Judge Maria Gall
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Document Format Requirements16 rules
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If the court directs counsel to prepare a written order, preparing counsel shall draft the order in Microsoft Word format and provide a copy to all other counsel at least 7 days before the order is due for submission (which, pursuant to EDCR 7.21, is 14 days after notification of the court's decision.)
Summary: When the court directs counsel to prepare a written order, the drafting counsel must prepare the order in Microsoft Word format.
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Bates Stamp: Each page must be bates stamped in numeric order for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit. THE NUMBERS MUST BE IN AT LEAST 14-POINT FONT. If an individual exhibit has more than one (1) page and is not Bates stamped or identified by number on each page, it must be bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, Acco fastener, etc.
Summary: Each exhibit page must be bates stamped in numeric order in at least 14-point font, and multi-page exhibits lacking per-page numbering must be bound.
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(e) Proposed Exhibit Labels: The clerk's exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the lower right, back side of the last page of the exhibit; indicating either Joint, Plaintiff, Defendant, and the exhibit number/letter and case number #. The label must be adhered to either on the first page of a single page exhibit, or on the lower right back-side of the last page of multiple page documents, or on the back side of any exhibit to avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph.
Summary: Exhibits must be pre-marked with proposed exhibit labels showing Joint/Plaintiff/Defendant designation, exhibit number/letter, and case number, placed per the specified locations so no pertinent information is covered.
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Exhibit Identification/Labeling: a) Joint Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4...) b) Plaintiff's Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4...) c) Defendant's Exhibits: Label the tabs/ proposed labels with Letters (i.e. A, B, C, D... X, Y, Z, A1, A2, A3...).
Summary: Joint and plaintiff's exhibits must be labeled with numbers, while defendant's exhibits must be labeled with letters.
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Exhibits must be one-sided, three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders with dividing tabs. BINDERS MAY NOT BE LARGER THAN 4 INCHES. When possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders. Binders must indicate clearly on the spine the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.
Summary: Exhibit copies must be one-sided, three-hole punched, and placed in tabbed three-ring binders no larger than 4 inches, with spines clearly showing case name, volume number, and exhibit numbers.
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a) Joint Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…) b) Plaintiff’s Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…) c) Defendant’s Exhibits: Label the tabs/ proposed labels with Letters (i.e. A, B, C, D… X, Y, Z, A1, A2, A3…).
Summary: Exhibit tabs must be labeled with numbers for joint and plaintiff's exhibits and with letters for defendant's exhibits.
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(e) Proposed Exhibit Labels: The clerk’s exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the lower right, back side of the last page of the exhibit; indicating either Joint, Plaintiff, Defendant, and the exhibit number/letter and case number #. The label must be adhered to either on the first page of a single page exhibit, or on the lower right back-side of the last page of multiple page documents, or on the back side of any exhibit to avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph.
Summary: Clerk's exhibit binders must be pre-marked with proposed exhibit labels showing the joint/plaintiff/defendant designation, exhibit number/letter, and case number, placed so as not to cover pertinent information.
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Bates Stamp: Each page must be bates stamped in numeric order for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit. THE NUMBERS MUST BE IN AT LEAST 14-POINT FONT.
Summary: Each exhibit page must be Bates stamped in numeric order and the Bates numbers must be in at least 14-point font.
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If an individual exhibit has more than one (1) page and is not Bates stamped or identified by number on each page, it must be bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, Acco fastener, etc.
Summary: Multi-page exhibits that are not Bates stamped or numbered on each page must be bound (e.g., staples, brads, or Acco fasteners).
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with dividing tabs. BINDERS MAY NOT BE LARGER THAN 4 INCHES. When possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders. Binders must indicate clearly on the spine the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.
Summary: Exhibit binders must have dividing tabs, may not exceed 4 inches, should not split a single exhibit between binders, and must be labeled on the spine with case name, volume number, and exhibit numbers.
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Exhibits must be tabbed with either consecutive numbers or letters with no subparts – each exhibit should have its own individual number or letter in order.
Summary: Exhibits must be tabbed with consecutive numbers or letters, with no subparts and one number or letter per exhibit.
