Judge Monica Trujillo
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits
- 2 copies • At Least Three Judicial Days Prior To Trial
Powerpoint Presentation
Communication
Clerk
Clerk
Chambers
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Document Format Requirements5 rules
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PHOTOGRAPHS: only one (1) photograph per page. These MUST be identified separately. In general, please DO NOT place multiple photographs on one sheet as it causes issues with admission. For example, if exhibit 7 consists of 3 photos, label them 7-a, 7-b, and 7-c. However, if counsel stipulate, multiple photographs could be combined.
Summary: Only one photograph may appear per page and each must be identified separately (e.g., 7-a, 7-b, 7-c), unless counsel stipulate to combining photographs.
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Exhibits are to be bound in a binder, designated by numbers, and separated by tabs.
Summary: Exhibits must be bound in a binder, designated by numbers, and separated by tabs.
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Plaintiff’s Exhibits: Numbered (1 – ? ) Defendant’s Exhibits: Lettered (A – Z) *EXCEPTION: IF THERE ARE NUMEROUS EXHIBITS (Requiring lettering past Deft’s Z) or IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE PARTIES. (See above #6) Joint Exhibits: Numbered (J1 - ?)
Summary: Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered, Defendant's exhibits are lettered A-Z, and joint exhibits are numbered J1 and up, with number-block exceptions for numerous exhibits or multiple parties.
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If submitting exhibits individually – a set from Plaintiff and another from Defense – please coordinate and use pre-designated numbers. For example, Plaintiff could choose exhibit numbers 1-100; Defense, 101-200. Please also allow sufficient numbers in the range for late additions. Please also coordinate to remove duplicate exhibits.
Summary: Parties filing separate exhibit sets must coordinate pre-designated exhibit number ranges (e.g., Plaintiff 1-100, Defense 101-200), leave room for late additions, and remove duplicate exhibits.
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District Court Department 3 will accept electronic signatures on any document from legal counsel only. If using an electronic signature from opposing counsel follow the guidelines in Administrative Order 22-07.
Summary: Electronic signatures are accepted on any document from legal counsel only, and opposing counsel electronic signatures must follow Administrative Order 22-07.
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
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Each exhibit presented to the Clerk will be marked as a “Proposed” Exhibit and counsel are to refer to it as such until such time as it is allowed to be admitted.
Summary: Exhibits presented to the Clerk are marked as 'Proposed' Exhibits, and counsel must refer to them as 'Proposed' until they are admitted.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Exhibits MUST have a cover sheet listing exhibit descriptions (attached on website)
Summary: Every exhibit must have a cover sheet listing exhibit descriptions, using the form attached on the website.
Document Type
Exhibits
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For contested orders in District Court Department 3, both parties must submit their "Proposed Order" to chambers and the Judge will make a ruling on an Order.
Summary: For contested orders, both parties must submit their proposed orders to chambers for the judge's ruling.
Document Type
Contested Order
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These are not marked as exhibits and a small copy of such must be provided to be admitted, the large exhibits do not go to the jury or the vault. However, if counsel wants a larger version of an exhibit to go to the jury, it must be marked separately and admitted. (Ex. Small version should be marked as Exhibit 1 and the larger version should be marked 1A.)
Summary: A small copy of a demonstrative item must be provided to be admitted, and any larger version to go to the jury must be separately marked and admitted (e.g., Exhibit 1 and 1A).
Document Type
Demonstrative Exhibit
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If a “demonstrative item” is shown during trial, it or a photograph of it may be marked as a Court’s Exhibit if requested, but it will not be treated as an admitted exhibit and will not be sent back for jury deliberation. Also, if there is an objection regarding a demonstrative exhibit, counsel may make a record and have the item or a photograph of it marked and kept for the record.
Summary: Demonstrative items shown at trial may be marked as Court's Exhibits but are not admitted and do not go to the jury; on objection they may be marked and kept for the record.
Document Type
Demonstrative Exhibit
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Depositions Transcripts are not marked, nor admitted as exhibits. However, sealed original depositions should be delivered with the exhibits for the purpose of being filed and published if they are used during trial. Unused Depositions will be returned to counsel.
Summary: Deposition transcripts are not marked or admitted as exhibits; sealed original depositions must be delivered with the exhibits for filing if used at trial, and unused depositions are returned to counsel.
Document Type
Deposition Transcript
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Department 3 uses Zoom for telephonic/remote appearances and no notice needs to be filed in Odyssey.
Department 3 uses Zoom. A notice does not need to be filed in Odyssey.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers within ten days of notification of the ruling under EDCR 7.21.
Department 3 requires proposed orders to be submitted to chambers within ten (10) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21.
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Requests for daily trial transcripts must be submitted at least ten days before the start of trial.
To request daily trial transcripts please submit request at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the trial.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Two sets of exhibits (one for the Judge/Clerk and one for the Witness) must be delivered to the Court Clerk at least three judicial days before trial, including depositions.
Provide two sets (one set for the Judge/Clerk and one for the Witness). Counsel should arrange delivery of exhibits to the Court Clerk at least three (3) judicial days prior to trial (this includes depositions; please see below).
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A hard copy of any PowerPoint presentation must be provided to the Court.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Please provide a hard copy to the Court.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Social Security and account numbers must be redacted from exhibits before submission.
Social Security and account numbers MUST BE REDACTED from the exhibits prior to submission.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
A joint exhibit set combining the parties' exhibits is highly encouraged.
Joint exhibit set is highly encouraged.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel anticipating the need for trial audio visual equipment must submit a request to the District Court Help Desk following the calendar call (702-671-3300 or courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us).
If counsel anticipates the need for audio visual equipment during the trial, a request must be submitted to the District Court Help Desk following the calendar call. You can reach the District Court Help Desk for AV support at 702-671-3300 or via E-Mail at courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us
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Counsel must email the Court Recorder at least two weeks before trial to request daily transcript copies, or production may be delayed.
Counsel is asked to notify the Court Recorder at least two (2) weeks in advance if they are going to require daily copies of the transcripts of this trial. Failure to do so may result in a delay in the production of the transcripts. You should email the request to Court Recorder, Grecia Snow at snowg@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Page 1 | Requesting Daily Copies of Transcripts
Questions should be directed to Court Clerk Sandra Castillo by phone (702-671-0695; 702-601-0725) or email (castilloS@clarkcountycourt.us).
Should you have any questions, please contact: Court Clerk: Sandra Castillo Phone: 702-671-0695; 702-601-0725 Email: castilloS@clarkcountycourt.us
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Orders for Transcript must be submitted by email to DC3inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for the judge's signature.
Please submit the Order for Transcript to DC3inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for judge's signature.
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