Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Document Filing Requirements

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Exhibits

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

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

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Default judgment

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

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

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Minor compromise order

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

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

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Proposed order

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

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

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Order

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

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

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Guilty plea agreement

Defendants must sign guilty plea agreements.

For guilty plea agreements, defendants must sign the agreement.

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Ex parte tro application

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.

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Application for default judgment

Must include

proposed order

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.

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Ex parte motion to shorten time

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.

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Injunction case

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.

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Motion in limine

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.

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Motion in limine

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.

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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.

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Proof of blocked account

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).

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Petition to seal

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.

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Stipulation and order

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:

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Default judgment

A 7-Day Notice is required for default judgments regardless of appearance and may not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

Department 14 requires a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of whether an appearance has been made by the party against whom a default judgment is sought and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

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Default judgment

Exhibits for a default-judgment prove-up must accompany the application or be provided to chambers at least five judicial 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 the chambers at least 5 judicial days before the hearing.

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Injunction case

Injunction cases require proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.

The Court requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.

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Motion to shorten time

Ex parte Motions to Shorten Time may be granted only upon counsel’s affidavit or unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury describing circumstances claimed to constitute good cause and justify shortening time.

Ex parte Motions to Shorten Time may not be granted except upon a unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the circumstances claimed to constitute good cause and justify shortening of time.

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Order shortening time

An Order Shortening Time on a previously filed matter set for hearing will not advance the hearing absent a Stipulation and Order or a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

An Order Shortening Time submitted on a matter that has been previously filed and set for hearing will not be advanced without either 1) a Stipulation and Order or 2) counsel to submit a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

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Motion in limine

Every motion in limine must include counsel’s affidavit with the EDCR 2.47 elements and specific details of resolution efforts and remaining disagreements.

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.

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Motion in limine

Noncompliant motions in limine will not be considered and may be removed from the calendar with the hearing vacated.

The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47, and may choose to take them off calendar for noncompliance and vacate the hearing.

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Proposed order

The prevailing party must send the draft order to opposing counsel for review, and opposing counsel must approve it before chamber submission.

Department 14 requires that counsel for the prevailing party submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review as to form and content. Department 14 requires opposing counsel to sign off on the proposed order prior to submission to Chambers.

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Order

Orders must include all parties’ original signatures or an appended email confirming approval to use electronic signatures.

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

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Default judgment

Must include

proposed order

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

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

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Contested order submission

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

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

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Proposed order

Proposed contested orders should include the phrase 'Contested Order' in the title.

The title of a proposed Order should include the phrase Contested Order

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Default judgment

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

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

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Minor compromise petition

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

All Petitions to compromise the claims of minors may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court´s motion calendar.

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Court filing

Department 25 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures.

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

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Notice of intent to appear remotely ?

You are required to file advance notice of your intent to appear remotely;

Summary: Parties must file advance notice of their intent to appear remotely via Zoom.

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Civil cases

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Exhibit list

Along with exhibits, the court must be provided an exhibit list pursuant to EDCR 2.69(a)(2). The list must be in a table format with the number or letter of each exhibit, a description of the exhibit, and columns labeled "Stipulated," "Date Offered," "Objection" and "Date Admitted." The parties must indicate which exhibits are stipulated as admitted on the exhibit list in the "Stipulated" column.

Summary: An exhibit list in table format (with exhibit number/letter, description, and Stipulated, Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted columns) must be provided with the exhibits, with stipulated exhibits indicated in the Stipulated column.

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Agreement to pay recording fee

Please see Agreement to Pay Recording Fee to pay recording fee attached. Return this form, signed by all parties partaking in the fee, prior to the beginning of the trial.

Summary: The Agreement to Pay Recording Fee form, signed by all parties partaking in the fee, must be returned prior to the beginning of the trial.

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Demonstrative exhibits

Any demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to Calendar Call. These are generally not marked as exhibits.

Summary: Demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed before the Calendar Call and are generally not marked as exhibits.

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Original depositions

All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial (other than in lieu of live testimony) must be delivered to the Clerk at the date and time exhibits are delivered, at or prior to the Calendar Call.

Summary: Original depositions to be used at trial (except those used in lieu of live testimony) must be delivered to the Clerk with the exhibits at or prior to the Calendar Call.

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Depositions with objection annotations ?

If there are any objections to the designations or counter-designations, then the parties need to provide the Court (at or before the Calendar Call) with copies of the depositions which show on each page which excerpts are objected to and by whom.

Summary: If designations or counter-designations are objected to, the parties must give the Court, at or before the Calendar Call, deposition copies annotated on each page with which excerpts are objected to and by whom.

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Exhibit list

The parties are directed to submit an Exhibit List with the binders, using NUMBERS for Plaintiff's exhibits and LETTERS for Defendant's exhibits, with a short description of each exhibit and Bates numbered, if appropriate.

Summary: An Exhibit List must accompany the exhibit binders, using numbers for Plaintiff's exhibits and letters for Defendant's exhibits, with a short description of each exhibit and Bates numbers where appropriate.

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Exhibit binders

Exhibit binders must be delivered to the Clerk prior to the Trial.

Summary: Exhibit binders must be delivered to the Clerk before trial.

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Audiovisual witness appearance request ?

The Court strongly urges in-person testimony for trial. However, if a party wishes a witness to appear at trial via Audio/Visual BlueJeans, pursuant to Rule 4 of the Nevada Supreme Court's RULES GOVERNING APPEARANCE BY AUDIO-VISUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT, the party must comply with Rule 4 and complete an Audiovisual Audio Visual Witness Appearances Transmission Equipment Appearance Request form and Consent, located on the Court's website, as well as comply with the terms therein, at least five (5) Judicial Days prior to the Calendar Call unless the Court provides a different time-frame.

