Court Rules
Judge

Judge Kathleen E. Delaney

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • Two Judicial Days Before Trial

Exhibits

  • 3 copies

Trial Brief

  • 1 copy • At Or Before Pretrial Conference

Communication

Email

Chambers

dept25lc@clarkcountycourts.us
Email

Clerk

watkinsa@clarkcountycourts.us
Email

Chambers

knightm@clarkcountycourts.us
Email

Clerk

woodv@clarkcountycourts.us
SchedulingTechnical Issues
Phone

Clerk

(702) 671-0677
Scheduling
Phone

Clerk

702-671-0852
SchedulingTechnical Issues
Email

Clerk

SchedulingTechnical Issues
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Document Format Requirements18 rules

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Proposed orders must be emailed to the Department’s Order Inbox in Word and PDF within 14 days after notice of the ruling, unless the Court approves additional time in advance.

Department 25 requires all proposed orders to be submitted to the Department’s Order Inbox, DC25Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, in Word and PDF format within fourteen (14) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21, unless additional time is requested and approved in advance by the Court.

Required Format

PDF

Clark:d7909a4d6f61f8a59bee1428 · Sep 2022
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Formatting

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff's Exhibits and Letters for Defendant's Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabs with numbers.

Summary: Exhibit tabs must be labeled with numbers for Plaintiff's exhibits and letters for Defendant's exhibits; joint exhibits use numbers.

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Formatting

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

If an individual exhibit has more than one (1) page, it must be bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, Acco fastener, etc.

Summary: Individual exhibits with more than one page must be bound, e.g., with staples, brads, or Acco fasteners.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Securely Bound
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Formatting

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

Submit exhibits in binders, no larger than two (2) inches, separated by tabs.

Summary: Exhibits must be submitted in binders no larger than two inches, separated by tabs.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Tabbed Three Ring
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Formatting

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

Photographs MUST be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOS on one sheet of paper as this causes problems if only one is admitted. You may place more than one photo on a page only if counsel are stipulating to admitting all of them. For example, if Exhibit 7 consists of three photos, label them 7-A, 7-B and 7-C.

Summary: Photographs must be identified separately; multiple photos may share a page only if counsel stipulate to admitting all of them, with sub-labels such as 7-A, 7-B, and 7-C.

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FormattingCivil cases

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

Also provide an electronic version (Word format) of your jury instructions and proposed verdict forms via e-mail to Dept. 25 JEA Marwanda Knight at knightm@clarkcountycourts.us.

Summary: An electronic Word-format version of jury instructions and proposed verdict forms must be emailed to Dept. 25 JEA Marwanda Knight at knightm@clarkcountycourts.us.

Required Format

DOCX

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FormattingCivil cases

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27 and be prepared in accordance with Dept. 25's Exhibits Guidelines list.

Summary: All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27 and be prepared per Department 25's Exhibits Guidelines list.

FormattingCivil cases

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

Three (3) sets of exhibits must be three hole punched and placed in three ring binders (no larger than two (2) inches) along with the Exhibit List.

Summary: Exhibits must be submitted as three sets, three-hole punched, in three-ring binders no larger than two inches, together with the Exhibit List.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Three Ring Binder
FormattingCivil cases

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

Three (3) sets of exhibits must be three hole punched and placed in three ring binders (no larger than two (2) inches) along with the Exhibit List.

Summary: Three sets of exhibits must be three-hole punched, placed in three-ring binders no larger than two inches, and accompanied by the Exhibit List.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Three Ring Binder
FormattingCivil cases

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27 and be prepared in accordance with Dept. 25's Exhibit Guidelines.

Formatting

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Important?

Do not mark or place a sticker on the exhibit itself, as it will be marked by the Court Clerk.

Summary: Counsel must not mark or place stickers on exhibits because the Court Clerk marks them.

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Formatting

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REMINDER: PLACE EXHIBITS IN TWO OR THREE SMALLER BINDERS, RATHER THAN IN ONE HUGE, HEAVY, BINDER WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE.

Summary: Exhibits should be placed in two or three smaller binders rather than one huge, heavy binder.

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Formatting

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Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit.

Summary: Exhibit pages must be Bates stamped for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit.

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FormattingCivil cases

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Important?

You may bring your own thumb drives but must be new and in an unopened package.

