court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.

Counsel may no longer provide the Court an unfiled copy of a trial memorandum without serving opposing counsel (2011 amendment).

Electronic courtesy copies of civil trial memoranda are preferred and may be emailed to the department law clerk.

Proposed findings of fact will only be accepted if submitted within a civil trial memorandum, to avoid ex parte communications.

Original depositions must be submitted to Court clerk Carolyn Jackson prior to the start of trial if they will be used.

If depositions will be read in lieu of live testimony, counsel must provide a reader who is not participating in the trial.

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

Deposition designations must be provided and all objections resolved before trial begins.

Upon counsel's request, the Court will set a hearing under EDCR 2.69(d) to resolve deposition issues before trial begins.

If the parties choose written opening statements and closing arguments, both sides have two weeks after the conclusion of evidence to submit written closing arguments.

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are due within three Judicial days after conclusion of the bench trial.

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

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