Summary: The Court strongly prefers in-person testimony, and a party wanting a witness to appear by audio/visual (BlueJeans) must comply with Nevada Supreme Court Rule 4 and complete the Appearance Request form and Consent from the Court's website.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) working days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and conclusions of Law with an electronic copy in Word format.

Summary: Each side must provide the Court detailed proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, with an electronic Word copy, two working days before trial.

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Civil cases

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

The detailed proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense.

Summary: Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must include all elements of each cause of action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's affirmative defenses.

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Order

Department XI accepts electronic signatures subject to EDCR 8.07(c). All orders must contain an email authorizing the use of the non-submitting attorney's e-signature pursuant to AO 21-04.

Summary: Department XI accepts electronic signatures under EDCR 8.07(c), and all orders must contain an email authorizing use of the non-submitting attorney's e-signature pursuant to AO 21-04.

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Notice of intent to appear remotely ?

You are required to file advance notice of your intent to appear remotely;

Summary: Parties appearing via Zoom must file advance notice of their intent to appear remotely.

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Competing proposed order

Per EDCR 5.706(c) the opposing party must submit a competing proposed Order accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed Orders.

Summary: A competing proposed order must be accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed orders.

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Motion to seal

In accordance with, Administrative Order 19-03, the motion to seal must contain the language "HEARING REQUESTED" on the front page of the motion under the Department number.

Summary: Per Administrative Order 19-03, the motion to seal must contain the language 'HEARING REQUESTED' on the front page under the Department number.

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Motion to seal

If a motion to seal and/or redact is filed with the potentially protected information, the proposed redacted version of the document with a slip-sheet for any exhibit entitled "Exhibit ** Confidential Filed Under Seal" must be attached as an Exhibit.

Summary: A motion to seal/redact filed with potentially protected information must attach the proposed redacted version of the document, with a slip-sheet for any exhibit entitled 'Exhibit ** Confidential Filed Under Seal'.

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Exhibits

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

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Exhibit list

Include an Exhibit List containing a short description of each exhibit with a minimum of three columns (blocks) on the right-hand side labeled “Offered”, “Objection” and “Admitted”.

Summary: An Exhibit List with a short description of each exhibit and at least three right-hand columns labeled 'Offered', 'Objection' and 'Admitted' must be included.

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Exhibits

The Court Clerk will contact counsel to schedule a time to meet with counsel to mark the exhibits (only if a voluminous). Counsel are to provide the original exhibits to the Clerk and a copy for the Judge a copy maybe used for the witness (but the clerk’s copy is the official record).

Summary: The Clerk schedules exhibit marking for voluminous exhibits, and counsel must provide original exhibits to the Clerk plus a copy for the Judge (and optionally the witness), with the Clerk's copy serving as the official record.

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Default judgment

Department 1 requires a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of whether an appearance has been made by the party against whom a default judgment is sought and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

Summary: Default judgments require a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of whether an appearance has been made by the party against whom default is sought.

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Application for default judgment

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 the chambers at least 5 judicial days before the hearing. Exhibits must comply with Department 1's exhibit guideline, AND MUST COMPLY WITH NRS 47-55.

Summary: Exhibits for prove-up hearings must be attached to the Application for Default Judgment or provided to chambers at least 5 judicial days before the hearing and must comply with the department exhibit guideline and NRS 47-55.

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Ex parte tro application ?

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.

Summary: Ex parte TRO applications are not permitted absent unusual circumstances and must include an NRCP 65(b) affidavit of counsel describing attempts to contact the party to be enjoined or its counsel.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

The Court requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.

Summary: Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be submitted in injunction cases in accordance with NRCP 52.

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Ex parte motion to shorten time

Ex parte Motions to Shorten Time 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.

Summary: Ex parte motions to shorten time require an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the good-cause circumstances.

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Proposed order ?

PLEASE NOTE – Any order that is inconsistent with the oral ruling of the Court or the Court Minutes will be returned unsigned for correction or will be corrected via interlineation. Counsel should notify the Court of any perceived error in the Court Minutes by Motion pursuant to NRCP 60(a).

Summary: Orders inconsistent with the Court's oral ruling or Court Minutes will be returned unsigned or corrected via interlineation; perceived errors in the Court Minutes must be raised by NRCP 60(a) motion.

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Proposed order

All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC1inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. Only orders should be sent to this email. Please ensure all PDF's are not protected. This inbox is for orders only, not correspondence. No additional argument is to be included.

Summary: All proposed orders must be emailed to DC1inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format with unprotected PDFs; the inbox is for orders only — no correspondence or argument.

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Stipulation and order

Stipulations and Orders or other proposed orders requiring a signature of another person must have the email verification from that person and attached as the last page of the document and not as a separate document, pursuant to AO 20-10.

Summary: Stipulations and orders requiring another person's signature must include that person's email verification attached as the last page of the document, not as a separate document (AO 20-10).

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Jury instructions

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. For Criminal Trials, contested jury instructions, as well as an explanation as to why the parties disagree, are to also be digitally submitted in a separate document the day before trial. For Civil Trials, these should be submitted by calendar call.

Summary: Jury instructions must be submitted as electronic Microsoft Word versions emailed to the JEA and law clerk, with criminal contested instructions (and explanation of disagreement) in a separate document.

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Verdict form

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.

Summary: Verdict forms must be submitted as electronic Microsoft Word versions emailed to the JEA and law clerk no later than 1 judicial day before trial begins.

