Court Rules
Judge

Judge Jacob A. Reynolds

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • 1 copy • At Trial
  • 3 copies
  • Not required

Exhibits

  • 3 copies • Three Judicial Days Prior To Trial

Binding: Three Ring Binder

Minor Compromise Petition, Proposed Order

  • 1 copy • Chambers Drop Off • Upon Filing

Communication

Email

Chambers

murphym@clarkcountycourts.us
Email
michauxa@clarkcountycourts.us
Email

Chambers

dc29inbox@clarkcountycourts.us
Phone

Chambers

(702)671-3632
Phone
(702) 671-0889
Scheduling
Phone

Clerk

Scheduling
Email
Court-wide

Clerk

emmonss@clarkcountycourts.us
Technical IssuesScheduling
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingExhibitsJuryRedactionsTRO/InjunctionEvidence/WitnessesConferencesBinders/Tabs

Document Format Requirements17 rules

FormattingCivil cases

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*****Counsel are to mark each exhibit with a "proposed" label prior to the start of trial (Labels are to be placed on the last page and bottom left of each exhibit group - See page no. 4 attached).

Summary: Each exhibit must be marked with a 'proposed' label on the last page, bottom left of each exhibit group, before trial starts.

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|SecExhibit Labeling and Bates Stamping Instructions
FormattingCivil cases

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PHOTOGRAPHS must be identified individually. DO NOT place several photos on one sheet of paper. (ex. If exhibit 7 consists of 3 photos, label them separately as 7a, 7b, and 7c).

Summary: Photographs must be identified individually with one photo per sheet and sub-labeled (e.g., 7a, 7b, 7c).

FormattingCivil cases

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Please DO NOT Make exhibits double sided. (this is for Appeal, objections, redactions, etc)

Summary: Exhibits must be single-sided; double-sided exhibits are prohibited.

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FormattingCivil cases

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If exhibits are not in the correct format or do not follow the guidelines, they will not be accepted. Counsel will be required to reschedule and resolve any issues before the start of trial.

Summary: Non-conforming exhibits will be rejected and counsel must reschedule and fix the issues before trial begins.

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FormattingCivil cases

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ALL PAGES MUST BE BATES STAMPED

Summary: Every page of the exhibits must be bates stamped.

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FormattingCivil cases

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If counsel insist that the LARGE version go to the jury, it must be marked separately.

Summary: Large demonstrative versions going to the jury must be marked separately.

FormattingCivil cases

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Plaintiff 1---2,000 etc. Defendant B B1---B2,000 etc. Defendant A A1---A2,000 etc. Defendant C C1---C2,000 etc.

Summary: Exhibits must be numbered by party: Plaintiff 1-2,000, Defendant A A1-A2,000, Defendant B B1-B2,000, and Defendant C C1-C2,000.

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|SecExhibit Labeling and Bates Stamping Instructions
FormattingCivil cases

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Exhibit Lists MUST be in word format (.pdf, .jpg and .bmp will NOT be accepted).

Summary: Exhibit lists must be submitted in Word format; PDF, JPG, and BMP are not accepted.

Required Format

DOCX

FormattingCivil cases

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Exhibits are to be bates stamped, identified by number according to the respective party (see below), and placed in binders. Please use tabs to separate each exhibit.

Summary: Exhibits must be bates stamped, numbered by party, placed in binders, and separated with tabs.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Tabbed Three Ring
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FormattingCivil cases

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Also provide an electronic version (Word format) of your Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law via e-mail to Dept. 29 JEA Melissa Delgado-Murphy, murphym@clarkcountycourts.us.

Summary: The electronic version of the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be in Word format.

Required Format

DOCX

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FormattingCivil cases

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All these documents should be submitted as an electronic copy in both Word and PDF formats to murphym@clarkcountycourts.us and dept29lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Summary: Jury instruction and verdict form submissions must be sent electronically in both Word and PDF formats.

FormattingCivil cases

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All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

Summary: All trial exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

FormattingCivil cases

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If counsel would like the exhibit admitted, they are encouraged to submit a smaller, 8.5" x 11" size, copy that can be marked and easily reviewed by the jury as well as stored in the vault.