Summary: Personally provided thumb drives are permitted only if they are new and in an unopened package.

FormattingCivil cases

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CDs/thumb drives obtained are an audio/video recording and do not have the typing included. CDs/thumb drives cannot be used for preparation of official transcripts. Transcripts must be ordered through the Recorder.

Summary: CDs and thumb drives contain audio/video only without transcription and cannot be used to prepare official transcripts, which must be ordered through the Recorder.

FormattingCivil cases

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Important?

Please be aware, if you choose NOT to have the proceeding recorded it will not be possible to have a transcript prepared for an appeal.

Summary: If a party chooses not to have the proceedings recorded, no transcript can be prepared for an appeal.

FormattingCivil cases

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Important?

Should you need to play a DVD or CD, please bring a laptop that has previously played your disc to ensure you have the correct software when in court.

Summary: Parties playing a DVD or CD in court must bring a laptop that has previously played the disc to ensure the correct software is available.

Formatting

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?

Proposed orders for the petition should be emailed to the Department’s Order Inbox, DC25Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, and sent in both Word and PDF format.

Summary: A proposed order for a minor-compromise petition should be emailed to the Department’s Order Inbox in both Word and PDF formats.

Required Format

PDF

Document Filing Requirements21 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

An application requesting a default judgment award of at least $50,000 must state “Hearing Requested.”

Please indicate “Hearing Requested” in the Application for Default Judgment if the total award requested is $50,000 or more.

Document Type

Default Judgment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Orders must bear original signatures from all parties or include, as the final page(s), an email confirming their approval to use electronic signatures.

All orders must have original signatures from all parties or an email – appended as the last page(s) of the proposed order – confirming that the parties approved use of their electronic signature.

Document Type

Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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|SecOrders Approved by the Parties for Submission
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Counsel preparing an order must provide the draft to opposing counsel with a reasonable opportunity to review and comment.

Counsel designated to prepare the order is required to provide a draft to opposing counsel(s), allowing for a reasonable opportunity for review and comment.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

An order approving a minor’s compromise must state that the parent or guardian will use the proceeds at their discretion for the minor’s benefit, subject to court-ordered terms or conditions.

The Order must have language stating that the parent or guardian to whom the proceeds of the compromise are ordered to be paid will use the proceeds at his or her discretion for the benefit of the minor, in compliance with any terms or conditions ordered by the Court.

Document Type

Minor Compromise Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Defendants must sign guilty plea agreements.

For guilty plea agreements, defendants must sign the agreement.

Document Type

Guilty Plea Agreement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

Counsel must provide a hard copy of every exhibit to be admitted at an evidentiary hearing.

Department 25 requires counsel to provide a hard-copy of all exhibits to be admitted into the record for any type of evidentiary hearing.

Document Type

Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

Counsel should provide all supporting exhibits with the proposed order at least one judicial day before a default judgment prove-up hearing.

The Court requests that counsel provide to the Court, at least one (1) judicial day prior to the default judgment prove-up hearing, all supporting exhibits with the proposed order.

Document Type

Default Judgment

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Clark:d7909a4d6f61f8a59bee1428 · Sep 2022
|SecDefault Judgment Prove-Ups
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

A contested order may be addressed by submitting an explanatory letter to chambers, copying all parties, with a draft competing order.

Contested orders may also be resolved by submission to chambers of an explanatory letter, copied on all parties, with a draft of a competing order.

Document Type

Contested Order Submission

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Note

Default judgments seeking a total award below $50,000 may be submitted to chambers.

All Default Judgments for a total award of less than $50,000 may be submitted to chambers.

Document Type

Default Judgment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:d7909a4d6f61f8a59bee1428 · Sep 2022
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Note

Department 25 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures.

Department 25 will accept facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures.

Document Type

Court Filing

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Note

Petitions to compromise a minor’s claims may be submitted to chambers without being placed on the motion calendar.

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.

Document Type

Minor Compromise Petition

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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EACH COUNSEL IS REQUIRED TO DELIVER PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM, PROPOSED VOIR DIRE & JURY INSTRUCTIONS TO CHAMBERS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TRIAL DATE.

Summary: Each counsel must deliver the pre-trial memorandum, proposed voir dire, and jury instructions to chambers before the scheduled trial date.