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Proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Does your department require prevailing counsel to submit a draft order to opposing counsel to review and return an Order? Yes

Summary: Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before submission.

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Proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Submit Order with explanatory letter for chambers review with courtesy copy to opposing counsel.

Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

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Contested proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order

When counsel cannot agree on the language of an Order, they are each to submit a proposed order with a letter indicating the problem.The proposed Orders and letters will be reviewed by the Court Clerk with the videotape record.

Summary: When counsel cannot agree on order language, each must submit their own proposed order with a letter explaining the dispute, which the Court Clerk will review with the videotape record.

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Exhibits

For ALL Trials, submit Three (3) sets of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for witnesses and one for the Court Clerk, which will be the official record).

Summary: For all trials, three sets of exhibits must be submitted: one for the Judge, one for witnesses, and one for the Court Clerk (official record).

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Exhibit binder ?

Include one (1) exhibit list in each binder (see the attached sample).

Summary: Each exhibit binder must include one exhibit list.

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Clean laptop for jury deliberations ?

Additionally, a clean laptop must be provided for jury deliberations to allow the jury to view any admitted exhibits on a CD/DVD/Flash Drive player.

Summary: A clean laptop must be provided for jury deliberations so the jury can view admitted exhibits on CD/DVD/flash drive.

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Deposition

Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as exhibits; however, if counsel intends on using a deposition, he/she must request to have the deposition "published" during the trial proceedings.

Summary: Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, and counsel must request that a deposition be 'published' during trial in order to use it.

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Official transcript

CDs/DVDs and thumb drives obtained are an audio/video recording and do not have the typing included. CDs/DVDs and thumb drives cannot be used for preparation of official transcripts. Transcripts must be ordered through the Dept 2 Recorder. We cannot use outside CDs, thumb drives or hard drives.

Summary: Official transcripts must be ordered through the Dept 2 Recorder; CDs/DVDs and thumb drives are audio/video only, cannot be used to prepare official transcripts, and outside media are not accepted.

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Contested proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order

For contested orders in District Court Department 2, both parties must submit their "Proposed Order" to DC2inbox@clarkcountycourts.us and the Judge will make a ruling on an Order.

Summary: For contested orders, both parties must submit their proposed orders to DC2inbox@clarkcountycourts.us and the judge will rule on the order.

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Document

District Court Department 2 will accept electronic signatures on any document from legal counsel only.

Summary: Department 2 accepts electronic signatures on any document, but only from legal counsel.

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Stipulation

On Stipulations, signatures may be facsimile, electronic or typographical, providing the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney attached therewith.

Summary: Stipulations may bear facsimile, electronic, or typographical signatures only if written permission from the signing party or attorney is attached.

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Application for default judgment ?

Department 32 requires a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of whether an appearance has been made by the party against whom a default judgment is sought and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

Summary: Applications for default judgment require a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of appearance, and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

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Ex parte tro application ?

Must include

certificate of conference ?

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.

Summary: Ex parte TRO applications are not permitted absent unusual circumstances, and any such application must include an affidavit of counsel per NRCP 65(b) describing attempts to contact the party to be enjoined or its counsel.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

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 per NRCP 52.

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Ex parte motion to shorten time

Ex parte Motions to Shorten Time 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.

Summary: Ex parte motions to shorten time will not be granted without an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the good cause for shortening time.

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Order shortening time

An Order Shortening Time submitted on a matter that has been previously filed and set for hearing will not be advanced without either 1) a Stipulation and Order or 2) counsel to submit a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

Summary: An OST on a matter already filed and set for hearing will not advance the hearing without either a Stipulation and Order or a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

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Motion in limine

Parties have a responsibility to resolve undisputed motions in limine prior to hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.47. Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel, which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47. The Court will not consider motions in limine, which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

Summary: Every motion in limine must be supported by an affidavit of counsel containing all elements required by EDCR 2.47, and non-compliant motions in limine will not be considered; parties must resolve undisputed motions in limine before the hearing.

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Proposed order ?

Department 32 does not accept competing orders. A party will be directed to draft and distribute any Orders at the conclusion of a hearing. Anyone who objects to the contents of said order will file a written objection with the court.

Summary: Competing orders are not accepted; a party designated at the conclusion of the hearing drafts the order, and objecting parties must file a written objection with the court.

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Proposed order

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proposed order

All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC32inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. One Order per email (in both Word and PDF format) is required, otherwise will be auto-rejected. Only orders should be sent to this email. Please ensure all PDF's are not protected. This inbox is for orders only, not correspondence. No additional argument is to be included.

Summary: Proposed orders must be emailed to DC32inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format, one order per email with unprotected PDFs, or the submission will be auto-rejected.

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Stipulation and order

Stipulations and Orders or other proposed orders requiring a signature of another person must have the email verification from that person and attached as the last page of the document and not as a separate document, pursuant to AO 20-10.

Summary: Stipulations and orders requiring another person's signature must include that person's email verification attached as the last page of the document, not as a separate document, per AO 20-10.

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Request for jury questionnaire

Department 32 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.

Summary: Requests for jury questionnaires must be made by Stipulation and Order or by motion.

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Motion in limine

Motions in limine are limited to ten (10) per side, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Summary: Each side may file no more than 10 motions in limine, with no exceptions.

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Default judgment

Department 24 requires a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of whether an appearance has been made by the party against whom a default judgment is sought and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

Summary: A 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) is required for default judgments regardless of appearance and must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

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Application for default judgment

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 the chambers at least five (5) judicial days before the hearing. Exhibits must comply with Department 24's exhibit guidelines.

Summary: Exhibits for a prove-up hearing must be attached to the Application for Default Judgment or provided to chambers at least 5 judicial days before the hearing and must comply with Department 24's exhibit guidelines.

