Court Rules
Judge

Judge Bill Henderson

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Exhibits

  • 5 copies • Hand Delivery • On Date Of Trial Or Evidentiary Hearing

Binding: Securely Bound

Communication

Email

Chambers

fernandezm@clarkcountycourts.us
Status Inquiries
Phone

Chambers

(702) 455-1350
Phone

Chambers

(702) 455-1351
Fax

Chambers

(702) 455-1348
Email
Court-wide

Clerk

emmonss@clarkcountycourts.us
Technical IssuesScheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

Scheduling
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingExhibitsTRO/InjunctionMemorandaProposed OrdersSettlement

Document Format Requirements3 rules

Formatting

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The Order must be attached as a .pdf format to the email and you must only submit one attachment per email.

Summary: Orders emailed for signature must be attached as a PDF, with only one attachment per email.

Required Format

PDF

Formatting

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Plaintiff is to title Exhibits numerically (IE: Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2…) Defendant is to title Exhibits alphabetically (IE: Exhibit A, ExhibitB…)

Summary: Plaintiff must title exhibits numerically and defendant must title exhibits alphabetically.

Formatting

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Department R does accept electronic signatures on Stipulations and Orders, Decrees, and Orders from hearings.

Summary: Electronic signatures are accepted on stipulations and orders, decrees, and orders from hearings.

Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing Requirements

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Per EDCR 5.706(c) the opposing party must submit a competing proposed Order accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed Orders.

Summary: A competing proposed order must be accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed orders.

Document Type

Competing Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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Parties may submit an Ex Parte Request for Family Mediation Center Services containing information for both parties directly to chambers for an expedited mediation date.

Summary: An Ex Parte Request for Family Mediation Center Services, containing information for both parties, may be submitted directly to chambers for an expedited mediation date.

Document Type

Ex Parte Request For Fmc Mediation Services

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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Department R generally requires prevailing counsel to submit a drafted Order to opposing counsel for review. Department R typically allots opposing counsel five (5) days to review, respond, and return the Order

Summary: Prevailing counsel must generally give opposing counsel a drafted order for review, with opposing counsel typically allotted five days to review, respond, and return it.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Exhibits must be electronically uploaded by emailing FCEvidence@ClarkCountyCourts.us at least five days before the evidentiary hearing, trial, or motion date.

Exhibits are to be electronically uploaded by emailing FCEvidence@ClarkCountyCourts.us at least five (5) days prior to the Evidentiary Hearing/Trial/Motion date.

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Page 1 | Exhibits

Parties must not individually file each exhibit into the case; exhibits are provided via courtroom copies and the FCEvidence email upload instead.

Parties are not to individually file each Exhibit into the case.

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Page 1 | Exhibits

All orders requiring Judge Henderson's signature must be emailed to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Parties are to email all Orders requiring Judge Henderson's signature to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

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Page 1 | Submission of Orders

Parties must e-file a Notice of Change of Address whenever their phone number, email address, or mailing address changes.

Department R requires parties to ensure their contact information is current. They must electronically file a Notice of Change of Address into their case whenever they change their phone number, email address, or mailing address.

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Page 1 | Contact Information

Orders for unopposed motions to withdraw or continue, and decrees after a default is filed, may be emailed directly to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Orders for unopposed Motions to Withdraw and Motions to Continue can be sent directly to Department R's inbox at DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us. Decrees may be sent directly to Department R's inbox once a Default has been filed into the case.

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Page 1 | Unopposed Motions

In a divorce with no minor children where a default has been entered, no prove-up hearing is required and the parties may submit the decree directly to the Department.

Department R does not require a prove-up hearing to grant a divorce wherein there are not any minor children within the case and a Default has been entered into the case. The parties may submit the Decree directly to the Department.

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Page 1 | Prove-up Hearings

Orders for change of name and decrees may be submitted to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Parties may submit the Order for Change of Name or Decree to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

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Page 1 | Prove-up Hearings

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Electronic upload of exhibits is due at least five days before the evidentiary hearing, trial, or motion date.

Exhibits are to be electronically uploaded by emailing FCEvidence@ClarkCountyCourts.us at least five (5) days prior to the Evidentiary Hearing/Trial/Motion date.

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Page 1 | Exhibits

Service and Proof of Service Rules

All lawyers and self-represented litigants must register for electronic service on every District Court case at https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/OfsWeb.

Administrative Order 20-17 REQUIRES all lawyers and self-represented litigants to register for electronic service on every case they have in the District Court. Please ensure you are registered to receive electronic service at https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/OfsWeb so that you will receive the electronically filed document once processed. Failure to register may cause delays in receiving service.

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Page 1 | Electronic Service

Motions filed by pro per litigants must be personally served on the other party unless the receiving party is registered for e-service, in which case electronic service suffices.

This Court requires all Motions filed by pro per litigants to be personally served upon the other party, unless the receiving party is registered to receive e-service, in which case electronic service will suffice.

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Page 1 | Service Requirements

Parties may use a licensed process server or the Sheriff's Civil Process Section (702-455-5400) for personal service assistance.

The parties may utilize a licensed process server or the Sheriff's Civil Process Section (702-455-5400) for assistance with personal service.

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Page 1 | Service Requirements

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Exhibits must be brought to the courtroom on the trial/evidentiary hearing date, with five bound and bate-stamped copies of each exhibit.