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Photographs, CD/DVD/Flash Drives, and receipts must be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS OR RECEIPTS ON ONE SHEET OF PAPER, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of ALL of the items on the page.
Summary: Photographs, media, and receipts must be identified separately, and several photographs or receipts may not be placed on one sheet unless counsel stipulate to admission of all items on the page.
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The court must also be sent an electronic copy in Word format.
Summary: An electronic copy of the jury instructions and verdict forms must be sent to the court in Word format.
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Please make sure that any computer that you have at counsel's table has a privacy screen.
Summary: Computers used at counsel's table must have privacy screens.
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Any additional equipment brought in by counsel must work in the available court space without blocking the view of the judge or opposing counsel.
Summary: Counsel-brought equipment must work in the available court space without blocking the view of the judge or opposing counsel.
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Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.
Summary: Counsel must have paper backups of PowerPoint slides and other electronic presentations because trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.
Document Filing Requirements44 rules
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The court requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.
Summary: Parties must submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases in accordance with NRCP 52.
Document Type
Injunction Case
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Preparing counsel is to reduce the court's decision to a written order, including with those points and authorities needed to fully implement the court's decision.
Summary: The draft written order must include the points and authorities needed to fully implement the court's decision.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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Unless unusual circumstances exist, EX PARTE applications for temporary restraining orders are not permitted. An affidavit of counsel in accordance with NRCP 65(b) regarding efforts to contact the party seeking to be enjoined or the party's counsel must be provided with the application.
Summary: Ex parte TRO applications are not permitted absent unusual circumstances and must include an NRCP 65(b) affidavit of counsel describing efforts to contact the party to be enjoined or its counsel.
Document Type
Ex Parte Tro Application
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Motions to shorten time will not be granted except upon an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the circumstances claimed to constitute good cause and that justify shortening of time. Good cause does not encompass circumstances within counsel's or a party's control. Good cause for purposes of motions to withdraw as counsel does not encompass upcoming court deadlines.
Summary: Motions to shorten time require an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel establishing good cause, which cannot rest on circumstances within counsel's or a party's control or, for motions to withdraw as counsel, on upcoming court deadlines.
Document Type
Motion For Order Shortening Time
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EDCR 2.47(b) requires an affidavit detailing: (1) A personal or telephone conference occurred or an explanation why a conference impossible. Impossible means something more than being unable to reach opposing counsel the day the motions were due. Department 9 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine. (2) Attempts made to resolve the matter. (3) What was resolved, what was not resolved and the reasons counsel could not reach a resolution. The reasons why a matter was unable to resolve the issue should be stated with specificity. Indicating "counsel could not agree" fails to comply with the rule.
Summary: The EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit must detail the conference (or why it was impossible), attempts to resolve, and what was or was not resolved with specificity; vague statements like 'counsel could not agree' fail to comply.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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The court will not hear untimely motions or motions without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit.
Summary: The court will not hear motions in limine that are untimely or that lack a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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All documents and records should be reviewed by both sides well in advance of trial. All redactions and arguments regarding records should be done in advance of trial. No document should be marked as an exhibit unless both sides have gone through the exhibit. If this is not done, parties run the risk of having their records excluded.
Summary: Both sides must review all documents and complete all redactions well in advance of trial, and documents not reviewed by both sides risk being excluded.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Exhibits must be accompanied by an exhibit list (EDCR 2.69(a)(2)). The list must be in a table format with the exhibit number or letter; a description of the exhibit, and bates stamp numbers should accompany each set of exhibits; and columns labeled "Stipulated," "Date Offered," "Objection," and "Date Admitted." The parties must indicate on the list exhibits stipulated as admitted.
Summary: Exhibits must be accompanied by a table-format exhibit list with exhibit number/letter, description, bates stamp numbers, and columns for Stipulated, Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted, with stipulated exhibits indicated.
Document Type
Exhibit List
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Photographs, CD/DVD/Flash Drives, and receipts must be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS OR RECEIPTS ON ONE SHEET OF PAPER, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of ALL of the items on the page.