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Ex parte tro application ?

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.

Summary: Ex parte TRO applications are not permitted absent unusual circumstances and must include an NRCP 65(b) affidavit of counsel regarding contact attempts with the party to be enjoined.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

The Court requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.

Summary: Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be submitted in injunction cases per NRCP 52.

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Order shortening time

An Order Shortening Time submitted on a matter that has been previously filed and set for hearing will not be advanced without either 1) A Stipulation and Order or 2) Counsel to submit a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

Summary: An order shortening time on a matter already set for hearing will not be advanced without a Stipulation and Order or a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

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Motion in limine

Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel, which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47. The Court will not consider motions in limine, which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

Summary: Every motion in limine must be supported by an affidavit of counsel containing all EDCR 2.47 elements, and non-compliant motions will not be considered.

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Proposed order

Unless otherwise noted in court, the prevailing party is to prepare the order. Department 24 requires proposed orders to be submitted to chambers within ten (10) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21.

Summary: The prevailing party prepares the order and must submit the proposed order to chambers within 10 days of notification of the ruling per EDCR 7.21.

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Stipulation and order

Stipulations and Orders or other proposed orders requiring a signature of another person must have the email verification from that person attached as the last page of the document and not as a separate document, pursuant to Administrative Order 20-10.

Summary: Stipulations and orders requiring another person's signature must include that person's email verification attached as the last page of the document per Administrative Order 20-10.

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Petition to seal criminal records ?

A Petition may be submitted to chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court's calendar when accompanied by a D.A. approved Order. Depending on the number of charges, the time-range, and the gravity of the charge(s), the Court may require a hearing.

Summary: A petition to seal criminal records may be submitted to chambers without calendaring when accompanied by a D.A.-approved order, though the court may require a hearing depending on the charges.

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Jury instructions

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. Contested jury instructions, as well as an explanation as to why the parties disagree, are to also be digitally submitted in a separate document the day before trial.

Summary: All parties must email electronic Microsoft Word versions of jury instructions to the JEA and law clerk, with contested instructions and an explanation of disagreements submitted in a separate document.

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Verdict form

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.

Summary: All parties must submit an electronic Microsoft Word version of the verdict form via email to the JEA and law clerk.

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Exhibits

Exhibits MUST have a cover sheet listing exhibit descriptions (see #6).

Summary: Each exhibit must have a cover sheet listing exhibit descriptions.

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Exhibit list

Submit an Exhibit List containing number (or letter), title and/or short description of each exhibit.

Summary: An exhibit list with each exhibit's number (or letter), title, and/or short description must be submitted.

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Electronic exhibit list ?

An exhibit list in substantially the same form as the attachment hereto shall be provided in paper form as well as electronic in Excel format. The electronic (Excel) version of the exhibit list is to be named “Exhibit List” and is to be located on the master electronic storage device only.

Summary: The electronic exhibit list must be provided in paper form and in Excel format named 'Exhibit List' on the master storage device only.

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Electronic exhibit list

The list must include the following information in tabular format for each proposed electronic exhibit (please note that traditional “physical “evidence is not to be listed on the electronic exhibit list and should be submitted on a separate exhibit list): The exhibit number for the proposed electronic exhibit consistent with paragraph 4 above The identification of the electronic storage device on which the proposed exhibit is stored or a space for the clerk to make notation in the event the Exhibit was submitted in traditional form A description of the proposed electronic exhibit Any numeric or alphanumeric designation used on the proposed electronic exhibit during discovery or other pretrial proceedings Whether a stipulation to the admission of the proposed electronic exhibit exists A space for the clerk to make notation on the date the proposed electronic exhibits is offered A space for the clerk to make notation on objections made to the proposed electronic exhibits at the time it is offered for admission A space for the clerk to make notation on the admission of the proposed electronic exhibits

Summary: The electronic exhibit list must be in tabular format with specified columns for each exhibit, and physical evidence must be listed on a separate exhibit list.

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Electronic exhibit

The proposed electronic exhibit shall exactly match the admitted electronic exhibit. Any change between the proposed electronic exhibit and the admitted electronic exhibit will require the submission of the exhibit as a supplemental proposed electronic exhibit by offering counsel with a new proposed exhibit number in conformance with paragraph 4.

Summary: The proposed electronic exhibit must exactly match the admitted exhibit; any change requires resubmission as a supplemental exhibit with a new exhibit number.

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Electronic exhibits

In the event of a jury trial, an additional blank electronic storage device will be required to copy all of the admitted electronic exhibits onto for use by the jury (see paragraph 12).

Summary: In jury trials, an additional blank electronic storage device is required for copying admitted electronic exhibits for jury use.

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Jury deliberation equipment ?

Prior to the commencement of deliberations by a jury, if the trial is a jury trial, the party proffering the electronic exhibits will provide a laptop computer and additional monitor with only an operating system and associated programs, an adobe program to permit viewing of the admitted exhibits, and no internet or other research capability. The laptop will be subject to inspection by Court I.T. staff and counsel for compliance prior to it being provided to the deliberating jury.

Summary: In jury trials, the proffering party must provide a laptop and monitor limited to viewing admitted exhibits (no internet) for jury deliberations, subject to inspection.

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Video conferencing witness request ?

Prior to the start of trial, both parties must stipulate to each witness that wishes to appear by video conferencing. Once stipulated, proceed to 2. OR: Prior to the start of trial, parties must receive approval from the judge to have each witness appear by video conferencing.

Summary: Before trial, each witness appearing by video conference requires either a stipulation of both parties or approval from the judge, and arrangements can take one to two weeks.

