Judge Peter Thunell
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Hand Delivery
Demonstrative Exhibits
- 1 copy
Depositions
- Prior To Start Of Trial
Exhibit Binders
- 3 copies
Adjournments
- Continuances must be requested by Stipulation and Order, not by calling the department.
- A continuance SAO should leave the continued date blank, explain the reason, time needed, and dates parties are unavailable.
- Trial continuances are obtained either by Motion or by a Stipulation and Order with Attorney's Affidavit.
Request must include
- Continuance SAOs must be filed at least 1 day in advance, otherwise counsel must appear and put the stipulation on the record.
Communication
Clerk5 contacts
- esparzak@clarkcountycourts.us
- zamoram@clarkcountycourts.us
- courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us
- 702-671-3300
- (702) 671-0880
Chambers2 contacts
- alperc@clarkcountycourts.us
- dept26lc@clarkcountycourts.us
Page & Word Limits3 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Unsigned competing orders must be accompanied by a 1-page bullet-point cover letter placed as page 1 of the PDF.
Any competing order without obtaining opposing counsel's signature must be accompanied by a brief 1-page cover letter with bullet-points highlighting each instance of contested language and the reasons for the competing order. The cover letter should be page 1 of the PDF Order.
Cover Letter
1 pages
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Motions are limited to 30 pages excluding exhibits unless leave of court is obtained.
All motions shall not exceed 30 pages, excluding exhibits, pursuant to EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained
Motion
30 pages
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Exhibits to motions are limited to 100 pages.
All exhibits to motions shall not exceed 100 pages, pursuant to EDCR 2.27(b).
Exhibits
100 pages
Document Format Requirements20 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Orders must be emailed to the department inbox in Word and PDF form, one PDF per submission, solely for the judge's signature.
Per AO 22-07, all Orders must be electronically e-mailed to DC26Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, in both word and pdf form. Inboxes are ONLY for submitting documents for judge's signature. Only one PDF per submission.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Orders must be submitted in both PDF and Word format; Stipulation and Orders require only the PDF version.
Please submit the Order in both PDF and WORD format. ONLY PDF version is required for Stipulation and Orders.
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Photographs should be numbered individually. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS on one sheet of paper, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of all photographs on the page.
Summary: Photographs must be numbered individually, with no more than one photograph per page unless counsel stipulate otherwise.
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Only original, sealed certified depositions are allowed unless counsel stipulate.
Summary: Only original, sealed certified depositions are allowed unless counsel stipulate otherwise.
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Exhibits should be submitted in binders, separated by tabs, all pages are to be Bates stamped, and an exhibit list should be included.
Summary: Exhibits must be submitted in tabbed binders with Bates-stamped pages and an included exhibit list.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.Mandatory?
Power Point Presentations are to be provided to the Court in paper format.
Summary: PowerPoint presentations must be provided to the Court in paper format.
Paper
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Clerk's exhibit binder(s) (which will be the exhibit book that will be provided to the jury or maintained after trial) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the lower right, first page of the exhibit. The label must include the exhibit number and case number. The label must avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph. Proposed exhibit labels used with Avery Template 5160 Easy Peel Labels are included in this packet. Alternatively, you may place an image of the label on your documents as you print them.
Summary: The Clerk's exhibit binder must be pre-marked with proposed exhibit labels (exhibit number and case number) on the lower right of each exhibit's first page without covering pertinent information.
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Exhibits are to be NUMBERED. If parties are unable to submit Joint exhibits, Plaintiff's exhibits would start with #1 and Defendant's Exhibits are to start at #500 (unless Plaintiff has over 500, or there are more than one Plaintiff/Defendant, then counsel may each agree to a block of numbers).
Summary: All exhibits must be numbered; if separate, Plaintiff's exhibits start at #1 and Defendant's at #500, with number blocks adjustable by agreement.
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Depositions are NOT marked nor admitted as exhibits. Original, unopened depositions may be provided and "published" when used in Court. Pleadings already filed in the case are NOT marked or admitted as exhibits.
Summary: Depositions and already-filed pleadings are not marked or admitted as exhibits; original unopened depositions may be published when used in court.