Summary: Photographs, media, and receipts must be identified separately, and multiple items may be placed on one sheet only if counsel stipulate to admission of all items on the page.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Exhibits that do not comply with these requirements will not be accepted by the court.
Summary: Exhibits that do not comply with the exhibit requirements will not be accepted by the court.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Pursuant to NRCP 32(c), the party offering the deposition must submit to the court a copy of the deposition with the portions being offered highlighted.
Summary: Under NRCP 32(c), the party offering a deposition must submit a copy to the court with the portions being offered highlighted.
Document Type
Depositions
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If counsel intends to use depositions during trial, the original depositions must be submitted to the court clerk at calendar call per EDCR 2.69(5), unless the court has instructed other arrangements for the submission date.
Summary: Original depositions intended for use at trial must be submitted to the court clerk at calendar call unless the court has instructed other arrangements.
Document Type
Depositions
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Any request to have a witness appear and testify by remote audio visual means must be made by motion at least 60 days before trial with the requisite showing of "good cause" under Part IX-B of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules.
Summary: Remote testimony motions must include the requisite showing of good cause under Part IX-B of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules.
Document Type
Motion For Remote Testimony
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Deposition designations must be provided and all objections to designations resolved prior to the start of trial.
Summary: Deposition designations must be provided and all objections to designations resolved before trial begins.
Document Type
Deposition Designations
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The court will not hear untimely motions or motions without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit.
Summary: The court will not hear untimely motions in limine or motions in limine lacking a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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EDCR 2.47(b) requires an affidavit detailing: (1) A personal or telephone conference occurred or an explanation why a conference impossible. Impossible means something more than being unable to reach opposing counsel the day the motions were due. Department 9 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine. (2) Attempts made to resolve the matter. (3) What was resolved, what was not resolved and the reasons counsel could not reach a resolution. The reasons why a matter was unable to resolve the issue should be stated with specificity. Indicating “counsel could not agree” fails to comply with the rule.
Summary: The EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit must detail the conference (or why it was impossible), attempts to resolve, and what was resolved or unresolved with specific reasons.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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PowerPoint Presentation: If counsel intends to use a PowerPoint presentation, please provide a paper copy to the court as this will be marked as a court's exhibit, which does not go back to the Jury. If there are overlying projections or video files embedded into the PowerPoint presentations, please provide an electronic copy (CD, DVD, or Flash drive) instead of a paper copy.
Summary: PowerPoint presentations require a paper copy for the court, or an electronic copy on CD, DVD, or flash drive if the presentation contains overlying projections or embedded video files.
Document Type
Powerpoint Presentation
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Exhibits must be accompanied by an exhibit list (EDCR 2.69(a)(2)). The list must be in a table format with the exhibit number or letter; a description of the exhibit, and bates stamp numbers should accompany each set of exhibits; and columns labeled "Stipulated," "Date Offered," "Objection," and "Date Admitted." The parties must indicate on the list exhibits stipulated as admitted. The court encourages the parties to agree on admission of exhibits prior to trial when possible, as this streamlines the process for the court clerk and the jury.
Summary: Exhibits must be accompanied by a table-format exhibit list with exhibit numbers, descriptions, bates stamps, and Stipulated/Date Offered/Objection/Date Admitted columns, and the court encourages pretrial stipulation to exhibit admission.
Document Type
Exhibit List
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If counsel admits any exhibits that require electronic equipment for viewing (CDs, DVDs, etc.), counsel must provide the necessary equipment for viewing during the trial and during jury deliberation. Laptops must be clear of all extraneous files.
Summary: Counsel must provide the equipment needed to view electronic exhibits during trial and jury deliberation, and laptops must be clear of all extraneous files.
Document Type
Electronic Exhibits
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If an exhibit is changed, counsel must provide three complete copies of the amended exhibit.
Summary: Counsel must provide three complete copies of any amended exhibit.
Document Type
Amended Exhibit
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The court will not admit only part of an exhibit. If counsel intends to admit a single page of a larger document, it should be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.
Summary: The court will not admit only part of an exhibit; a single page of a larger document must be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Please have a clean laptop to go back with the jury if you intend for jurors to view videos.