Summary: Counsel seeking admission of a demonstrative are encouraged to submit an 8.5 x 11 copy for marking, jury review, and vault storage.

FormattingCivil cases

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Please provide a Laptop that is cleared for any videos you plan to admit as exhibits. (if you have no USB or video for your case please skip this step)

Summary: Counsel must provide a cleared laptop for any videos to be admitted as exhibits, unless the case has no video evidence.

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FormattingCivil cases

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If you want to publish a deposition the ORIGINAL must be submitted.

Summary: The original deposition must be submitted to publish it at trial.

FormattingCivil cases

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DEPOSITIONS are not marked as an exhibit and they do not go to the Jury.

Summary: Depositions are not marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury.

FormattingCivil cases

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DEMONSTRATIVE EXHIBITS such as blow-up's and charts may be used; however, they are not generally marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury.

Summary: Demonstrative exhibits like blow-ups and charts may be used but are generally not marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury.

Document Filing Requirements11 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If the trial of the case will involve significant issues not adequately addressed by the parties in connection with dispositive motions or other pretrial motions, the parties must prepare trial briefs addressing such issues. At or before the pre-trial conference, the parties must deliver an unfiled copy to the Court.

Summary: Parties must prepare trial briefs addressing significant issues not covered in prior motions and deliver an unfiled copy to the Court at or before the pre-trial conference.

Document Type

Trial Brief

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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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 defenses.

Document Type

Proposed Findings Conclusions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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If the parties cannot stipulate to a discovery plan, or scheduling order, each party must still submit their own proposed order and provide a basis for the proposed plan by identifying with particularity the anticipated discovery to be completed.

Summary: If parties cannot stipulate to a discovery plan or scheduling order, each must submit their own proposed order with a basis identifying with particularity the anticipated discovery to be completed.

Document Type

Proposed Scheduling Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Clark:2224537a9aa98b1e5978a9c1 · Feb 2024
|SecEDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders
Filing Requirements

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To comply with NRCP 54(d)(2)(B)(v), Motions for Attorney Fees should include the relevant billing statements for the attorney fees sought. Redactions to the billing statements should be nominal.

Summary: Motions for attorney fees must include the relevant billing statements per NRCP 54(d)(2)(B)(v), with only nominal redactions to those statements.

Document Type

Motion For Attorney Fees

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:2224537a9aa98b1e5978a9c1 · Feb 2024
|SecMotions for Attorney Fees
Filing Requirements

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The Parties must also let the Court know how many hours each side anticipates for the Hearing.

Summary: Parties proposing an EDCR 4.08 scheduling order involving an evidentiary hearing must tell the Court how many hearing hours each side anticipates.

Document Type

Proposed Scheduling Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:2224537a9aa98b1e5978a9c1 · Feb 2024
|SecEDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders
Filing Requirements

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The "Notice of Intent to Record" must include the identity of the company that will perform the court reporting service, the date, time, and location of the meeting, as well as the intended method of recording.

Summary: A Notice of Intent to Record must identify the court reporting company, the meeting's date, time, and location, and the intended recording method.

Document Type

Notice Of Intent To Record

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:2224537a9aa98b1e5978a9c1 · Feb 2024
|SecRecording conferences between counsel
Filing Requirements

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Refer to EDCR 2.70 and submit appropriate affidavits with the Application. If the Court holds a prove-up hearing, live testimony will be required. Note that all claims related to real property require a hearing.

Summary: Default judgment applications must follow EDCR 2.70 with appropriate affidavits, prove-up hearings require live testimony, and all real-property claims require a hearing.

Document Type

Default Judgment Application

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:2224537a9aa98b1e5978a9c1 · Feb 2024
|SecDefault Judgment/Prove ups
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet, review, and discuss exhibits. All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

Summary: Counsel must meet, review, and discuss exhibits under EDCR 2.67, and all exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

Document Type

Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Pursuant to EDCR 2.68, at the final Pre-Trial Conference, counsel shall be prepared to stipulate or make specific objections to individual proposed exhibits.

Summary: At the final pre-trial conference, counsel must be prepared to stipulate to or make specific objections to individual proposed exhibits.