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Only one Jury Instruction is to be included on a page and the language "Instruction No. ____" should be typed in the upper right corner. The number line should be left blank for the Court to fill in.
Summary: Only one jury instruction per page, with 'Instruction No. ____' typed in the upper right corner and the number line left blank for the Court to fill in.
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Jury Instructions are to be prepared in Microsoft Word, using Times New Roman, with font set at 14.
Summary: Jury instructions must be prepared in Microsoft Word using 14-point Times New Roman font.
DOCX
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Jury Instructions are to be prepared in Microsoft Word, using Times New Roman, with font set at 14.
Summary: Jury instructions must be prepared in Microsoft Word using 14-point Times New Roman font.
DOCX
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Exhibits should be submitted in binders, separated by tabs, all pages are to be Bates stamped, and an exhibit list should be included.
Summary: Exhibits must be submitted in tabbed binders with all pages Bates stamped and an exhibit list included.
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Photographs should be numbered individually. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS on one sheet of paper, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of all photographs on the page.
Summary: Photographs must be numbered individually, with no more than one photograph per page unless counsel stipulate to admission of all photographs on the page.
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Jury Instructions should be printed on pleading paper that shows the number on the left side. Only one Jury Instruction is to be included on a page and the language "Instruction No. ____" should be typed in the upper right corner. The number line should be left blank for the Court to fill in.
Summary: Jury instructions must be printed on numbered pleading paper, one instruction per page, with 'Instruction No. ____' typed in the upper right corner and the number line left blank for the Court.
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Power Point Presentations are to be provided to the Court in paper format.
Summary: PowerPoint presentations must be provided to the Court in paper format.
Paper
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Binders must be an exact duplicate to each of the other binders and all counsel should confirm this.
Summary: All exhibit binder copies must be exact duplicates of each other, and all counsel should confirm this.
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Please do not mark in the boxes for "Offered", "Objection", or "Admitted", as these are for the Court Clerk's use during your trial.
Summary: Do not mark the Offered, Objection, or Admitted boxes on the exhibit list; they are reserved for the Court Clerk's use at trial.
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Jury Instructions should be printed on pleading paper that shows the number on the left side.
Summary: Jury instructions must be printed on pleading paper showing line numbers on the left side.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Exhibits exceeding 100 pages must be filed in a separately bound appendix that includes a table of contents, in accordance with EDCR 2.27(f)
Summary: Exhibits over 100 pages must be filed in a separately bound appendix with a table of contents.
Document Filing Requirements28 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Injunction cases require submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law under NRCP 52.
The Court requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.
Document Type
Injunction Case
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
A petition to seal criminal records must include verified Central Repository records and the police/arrest report for each charge.
Pursuant to NRS 179.245 (2)(a), the Petition MUST be accompanied by the current, verified records received from the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History. All petitions must also be accompanied by a copy of the police/arrest report related to each charge included in the petition.
Document Type
Petition To Seal
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Every motion in limine must be supported by an EDCR 2.47 affidavit detailing attempt-to-resolve specifics.
Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47, with specificity as to what attempts to resolve the matter were made, what was not resolved, and the specific points of disagreement.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
A Stipulation and Order to Extend Discovery and Trial must contain trial date, calendar call, pretrial memorandum deadline, and motions in limine deadline.
When submitting a Stipulation and Order to Extend Discovery and Trial, the Order MUST contain the below Deadlines/Dates (leave blank or call the department for correct dates): Trial Date: Pre Trial/Calendar Call: Deadline to File Pretrial Memorandum: Deadline to file Motions in Limine:
Document Type
Stipulation And Order
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Ex parte motions to shorten time must be submitted before filing and require an unsworn declaration or affidavit of counsel showing good cause.
Ex parte Motions to Shorten Time must be submitted prior to filing the motion and may 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 justify shortening of time.
Document Type
Ex Parte Motion To Shorten Time
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
A proposed order must be included as an exhibit with any Application for Default Judgment.
A proposed order must be included as an exhibit to any Application for Default Judgment when it is filed.
Document Type
Application For Default Judgment
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Proof of a blocked account must include the bank's name, minor's name, date and amount deposited, and the words 'Blocked' or 'Court Blocked Account'.
