Judge Danielle K. Pieper
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Hand Delivery
- Not required
Exhibits
- 2 copies
Extension Of Time To Serve Motions
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
Communication
Chambers4 contacts
- mullinaxl@clarkcountycourts.us
- dept07lc@clarkcountycourts.us
- (702) 671-4344
- (702) 671-4341
Clerk4 contacts
- rays@clarkcountycourts.us
- robersonk@clarkcountycourts.us
- (702) 671-4339
- 702-671-0699
Page & Word Limits2 rules
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All motions shall not exceed 30 pages, excluding exhibits, pursuant to EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained.
Summary: All motions are limited to 30 pages excluding exhibits under EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained.
Motion
30 pages
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All exhibits to motions shall not exceed 100 pages, pursuant to EDCR 2.27(b).
Summary: Exhibits to motions may not exceed 100 pages under EDCR 2.27(b).
Exhibits
100 pages
Document Format Requirements20 rules
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Three (3) sets must be three-hole punched placed in three ring binders along with the exhibit list.
Summary: Three sets of exhibits must be three-hole punched, placed in three-ring binders, and include the exhibit list.
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Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with an electronic copy in Word format.
Summary: Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be accompanied by an electronic copy in Word format.
DOCX
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All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.
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PHOTOS - Photographs MUST be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE MORE THAN ONE PHOTOGRAPH on one sheet of paper, as this causes problems if a single photo is admitted. For example, if Exhibit 7 consists of three photographs, label them 7-A, 7-B and 7-C. You may place more than one photo on a page, if counsel are stipulating to admitting all of them.
Summary: Photographs must be identified separately with no more than one photo per sheet (labeled 7-A, 7-B, etc.) unless counsel stipulate to admitting all photos on the page.
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NUMBERING YOUR EXHIBITS - Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiffs exhibits use numbers 1-1000 and Defendants exhibits use A-Z, AA-ZZ, etc. For joint exhibits, use J1-J1000 (Please notify the Courtroom Clerk/Dept. should there need to be any adjustments.) Label the first page of the exhibit with its exhibit number (ie. Plaintiffs Proposed Exhibit 13).
Summary: Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered 1-1000, defendant's exhibits lettered A-Z/AA-ZZ, joint exhibits numbered J1-J1000, and the first page of each exhibit must be labeled with its exhibit number.
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MARKING EXHIBITS - Mark the first page of each exhibit as proposed, format is shown below. If there are other exhibit labels on your documents, please make sure they are not colored. Follow the format here, placing the box at the bottom of the first page of each exhibit (like you would bate stamp). If exhibits are less than twenty, you may skip this step.
Summary: Mark the first page of each exhibit as proposed using the specified box format at the bottom of the first page, keep other labels uncolored; exhibits numbering fewer than twenty are exempt from this step.
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Submit Exhibits in a binder, separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff's Exhibits and letters for Defendant's Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabs with numbers. Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit and to ensure a clean record. If there are an excessive number of Exhibits, contact the Court Clerk prior to trial. In order to keep each Exhibit intact, be certain they are bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, etc.
Summary: Exhibits must be submitted in tabbed binders with numbered tabs for plaintiff and lettered tabs for defendant, Bates-stamped pages, and each exhibit bound intact; contact the Court Clerk before trial if there is an excessive number of exhibits.
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Three (3) sets must be three-hole punched placed in three ring binders along with the exhibit list. The sets must be delivered to the clerk at least 3 judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.
Summary: Three sets of exhibits must be three-hole punched in three-ring binders with the exhibit list and delivered to the clerk at least 3 judicial days before trial.
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PHOTOS - Photographs MUST be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE MORE THAN ONE PHOTOGRAPH on one sheet of paper, as this causes problems if a single photo is admitted. For example, if Exhibit 7 consists of three photographs, label them 7-A, 7-B and 7-C. You may place more than one photo on a page, if counsel are stipulating to admitting all of them.
Summary: Photographs must be identified separately with no more than one photo per sheet (e.g., labeled 7-A, 7-B, 7-C) unless counsel stipulate to admitting all photos on the page.