Document Type

Proposed Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The opposed jury instructions must be submitted with a citation to the relevant authority that would justify their inclusion as a jury instruction.

Summary: Opposed jury instructions must include a citation to relevant authority justifying their inclusion.

Document Type

Opposed Jury Instructions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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PLTF'S PROPOSED EXHIBITS # _______________ Case No.

Summary: Plaintiff's proposed exhibit labels must be marked 'PLTF'S PROPOSED EXHIBITS' and include the exhibit number and case number.

Document Type

Exhibit Label

Content & Formatting
Case Number
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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must not be filed with the clerk; the original must be sent to chambers.

This is not filed with the clerk - send the original to chambers.

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Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Jury instruction and verdict form submissions must be emailed to murphym@clarkcountycourts.us and dept29lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

All these documents should be submitted as an electronic copy in both Word and PDF formats to murphym@clarkcountycourts.us and dept29lc@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Parties preferring electronic exhibit submission must email the Courtroom Clerk for instructions.

IF YOU PREFER ELECTRONIC Please e-mail the Courtroom Clerk for instructions.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Each side must provide the Court detailed proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law two working days before trial begins.

Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) working days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

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Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the Department 29 clerk three judicial days before trial begins.

Original Depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the Department 29 clerk three judicial days prior to commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Depositions

Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony must be filed and served five judicial days before trial, and counsel must advise the clerk before deposition testimony is published.

Any objections or counter designations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served, five (5) judicial days prior to commencement of trial. Counsel shall advise the clerk prior to publication.

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Page 1 | Depositions

Deposition designations (by page/line citation) for testimony offered in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served 15 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, fifteen (15) judicial days prior to commencement of trial.

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Demonstrative exhibits, including exemplars, anticipated to be used at trial must be disclosed three judicial days before trial begins.

Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed three judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Exhibits

In EDCR 4.08 matters, a new opening brief required to address points omitted from the original petition is limited to no more than seven days from the EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Order.

If an opening brief is required by the petitioning party to address the points that should have been put forth in the original petition then the briefing time for a new opening brief should be limited to no more than seven days from the date of the EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Order.

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Page 1 | EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders

When an opening brief is permitted in an EDCR 4.08 matter, the response is allowed up to 14 days.

If an opening brief is being permitted then the Court will allow up to 14 days for a response.

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Page 1 | EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders

Meeting participants have fourteen calendar days from receiving the transcript to submit proposed changes to the reporter.

Those participants should have fourteen calendar days from receiving the transcript to submit any proposed changes to the transcript to the reporter.

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Page 1 | Recording conferences between counsel

Replies in EDCR 4.08 matters are limited to seven days from the scheduling order or seven days from the opposition's filing.

Replies should be limited to seven days from the scheduling order or seven days from the opposition's filing.

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Page 1 | EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders

An opposition that merely supplements a previously filed objection in an EDCR 4.08 matter is limited to seven days for filing.

If the Opposition is simply supplementing a previously filed Objection it should similarly be limited to a seven-day time limit for filing.

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Page 1 | EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders

Parties must provide agreed jury instructions, proposed verdict forms, and opposed proposed instructions to the Court three judicial days before trial.

The parties shall provide the Court, three judicial days prior to trial, their agreed jury instructions, proposed form of verdict, and their own proposed jury instructions that were opposed by the other party.

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Page 1 | Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms

Demonstrative exhibits and exemplars must be disclosed three judicial days before trial.

Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed three judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Exhibits

Deposition designations (by page/line) must be filed and served 15 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, fifteen (15) judicial days prior to commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Depositions

Proposed voir dire questions must be submitted to the Court no later than three judicial days before trial.

In accordance with EDCR 7.70, counsel shall submit proposed voir dire questions to the Court no later than three judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Proposed Voir Dire

Original depositions to be used at trial must be delivered to the Department 29 clerk three judicial days before trial.

Original Depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the Department 29 clerk three judicial days prior to commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Depositions

Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony must be filed and served 5 judicial days before trial.

Any objections or counter designations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served, five (5) judicial days prior to commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Depositions

Exhibit lists with party-based identification and a short description of each exhibit are due one week before trial starts.