Proof of Establishment of Blocked Account MUST include the Bank’s name, the Minor’s name, the date and amount deposited and the words “Blocked” or “Court Blocked Account” on the document(s).
Document Type
Proof Of Blocked Account
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Motions in limine must be filed as independently noticed motions, not omnibus motions.
Department 26 requires that motions in limine be submitted as independently-noticed motions rather than omnibus motions.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Ex parte TRO applications require an affidavit under NRCP 65(b) describing attempts to contact the party to be enjoined.
Unless unusual circumstances exist, ex-parte applications for a temporary restraining order are not permitted. An affidavit of counsel in accordance with NRCP 65(b) regarding attempts to contact the party seeking to be enjoined or its respective counsel must be provided with the application.
Document Type
Ex Parte Tro Application
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Documents requiring another's signature may be electronically signed, but email verification of agreement must be embedded or attached as the last PDF page.
All documents requiring a signature of another person may be electronically signed; however, the party submitting the document must obtain e-mail verification of the other person's agreement to sign electronically. That verification must be embedded in the document or attached as the last page of the PDF.
Requirement
Document requirement
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
Proposed contested orders should include the phrase 'Contested Order' in the title.
The title of a proposed Order should include the phrase Contested Order
Document Type
Proposed Order
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Return this form, signed, prior to the beginning of trial.
Summary: The Agreement to Pay Recording Fee form must be signed and returned before trial begins.
Document Type
Agreement To Pay Recording Fee
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A Captioned cover sheet should be included as well as a line for the date & Judge's signature on final page
Summary: Jury instructions must include a captioned cover sheet and a line for the date and Judge's signature on the final page.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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Counsel is to prepare a list designating page/line citation of any deposition testimony read in court, or objections thereto and counter-designations.
Summary: Counsel must prepare a list designating page/line citations of deposition testimony read in court, plus objections and counter-designations.
Document Type
Deposition Designation List
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One set of jury instructions should be provided with citations and separated into an agreed stack and a contested stack. Another set of Jury Instructions should be provided without citations.
Summary: Provide one set of jury instructions with citations (split into agreed and contested stacks) and a second set without citations.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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Please do not mark in the boxes for "Offered", "Objection", or "Admitted", as these are for the Court Clerk's use during your trial.
Summary: Counsel must not mark the 'Offered', 'Objection', or 'Admitted' boxes on the exhibit list; these boxes are reserved for the Court Clerk.
Document Type
Exhibit List
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Depositions are NOT marked nor admitted as exhibits. Original, unopened depositions may be provided and "published" when used in Court. Pleadings already filed in the case are NOT marked or admitted as exhibits.
Summary: Depositions and already-filed pleadings are not marked or admitted as exhibits; original unopened depositions may be published when used in court.
Document Type
Exhibits
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One set of jury instructions should be provided with citations and separated into an agreed stack and a contested stack. Another set of Jury Instructions should be provided without citations.
Summary: Two sets of jury instructions are required: one with citations separated into agreed and contested stacks, and one without citations.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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Clerk's exhibit binder(s) (which will be the exhibit book that will be provided to the jury or maintained after trial) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the lower right, first page of the exhibit. The label must include the exhibit number and case number. The label must avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph. Proposed exhibit labels used with Avery Template 5160 Easy Peel Labels are included in this packet. Alternatively, you may place an image of the label on your documents as you print them.
Summary: The Clerk's exhibit binder must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label (exhibit number and case number) on the lower right of each exhibit's first page, without covering pertinent information.
Document Type
Clerks Exhibit Binder
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Counsel is to prepare a list designating page/line citation of any deposition testimony read in court, or objections thereto and counter-designations.
Summary: Counsel must prepare a list designating page/line citations of deposition testimony read in court, including objections and counter-designations.
Document Type
Deposition Designation List
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A Captioned cover sheet should be included as well as a line for the date & Judge's signature on final page. The instructions themselves should not contain a caption or firm name.