Summary: Counsel must provide a clean laptop to go back with the jury if jurors will view videos.
Document Type
Jury Laptop
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The court clerk will contact counsel to schedule a time to meet with counsel to mark the exhibits (only if they are voluminous). Counsel are to provide the original exhibits to the court clerk, along and a copy for the judge and a copy for the witness (but the court clerk's copy is the official record).
Summary: For voluminous exhibits, counsel must provide the original exhibits to the court clerk plus a copy for the judge and a copy for the witness; the clerk's copy is the official record.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Exhibits that do not comply with these requirements will not be accepted by the court.
Summary: Exhibits that do not comply with the court's exhibit requirements will not be accepted by the court.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Please provide eleven juror notebooks one judicial day prior to trial.
Summary: Eleven juror notebooks must be provided one judicial day prior to trial.
Document Type
Jury Notebooks
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If counsel intends to use depositions during trial, the original depositions must be submitted to the court clerk at calendar call per EDCR 2.69(5), unless the court has instructed other arrangements for the submission date.
Summary: Original depositions intended for use at trial must be submitted to the court clerk at calendar call per EDCR 2.69(5) unless the court directs other arrangements.
Document Type
Original Deposition
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Pursuant to NRCP 32(c), the party offering the deposition must submit to the court a copy of the deposition with the portions being offered highlighted.
Summary: The party offering a deposition must submit to the court a copy of the deposition with the offered portions highlighted per NRCP 32(c).
Document Type
Deposition
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Deposition designations must be provided and all objections to designations resolved prior to the start of trial.
Summary: Deposition designations must be provided and all objections to designations resolved before trial begins.
Document Type
Deposition Designations
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Parties should submit written briefs that thoroughly address all issues and arguments related to each motion and include all exhibits, affidavits, and evidence that they deem relevant to the disposition of the matter.
Summary: Because the court may decide motions without oral argument on the written submissions, parties should file briefs that thoroughly address all issues and include all relevant exhibits, affidavits, and evidence.
Document Type
Brief
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There should be no commentary accompanying the submissions, whether within the documents, in the form of a cover letter, or otherwise.
Summary: No commentary may accompany proposed-order submissions, whether within the documents, in a cover letter, or otherwise.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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The court clerk will contact counsel to schedule a time to meet with counsel to mark the exhibits (only if they are voluminous). Counsel are to provide the original exhibits to the court clerk, along with a copy for the judge and a copy for the witness (but the court clerk's copy is the official record).
Summary: For voluminous exhibits the clerk schedules a marking session, and counsel must provide the original exhibits to the clerk plus a copy for the judge and a copy for the witness.
Document Type
Exhibits
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PowerPoint Presentation: If counsel intends to use a PowerPoint presentation, please provide a paper copy to the court as this will be marked as a court's exhibit. If there are overlying projections or video files embedded into the PowerPoint presentations, please provide an electronic copy (CD, DVD, or Flash drive) instead of a paper copy.
Summary: PowerPoint presentations require a paper copy to be marked as a court's exhibit, or an electronic copy on CD, DVD, or flash drive if they contain embedded projections or video files.
Document Type
Powerpoint Presentation
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If an exhibit is changed, counsel must provide three complete copies of the amended exhibit.
Summary: Counsel must provide three complete copies of any amended exhibit.
Document Type
Amended Exhibit
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If counsel admits any exhibits that require electronic equipment for viewing (CDs, DVDs, etc.), counsel must provide the necessary equipment for viewing during the trial. Laptops must be clear of all extraneous files.
Summary: Counsel must provide the equipment needed to view electronic exhibits at trial, and laptops must be clear of all extraneous files.
Document Type
Electronic Exhibits
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The court will not admit only part of an exhibit. If counsel intends to admit a single page of a larger document, it should be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.
Summary: Partial exhibits will not be admitted; a single page of a larger document must be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.
Document Type
Exhibits
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The document should discuss issues you see in the case and your position. This should not be a document asking the court to rule on issues or a second chance at filing late motions in limine.
Summary: Trial memoranda should discuss the issues in the case and the party's position, and must not request rulings or serve as a second chance at filing late motions in limine.