Exhibits are to be brought to the courtroom on the date and time of Trial/Evidentiary Hearing. You must bring five (5) copies of each exhibit, bound and bate-stamped, to the courtroom.

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Page 1 | Exhibits

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

All motions will be set for an oral argument hearing; Department R does not decide matters without oral argument via a Chamber Calendar session.

Department R does not utilize a Chamber Calendar session to decide matters without oral argument. All Motions will be set on this Court's calendar for an oral argument hearing.

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Page 1 | Chamber Calendar

Chambers Communication Rules

The explanation accompanying a competing proposed order must be emailed to Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us with relevant timestamps.

The parties must email this explanation to this Court's Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us, with any relevant timestamps included.

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Page 1 | Contested Orders

Inquiries not addressed in the guidelines may be emailed to Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

If you have any inquiries not addressed in this section, you may email this Court's Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

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Page 1 | Additional Information

Department R law clerk line is (702) 455-1351.

Law Clerk – (702) 455-1351

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Page 1 | Department R

Department R fax number is (702) 455-1348.

Fax – (702) 455-1348

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Page 1 | Department R

Department R chambers office phone number is (702) 455-1350.

Office – (702) 455-1350

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Page 1 | Department R

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

All 4
  • 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 Bill Henderson

Bill Henderson is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, presiding over Department R. The court is Nevada's trial court for Clark County, handling civil, criminal, family, and other matters.

The published procedures for Department R include department-specific rules and Zoom information for hearings.

Common questions about Judge Bill Henderson's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Bill Henderson?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for exhibits. Details: 5 copies, delivery on date of trial or evidentiary hearing, by hand delivery. Exhibits must be brought to the courtroom on the trial/evidentiary hearing date, with five bound and bate-stamped copies of each exhibit.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits

Does Judge Bill Henderson require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Bill Henderson's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All motions will be set for an oral argument hearing; Department R does not decide matters without oral argument via a Chamber Calendar session.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Chamber Calendar

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Bill Henderson?

Judge Bill Henderson's formatting rule includes file format PDF and only one attachment per email. Orders emailed for signature must be attached as a PDF, with only one attachment per email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

What must be included with competing proposed order filings before Judge Bill Henderson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A competing proposed order must be accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed orders.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contested Orders

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Bill Henderson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Prevailing counsel must generally give opposing counsel a drafted order for review, with opposing counsel typically allotted five days to review, respond, and return it.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

How may parties contact Judge Bill Henderson's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Bill Henderson's chambers. The rule lists email FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us. The explanation accompanying a competing proposed order must be emailed to Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us with relevant timestamps.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contested Orders

Is electronic filing required before Judge Bill Henderson?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All orders requiring Judge Henderson's signature must be emailed to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

What filing deadlines apply to exhibits filings before Judge Bill Henderson?

Electronic upload of exhibits is due at least five days before the evidentiary hearing, trial, or motion date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits

What rule applies to e-service for all parties before Judge Bill Henderson?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. All lawyers and self-represented litigants must register for electronic service on every District Court case at https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/OfsWeb.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Electronic Service
Complete rules summary for Judge Bill Henderson

Department R chambers office phone number is (702) 455-1350.

Department R law clerk line is (702) 455-1351.

Department R fax number is (702) 455-1348.

All orders requiring Judge Henderson's signature must be emailed to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Orders emailed for signature must be attached as a PDF, with only one attachment per email.

Prevailing counsel must generally give opposing counsel a drafted order for review, with opposing counsel typically allotted five days to review, respond, and return it.

All lawyers and self-represented litigants must register for electronic service on every District Court case at https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/OfsWeb.

Motions filed by pro per litigants must be personally served on the other party unless the receiving party is registered for e-service, in which case electronic service suffices.

Parties may use a licensed process server or the Sheriff's Civil Process Section (702-455-5400) for personal service assistance.

All motions will be set for an oral argument hearing; Department R does not decide matters without oral argument via a Chamber Calendar session.

Orders for unopposed motions to withdraw or continue, and decrees after a default is filed, may be emailed directly to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

An Ex Parte Request for Family Mediation Center Services, containing information for both parties, may be submitted directly to chambers for an expedited mediation date.

A competing proposed order must be accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed orders.

The explanation accompanying a competing proposed order must be emailed to Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us with relevant timestamps.

Electronic signatures are accepted on stipulations and orders, decrees, and orders from hearings.

In a divorce with no minor children where a default has been entered, no prove-up hearing is required and the parties may submit the decree directly to the Department.

Orders for change of name and decrees may be submitted to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Exhibits must be brought to the courtroom on the trial/evidentiary hearing date, with five bound and bate-stamped copies of each exhibit.

Plaintiff must title exhibits numerically and defendant must title exhibits alphabetically.

Exhibits must be electronically uploaded by emailing FCEvidence@ClarkCountyCourts.us at least five days before the evidentiary hearing, trial, or motion date.

Electronic upload of exhibits is due at least five days before the evidentiary hearing, trial, or motion date.

Parties must not individually file each exhibit into the case; exhibits are provided via courtroom copies and the FCEvidence email upload instead.

Parties must e-file a Notice of Change of Address whenever their phone number, email address, or mailing address changes.

Inquiries not addressed in the guidelines may be emailed to Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

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