Summary: Jury instructions must include a captioned cover sheet and a date/Judge's signature line on the final page, but the instructions themselves must not contain a caption or firm name.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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Only original, sealed certified depositions are allowed unless counsel stipulate. Upon Court's order, Depositions will be opened, filed in open court, and published. Depositions are not admitted as exhibits and do not go back with the jury during deliberation.
Summary: Only original, sealed certified depositions are allowed unless counsel stipulate; depositions are not admitted as exhibits and do not go back with the jury during deliberation.
Document Type
Depositions
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A paper copy of any large demonstrative exhibits is to be provided to the clerk in paper form to be marked as a Court's exhibit or submitted to the jury if admitted.
Summary: Paper copies of large demonstrative exhibits must be provided to the clerk to be marked as Court's exhibits or submitted to the jury.
Document Type
Demonstrative Exhibits
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If parties are unable to submit Joint exhibits, Plaintiff's exhibits would start with #1 and Defendant's Exhibits are to start at #500 (unless Plaintiff has over 500, or there are more than one Plaintiff/Defendant, then counsel may each agree to a block of numbers). If parties are submitting separate exhibits DO NOT also submit joint exhibits.
Summary: If not using joint exhibits, Plaintiff's exhibits start at #1 and Defendant's at #500 (adjustable by agreement for multiple parties or 500+ exhibits); parties must not submit both separate and joint exhibits.
Document Type
Exhibits
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CD/DVD or Thumb Drive cannot be used for preparation of official transcripts. Transcripts must be ordered through the Recorder.
Summary: Official transcripts may not be prepared from CDs, DVDs, or thumb drives and must be ordered through the Court Recorder.
Document Type
Official Transcript
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The instructions themselves should not contain a caption or firm name.
Summary: The jury instructions themselves must not contain a caption or firm name.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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Joint exhibits DOES NOT mean that exhibits are stipulated to, if any exhibits are stipulated to for admission, that stipulation is to be placed on the record at the trial.
Summary: Joint exhibits are not stipulated to; any stipulation for admission must be placed on the record at trial.
Document Type
Exhibits
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
All Applications for Default Judgments MUST include a Certificate of Mailing.
Summary: All Applications for Default Judgments must include a Certificate of Mailing.
Document Type
Application For Default Judgment
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Jury instructions must not be filed with the court; they are emailed to chambers instead.
Jury instructions are to be emailed to alperc@clarkcountycourts.us prior to trial and are not to be filed.
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Voir dire questions must not be filed with the court; they are emailed to the department instead.
Voir Dire questions should be emailed to dept26lc@clarkcountycourts.us and are not d to be filed.
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Jury instructions must not be filed with the court; they are submitted by email instead.
Jury instructions are to be emailed to alperc@clarkcountycourts.us prior to trial and are not to be filed.
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Voir dire questions must not be filed with the court; they are submitted by email instead.
Voir Dire questions should be emailed to dept26lc@clarkcountycourts.us and are not d to be filed.
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All Petitions to Compromise the claims of minors must be filed electronically into the Odyssey system.
All Petitions to Compromise the claims of minors are to be filed into Odyssey.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Notice of a motion hearing may not be shortened to less than 1 full judicial day.
In no event may the notice of the hearing of a motion be shortened to less than 1 full judicial day (EDCR Rule 2.26).
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Uncontested jury instructions must be submitted in Microsoft Word by email to the JEA and law clerk at least 1 judicial day before trial.
All parties are to submit an electronic Microsoft Word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of uncontested jury instructions no later than one (1) judicial day before trial.
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Jury questionnaire requests must be made by Stipulation and Order or motion, filed and heard at least 6 weeks before trial.
Department 26 requires all requests for jury questionnaires to be done by Stipulation and Order or by motion and must be filed and heard at least six (6) weeks in advance of the trial date.
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Page 1 | Jury Questionnaire
In criminal cases, counsel withdrawing for financial reasons must move to do so at least 60 days before trial.
In a criminal case, if Counsel seeks to withdraw from the case due to financial issues, they must move to do so at least sixty (60) days before the trial date.
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Page 1 | Motions to Withdraw as Counsel in Criminal Cases
Prove-up exhibits must be attached to the Application or provided to chambers at least 5 days before the hearing.