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ATEAR form

One week prior to start of trial you must submit an ATEAR form to the JEA in Department 19. The form is available on the County website here (select: Audio/Visual Appearance Request Instructions) or contact the Court Recorder for a copy.

Summary: An ATEAR form, available on the County website or from the Court Recorder, must be submitted to the JEA in Department 19 to arrange video conferencing.

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Agreement to pay recording fee ?

Please complete the form, sign it and return it to the Court Recorder prior to the beginning of your hearing or trial (the form can be handed to the Court Recorder the day your matter is heard or on the first day when trial begins).

Summary: The Agreement to Pay Recording Fee form must be completed, signed, and returned to the Court Recorder before the hearing or trial begins (it may be handed in on the day of the hearing or the first day of trial).

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Recording clips presentation ?

However, the information obtained from the CDs may be utilized for your use during your hearing/trial (including recording clips), but you must put on the record that you will be showing any clips prior to using them.

Summary: Before using any recording clips during a hearing or trial, the party must state on the record that clips will be shown.

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Daily transcripts private court reporter ?

Option #1: You must have preapproval by the Judge to have a Court Reporter present in court. You will secure your own Court Reporter to type daily transcripts during trial. You will be responsible for all fees associated with the Court Reporter. Daily transcripts produced by the Court Reporter are for your use only during trial. These transcripts will not be considered the official Court record.

Summary: Daily transcripts by a privately secured Court Reporter require prior approval from the Judge, are at the party's expense, and are not the official Court record.

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Exhibit list

Include one (1) exhibit list in each binder containing the following information: a short description of each exhibit with a minimum of three (3) columns on the right-hand side labeled “Offered,” “Objection,” and “Admitted.”

Summary: Each binder must include an exhibit list with a short description of each exhibit and columns labeled 'Offered,' 'Objection,' and 'Admitted.'

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Exhibit list

The exhibits list should reflect the exhibits exactly as they are labeled in the thumb drives (ex. 537.pdf, 538.pdf, 539.pdf).

Summary: The exhibit list must exactly match the exhibit file names as labeled on the thumb drives (e.g., 537.pdf, 538.pdf, 539.pdf).

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Electronic exhibits

JURY TRIAL ONLY: Parties will need to provide an additional BLANK THUMB DRIVE. Also, the side offering electronic exhibits is to provide a blank laptop for the jury to view the exhibits. (Section 9 & 12 of the attached Protocol Regarding Electronic Exhibits)

Summary: In jury trials, parties must provide an additional blank thumb drive and the party offering electronic exhibits must provide a blank laptop for the jury to view exhibits.

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Stipulation and order to extend discovery and trial

When submitting a Stipulation and Order to Extend Discovery and Trial, the Order must contain the following Deadlines/Dates (leave blank or call the department for correct dates):

Summary: A Stipulation and Order to Extend Discovery and Trial must contain the required deadlines/dates (trial date, pretrial conference, calendar call, discovery cutoffs, and status check) or can be left blank or confirmed by calling the department.

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Order granting unopposed motion ?

Pursuant to EDCR 2.20, Department XIX may grant certain unopposed motions in advance by submitting an order to the department inbox (DC19Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us). Unless otherwise ordered, an order granting an unopposed motion must not include findings of fact or conclusions of law.

Summary: Unopposed motions may be granted in advance by submitting an order to the department inbox, and absent other instruction the order granting an unopposed motion must not include findings of fact or conclusions of law.

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Ex parte tro application ?

Ex parte applications for a TRO shall be presented to the Court to be resolved in chambers. The applicant must, by affidavit, show adequate advance notice to the other side or an appropriate exception in accordance with NRCP 65(b). Further, applicants should be aware of, and prepared to deposit with the Clerk of the Court, any required bond, as determined by the Court.

Summary: Ex parte TRO applications are resolved in chambers and must include an affidavit showing adequate advance notice or an NRCP 65(b) exception, and the applicant must be prepared to deposit any required bond with the Clerk.

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Motion in limine

Further, Dept. XIX limits motions in limine to ten (10) per side. If a party cannot negotiate matters (pursuant to EDCR 2.47(b)), and feels further motions are necessary, the Court will entertain a properly filed and served motion showing good cause for the additional filings.

Summary: Motions in limine are limited to ten (10) per side, with additional motions allowed only upon a properly filed and served motion showing good cause after failed EDCR 2.47(b) negotiations.

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Request for order shortening time ?

Any and all requests for OSTs must have a courtesy copy of the Motion/Application attached. Requests for OST must contain proposed dates and a detailed explanation for the request.

Summary: Every OST request must attach a courtesy copy of the Motion/Application and must contain proposed dates and a detailed explanation for the request.

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Proposed order

The proposed Order will not be signed if the "IT IS SO ORDERED" language and signature line are on a separate page from the content of the Order. The signature line must be on a page describing what the Judge is ordering. Alternatively, the Judge's signature line may be on the same page as the other signatures provided that there are at least two lines of text from the stipulation. The only exception is if there are multiple signatures, and it is not possible for the party to put the Judge's signature with two lines of text, in which case the parties need to ensure the Judge's signature is at least on a page with some of the signatures, and the case number/name of the document is included on the page to be signed.

Summary: Proposed orders will not be signed unless the "IT IS SO ORDERED" language and the Judge's signature line appear on a page containing the substance of the order (or at least two lines of stipulation text, or a page with some signatures plus the case number/name when multiple signatures make that impossible).

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Proposed order ?

Any order that is inconsistent with the oral ruling of the Court or the Court Minutes will be returned unsigned for correction, or will be corrected via interlineation. Counsel should notify the Court of any perceived error in the Court Minutes by Motion pursuant to NRCP 60(a).