Document Type

Pretrial Documents

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

If separate sets of exhibits are submitted, duplicate exhibits MUST be eliminated.

Summary: If separate sets of exhibits are submitted, duplicate exhibits must be eliminated.

Document Type

Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

ONLY ONE SET OF JURY INSTRUCTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED BY ALL COUNSEL AS TWO SEPARATE DOCUMENTS: 1) THOSE AGREED UPON AND 2) THOSE IN DISPUTE.

Summary: All counsel must submit a single set of jury instructions as two separate documents: one for agreed-upon instructions and one for disputed instructions.

Document Type

Jury Instructions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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Submit an Exhibit List, numbered for the Plaintiff(s), and lettered for Defendant(s), containing title and/or short description of each exhibit. If it is a Joint Exhibit List, just use numbers. (See attached Exhibit Sheet).

Summary: An exhibit list must be submitted, numbered for plaintiff(s) and lettered for defendant(s), containing a title or short description of each exhibit; joint exhibit lists use numbers only per the attached Exhibit Sheet.

Document Type

Exhibit List

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

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

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
2022-08-04 04 00 25 handout for counsel - civil bench trials
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?

An Agreement to Pay Recording Fee will be provided to counsel prior to the start of trial and must be signed by both parties prior to the beginning of trial and returned to the Recorder.

Summary: The Agreement to Pay Recording Fee must be signed by both parties before trial begins and returned to the Recorder.

Document Type

Agreement To Pay Recording Fee

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Important?

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" during trial proceedings and should be lodged with the Court Clerk prior to trial.

Summary: Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original depositions intended for impeachment must be lodged with the Court Clerk prior to trial.

Document Type

Deposition

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Note?

If Counsel have ASCII for deposition transcripts for use during trial, please provide a copy for the Court. These can be loaded on Court's computer and Court can refer to them when used. If ASCII are not available, please plan on providing a sealed, certified copy of the deposition transcript for the Court.

Summary: Counsel with ASCII deposition transcripts should provide a copy for the Court; if ASCII is unavailable, a sealed certified copy of the transcript must be provided instead.

Document Type

Deposition Transcript

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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Larger blow-ups of exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are not generally marked as exhibits and usually do not go to the jury. However, if counsel wants a larger version of an exhibit to go to the jury, it must be marked separately and admitted.

Summary: Demonstrative blow-ups are generally not marked and do not go to the jury, but a larger version intended to go to the jury must be marked separately and admitted.

Document Type

Demonstrative Exhibit

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Attorneys cannot sign the GPA on the client’s behalf.

Summary: An attorney may not sign a guilty plea agreement on the client’s behalf.

Document Type

Guilty Plea Agreement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

An approved submission will be filed directly into Odyssey.

If approved, pursuant to Administrative Order 20-10, your document will be filed directly into Odyssey.

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Page 1 | Orders Approved by the Parties for Submission

Submitters are responsible for registering with Odyssey File and Serve to receive a copy of the filed document.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are registered with Odyssey File and Serve to receive a copy of your filed document.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Orders Approved by the Parties for Submission

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Proposed voir dire questions must be submitted to the Court in chambers no later than one judicial day before trial begins.

In accordance with EDCR 7.70, counsel shall submit proposed voir dire questions to the Court, in chambers, not later than one (1) judicial day prior to the day trial begins.

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Page 1 | Proposed Voir Dire

The three sets of exhibits must be delivered to the department two judicial days before trial begins.

The sets must be delivered to the department two (2) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Exhibits

Demonstrative exhibits, including exemplars, must be disclosed before calendar call.

Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to calendar call.

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Page 1 | Exhibits

Objections and counterdesignations to deposition testimony must be filed and served one judicial day before trial.

Any objections or counterdesignations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served, one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.

The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet. · Civil cases

Page 1 | Depositions

Each side must provide the Court an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed verdict form, plus any additional proposed instructions, at the final pretrial conference.

Each side shall provide the Court, at the final pretrial conference, an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed form of verdict along with any additional jury instructions proposed by either side.

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Page 1 | Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms

Deposition designations by page/line, for testimony offered in lieu of live testimony, must be filed and served two 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, two (2) judicial days 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 department one judicial day before trial begins.

All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the department one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Depositions

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

Demonstrative exhibits, including exemplars, anticipated to be used at trial must be disclosed prior to calendar call.

Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to calendar call.

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Page 1 | Exhibits

Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the department one judicial day before trial commences.

All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the department one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Depositions

Service and Proof of Service Rules

The submitter is responsible for providing notice with entry of the filed copy.

The document will be filed into the case, and it will be your responsibility to noticed with entry of the filed copy.

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Page 1 | Orders Approved by the Parties for Submission

Deposition designations (by page/line citation) for testimony used in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served by facsimile or hand two 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, two (2) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Depositions

Objections and counterdesignations to deposition testimony (by page/line citation) must be filed and served by facsimile or hand one judicial day before trial.

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 commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Depositions

Filing Fees and Waivers

All court proceedings are recorded at a fee of $40 per hour, payable via an Agreement to Pay Recording Fee signed by both parties before trial.

All court proceedings are recorded. There is a $40 an hour fee for recording. An Agreement to Pay Recording Fee will be provided to counsel prior to the start of trial and must be signed by both parties prior to the beginning of trial and returned to the Recorder.

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Page 1 | Recording

CDs of court proceedings are available for $2 per disc.

CDs of proceedings are available for $2 per disc and thumb drives for $5.

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Page 1 | CDs/Thumb drives

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies are not required for motions in Department 25.

Department 25 does not require courtesy copies of any motions.

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Page 1 | Courtesy Copies

All trials require three sets of exhibits (one for the judge, one for the witness stand, one for the clerk/official record), with possible clerk-approved exceptions when there is a multitude of exhibits.

For ALL Trials, submit three (3) sets of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for the witness stand, and one for the Court Clerk/official record). However, if there are a multitude of exhibits, contact the Court Clerk to see if an exception may be allowed for the number of required sets.

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Page 1 | 3. Exhibit Sets Required for All Trials

The three sets of exhibits must be delivered to the department two judicial days before trial commences.

The sets must be delivered to the department two (2) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Exhibits

If the trial will involve significant issues not addressed in dispositive or other pretrial motions, the parties must prepare trial briefs and deliver an unfiled copy to the Court at or before the pre-trial conference.

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.

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Page 1 | Trial Briefs (EDCR 7.27)

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are not filed with the clerk; the original must be sent directly 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

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Depositions submitted to the court must be sealed certified copies or they will not be accepted.

Depositions MUST be SEALED CERTIFIED copies or they will NOT be accepted.

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Page 1 | 2. Depositions

Filing Bundling Requirements

Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits, which may or may not be stipulated to for admittance.

Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits, which may or may not be stipulated to for admittance.

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Page 1 | 1. Joint Exhibits and Stipulations

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

All matters must be set on the Department’s regular motion calendar.

All matters are required to be set on the Department’s regular motion calendar.

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Page 1 | Regular Chambers Calendar

Counsel must appear for unopposed motions unless the Court notifies them otherwise.

Counsel is required to appear for unopposed motions unless otherwise notified by the Court.

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Page 1 | Unopposed Motions

Default judgments seeking a total award of at least $50,000 must be set on the regular motion calendar.

All Default Judgments for a total award of $50,000 or more must be set on the Department’s regular motion calendar.

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Page 1 | Default Judgment Prove-Ups

The Court may grant an unopposed motion in advance by minute order.

Department 25 may grant unopposed motions in advance via minute order.

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Page 1 | Unopposed Motions

Department 25 has no regular chambers calendar.

Department 25 does not have a regular chambers calendar.

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Page 1 | Regular Chambers Calendar

Chambers Communication Rules

Do not submit explanatory information through the Department’s Order Inbox; the Court cannot access such information there.

No explanatory information may be submitted to or will be accessible to the Court through the Department’s Order Inbox.

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Page 1 | Orders Contested by the Parties

A party aware of a possible competing order must notify the Law Clerk, and any competing order must be submitted within 24 hours of the first order.

Parties with knowledge of a possible competing order are required to notify the Law Clerk at dept25lc@clarkcountycourts.us , and any party submitting a competing order must do so within 24 hours of the first submitted order.

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Page 1 | Orders Contested by the Parties

Daily transcripts must be prearranged with the Recorder at least two weeks before trial begins.

Daily transcripts must be prearranged at least two weeks prior to the start of your trial.

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Page 1 | Daily Transcripts

Counsel must notify the Court Clerk of any stipulations prior to the start of trial.