A copy of the exhibits intended to be used at prove-up hearing must be attached as exhibits to the Application for Default Judgment or provided to chambers at least 5 days prior to the hearing.
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Page 1 | Default Judgments
The jury questionnaire must be submitted in final form for signature at least 5 weeks before trial.
The questionnaire must be submitted to the Court in final form for signature no less than five (5) weeks prior to the commencement of trial.
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Proposed orders must be submitted to the department inbox within 10 days of notice of the ruling.
The proposed orders are to be submitted to the department's inbox within 10(ten) days of notification of the ruling pursuant to EDCR 7.21.
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The verdict form must be submitted in Microsoft Word by email to the JEA and law clerk at least 1 judicial day before trial.
All parties are to submit an electronic Microsoft Word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of the verdict form no later than one (1) judicial day before trial is to begin.
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Competing orders must be emailed to the department inbox within 10 days of receiving the first proposed order from adverse counsel.
Competing orders must be submitted via email to the DC26inbox@clarkcountycourts.us address no later than 10 days from receipt of the first proposed order from adverse counsel.
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Page 1 | Contested Orders
All motions in limine must be filed on or before 60 days before trial.
All motions in limine shall be filed on or before 60 days prior to trial.
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Daily transcripts must be prearranged with the Recorder at least one week before trial begins.
Daily transcripts must be prearranged at least one week prior to the start of your trial.
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Exhibits must be brought to the PTC in person or delivered to the RJC by close of business on the day of the PTC.
Exhibits can be brought to Court if you are attending the PTC in person, or delivered to the RJC by the close of business the day of the PTC.
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Counsel must file their pre-trial memorandum by the deadline provided to them.
Counsel are to file their Pre Trial Memoradum in accordance with the deadline they were provided.
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Counsel must file their Pre-Trial Memorandum by the deadline provided to them.
Counsel are to file their Pre Trial Memoradum in accordance with the deadline they were provided.
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For trials expected to last more than a couple of weeks, daily transcript arrangements must be made as soon as possible so the Recorder, who is the official record for the department, can secure a transcriber.
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 note, the Recorder is the official record for the department.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Parties must manually add themselves to the Electronic Service List on each case; electronic service is not automatic upon filing.
A party is not automatically registered for Electronic Service upon the filing of any document (including Complaints, Answers, Substitution of Counsel, etc.). For each case you must add yourself to the Electronic Service List.
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An order shortening hearing notice to less than 10 days may not be served by mail.
An order shortening the notice of a hearing to less than 10 days may NOT be served by mail.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
All court proceedings are recorded and a $40 per hour recording fee applies, governed by the Agreement to Pay Recording Fee form.
All court proceedings are recorded. There is a $40 an hour fee for recording. Please see Agreement to Pay Recording Fee.
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A $40 recording fee is added for each hour of hearing in civil matters.
($40 recording fee will be added for each hour of hearing relative to civil matters).
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All proceedings are recorded per the Judge's wishes, and a party requesting transcripts for appeal must bear the entire recording fee.
** All proceedings are recorded per the Judge's wishes. Should transcripts be needed for appeal purposes, the requesting party will be responsible for the entirety of the recording fee.
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Copies of proceeding recordings cost $2 per CD/DVD and $5 per thumb drive, and contain audio/video only without transcription.
CD and DVD of proceedings are available for $2 per disc and $5 for a thumb drive. CD/DVD or Thumb Drive is an audio/video recording and does not have the transcription included.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are not required but electronic courtesy copies may be voluntarily emailed to chambers.
Department 26 does not require courtesy copies. If counsel wishes to provide courtesy copies, electronic courtesy copies may be submitted to Dept26LC@clarkcountycourts.us
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Paper copies of large demonstrative exhibits must be provided to the clerk to be marked as Court's exhibits or submitted to the jury.
A paper copy of any large demonstrative exhibits is to be provided to the clerk in paper form to be marked as a Court's exhibit or submitted to the jury if admitted.
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Depositions must be delivered to Chambers prior to the start of trial.
Pursuant to EDCR 2.67, Depositions are to be delivered to Chambers prior to start of trial.