Summary: Orders inconsistent with the Court's oral ruling or Court Minutes will be returned unsigned or corrected via interlineation, and perceived errors in the Court Minutes must be raised by motion under NRCP 60(a).

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Stipulation and order for dismissal

All stipulations and orders for dismissal must comply with EDCR 2.75 or they will be returned.

Summary: Stipulations and orders for dismissal must comply with EDCR 2.75 or they will be returned.

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Dvd or audio recording

If you plan to admit a DVD or audio recording you must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.

Summary: A party admitting a DVD or audio recording must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

The detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense.

Summary: Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must include all elements of each cause of action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's affirmative defense.

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Exhibits

SETS/COPIES - Submit two or three sets of exhibits (Judge & Courtroom Clerk and /or witness). If you choose not to submit a third set, please make sure you have your own copies for the witness should you need it.

Summary: Submit two or three sets of exhibits (for the Judge, Courtroom Clerk and/or witness); if no third set is submitted, counsel must have their own copies for the witness.

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Deposition

Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as Exhibits; however, original depositions, which counsel intend to use for impeachment purposes are "published and filed" during trial proceedings and they should be original certified and sealed depositions, unless otherwise agreed to. Submit these to the Court Clerk along with your exhibits.

Summary: Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original depositions used for impeachment must be original certified and sealed (unless otherwise agreed) and submitted to the Court Clerk with the exhibits.

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Demonstrative exhibits

DEMONSTRATIVES - Larger versions of Exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are not marked as exhibits. If parties wish for the larger exhibits to be admitted, they must submit a standard sized copy to be marked, offered, and admitted.

Summary: Demonstrative exhibits are not marked as exhibits; a standard sized copy must be submitted to be marked, offered, and admitted if the parties want the larger version admitted.

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Exhibit list

EXHIBIT LIST – Use the exhibit list template sent and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when you submit your exhibits at email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699. If you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.

Summary: Counsel must use the exhibit list template and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when submitting exhibits.

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Digital media ?

CD'S, DVD'S, USB THUMBDRIVES, ETC. – If you are proposing a CD, the Clerk needs the actual CD, do not submit a photocopy of the disk. Only one copy is needed of all digital. If you are planning to admit a portion of this, please separate the portion into another exhibit. Court cannot admit part of a CD.

Summary: Submit the actual CD (not a photocopy), only one copy of digital media is needed, and portions to be admitted must be separated into another exhibit because the court cannot admit part of a CD.

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Digital media

Also, if in a jury trial and digital media is given, Counsel needs to stipulate to use a DVD player, or laptop that is "clean" to go back to the jury in order for them to view it.

Summary: In jury trials, counsel must stipulate to the use of a DVD player or a 'clean' laptop to go back to the jury so digital media can be viewed.

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Original deposition

All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the clerk prior to the Calendar Call.

Summary: Original depositions to be used at trial must be delivered to the clerk before the Calendar Call.

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Demonstrative exhibits

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

Summary: Demonstrative exhibits and exemplars must be disclosed before the Calendar Call.

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Jury questionnaire request ?

Department 7 requires all requests for jury questionnaires be done by Stipulation and Order and must be filed at least eight (8) weeks in advance of the trial date.

Summary: Jury questionnaire requests must be by Stipulation and Order filed at least eight weeks before trial.

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Jury instructions

Each side shall provide the Court, at the Calendar Call, an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed form of verdict along with any additional proposed jury instructions with an electronic copy in Word format.

Summary: At the Calendar Call each side must provide agreed jury instructions, proposed verdict form, and additional proposed instructions with a Word-format electronic copy.

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Deposition

Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as Exhibits; however, original depositions, which counsel intend to use for impeachment purposes are “published and filed” during trial proceedings and they should be original certified and sealed depositions, unless otherwise agreed to. Submit these to the Court Clerk along with your exhibits.

Summary: Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original certified and sealed depositions intended for impeachment are 'published and filed' and must be submitted to the Court Clerk with the exhibits.

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Exhibit appendix ?

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 exceeding 100 pages must be filed as a separately bound appendix containing a table of contents under EDCR 2.27(f).

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Exhibits

Pursuant to EDCR 2.27(e), copies of pleadings or other documents filed in the pending matter, cases, statutes, or other legal authority shall not be attached as exhibits or made part of an appendix.

Summary: Copies of pleadings or documents already filed in the pending matter, cases, statutes, or other legal authority may not be attached as exhibits or included in an appendix.

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Motion in limine

Parties have a responsibility to resolve undisputed motions in limine prior to hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.47. Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47. The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

Summary: Undisputed motions in limine must be resolved before hearing, and every motion in limine must be supported by an affidavit of counsel containing all EDCR 2.47 elements or the Court will not consider it.

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Motion to withdraw

Motion to Withdraw (Notice must be provided to the client and all parties. Withdrawing counsel must comply with EDCR 7.40 and also provide the last known email address of the client in the motion)

Summary: A motion to withdraw must provide notice to the client and all parties, comply with EDCR 7.40, and include the client's last known email address.

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Default judgment prove up ?

Counsel must submit a copy of the Complaint, Summons, Affidavit of Service and/or Affidavit of Due Diligence, Application for Default Judgment, Three Day Notice of Default, Default, Affidavit in Support of Default and Memorandum of Costs prior to the hearing.

Summary: Before a default judgment prove-up hearing, counsel must submit the Complaint, Summons, Affidavit of Service and/or Affidavit of Due Diligence, Application for Default Judgment, Three Day Notice of Default, Default, Affidavit in Support of Default, and Memorandum of Costs.

