Court Rules
Judge

Judge Bryce C. Duckworth

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • 1 copy • With Order Submission For Chambers Review

Exhibits

Court-wide
  • 3 copies

Communication

Email

Chambers

deptqlc@clarkcountycourts.us
Phone

Chambers

(702) 455-1345
Phone

Chambers

(702) 455-1346
Fax

Chambers

(702) 455-1946
Phone

Chambers

SchedulingEmergencies
Email
Court-wide

Clerk

emmonss@clarkcountycourts.us
Technical IssuesScheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

Scheduling
Filters:AllMandatoryFormattingProposed OrdersLettersTRO/InjunctionCourtesy Copies

Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

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District Court Department Q accepts facsimile and/or electronic signatures on all documents except Decrees or final Orders, which must be all original signatures.

Summary: Facsimile and electronic signatures are accepted on all documents, but Decrees and final Orders must bear all original signatures.

Clark:c242787417d4693effbc16c0 · Feb 2024|SecDepartment Guideline - Electronic Signatures

Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing Requirements

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Submit Order with explanatory letter for chambers review with courtesy copy to opposing counsel.

Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Clark:c242787417d4693effbc16c0 · Feb 2024|SecDepartment Guideline - Submission of Orders
Filing Requirements

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Does your department require prevailing counsel to submit a draft order to opposing counsel to review and return an Order? Yes

Summary: Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before submission.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Clark:c242787417d4693effbc16c0 · Feb 2024|SecDepartment Guideline - Submission of Orders
Filing Requirements

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When counsel cannot agree on the language of an Order, they are each to submit a proposed order with a letter indicating the problem.The proposed Orders and letters will be reviewed by the Court Clerk with the videotape record.

Summary: When counsel cannot agree on order language, each must submit their own proposed order with a letter explaining the dispute, which the Court Clerk will review with the videotape record.

Document Type

Contested Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Clark:c242787417d4693effbc16c0 · Feb 2024|SecDepartment Guideline - Contested Orders

Filing & Service rules

Courtesy Copy Requirements

A courtesy copy of the submitted order must be provided to opposing counsel when submitting an order with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

Submit Order with explanatory letter for chambers review with courtesy copy to opposing counsel.

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Page 1 | Department Guideline - Submission of Orders

Chambers Communication Rules

Telephonic appearances are permitted for calendar matters with prior notice to the court, and counsel must call chambers to confirm arrangements; telephonic appearances at trial and evidentiary hearings are governed by statute and case law.

Pursuant to EDCR and prior notice to the court, appearances may be made telephonically for calendar matters. Call chambers to confirm the arrangements to be made with each separate department. Follow the statute and case law regarding telephonic appearances at trial and evidentiary hearings.

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Page 1 | Department Guideline - Telephonic Appearances

Chambers is sometimes available for telephonic conferences with counsel, such as for minor discovery issues and emergencies regarding the children (medical, educational).

Is your department available for telephonic conferences with counsel? Sometimes What are some of the circumstances in which your department will engage in a telephonic conference? Minor discovery issue Emergencies regarding the children (medical, educational)

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Department Q chambers fax number is (702) 455-1946.

Fax – (702) 455-1946

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Department Q chambers email address is deptqlc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Email – deptqlc@clarkcountycourts.us

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Department Q chambers office phone number is (702) 455-1345.

Office – (702) 455-1345

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Department Q law clerk line is (702) 455-1346.

Law Clerk – (702) 455-1346

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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

All 4

  • 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

All 3
  • 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

All 2
  • 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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View all Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County rules
About Judge Bryce C. Duckworth

Judge Bryce C. Duckworth is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, which is the state trial court for Clark County.

Practitioners will find department Q assignment details and a Zoom information notice effective February 5, 2024, outlining remote appearance procedures.

Common questions about Judge Bryce C. Duckworth's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Bryce C. Duckworth?

Details: 1 copy, delivery with order submission for chambers review. A courtesy copy of the submitted order must be provided to opposing counsel when submitting an order with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department Guideline - Submission of Orders

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Bryce C. Duckworth?

The rule requires proposed order. Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before submission.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department Guideline - Submission of Orders

What must be included with contested proposed order filings before Judge Bryce C. Duckworth?

The rule requires proposed order. When counsel cannot agree on order language, each must submit their own proposed order with a letter explaining the dispute, which the Court Clerk will review with the videotape record.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department Guideline - Contested Orders

How may parties contact Judge Bryce C. Duckworth's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Bryce C. Duckworth's chambers. Telephonic appearances are permitted for calendar matters with prior notice to the court, and counsel must call chambers to confirm arrangements; telephonic appearances at trial and evidentiary hearings are governed by statute and case law.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department Guideline - Telephonic Appearances
Complete rules summary for Judge Bryce C. Duckworth

Department Q chambers office phone number is (702) 455-1345.

Department Q chambers fax number is (702) 455-1946.

Department Q law clerk line is (702) 455-1346.

Department Q chambers email address is deptqlc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Telephonic appearances are permitted for calendar matters with prior notice to the court, and counsel must call chambers to confirm arrangements; telephonic appearances at trial and evidentiary hearings are governed by statute and case law.

Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before submission.

Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

When counsel cannot agree on order language, each must submit their own proposed order with a letter explaining the dispute, which the Court Clerk will review with the videotape record.

Facsimile and electronic signatures are accepted on all documents, but Decrees and final Orders must bear all original signatures.

Chambers is sometimes available for telephonic conferences with counsel, such as for minor discovery issues and emergencies regarding the children (medical, educational).

A courtesy copy of the submitted order must be provided to opposing counsel when submitting an order with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

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