Document Type
Trial Memorandum
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If depositions will be read in lieu of live testimony, counsel must provide a reader who is not participating in the trial.
Summary: Counsel must provide a reader who is not participating in the trial when depositions will be read in lieu of live testimony.
Document Type
Depositions
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Even with the use of audio-visual equipment, the court highly encourages the use of jury notebooks in document-intensive cases. Counsel should stipulate to all the contents of the notebooks. Jury notebooks generally should include photos of witnesses and copies of documents that will be referred to frequently in trial.
Summary: The court highly encourages jury notebooks in document-intensive cases, with counsel stipulating to all contents and including witness photos and frequently referenced documents.
Document Type
Jury Notebooks
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The document should discuss issues you see in the case and your position. This should not be a document asking the Court to rule on issues or a second chance at filing late motions in limine.
Summary: Trial memoranda must discuss the issues in the case and the party's position, and must not ask the Court to rule on issues or serve as a vehicle for late motions in limine.
Document Type
Trial Memorandum
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If depositions will be read in lieu of live testimony, counsel must provide a reader who is not participating in the trial.
Summary: If a deposition will be read in lieu of live testimony, counsel must provide a reader who is not participating in the trial.
Document Type
Deposition
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Larger versions of exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits.
Document Type
Demonstrative Exhibits
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The court encourages parties to submit civil trial memoranda and briefs regarding factual and legal issues that may arise during the trial.
Summary: The court encourages parties to submit civil trial memoranda and briefs on factual and legal issues that may arise during trial.
Document Type
Trial Memorandum
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If an issue does need to be decided while trial is occurring, it is rare that a trial brief needs to be filed, generally we can discuss issue on the record and no writing is necessary. If an issue does need briefing, the court will request it.
Summary: Mid-trial briefing is rarely needed; issues are generally discussed on the record, and the court will request any briefing it deems necessary.
Document Type
Trial Brief
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If an issue does need to be decided while trial is occurring, it is rare that a trial brief needs to be filed, generally we can discuss issue on the record and no writing is necessary. If an issue does need briefing the court will request it.
Summary: Trial briefs during trial are rarely needed because issues are generally discussed on the record, and briefing is filed only if the court requests it.
Document Type
Trial Brief
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions on order shortening time must be submitted to the Department IX inbox.
Department IX accepts motions on order shortening time submitted to the department inbox.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A proposed order that counsel is directed to prepare is due for submission 14 days after notification of the court's decision, per EDCR 7.21.
If the court directs counsel to prepare a written order, preparing counsel shall draft the order in Microsoft Word format and provide a copy to all other counsel at least 7 days before the order is due for submission (which, pursuant to EDCR 7.21, is 14 days after notification of the court's decision.)
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Requests for any courtroom equipment other than the ELMO and television monitor must be submitted to District Court IT immediately following calendar call.
The courtroom is equipped with an ELMO and television monitor. A request for any other equipment must be submitted to District Court IT immediately following calendar call.
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Motions in limine must be heard no later than 14 days before trial and will typically be decided on the papers.
Motions must be heard no later than 14 days before trial and will typically be decided on the papers.
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Motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial under EDCR 2.47, or at least 60 days before trial under scheduling orders issued on or after July 21, 2022.
Under EDCR 2.47, motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial but under the court's scheduling orders issued on or after July 21, 2022, motions in limine must be filed by order at least 60 days before trial.
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Exhibits are due at the calendar call pursuant to EDCR 2.69 and the court's scheduling order.
Exhibits are due at the calendar call pursuant to EDCR 2.69 and as set forth in the court's scheduling order.
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Exhibit amendments must be handled with the court clerk on the morning of trial before the trial start time; the clerk will not address changes after submission.
Amendments to the exhibits after submission must be handled with the court clerk on the morning of trial, prior to the start time for the trial. The clerk will not address changes to exhibits after the submission of the exhibits.
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Page 3 | Exhibits
Requests for a witness to appear and testify remotely must be made by motion at least 60 days before trial.
Any request to have a witness appear and testify by remote audio visual means must be made by motion at least 60 days before trial with the requisite showing of "good cause" under Part IX-B of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules.