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Deposition

Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as Exhibits; however, original depositions which counsel intend to use for impeachment purposes are "published and filed" during trial proceedings and should be lodged with the Court Clerk prior to trial

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

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Exhibit list

Submit an Exhibit List, numbered for the Plaintiff, and lettered for Defendant, containing title and/or short description of each Exhibit with two columns on the right-hand side labeled "Offered" and "Admitted" and accompanying blocks. If it is a Joint Exhibit List, use numbers.

Summary: An exhibit list must be submitted with plaintiff's exhibits numbered and defendant's lettered, including each exhibit's title/short description and 'Offered' and 'Admitted' columns; joint exhibit lists use numbers.

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Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference ?

This Court requires parties in making discovery motions to include an affidavit of counsel verifying the parties met and conferred regarding discovery and identifying the specific issues which remain unresolved.

Summary: Discovery motions must include an affidavit of counsel verifying the meet and confer and identifying the unresolved discovery issues.

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Exhibits

An Exhibit List containing a short description of each exhibit must be prepared.

Summary: An exhibit list containing a short description of each exhibit must be prepared.

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Exhibits

Must include

case number

The clerk's exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the back of last page of the exhibit on the lower left hand side. The label must include the exhibit number and case number. Proposed exhibit labels used with Avery Template 5160 Easy Peel Labels are on the last page of these guidelines.

Summary: The clerk's exhibit binders must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label (including exhibit number and case number) on the back of the last page, lower left, using Avery Template 5160 Easy Peel Labels.

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Stipulation and order for dismissal

All stipulations and orders for dismissal must comply with EDCR 2.75 or they will be returned.

Summary: Stipulations and orders for dismissal must comply with EDCR 2.75 or they will be returned.

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Default judgment

All Default Judgments for a total award of less than $100,000 may be submitted to chambers. All Default Judgments for a total award of $100,000 or more must be set on the Department´s regular motion calendar.

Summary: Default judgments under $100,000 may be submitted to chambers, while default judgments of $100,000 or more must be set on the regular motion calendar.

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Ex parte tro application ?

Ex parte applications for temporary restraining orders shall be presented to the Court to be resolved in chambers. The applicant must, by affidavit, show adequate advance notice to the other side or an appropriate exception in accordance with NRCP 65(b).

Summary: Ex parte TRO applications are resolved in chambers and must be supported by an affidavit showing adequate advance notice to the other side or an NRCP 65(b) exception.

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Order shortening time

Order Shortening Time – Any and all requests for OSTs must have a courtesy copy of the Motion/Application attached. Requests for OST must contain proposed dates and a detailed explanation for the request. Please be sure to identify a contact person to be called for pickup.

Summary: Order Shortening Time requests must attach a courtesy copy of the motion/application and include proposed dates, a detailed explanation, and a contact person for pickup.

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Proposed order

The proposed Order will not be signed if “IT IS SO ORDERED” language and signature line are on a separate page from the content of the Order. The signature line must be on a page describing what the Judge is ordering. Alternatively, the Judge’s signature line may be on the same page as the other signatures provided that there are at least two lines of text from the stipulation. The only exception is if there are multiple signatures, and it is not possible for the party to put the Judge’s signature with two lines of text, in which case the parties need to ensure the Judge’s signature is at least on a page with some of the signatures, and the case number/name of the document is included on the page to be signed.

Summary: A proposed order will not be signed if the 'IT IS SO ORDERED' language and the judge's signature line are on a separate page from the order's content, subject to limited exceptions for multi-signature pages.

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Proposed order

All Parties should sign and approve the proposed order before submitting it to the Department 27 inbox (DC27Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us). Department 27 will not accept competing orders.

Summary: All parties should sign and approve a proposed order before it is submitted to the Department 27 inbox, and the department will not accept competing orders.

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Agreement to pay recording fee

Please see Agreement to Pay Recording Fee. Return this form, signed, prior to the beginning of trial.

Summary: The signed Agreement to Pay Recording Fee form must be returned prior to the beginning of trial.

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Official transcript

CD/DVD or Thumb Drive is an audio/video recording and does not have the transcription included. CD/DVD or Thumb Drive cannot be used for preparation of official transcripts. Transcripts must be ordered through the Recorder.

Summary: CD/DVD/thumb drive copies contain only audio/video without transcription, cannot be used to prepare official transcripts, and transcripts must be ordered through the Recorder.

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Agreement to pay recording fee ?

Please sign and return this sheet to Alisha "Lish" Basom, Court Recorder, prior to commencement of the trial.

Summary: The recording fee agreement sheet, completed with attorney name, date, signature, and invoice email for both sides, must be signed and returned to Court Recorder Alisha 'Lish' Basom before trial begins.

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Proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Does Department C require prevailing counsel to submit a draft order to opposing counsel to review and return an Order? Yes

Summary: Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before it is submitted to the Court.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

When counsel cannot agree on the language of an Order, Department C requires compliance with EDCR 5.522 drafting counsel may directly submit the proposed order to the Court, accompanied by an explanation of the attempts made to obtain countersignature, with a copy to opposing counsel, and opposing counsel may submit an alternate order, accompanied by an explanation of the disagreement and distinction between the two proposed order, with a copy to opposing counsel. The proposed order(s) will be reviewed by the Law Clerk with the videotape record.

Summary: For contested orders, counsel must comply with EDCR 5.522: drafting counsel may directly submit the proposed order with an explanation of countersignature attempts and a copy to opposing counsel, opposing counsel may submit an alternate order with an explanation of the disagreement and a copy to drafting counsel, and the Law Clerk reviews the proposed orders against the videotape record.

