Court Rules
Judge

Judge Margaret Pickard

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Exhibits

Court-wide
  • 3 copies

Adjournments

  • Attorneys must be punctual or notify the court marshal of scheduling conflicts before the scheduled hearing.

Request must include

Reason For Request

Communication

Email

Clerk

deptvinbox@clarkcountycourts.us
Email

Clerk

hoskint@clarkcountycourts.us
Phone

Clerk

Scheduling
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingProposed OrdersConferencesLettersTRO/Injunction

Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

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When entering the video conference on Zoom, please identify yourself, to make sure you are routed to the correct hearing, as follows: Counsel: Attorney Smith; Party-parent: Last Name; Foster Parents: Placement, Mother’s Last Name; CASA: CASA Mother’s Last Name; CAP: CAP Last Name; DDA: DDA Last Name; CPS/DFS: CPS/DFS Last Name

Summary: Participants entering the Zoom hearing must identify themselves using role-specific naming conventions.

Document Filing Requirements2 rules

Filing Requirements

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Proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format to DeptVInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us

Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format to the Department V email inbox.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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Only one order can be attached per e-mail and must also include e-mail correspondence from counsel approving the use of their electronic signature. The e-mail subject line must contain the case number, filing event code and the name of the document (i.e., “J-20-123456, Out-of-Home Order”).

Summary: Only one proposed order per email, with counsel's electronic signature approval included, and a subject line containing the case number, filing event code, and document name.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Proposed orders must be submitted to Department V within ten days of the Court's notification.

Proposed orders must be submitted to Department V within ten (10) days of notification by the Court, pursuant to EDCR 7.21.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Attorneys must be punctual or notify the court marshal of scheduling conflicts before the scheduled hearing.

Attorneys are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards at all times, be punctual to hearings and trials, or notify the court marshal of any scheduling conflicts prior to the scheduled hearing.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Proposed orders are submitted by email to DeptVInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format to DeptVInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us

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Pro Bono CAP or CASA volunteers must check in with the courtroom clerk before calendar and their cases are called first.

Pro Bono CAP or CASA are to check in with the courtroom clerk prior to calendar and their case will be called first.

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Transcripts are requested by completing a Transcript Order Form and emailing it to the court reporter's email address.

Counsel can request a transcript of the proceedings by completing a Transcript Order Form (see above) and emailing is to hoskint@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

All 4
  • Exhibits must be submitted in a binder separated by tabs.

  • Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered 1-1000 and Defendant's exhibits are numbered 2000-3000.

  • Each exhibit must be physically bound, e.g., with staples or brads.

Filing Requirements

All 4
  • Applies to
    Exhibit

    Each document must be individually identified and individually listed on the exhibit list unless presented as one complete exhibit.

  • Applies to
    Photograph exhibit

    Photographs must be identified separately and individually listed on the exhibit list.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit list

    An exhibit list must be submitted that includes all stipulated exhibits.

Communication

All 3
  • Contact
    Phone to clerk

    Counsel must contact the Court Clerk at least 7 days before trial to arrange for exhibits to be brought in for marking.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Courtroom equipment issues should be directed to recorder Shannon Emmons by email at EmmonsS@clarkcountycourts.us.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Daily transcripts must be prearranged with recorder Shannon Emmons by email at least one week before trial begins.

Fees

All 2
  • Fee
    $40
    Applies to
    Court recording

    All proceedings are recorded and the recording fee is $40 per hour.

  • Fee
    $2
    Applies to
    Cd of proceedings

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

About Judge Margaret Pickard

Judge Margaret Pickard is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada's trial court for Clark County.

The published procedures for Department V include department-specific information and Zoom instructions for remote appearances.

Common questions about Judge Margaret Pickard's rules

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Margaret Pickard?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format to the Department V email inbox.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

How may parties contact Judge Margaret Pickard's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Margaret Pickard's clerk. The rule lists email DeptVInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us. Proposed orders are submitted by email to DeptVInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Margaret Pickard?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. Attorneys must be punctual or notify the court marshal of scheduling conflicts before the scheduled hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Attorneys

What filing deadlines does Judge Margaret Pickard set?

Proposed orders must be submitted to Department V within ten days of the Court's notification.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders
Complete rules summary for Judge Margaret Pickard

Proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format to the Department V email inbox.

Only one proposed order per email, with counsel's electronic signature approval included, and a subject line containing the case number, filing event code, and document name.

Proposed orders must be submitted to Department V within ten days of the Court's notification.

Proposed orders are submitted by email to DeptVInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Transcripts are requested by completing a Transcript Order Form and emailing it to the court reporter's email address.

Attorneys must be punctual or notify the court marshal of scheduling conflicts before the scheduled hearing.

Participants entering the Zoom hearing must identify themselves using role-specific naming conventions.

Pro Bono CAP or CASA volunteers must check in with the courtroom clerk before calendar and their cases are called first.

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