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Page 4 | Witnesses/Conflicts/Remote Testimony
Motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial under EDCR 2.47, or at least 60 days before trial under scheduling orders issued on or after July 21, 2022.
Under EDCR 2.47, motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial but under the court’s scheduling orders issued on or after July 21, 2022, motions in limine must be filed by order at least 60 days before trial.
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Motions in limine must be heard no later than 14 days before trial and will typically be decided on the papers.
Motions must be heard no later than 14 days before trial and will typically be decided on the papers.
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Exhibits are due at the calendar call pursuant to EDCR 2.69 and the court's scheduling order.
Exhibits are due at the calendar call pursuant to EDCR 2.69 and as set forth in the court’s scheduling order.
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Page 2 | Exhibits
Exhibit amendments must be handled with the court clerk on the morning of trial before the trial start time; the clerk will not address changes after submission.
Amendments to the exhibits after submission must be handled with the court clerk on the morning of trial, prior to the start time for the trial. The clerk will not address changes to exhibits after the submission of the exhibits.
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Page 3 | Exhibits
Counsel must meet and discuss jury instructions and verdict forms prior to calendar call, and both are due at calendar call.
Counsel shall meet and discuss jury instructions and verdict forms prior to calendar call as provided in EDCR 2.67. Both are due at calendar call.
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Page 4 | Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms
A request for a witness to testify remotely must be made by motion at least 60 days before trial with a showing of good cause under Part IX-B of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules.
Any request to have a witness appear and testify by remote audio visual means must be made by motion at least 60 days before trial with the requisite showing of “good cause” under Part IX-B of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules.
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Counsel requesting daily transcripts of the trial must notify the court recorder at calendar call.
Counsel requesting daily transcripts must notify the court recorder at calendar call.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A granted order shortening time must be served promptly upon all parties.
If granted, the order shortening time must be served upon all parties promptly.
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Preparing counsel must provide a copy of the draft order to all other counsel at least 7 days before the order is due for submission.
If the court directs counsel to prepare a written order, preparing counsel shall draft the order in Microsoft Word format and provide a copy to all other counsel at least 7 days before the order is due for submission (which, pursuant to EDCR 7.21, is 14 days after notification of the court's decision.)
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A party submitting a motion to shorten time must carbon copy (CC) all other parties on the submission to the department inbox.
The party submitting such a motion must carbon copy (CC) all other parties on their submission to the department inbox.
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Under EDCR 2.26, an order shortening the time of a hearing to less than 10 days may not be served by mail.
Per EDCR 2.26, an order shortening the time of the hearing to less than 10 days may NOT be served by mail.
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Trial memoranda must be filed and served on opposing counsel at the time of or before submission to the court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.
Trial memoranda must be filed and served upon opposing counsel at the time of or before submission of the memoranda to the court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.
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Trial memoranda must be filed and served on opposing counsel at the time of or before submission to the court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.
Trial memoranda must be filed and served upon opposing counsel at the time of or before submission of the memoranda to the court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Counsel must provide the court with three identical copies of exhibits.
Counsel must provide the court three identical copies of exhibits as follows:
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Counsel must provide the court three identical copies of exhibits.
Counsel must provide the court three identical copies of exhibits as follows:
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Electronic courtesy copies of trial memoranda are preferred and may be submitted to the department law clerk by email.
Electronic courtesy copies are preferred, and may be submitted to the department law clerk at Dept09LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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Electronic courtesy copies of trial memoranda are preferred (not mandatory) and may be emailed to the department law clerk.
Electronic courtesy copies are preferred, and may be submitted to the department law clerk at Dept09LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
The court will not accept an exhibit designated as both joint and separate; each exhibit must be either joint or separate, not both.
The court will not accept both joint and separate exhibits; in other words, a particular exhibit is either joint or it is separate, but it cannot be both joint and separate.
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The court will not accept an exhibit designated as both joint and separate; each exhibit must be either joint or separate.
The court will not accept both joint and separate exhibits; in other words, a particular exhibit is either joint or it is separate, but it cannot be both joint and separate.