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CD’S, DVD’S, USB THUMBDRIVES, ETC. – If you are proposing a CD, the Clerk needs the actual CD, do not submit a photocopy of the disk. Only one copy is needed of all digital. If you are planning to admit a portion of this, please separate the portion into another exhibit. Court cannot admit part of a CD. Also, if in a jury trial and digital media is given, Counsel need to stipulate to use a DVD player, or laptop that is “clean” to go back to the jury in order for them to view it.
Summary: Digital media exhibits require the actual CD (no photocopies, one copy only), any portion to be admitted must be separated into its own exhibit since the court cannot admit part of a CD, and in jury trials counsel must stipulate to using a DVD player or clean laptop for the jury to view the media.
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Submit Exhibits in a binder, separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff’s Exhibits and letters for Defendant’s Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabs with numbers. Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit and to ensure a clean record. If there are an excessive number of Exhibits, contact the Court Clerk prior to trial. In order to keep each Exhibit intact, be certain they are bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, etc.
Summary: Exhibits must be submitted in a tabbed binder with numbered tabs for plaintiff exhibits and lettered tabs for defendant exhibits, Bates-stamped pages, each exhibit bound (staples, brads, etc.), and the Court Clerk contacted in advance if there is an excessive number of exhibits.
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NUMBERING YOUR EXHIBITS - Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiffs exhibits use numbers 1-1000 and Defendants exhibits use A-Z, AA-ZZ, etc. For joint exhibits, use J1-J1000 (Please notify the Courtroom Clerk/Dept. should there need to be any adjustments.) Label the first page of the exhibit with its exhibit number (ie. Plaintiffs Proposed Exhibit 13).
Summary: Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered 1-1000, Defendant's exhibits lettered A-Z/AA-ZZ, and joint exhibits J1-J1000, with the first page of each exhibit labeled with its exhibit number and the Clerk notified of any numbering adjustments.
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Laptops should have privacy screens. Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure, and the court prefers to enter copies of PowerPoints as court exhibits.
Summary: Laptops should have privacy screens, paper back-ups of electronic presentations are required, trial will not be delayed for equipment failure, and the court prefers PowerPoints be entered as court exhibits.
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Any additional equipment brought in by counsel must work in the available court space without blocking the view of the judge, jury, or opposing counsel.
Summary: Counsel-brought equipment must fit in the courtroom without blocking the view of the judge, jury, or opposing counsel.
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Laptops should have privacy screens. Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure, and the court prefers to enter copies of PowerPoints as court exhibits.
Summary: Laptops need privacy screens, paper backups of electronic presentations are required, and trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.
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If submitting separate sets of Exhibits, duplicate Exhibits should be eliminated.
Summary: When submitting separate sets of exhibits, duplicate exhibits must be eliminated.
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MARKING EXHIBITS - Mark the first page of each exhibit as proposed, format is shown below. If there are other exhibit labels on your documents, please make sure they are not colored. Follow the format here, placing the box at the bottom of the first page of each exhibit (like you would bate stamp) . If exhibits are less than twenty, you may skip this step.
Summary: The first page of each exhibit must be marked as proposed using the court's box format at the bottom of the page with no colored labels, but this step may be skipped if there are fewer than twenty exhibits.
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DEMONSTRATIVES - Larger versions of Exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are not marked as exhibits. If parties wish for the larger exhibits to be admitted, they must submit a standard sized copy to be marked, offered, and admitted.
Summary: Enlarged demonstrative exhibits are not marked as exhibits, and a standard-sized copy must be submitted for marking and admission if the parties want the enlarged version admitted.
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Proposed orders for the petition should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC7inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.
Summary: Proposed orders for minor's compromise petitions must be emailed to DC7inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format.
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Department 7 will consider motions in limine that are submitted as independently-noticed motions or as omnibus motions. In any case, subjects of each motion in limine must be numbered and there can be no redundantly numbered motions in limine for any individual party.
Summary: Motions in limine may be filed as independently-noticed or omnibus motions, but each subject must be numbered and no party may file redundantly numbered motions in limine.
Document Filing Requirements27 rules
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If you plan to admit a DVD or audio recording you must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.
Summary: A party admitting a DVD or audio recording must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.
Document Type
Dvd Or Audio Recording
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The detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense.