Counsel to submit an exhibit list, identified as previously directed (see above), with a short description of each exhibit, one week before the start of trial. (See page no. 2 attached).

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Page 1 | EXHIBIT LISTS

Counsel must notify the clerk before deposition testimony is published at trial.

Counsel shall advise the clerk prior to publication.

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

The party that requested recording of a meeting must provide a copy of the transcript to all parties that participated in the meeting.

The party that requested the meeting be recorded must provide a copy of the transcript to other parties that participated in the meeting.

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Page 1 | Recording conferences between counsel

A party may record a meeting of counsel at its own expense only if a written Notice of Intent to Record is served on the other parties at least three days before the meeting, and video recording requires Court permission and is disfavored.

A party may have any meeting of the parties, or their counsel, reported by a certified court reporter at such party's expense if a written "Notice of Intent to Record" is served on the other parties at least three days prior to the date of the meeting.

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Drafting counsel must provide the proposed order draft to opposing counsel before submitting it, but non-drafting counsel is not required to sign it first.

Drafting Counsel is required to provide a draft to opposing counsel prior to submission. Non-drafting counsel is not required to sign the order prior to submission.

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Page 1 | Submission of Orders

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Three sets of exhibits, three-hole-punched and placed in three-ring binders with the exhibit list, must be delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial.

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 three judicial days prior to commencement of trial.

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A courtesy copy of a filed minor-compromise Petition with the proposed Order must be delivered to Department 29 upon filing, though the Court may still require a hearing.

All Petitions to compromise the claims of minors may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court's calendar. A courtesy copy of the filed Petition (along with the proposed Order) should be delivered to Department 29 upon filing of the Petition with the Court. In some case the Court may require hearing be conducted on a matter.

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Page 1 | Petitions to Compromise Claims of Minors

Three sets of exhibits must be three-hole punched in three-ring binders with the exhibit list and delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial.

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 three judicial days prior to commencement of trial.

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Parties must bring an extra copy of depositions used for impeachment for the Judge.

The parties must bring an extra copy of depositions to be used for impeachment purposes for the Judge.

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Three sets of exhibits must be submitted for the Court Clerk, Judge, and Witness.

Please submit THREE sets of exhibits for the Court Clerk, Judge and Witness.

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Department 29 does not require courtesy copies for any filings.

Department 29 does not require courtesy copies.

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Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Personal or restricted information must be sealed or restricted per Part VII of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules, with personal information as defined in NRS 239B.030 prohibited from disclosure.

Please refer to Part VII of the Supreme Court Rules regarding sealing personal or restricted information. See NRS 239B.030 for the definition of the personal information which is prohibited from disclosure.

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Page 1 | Disclosure of Personal Information

Filing Bundling Requirements

Motions for enlargement of time for service of process must be filed separately from motions for service by publication because each has separate supporting requirements.

Motions seeking an extension of time should be submitted separately from a motion for service by publication as they each have separate requirements to support an order.

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Page 1 | Motions for Enlargement of Time for Service of Process and Service by Publication

Stipulated exhibits must not be duplicated, removed from their binders, or placed in a separate binder.

DO NOT duplicate stipulated exhibits, remove stipulated exhibits from their binders, or create a separate binder (stipulated exhibits remain in their respective binders).

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Page 1 | Joint and Stipulated Exhibits

Motions in limine should be filed as independently-noticed motions rather than bundled into omnibus motions, and parties must resolve undisputed motions in limine to hearing per EDCR 2.47.

Department 29 prefers that motions in limine be submitted as independently-noticed motions rather than omnibus motions. Parties have a responsibility to resolve undisputed motions in limine to hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.47.

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Page 1 | Omnibus Motions in Limine

Duplicates must be removed when exhibits are submitted separately as joint.

If exhibits are submitted separately as joint, please remove all duplicates.

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Joint exhibits must follow the Plaintiff guidelines and be submitted in a separate binder with their own exhibit list, dividers, and bates, with duplicates removed from other binders.

If Exhibits are JOINT, follow the same guidelines as Plaintiff (above) and submit them in a separate binder with a separate exhibit list, dividers, bates, etc. Remove all duplicates from other binders.