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Three copies of all exhibit binders are required (Judge, Court Clerk, in-person witness), and videoconference witnesses must also have a set of exhibits.
Court requires three copies of all binders, one for each of the Judge, the Court Clerk, and the in-person Witness. Witnesses appearing by videoconference must also have a set of exhibits.
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Exhibits must be brought to the PTC in person or delivered to the RJC by close of business on the day of the PTC.
Exhibits can be brought to Court if you are attending the PTC in person, or delivered to the RJC by the close of business the day of the PTC.
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Depositions must be delivered to Chambers before the start of trial.
Pursuant to EDCR 2.67, Depositions are to be delivered to Chambers prior to start of trial.
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Jury instructions and related trial documents must be delivered at the time of the pre-trial conference.
These are to be delivered at the time of the pre-trial conference in the following format.
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Three identical copies of every exhibit binder are required (Judge, Court Clerk, and in-person witness), and videoconference witnesses must also receive a set.
Court requires three copies of all binders, one for each of the Judge, the Court Clerk, and the in-person Witness. Witnesses appearing by videoconference must also have a set of exhibits. Binders must be an exact duplicate to each of the other binders and all counsel should confirm this.
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Voluminous exhibits, briefs and addendums should be tabbed, bound, and delivered to the Department; smaller materials are not required.
Extensive exhibits, briefs, addendums, etc., that are voluminous need to be tabbed and in binders and should be delivered to the Department. Anything smaller is not required.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Medical records attached to a minor's compromise petition must have restricted personal information redacted before filing, or a motion to redact is required.
If medical records are filed as an attachment to the Petition, restricted personal information as defined by SRCR 2(6) and NRS 239B.030 must be redacted prior to filing. Failure to redact restricted personal information will require the Petitioner to file a motion to redact pursuant to SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 prior to the Judge signing off on the Order to Compromise the Minor's Claim.
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SSNs of the petitioner or minor must be redacted from blocked-account exhibits; trust account checks or deposit slips must not be included.
Please make sure that the SSN or the Petitioner or the Minor is redacted prior to filing these exhibits! Do not include a copy of the trust account check or deposit slip; documentation from the bank with the above requirements is all that is necessary.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Parties submitting separate exhibits must not also submit joint exhibits.
If parties are submitting separate exhibits DO NOT also submit joint exhibits.
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Joint exhibits (both sides' exhibits together in sequentially numbered binders with no duplicates) are encouraged, and all exhibits must be numbered.
Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint exhibits. This means that both sides submit their exhibits in a binder (or binders) and they are numbered in order. There should not be any duplicate exhibits. Exhibits are to be NUMBERED.
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Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits in sequentially numbered binders with no duplicate exhibits.
Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint exhibits. This means that both sides submit their exhibits in a binder (or binders) and they are numbered in order. There should not be any duplicate exhibits.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Counsel must attend a pre-trial conference set by the Court during the week before the start of trial.
Counsel are also required to attend a pre-trial conference (PTC) set by the Court during the week before the start of trial.
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Counsel must meet and discuss exhibits per EDCR 2.67, ensure exhibits comply with EDCR 2.27, and attend the Court-set pre-trial conference during the week before trial.
In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet, review and discuss exhibits. All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27. Counsel are also required to attend a pre-trial conference (PTC) set by the Court during the week before the start of trial.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuance SAOs must be filed at least 1 day in advance, otherwise counsel must appear and put the stipulation on the record.
SAO's to continue a matter must be filed at least 1 day in advance, otherwise counsel must appear and put stipulation on the record pursuant to EJDCR 2.22.
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A continuance SAO should leave the continued date blank, explain the reason, time needed, and dates parties are unavailable.
A SAO should leave blanks for the Court to annotate the continued date; should explain the reason for the continuance and how much time is needed; also, dates the parties are not available.
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Trial continuances are obtained either by Motion or by a Stipulation and Order with Attorney's Affidavit.
AO 21-09 and EDCR 7.30 outline the procedures for continuing trials, which is either by Motion or a SAO with Attorney's Affidavit.
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Continuances must be requested by Stipulation and Order, not by calling the department.