Summary: Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must include all elements of each cause of action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's affirmative defense.
Document Type
Proposed Findings Conclusions
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CD'S, DVD'S, USB THUMBDRIVES, ETC. – If you are proposing a CD, the Clerk needs the actual CD, do not submit a photocopy of the disk. Only one copy is needed of all digital. If you are planning to admit a portion of this, please separate the portion into another exhibit. Court cannot admit part of a CD.
Summary: Submit the actual CD (not a photocopy), only one copy of digital media is needed, and portions to be admitted must be separated into another exhibit because the court cannot admit part of a CD.
Document Type
Digital Media
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EXHIBIT LIST – Use the exhibit list template sent and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when you submit your exhibits at email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699. If you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.
Summary: Counsel must use the exhibit list template and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when submitting exhibits.
Document Type
Exhibit List
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SETS/COPIES - Submit two or three sets of exhibits (Judge & Courtroom Clerk and /or witness). If you choose not to submit a third set, please make sure you have your own copies for the witness should you need it.
Summary: Submit two or three sets of exhibits (for the Judge, Courtroom Clerk and/or witness); if no third set is submitted, counsel must have their own copies for the witness.
Document Type
Exhibits
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DEMONSTRATIVES - Larger versions of Exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are not marked as exhibits. If parties wish for the larger exhibits to be admitted, they must submit a standard sized copy to be marked, offered, and admitted.
Summary: Demonstrative exhibits are not marked as exhibits; a standard sized copy must be submitted to be marked, offered, and admitted if the parties want the larger version admitted.
Document Type
Demonstrative Exhibits
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Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as Exhibits; however, original depositions, which counsel intend to use for impeachment purposes are "published and filed" during trial proceedings and they should be original certified and sealed depositions, unless otherwise agreed to. Submit these to the Court Clerk along with your exhibits.
Summary: Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original depositions used for impeachment must be original certified and sealed (unless otherwise agreed) and submitted to the Court Clerk with the exhibits.
Document Type
Deposition
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Also, if in a jury trial and digital media is given, Counsel needs to stipulate to use a DVD player, or laptop that is "clean" to go back to the jury in order for them to view it.
Summary: In jury trials, counsel must stipulate to the use of a DVD player or a 'clean' laptop to go back to the jury so digital media can be viewed.
Document Type
Digital Media
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All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the clerk prior to the Calendar Call.
Summary: Original depositions to be used at trial must be delivered to the clerk before the Calendar Call.
Document Type
Original Deposition
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Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to the calendar call.
Summary: Demonstrative exhibits and exemplars must be disclosed before the Calendar Call.
Document Type
Demonstrative Exhibits
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Department 7 requires all requests for jury questionnaires be done by Stipulation and Order and must be filed at least eight (8) weeks in advance of the trial date.
Summary: Jury questionnaire requests must be by Stipulation and Order filed at least eight weeks before trial.
Document Type
Jury Questionnaire Request
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Each side shall provide the Court, at the Calendar Call, an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed form of verdict along with any additional proposed jury instructions with an electronic copy in Word format.
Summary: At the Calendar Call each side must provide agreed jury instructions, proposed verdict form, and additional proposed instructions with a Word-format electronic copy.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as Exhibits; however, original depositions, which counsel intend to use for impeachment purposes are “published and filed” during trial proceedings and they should be original certified and sealed depositions, unless otherwise agreed to. Submit these to the Court Clerk along with your exhibits.
Summary: Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original certified and sealed depositions intended for impeachment are 'published and filed' and must be submitted to the Court Clerk with the exhibits.
Document Type
Deposition
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Counsel must submit a copy of the Complaint, Summons, Affidavit of Service and/or Affidavit of Due Diligence, Application for Default Judgment, Three Day Notice of Default, Default, Affidavit in Support of Default and Memorandum of Costs prior to the hearing.
Summary: Before a default judgment prove-up hearing, counsel must submit the Complaint, Summons, Affidavit of Service and/or Affidavit of Due Diligence, Application for Default Judgment, Three Day Notice of Default, Default, Affidavit in Support of Default, and Memorandum of Costs.
Document Type
Default Judgment Prove Up
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Parties have a responsibility to resolve undisputed motions in limine prior to hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.47. Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47. The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.