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Page 1 | Joint and Stipulated Exhibits

Counsel are encouraged to stipulate to exhibits where possible.

Counsel are encouraged to stipulate to exhibits where possible.

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Page 1 | Pre-Trial Meeting Requirement and Exhibit Submission Guidelines

Counsel should submit joint exhibits whenever possible.

Please submit joint exhibits whenever possible.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Parties seeking more briefing time in an EDCR 4.08 matter may obtain it by submitting a stipulated scheduling order, as EDCR 4.08 expressly encourages.

If the parties desire more time for briefing they may do this by submitting a stipulated scheduling order as expressly encouraged by EDCR 4.08.

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Page 1 | EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders

Chambers Communication Rules

Parties must also email a Word-format electronic version of their proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the Department 29 JEA at murphym@clarkcountycourts.us.

Also provide an electronic version (Word format) of your Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law via e-mail to Dept. 29 JEA Melissa Delgado-Murphy, murphym@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Proposed orders must be submitted to Department 29 chambers at dc29inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

Proposed orders to be submitted to dc29inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Page 1 | Submission of Orders

Counsel must contact the Clerk one week before trial to hold a pre-trial meeting.

Counsel are required to contact the Clerk one week before the start of trial for a pre-trial meeting.

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Page 1 | Pre-Trial Meeting Requirement and Exhibit Submission Guidelines

Counsel must notify the Clerk of any stipulated exhibits during the pre-trial meeting.

Any Exhibits that are STIPULATED, counsel are to notify the Clerk during the pre-trial meeting.

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Page 1 | Joint and Stipulated Exhibits

Counsel must contact the Court Recorder at 702.671.0889 to schedule an appointment for audio/visual equipment.

Please contact the Court Recorder, Angelica Michaux at 702.671.0889 to schedule an appointment for any audio/visual equipment.

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Page 1 | EQUIPMENT

Department 29 JEA Melissa Delgado-Murphy can be reached by phone at (702) 671-3632.

Melissa Delgado-Murphy - JEA (702)671-3632 murphym@clarkcountycourts.us

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Questions about court recording services must be directed to Angelica Michaux at Michauxa@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-0889.

Department 29 uses a Court Recorder. Questions regarding the court recording services are to be directed to Angelica Michaux at Michauxa@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-0889

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Page 1 | Current Assignment

Department 29 chambers (JEA Melissa Delgado-Murphy) can be reached at (702) 671-3632.

JEA – Melissa Delgado-Murphy (702) 671-3632

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Department 29 chambers email contact is murphym@clarkcountycourts.us.

murphym@clarkcountycourts.us

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Department 29 chambers may be contacted at MurphyM@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-3632, and the law clerk at Dept29LC@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-0890.

Office – (702) 671-3632 Law Clerk – (702) 671-0890: Dept29LC@clarkcountycourts.us Email – MurphyM@clarkcountycourts.us

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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

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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 Jacob A. Reynolds

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

The published procedures for Department 29 include Zoom hearing information, civil jury and bench trial procedures, and exhibit guidelines.

Common questions about Judge Jacob A. Reynolds's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Jacob A. Reynolds?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for exhibits. Details: 3 copies, delivery three judicial days prior to trial. Three sets of exhibits, three-hole-punched and placed in three-ring binders with the exhibit list, must be delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Jacob A. Reynolds?

Judge Jacob A. Reynolds' formatting rule includes exhibits must not be double sided and reason: needed for appeal, objections, redactions, etc.. Exhibits must be single-sided; double-sided exhibits are prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Pre-Trial Meeting Requirement and Exhibit Submission Guidelines

What must be included with trial brief filings before Judge Jacob A. Reynolds?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties must prepare trial briefs addressing significant issues not covered in prior motions and deliver an unfiled copy to the Court at or before the pre-trial conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Trial Briefs (EDCR 7.27)

What must be included with proposed findings conclusions filings before Judge Jacob A. Reynolds?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. 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 defenses.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

How may parties contact Judge Jacob A. Reynolds' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Jacob A. Reynolds' chambers. The rule lists email murphym@clarkcountycourts.us. Parties must also email a Word-format electronic version of their proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the Department 29 JEA at murphym@clarkcountycourts.us.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