Notify Court Clerk of stipulation(s) prior to start of trial.

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Page 1 | 1. Joint Exhibits and Stipulations

If there is an excessive number of exhibits, counsel must contact the Court Clerk prior to trial so a block of exhibit numbers can be assigned to each side.

If there are an excessive number of exhibits, contact the Court Clerk prior to trial, so a block of numbers can be assigned to each side.

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Page 1 | 4. Exhibit Binders, Tabs, and Labeling

Counsel should contact the Court Clerk a few days before trial to arrange for exhibits to be marked if more than thirty exhibits will be used.

Counsel should contact the Court Clerk a few days prior to trial to make arrangements to bring exhibits in to be marked if more than thirty (30) will be used.

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Page 1 | 7. Advance Arrangements for Marking Exhibits

An electronic Word-format version of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be emailed to Dept. 25 JEA Marwanda Knight at knightm@clarkcountycourts.us.

Also provide an electronic version (Word format) of your Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law via e-mail to Dept. 25 JEA Marwanda Knight at knightm@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Parties must arrange with the Recorder in advance to arrive early to set up and test presentation equipment before trial begins.

Please make arrangements with the Recorder in advance to come a little early to set up and test your equipment to be prepared prior to trial starting.

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For trials expected to last more than a couple of weeks, parties should contact the Recorder to arrange daily transcripts as soon as possible so a transcriber can be secured.

If your trial is expected to last more than a couple weeks please make arrangements for dailies as soon as possible so the Recorder can secure a transcriber for your dates. Please contact the Recorder to make prior arrangements.

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The Department XXV Court Clerk is April Watkins and can be reached by phone at (702) 671-0677.

Court Clerk: April Watkins (702) 671-0677

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Page 1 | EXHIBIT GUIDELINES DEPT. XXV

The Court Clerk's email address is WatkinsA@clarkcountycourts.us.

E-mail - WatkinsA@clarkcountycourts.us

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Department XXV Court Clerk April Watkins can be reached at (702) 671-0677 or WatkinsA@clarkcountycourts.us.

Court Clerk: April Watkins (702) 671-0677 or E-mail - WatkinsA@clarkcountycourts.us

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The court Recorder for Dept XXV civil trials is Velvet Wood, reachable by email at woodv@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0852.

Court Recorder: Velvet Wood at woodv@clarkcountycourts.us or 702-671-0852

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Page 1 | RECORDER AND EQUIPMENT INFORMATION for CIVIL TRIALS

All communication about contested orders must be directed through chambers staff.

All communication must go through chambers staff.

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Criminal matters are heard Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; civil matters are heard Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Department 25 hears Criminal Court matters on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; and Civil Court matters on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

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The Department does not send submitters a filed copy directly.

The Department will not send you a filed copy directly.

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The Department will notify submitters only if there is a problem with a submission.

You will only be notified by the Department if there is a problem with your submission.

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Approved audiovisual appearances in criminal and civil matters use Zoom Video Conferencing.

Department 25 utilizes Zoom Video Conferencing for all approved audio/visual appearances for both Criminal Court and Civil Court matters.

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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 Kathleen E. Delaney

Judge Kathleen E. Delaney sits on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, the trial court for Clark County.

The judge's published procedures include exhibit guidelines, handouts for civil bench and jury trials, trial recording and equipment information, and Zoom details for Department 25.

Common questions about Judge Kathleen E. Delaney's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Kathleen E. Delaney?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for exhibits. Details: 3 copies. All trials require three sets of exhibits (one for the judge, one for the witness stand, one for the clerk/official record), with possible clerk-approved exceptions when there is a multitude of exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 3. Exhibit Sets Required for All Trials

Does Judge Kathleen E. Delaney require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Kathleen E. Delaney's rules set a pre-motion procedure for default judgment. Default judgments seeking a total award of at least $50,000 must be set on the regular motion calendar.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Default Judgment Prove-Ups

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Kathleen E. Delaney?

