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.

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About Judge Vincent Ochoa

Judge Vincent Ochoa is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, which is the state's trial court for the county.

The published procedures include department-specific information for Department S, including Zoom information effective February 12, 2024.

Common questions about Judge Vincent Ochoa's rules

How may parties contact Judge Vincent Ochoa's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Vincent Ochoa's chambers. Telephonic appearances are permitted for calendar matters with prior notice to the court, and counsel must call chambers to confirm the arrangements.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Telephonic Appearances

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Vincent Ochoa?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Opposing counsel is typically given 30 days to review and return a proposed order, unless there are special circumstances.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

What rule applies to service for proposed order before Judge Vincent Ochoa?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before the order is submitted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders
Complete rules summary for Judge Vincent Ochoa

Department S chambers can be reached by phone at (702) 455-2718, with a separate law clerk line at (702) 455-1706.

Department S chambers fax number is (702) 366-1419.

Department S chambers email address is deptslc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Telephonic appearances are permitted for calendar matters with prior notice to the court, and counsel must call chambers to confirm the arrangements.

Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before the order is submitted.

Opposing counsel is typically given 30 days to review and return a proposed order, unless there are special circumstances.

Disputes regarding proposed orders should be resolved by requesting a telephonic conference with the court, which will be on the record.

Electronic signatures are accepted on stipulations and orders to continue hearings and settled matters, but not on decrees.

All documents other than stipulations and orders to continue hearings and settled matters must be submitted as originals rather than with electronic signatures.

The department is available for telephonic conferences with counsel in emergencies regarding the children (medical, educational) and attorney emergencies (health, conflicting trials).

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