Summary: Undisputed motions in limine must be resolved before hearing, and every motion in limine must be supported by an affidavit of counsel containing all EDCR 2.47 elements or the Court will not consider it.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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Motion to Withdraw (Notice must be provided to the client and all parties. Withdrawing counsel must comply with EDCR 7.40 and also provide the last known email address of the client in the motion)
Summary: A motion to withdraw must provide notice to the client and all parties, comply with EDCR 7.40, and include the client's last known email address.
Document Type
Motion To Withdraw
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Pursuant to EDCR 2.27(e), copies of pleadings or other documents filed in the pending matter, cases, statutes, or other legal authority shall not be attached as exhibits or made part of an appendix.
Summary: Copies of pleadings or documents already filed in the pending matter, cases, statutes, or other legal authority may not be attached as exhibits or included in an appendix.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Exhibits exceeding 100 pages must be filed in a separately bound appendix that includes a table of contents, in accordance with EDCR 2.27(f).
Summary: Exhibits exceeding 100 pages must be filed as a separately bound appendix containing a table of contents under EDCR 2.27(f).
Document Type
Exhibit Appendix
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If submitting separate sets of Exhibits, duplicate Exhibits should be eliminated.
Summary: Duplicate exhibits should be eliminated when submitting separate sets of exhibits.
Document Type
Exhibits
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If you plan to admit a DVD or audio recording you must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.
Summary: Counsel admitting DVDs or audio recordings must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.
Document Type
Dvd Audio Recording Exhibit
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Counsel shall advise the clerk prior to publication.
Summary: Counsel must advise the clerk before publishing deposition testimony.
Document Type
Deposition Publication Notice
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EXHIBIT LIST – Use the exhibit list template sent and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when you submit your exhibits at (email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699. If you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.
Summary: Counsel must use the court's exhibit list template and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when submitting exhibits, obtaining the template from the Clerk if needed.
Document Type
Exhibit List
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Exhibit Number | Bates Numbers | Exhibit Description | Date Offered | Date Objection | Date Admitted
Summary: Bench trial exhibits must be logged on the court's exhibits form containing columns for exhibit number, Bates numbers, exhibit description, date offered, date objection, and date admitted.
Document Type
Exhibits Form
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If you have any exhibits that are not stipulated to show to the jury, you will need to bring a paper copy of that exhibit, or you can use a laptop to show the witness the exhibit.
Summary: For non-stipulated jury exhibits, a paper copy must be brought or a laptop used to show the witness the exhibit.
Document Type
Exhibits
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When counsel are unable to agree on the language of an order, counsel should submit their proposed order to Department 7, with a written statement outlining the differences in the competing orders. If a redline copy is available, counsel may also submit that document. No additional argument should be provided. Rather, the statement should be limited to identifying the language believed to be incorrect, directing the Court to the alternate language proposed.
Summary: When counsel cannot agree on order language, they must submit competing proposed orders with a written statement limited to identifying the disputed language and proposing alternate language, with no additional argument.
Document Type
Competing Order Submission
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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.
Summary: Submissions containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested issue are disfavored, treated as improper ex parte communication even if copied to opposing counsel, and will generally be disregarded.
Document Type
Chambers Submission
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JOINT EXHIBITS – If not already Ordered, Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are being submitted, counsel are encouraged to get together and stipulate to the admission of as many of the Joint Exhibits as possible and to notify the Court Clerk of their stipulation(s) prior to start of trial. Stipulated exhibits will be admitted on the record.
Summary: Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits, stipulate to their admission where possible, and notify the Court Clerk of stipulations before trial; stipulated exhibits are admitted on the record.
Document Type
Joint Exhibits
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Each side must provide the Court detailed proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law two judicial days before trial.
Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with an electronic copy in Word format.
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Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed before the calendar call.
Any demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to the calendar call.
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Exhibit sets must be delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial commences.
The sets must be delivered to the clerk three (3) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.
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Page 1 | Exhibits
Counsel requesting daily transcripts must notify the Court Recorder thirty days before trial.
Counsel requesting daily transcripts must notify the Court Recorder, Stacey Ray, thirty (30) days prior to trial.