Per EDCR 2.22, continuances must be made by SAO—do not call the department.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Orders may only be submitted to the department inbox email, not to the law clerk's or JEA's email.
Orders can ONLY be submitted to the DC16inbox email and NOT the law clerk's or JEA's email.
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Email subject lines must contain case number, filing event code, and subject of order, with no additional argument or discussion.
The email subject line should contain the following information: Full Case Number – Filing Event Code – Subject of Order. ABSOLUTELY NO ADDITIONAL ARGUMENT OR DISCUSSION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE EMAIL.
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Letters to the Court with substantive argument on a contested order are disfavored, considered improper ex parte, and will not be considered.
Letters to the Court containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested proposed order are disfavored, viewed as improper ex-parte communications, even if copied to opposing counsel, and will not be considered.
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The Agreement to Pay Recording Fee form, completed with the parties' chosen billing arrangement for the $40 per hour fee, must be signed and emailed to Court Recorder Kerry Esparza before trial begins.
Please sign and return this sheet to Kerry Esparza, Court Recorder at email of: Esparzak@clarkcountycourts.us prior to commencement of the trial.
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Jury instructions must be emailed to alperc@clarkcountycourts.us prior to trial.
Jury instructions are to be emailed to alperc@clarkcountycourts.us prior to trial and are not to be filed.
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At least one week of advance notice to the Court Recorder is required to request daily transcripts.
Daily transcripts require advance notice to our recorder of at least one week.
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An editable Word document of the exhibit list must be emailed to the Court Clerk at zamoram@clarkcountycourts.us.
An editable word document of the exhibit list (included in this this document) MUST be emailed to the clerk at: zamoram@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Voir dire questions must be emailed to dept26lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
Voir Dire questions should be emailed to dept26lc@clarkcountycourts.us and are not d to be filed.
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An editable Word version of the exhibit list must be emailed to the Court Clerk at zamoram@clarkcountycourts.us.
An editable word document of the exhibit list (included in this this document) MUST be emailed to the clerk at: zamoram@clarkcountycourts.us.
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Voir dire questions must be emailed to dept26lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
Voir Dire questions should be emailed to dept26lc@clarkcountycourts.us and are not d to be filed.
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At least one week of advance notice to the Court Recorder is required to request daily transcripts.
Daily transcripts require advance notice to our recorder of at least one week.
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Jury instructions must be emailed to alperc@clarkcountycourts.us prior to trial.
Jury instructions are to be emailed to alperc@clarkcountycourts.us prior to trial and are not to be filed.
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Parties must contact the Court Recorder in advance of trial to arrange early setup and testing of courtroom equipment.
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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Counsel must contact the Court Clerk to arrange exhibit drop-off.
The Court Clerk must be available for delivery of exhibits so please contact them for drop off.
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An advance request to the Court Help Desk is required to reserve courtroom equipment other than the courtroom's ELMO and television.
The courtroom has its own ELMO and television; however, to reserve other courtroom equipment submit an advanced request to our Court Help Desk CourtHelpDesk@clarkcountycourts.us or 702-671-3300.
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Audio/visual equipment set-up help (JAVS-controlled) must be coordinated through Court Recorder Kerry Esparza by email or phone.
Further, since the equipment is controlled through JAVS, for set-up help, please coordinate through our Court Recorder, Kerry Esparza through email: EsparzaK@clarkcountycourts.us or her work number: (702) 671-0880.
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Counsel must contact the Court Clerk in advance to arrange exhibit drop-off.
The Court Clerk must be available for delivery of exhibits so please contact them for drop off.
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An advance request to the Court Help Desk (email or 702-671-3300) is required to reserve courtroom equipment other than the courtroom's own ELMO and television.
The courtroom has its own ELMO and television; however, to reserve other courtroom equipment submit an advanced request to our Court Help Desk CourtHelpDesk@clarkcountycourts.us or 702-671-3300.
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For audio/visual equipment set-up help, counsel must coordinate with Court Recorder Kerry Esparza by email or phone.
Further, since the equipment is controlled through JAVS, for set-up help, please coordinate through our Court Recorder, Kerry Esparza through email: EsparzaK@clarkcountycourts.us or her work number: (702) 671-0880.
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