How does Judge Jacob A. Reynolds handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Jacob A. Reynolds's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Personal or restricted information must be sealed or restricted per Part VII of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules, with personal information as defined in NRS 239B.030 prohibited from disclosure.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Disclosure of Personal Information

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jacob A. Reynolds?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Parties seeking more briefing time in an EDCR 4.08 matter may obtain it by submitting a stipulated scheduling order, as EDCR 4.08 expressly encourages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders

Does Judge Jacob A. Reynolds require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Motions for enlargement of time for service of process must be filed separately from motions for service by publication because each has separate supporting requirements.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions for Enlargement of Time for Service of Process and Service by Publication

Is electronic filing required before Judge Jacob A. Reynolds?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must not be filed with the clerk; the original must be sent to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

What filing deadlines apply to deposition filings before Judge Jacob A. Reynolds?

Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the Department 29 clerk three judicial days before trial begins.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Depositions

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Jacob A. Reynolds?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Drafting counsel must provide the proposed order draft to opposing counsel before submitting it, but non-drafting counsel is not required to sign it first.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders
Complete rules summary for Judge Jacob A. Reynolds

Parties must prepare trial briefs addressing significant issues not covered in prior motions and deliver an unfiled copy to the Court at or before the pre-trial conference.

Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the Department 29 clerk three judicial days before trial begins.

Deposition designations (by page/line citation) for testimony offered in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served 15 judicial days before trial.

Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony must be filed and served five judicial days before trial, and counsel must advise the clerk before deposition testimony is published.

Counsel must meet, review, and discuss exhibits under EDCR 2.67, and all exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

Three sets of exhibits, three-hole-punched and placed in three-ring binders with the exhibit list, must be delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial.

Demonstrative exhibits, including exemplars, anticipated to be used at trial must be disclosed three judicial days before trial begins.

At the final pre-trial conference, counsel must be prepared to stipulate to or make specific objections to individual proposed exhibits.

Each side must provide the Court detailed proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law two working days before trial begins.

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 defenses.

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must not be filed with the clerk; the original must be sent to chambers.

Parties must also email a Word-format electronic version of their proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the Department 29 JEA at murphym@clarkcountycourts.us.

The electronic version of the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be in Word format.

Department 29 JEA Melissa Delgado-Murphy can be reached by phone at (702) 671-3632.

Department 29 chambers may be contacted at MurphyM@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-3632, and the law clerk at Dept29LC@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-0890.

Questions about court recording services must be directed to Angelica Michaux at Michauxa@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-0889.

Department 29 does not require courtesy copies for any filings.

A courtesy copy of a filed minor-compromise Petition with the proposed Order must be delivered to Department 29 upon filing, though the Court may still require a hearing.

Proposed orders must be submitted to Department 29 chambers at dc29inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

Drafting counsel must provide the proposed order draft to opposing counsel before submitting it, but non-drafting counsel is not required to sign it first.

Motions in limine should be filed as independently-noticed motions rather than bundled into omnibus motions, and parties must resolve undisputed motions in limine to hearing per EDCR 2.47.

Motions for enlargement of time for service of process must be filed separately from motions for service by publication because each has separate supporting requirements.

Default judgment applications must follow EDCR 2.70 with appropriate affidavits, prove-up hearings require live testimony, and all real-property claims require a hearing.

Personal or restricted information must be sealed or restricted per Part VII of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules, with personal information as defined in NRS 239B.030 prohibited from disclosure.

Motions for attorney fees must include the relevant billing statements per NRCP 54(d)(2)(B)(v), with only nominal redactions to those statements.

In EDCR 4.08 matters, a new opening brief required to address points omitted from the original petition is limited to no more than seven days from the EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Order.

When an opening brief is permitted in an EDCR 4.08 matter, the response is allowed up to 14 days.

An opposition that merely supplements a previously filed objection in an EDCR 4.08 matter is limited to seven days for filing.

Replies in EDCR 4.08 matters are limited to seven days from the scheduling order or seven days from the opposition's filing.

Parties seeking more briefing time in an EDCR 4.08 matter may obtain it by submitting a stipulated scheduling order, as EDCR 4.08 expressly encourages.

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