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Page 1 | Requests for Daily Transcripts
Deposition designations (by page/line citation) for testimony offered in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served by facsimile or hand three judicial days before trial.
If deposition testimony is anticipated to be used in lieu of live testimony, a designation (by page/line citation) of the portions of the testimony to be offered must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, three (3) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.
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Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony (by page/line citation) must be filed and served by facsimile or hand one judicial day before trial.
Any objections or counter-designations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.
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Page 1 | Depositions
Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial commences.
All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the clerk three (3) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.
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Page 1 | Depositions
Final jury questionnaire must be submitted for signature at least six weeks before trial.
The questionnaire must be submitted to the Court in final form for signature no less than six (6) weeks prior to the commencement of trial.
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Page 1 | Jury Questionnaire
Counsel must notify the Court Recorder 30 days before trial to request daily transcripts.
Counsel requesting daily transcripts must notify the Court Recorder, Stacey Ray, thirty (30) days prior to trial.
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Page 2 | Requests for Daily Transcripts
Proposed orders must be emailed to DC7Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us within 14 days of notification to the parties under EDCR 7.21.
Proposed orders are to be submitted to DC7Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us within fourteen (14) days of notification to the parties pursuant to EDCR 7.21.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Opposing counsel must be cc'd on the email transmitting the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
Opposing counsel must be cc'd on the email.
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Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Deposition designations and objections/counter-designations must be filed and served by facsimile or hand delivery.
If deposition testimony is anticipated to be used in lieu of live testimony, a designation (by page/line citation) of the portions of the testimony to be offered must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, three (3) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial. Any objections or counter-designations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.
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Page 1 | Depositions
Exhibits must be hand delivered to the Courtroom Clerk only and cannot be dropped off in the bin or handed to other Department staff.
Exhibits must be hand delivered to the Courtroom Clerk only. They cannot be dropped off in the bin nor handed to other Department staff.
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Page 2 | DEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
Designations of deposition testimony used in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served by fax or hand two judicial days before the Calendar Call.
If deposition testimony is anticipated to be used in lieu of live testimony, a designation (by page/line citation) of the portions of the testimony to be offered must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, two (2) judicial days prior to the Calendar Call.
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Page 1 | Depositions
Objections and counterdesignations to deposition testimony must be filed and served by fax or hand one judicial day before the Calendar Call.
Any objections or counterdesignations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, one (1) judicial day prior to the Calendar Call commencement.
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Page 1 | Depositions
Proposed voir dire questions must be filed and e-served two judicial days before the Calendar Call.
In accordance with EDCR 7.70, counsel shall file and e-serve proposed voir dire questions, two (2) judicial days prior to the Calendar Call conducted pursuant to EDCR 2.67.
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Page 2 | Proposed Voir Dire
The counsel drafting a proposed order must provide the draft to non-drafting counsel for review before submitting it to the court.
Counsel designated to prepare the order must provide the draft order to non-drafting counsel for review prior to submission.
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Page 1 | Orders
Counsel is not automatically registered for electronic service upon filing and must manually add themselves to the Electronic Service List for each individual case via efilenv.com.
A party is not automatically registered for Electronic Service upon the filing of any document (including Complaints, Answers, Substitution of Counsel, etc.). For each case you must add yourself to the Electronic Service List. You will need to do this on each individual case you are counsel on.
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Page 1 | E-Service
All parties must ensure they are registered with the court's 'file and serve' system to receive appearance instructions and notifications, updating their information through the Clerk's Office.
Currently, Department 7 is serving appearance instructions via “file and serve”. It is the responsibility of all parties to ensure they are registered with “file and serve” to receive any notifications. Please contact the Clerk’s Office to update your information.
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Page 1 | Notice to Parties
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Exhibits must be hand delivered directly to the Courtroom Clerk and may not be dropped in the bin or given to other Department staff.
Exhibits must be hand delivered to the Courtroom Clerk only. They cannot be dropped off in the bin nor handed to other Department staff.
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Page 3 | Department 7 - The Honorable Judge Danielle K. Pieper (Exhibit Requirements)
Exhibits must be submitted in two or three sets (for the Judge, Courtroom Clerk, and/or witness); if no third set is submitted, counsel must have their own copies for the witness.