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Joint submission of exhibits is preferred, and stipulations to admission are encouraged to streamline trial, though parties need not stipulate to all exhibits.
Preferably, all parties will submit joint exhibits. Parties need not stipulate to admission of all exhibits, although stipulations, to the extent possible, are preferred in order to streamline trial.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The EDCR 2.47 meet-and-confer conference must occur at least one week before motions in limine are filed.
Department 9 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine.
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Counsel must meet and confer about exhibits prior to calendar call, and the plaintiff is responsible for scheduling the EDCR 2.67 conference.
Counsel must meet and discuss exhibits prior to calendar call (EDCR 2.67). It is the responsibility of the plaintiff to schedule the EDCR 2.67 conference.
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Department 9 requires the EDCR 2.47 meet-and-confer conference at least one week before filing motions in limine.
Department 9 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine.
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Counsel must meet and discuss exhibits prior to calendar call, and the plaintiff is responsible for scheduling the EDCR 2.67 conference.
Counsel must meet and discuss exhibits prior to calendar call (EDCR 2.67). It is the responsibility of the plaintiff to schedule the EDCR 2.67 conference.
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Upon counsel's request, the court will set an EDCR 2.69(d) hearing before trial to resolve deposition issues.
The court will set a hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.69(d), if requested by counsel, to resolve any issues regarding depositions before trial begins.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A motion hearing may never be shortened to less than 1 full judicial day.
In no event may the hearing of a motion be shortened to less than 1 full judicial day.
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Any motion to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30.
Any motion to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30.
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Trials will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts once set at calendar call; known conflicts requiring a continuance must be raised by written motion.
Once set at calendar call, trials will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts of witnesses, parties, or attorneys. Known conflicts that require a continuance should be addressed by way of a written motion.
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Any motion to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30.
Any motion to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30.
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After calendar call, trials will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts of witnesses, parties, or attorneys, and known conflicts requiring a continuance must be raised by written motion.
Once set at calendar call, trials will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts of witnesses, parties, or attorneys. Known conflicts that require a continuance should be addressed by way of a written motion.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Jury instructions must be emailed to the law clerk at Dept09LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us and to JEA Teri Hoskin at HoskinT@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
Jury instructions should be e-mailed to both the law clerk at Dept09LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us and Teri Hoskin, the JEA, at HoskinT@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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If parties cannot agree on a proposed order, each must email the Department Law Clerk (cc'ing all counsel) a clean copy of their proposed order, with objecting counsel also providing a redline of the competing order.
If the parties are unable to agree on the form and content of the proposed order, they should each e-mail to the Department Law Clerk, cc'ing all other counsel, a clean copy of their respective proposed order, with non-preparing/objecting counsel additionally providing a redline of the competing order.
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Page 1 | Submission of Orders
Counsel may request a special setting for a complex motion by emailing the Department IX Law Clerk, cc'ing all other counsel, with proposed dates and times and the amount of argument time each party seeks.
If, after an opposition is filed, all counsel to a case believe that a motion warrants a special setting due to its complexity, counsel should email the Department IX Law Clerk, cc'ing all other counsel, requesting the setting, proposed dates and times for the setting, and the amount of time each party seeks for argument.
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The District Court IT Department can be reached at CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
You can reach the IT Dept. at CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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Questions regarding exhibits should be directed to court clerk Kelli Wise at WiseK@clarkcountycourts.us.
Any questions regarding exhibits should be addressed to Kelli Wise, the court clerk, at WiseK@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Electronic courtesy copies may be submitted to the department law clerk at Dept09LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
Electronic courtesy copies are preferred, and may be submitted to the department law clerk at Dept09LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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The District Court IT Department can be reached at CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us for trial equipment and technical issues.
You can reach the IT Dept. at CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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Questions regarding exhibits should be directed by email to court clerk Kelli Wise at WiseK@clarkcountycourts.us.
Any questions regarding exhibits should be addressed to Kelli Wise, the court clerk, at WiseK@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Electronic courtesy copies may be submitted by email to the Department 9 law clerk at Dept09LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
Electronic courtesy copies are preferred, and may be submitted to the department law clerk at Dept09LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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