Judge Kathleen E. Delaney's formatting rule includes file format PDF, submit in both word and pdf format to the department’s order inbox, dc25inbox@clarkcountycourts.us., and submit within 14 days of notification of the ruling unless additional time is requested and approved in advance by the court.. Proposed orders must be emailed to the Department’s Order Inbox in Word and PDF within 14 days after notice of the ruling, unless the Court approves additional time in advance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Orders Approved by the Parties for Submission

What must be included with exhibits filings before Judge Kathleen E. Delaney?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel must provide a hard copy of every exhibit to be admitted at an evidentiary hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy Copies

What must be included with default judgment filings before Judge Kathleen E. Delaney?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. An application requesting a default judgment award of at least $50,000 must state “Hearing Requested.”

View ruleSource: page 1, section Default Judgment Prove-Ups

How may parties contact Judge Kathleen E. Delaney's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Kathleen E. Delaney's chambers. The rule lists email dept25lc@clarkcountycourts.us. A party aware of a possible competing order must notify the Law Clerk, and any competing order must be submitted within 24 hours of the first order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Orders Contested by the Parties

How does Judge Kathleen E. Delaney handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Kathleen E. Delaney's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file unredacted to clerk. Depositions submitted to the court must be sealed certified copies or they will not be accepted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2. Depositions

Does Judge Kathleen E. Delaney require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Kathleen E. Delaney. Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits, which may or may not be stipulated to for admittance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 1. Joint Exhibits and Stipulations

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Kathleen E. Delaney?

A fee is required for covered filings. All court proceedings are recorded at a fee of $40 per hour, payable via an Agreement to Pay Recording Fee signed by both parties before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Recording

Is electronic filing required before Judge Kathleen E. Delaney?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Submitters are responsible for registering with Odyssey File and Serve to receive a copy of the filed document.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Orders Approved by the Parties for Submission

What filing deadlines apply to original depositions filings before Judge Kathleen E. Delaney?

Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the department one judicial day before trial begins.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Depositions

What rule applies to service for deposition designation before Judge Kathleen E. Delaney?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 2 business days before hearing. Deposition designations (by page/line citation) for testimony used in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served by facsimile or hand two judicial days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Depositions
Complete rules summary for Judge Kathleen E. Delaney

The submitter is responsible for providing notice with entry of the filed copy.

A proposed order for a minor-compromise petition should be emailed to the Department’s Order Inbox in both Word and PDF formats.

Courtesy copies are not required for motions in Department 25.

Counsel must provide a hard copy of every exhibit to be admitted at an evidentiary hearing.

Default judgments seeking a total award below $50,000 may be submitted to chambers.

Default judgments seeking a total award of at least $50,000 must be set on the regular motion calendar.

An application requesting a default judgment award of at least $50,000 must state “Hearing Requested.”

Counsel should provide all supporting exhibits with the proposed order at least one judicial day before a default judgment prove-up hearing.

Petitions to compromise a minor’s claims may be submitted to chambers without being placed on the motion calendar.

An order approving a minor’s compromise must state that the parent or guardian will use the proceeds at their discretion for the minor’s benefit, subject to court-ordered terms or conditions.

Criminal matters are heard Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; civil matters are heard Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed orders must be emailed to the Department’s Order Inbox in Word and PDF within 14 days after notice of the ruling, unless the Court approves additional time in advance.

Counsel preparing an order must provide the draft to opposing counsel with a reasonable opportunity to review and comment.

Orders must bear original signatures from all parties or include, as the final page(s), an email confirming their approval to use electronic signatures.

An approved submission will be filed directly into Odyssey.

Submitters are responsible for registering with Odyssey File and Serve to receive a copy of the filed document.

The Department will notify submitters only if there is a problem with a submission.

The Department does not send submitters a filed copy directly.

A party aware of a possible competing order must notify the Law Clerk, and any competing order must be submitted within 24 hours of the first order.

A contested order may be addressed by submitting an explanatory letter to chambers, copying all parties, with a draft competing order.

Do not submit explanatory information through the Department’s Order Inbox; the Court cannot access such information there.

All communication about contested orders must be directed through chambers staff.

Counsel must appear for unopposed motions unless the Court notifies them otherwise.

Department 25 has no regular chambers calendar.

All matters must be set on the Department’s regular motion calendar.

Approved audiovisual appearances in criminal and civil matters use Zoom Video Conferencing.

Department 25 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures.

Defendants must sign guilty plea agreements.

An attorney may not sign a guilty plea agreement on the client’s behalf.

The Court may grant an unopposed motion in advance by minute order.

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