SETS/COPIES - Submit two or three sets of exhibits (Judge & Courtroom Clerk and /or witness). If you choose not to submit a third set, please make sure you have your own copies for the witness should you need it.
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Page 3 | Department 7 - The Honorable Judge Danielle K. Pieper (Exhibit Requirements)
Motions for extension of time to serve may be submitted to chambers without calendaring, and a courtesy copy of the filed motion with proposed order must be delivered to Department 7 upon filing.
All motions seeking an extension of time to serve a party may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court´s calendar. A courtesy copy of the filed Motion (along with the proposed Order) should be delivered to Department 7 upon filing of the Motion with the Court.
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Page 1 | Motions
Department 7 does not require courtesy copies, but counsel may voluntarily submit electronic courtesy copies to Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
Pursuant to EDCR 2.20, courtesy copies are generally required. However, Department 7 does not require courtesy copies. If counsel wishes to provide courtesy copies, electronic courtesy copies may be submitted to Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
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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, and failure to redact requires a motion to redact under SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 before the judge will sign 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.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits and stipulate to as many admissions as possible, notifying the Court Clerk of stipulations before trial; stipulated exhibits will be admitted on the record.
JOINT EXHIBITS – If not already Ordered, Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are being submitted, counsel are encouraged to get together and stipulate to the admission of as many of the Joint Exhibits as possible and to notify the Court Clerk of their stipulation(s) prior to start of trial. Stipulated exhibits will be admitted on the record.
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Page 2 | DEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Default judgments under $50,000 may be submitted to chambers under EDCR 2.70, while default judgments of $50,000 or more must be set on the regular motion calendar for a prove-up hearing.
All Default Judgments for a total award of less than $50,000 may be submitted to chambers pursuant to EDCR 2.70. Default Judgments for a total award of $50,000 or more must be set on the Department´s regular motion calendar for a prove-up hearing.
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Page 1 | Default Judgment Prove-Ups
Ex parte TRO applications must be submitted to chambers for review before the Court determines whether to issue a TRO, schedule a preliminary injunction hearing, or hold a hearing before any injunctive relief is issued.
Ex parte applications for Temporary Restraining Orders should be submitted to chambers for review, upon which time the Court will determine whether to issue an Ex Parte TRO and schedule a hearing for the Preliminary Injunction, or whether a hearing is necessary before the issuance of any injunctive relief.
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Page 1 | Motions
Proposed order disputes are resolved by written submission to chambers copied to all parties, and a hearing is set only if counsel files a Motion for Reconsideration or Clarification and remains unsatisfied with the signed order.
Disputes may be resolved by submission to Chambers of a proposed order copied on all parties, with or without a draft of a competing order. A hearing shall only be set if counsel files a Motion for Reconsideration or Clarification, and counsel is unsatisfied with the proposed order the Court elected to sign.
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A prove-up hearing is required in any case where damages are not clearly established by documentation, such as real estate matters, pain and suffering, or punitive damages.
Additionally, a prove-up hearing is required in any case where damages are not clearly established by documentation; such as real estate matters, pain and suffering or punitive damages.
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Page 1 | Default Judgment Prove-Ups
Minor's compromise petitions may be submitted to chambers without calendaring, and Department 7 prefers medical records be submitted only to chambers since filing is not required by NRS 41.200(3).
All Petitions to compromise the claims of minors may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court´s motion calendar. Department 7 prefers that medical records only be submitted to Chambers. NRS 41.200(3) does not require that medical records be filed.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Motions for jury questionnaires cannot be heard on shortened time and must be heard at least eight weeks before trial.
The Court will not sign an order shortening time to hear a motion requesting jury questionnaires, and the motion must be heard at least eight (8) weeks prior to the commencement of trial.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel must contact the Courtroom Clerk by email or phone at least 5 days before trial to arrange direct delivery of exhibits.
Counsel should contact the Courtroom Clerk by email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699 at least 5 days prior to trial to make arrangements to deliver the exhibits directly to the Courtroom Clerk.
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Page 2 | DEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
Counsel must contact the Courtroom Clerk by email or phone at least 5 days before trial to arrange direct delivery of exhibits.
Counsel should contact the Courtroom Clerk by email at email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699 at least 5 days prior to trial to make arrangements to deliver the exhibits directly to the Courtroom Clerk.
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Page 3 | Department 7 - The Honorable Judge Danielle K. Pieper (Exhibit Requirements)
Parties must notify the court at Calendar Call if a party or witness will appear remotely by BlueJeans, and if approved obtain the link from the JEA or Law Clerk.
Pursuant to Administrative Order 22-01, if you have a party or witness that is unavailable to be in-person for the trial, you must notify the court at Calendar Call. If approved, please contact the JEA or Law Clerk for the BlueJeans link.
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Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPEARANCES VIA BLUEJEANS
Counsel must schedule a meeting with the Court Recorder before the start of trial if they intend to display PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.
Please schedule a time to meet with the Court's Recorder prior to the start of trial if you intent to display any PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.
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Page 1 | Audio Visual Equipment
Counsel must schedule a meeting with the Court Recorder before trial to display PowerPoints, video, or audio.
Please schedule a time to meet with the Court’s Recorder prior to the start of trial if you intent to display any PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.
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Page 1 | Audio Visual Equipment
Word-format jury instructions may be submitted on disc or emailed to the Department JEA and Law Clerk.
These can be submitted on disc or should be e-mailed to the Department JEA, MullinaxL@ClarkCountyCourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept07LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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Transcript, CD, or thumb drive requests must be emailed to court recorder Stacey Ray, and daily trial transcript requests must be made at least 30 days before trial begins.
To request a transcript, CD or thumb drive of a hearing, please email the court recorder, Stacey Ray, at rays@clarkcountycourts.us. For daily trial transcripts, please contact the court recorder at least 30 days prior to the start of trial.
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Page 1 | Court Reporter or Court Recorder for its Official Record
Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may be emailed to the Department JEA and the Department Law Clerk.
These can be e-mailed to the Department JEA, MullinaxL@ClarkCountyCourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept07LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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The Department Judicial Executive Assistant (Laura Mullinax) can be reached at (702) 671-4344 or MullinaxL@clarkcountycourts.us.
The Department's Judicial Executive Assistant, Laura Mullinax, can be reached at (702) 671-4344, or by email at MullinaxL@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Page 1 | Department Contacts
The Court Recorder (Stacey Ray) can be reached at (702) 671-4339 or RayS@clarkcountycourts.us for daily transcript requests.
Ms. Ray may be reached at (702) 671-4339 or by email at RayS@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Page 1 | Requests for Daily Transcripts
The Department Law Clerk can be reached at (702) 671-4341 or Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
The Department Law Clerk can be reached at (702) 671-4341, or by email at Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Page 1 | Department Contacts
Department Law Clerk can be reached at (702) 671-4341 or Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
The Department Law Clerk can be reached at (702) 671-4341, or by email at Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Page 2 | Contacts
Department JEA Laura Mullinax can be reached at (702) 671-4344 or MullinaxL@clarkcountycourts.us.
The Department’s Judicial Executive Assistant, Laura Mullinax, can be reached at (702) 671-4344, or by email at MullinaxL@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Page 2 | Contacts
Court Recorder Stacey Ray can be reached at (702) 671-4339 or RayS@clarkcountycourts.us.
Ms. Ray may be reached at (702) 671-4339 or by email at RayS@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Page 2 | Requests for Daily Transcripts
Trial Readiness Conferences are held Wednesdays at 2:00 PM via Zoom (Meeting ID 853 7759 6830).
Trial Readiness Conference - 2:00 PM - Wednesday Zoom Link: https://clarkcountycourts-us.zoom.us/j/85377596830?pwd=Q25yazl6ODAvT3FXVnRrN3k3eG0yZz09 Meeting ID: 853 7759 6830
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Criminal and civil matters appear via Zoom (Meeting ID 815 7986 5034) during court hours Monday-Friday 7 am to 6 pm.
DC VII Criminal/Civil (M-F 7 am - 6 pm) Zoom Link: https://clarkcountycourts-us.zoom.us/j/81579865034?pwd=MEFIRlRMM2dYclRqTHE5T2hnQlRMdz09 Meeting ID: 815 7986 5034
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