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Trial brief

If the trial of the case will involve significant issues not adequately addressed by the parties in connection with dispositive motions or other pretrial motions, the parties must prepare trial briefs addressing such issues. At or before the pre-trial conference, the parties must deliver an unfiled copy to the Court.

Summary: Parties must prepare trial briefs addressing significant issues not covered in prior motions and deliver an unfiled copy to the Court at or before the pre-trial conference.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

The detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense.

Summary: Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must include all elements of each cause of action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's affirmative defenses.

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Default judgment application ?

Refer to EDCR 2.70 and submit appropriate affidavits with the Application. If the Court holds a prove-up hearing, live testimony will be required. Note that all claims related to real property require a hearing.

Summary: Default judgment applications must follow EDCR 2.70 with appropriate affidavits, prove-up hearings require live testimony, and all real-property claims require a hearing.

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Motion for attorney fees

To comply with NRCP 54(d)(2)(B)(v), Motions for Attorney Fees should include the relevant billing statements for the attorney fees sought. Redactions to the billing statements should be nominal.

Summary: Motions for attorney fees must include the relevant billing statements per NRCP 54(d)(2)(B)(v), with only nominal redactions to those statements.

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Proposed scheduling order ?

The Parties must also let the Court know how many hours each side anticipates for the Hearing.

Summary: Parties proposing an EDCR 4.08 scheduling order involving an evidentiary hearing must tell the Court how many hearing hours each side anticipates.

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Proposed scheduling order ?

Must include

proposed order

If the parties cannot stipulate to a discovery plan, or scheduling order, each party must still submit their own proposed order and provide a basis for the proposed plan by identifying with particularity the anticipated discovery to be completed.

Summary: If parties cannot stipulate to a discovery plan or scheduling order, each must submit their own proposed order with a basis identifying with particularity the anticipated discovery to be completed.

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Notice of intent to record

The "Notice of Intent to Record" must include the identity of the company that will perform the court reporting service, the date, time, and location of the meeting, as well as the intended method of recording.

Summary: A Notice of Intent to Record must identify the court reporting company, the meeting's date, time, and location, and the intended recording method.

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Default judgment prove up ?

Counsel will be required to file a Notice of Prove-Up hearing and you will receive a setting in ordinary course. If necessary, special setting accommodations can be made wherein it can be heard on a date different than a regular Civil Law & Motion calendar.

Summary: Counsel must file a Notice of Prove-Up hearing for default judgment prove-ups and will receive an ordinary-course setting, with special setting accommodations available if needed.

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Exhibit list

Submit an Exhibit List, numbered for Plaintiffs and lettered for Defendants, containing a short description of each exhibit with three columns to the right entitled: Date Offered/ Objection/Date Admitted.

Summary: An Exhibit List is required, numbered for plaintiffs and lettered for defendants, with a short description of each exhibit and three columns: Date Offered, Objection, Date Admitted.

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Jury notebook

In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet, review, and discuss items to be included in the Jury Notebook. Pursuant to EDCR 2.68, at the final Pre-Trial Conference, counsel shall be prepared to stipulate or make specific objections to items to be included in the Jury Notebook.

Summary: Counsel must meet and discuss Jury Notebook items per EDCR 2.67 and be prepared to stipulate or object to them at the final Pre-Trial Conference per EDCR 2.68.

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Jury instructions

In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet and discuss pre-instructions to the jury, jury instructions and verdict forms.

Summary: In civil cases, counsel must meet and discuss pre-instructions, jury instructions, and verdict forms per EDCR 2.67.

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Jury instructions

Each side shall provide the Court, at the final Pre-Trial Conference, an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed form of verdict along with any additional proposed jury instructions with an electronic copy in Word format.

Summary: In civil cases, each side must provide the Court at the final Pre-Trial Conference an agreed set of jury instructions, proposed verdict form, any additional proposed instructions, and an electronic copy in Word format.

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Jury instructions

Counsel shall meet and discuss proposed jury instructions and verdict forms prior to arguments before the court. Counsel shall advise which jury instructions are agreed to.

Summary: In criminal cases, counsel must meet to discuss proposed jury instructions and verdict forms before arguments and advise which instructions are agreed to.

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Motion in limine

Must include

certificate of conference ?

The court will not hear untimely motions or motions without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit. EDCR 2.47(b) requires an affidavit detailing: 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 7 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine. Attempts made to resolve the matter. What was resolved, what was not resolved and the reason counsel could not reach a resolution. Indicating "counsel could not agree" fails to comply with the rule.

Summary: The court will not hear untimely motions in limine or motions lacking a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit detailing the conference, resolution attempts, and what was or was not resolved.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

The detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense.

Summary: Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must include all elements of each cause of action and the basis for Defendant's affirmative defenses.

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Proposed jury instructions ?

Each side shall also provide the Court with their proposed court (jury) instructions relevant to the case.

Summary: Each side must provide the Court with proposed court (jury) instructions relevant to the case.

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Motion to seal

In accordance with, Administrative Order 19-03, the motion to seal must contain the language "HEARING REQUESTED" on the front page of the motion under the Department number.

Summary: The motion to seal must contain the language 'HEARING REQUESTED' on the front page of the motion under the Department number.

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Motion to seal

If a motion to seal and/or redact is filed with the potentially protected information, the proposed redacted version of the document with a slip-sheet for any exhibit entitled "Exhibit ** Confidential Filed Under Seal" must be attached as an Exhibit.

Summary: A proposed redacted version of the document, with a slip-sheet for any exhibit titled 'Exhibit ** Confidential Filed Under Seal', must be attached as an Exhibit to the motion to seal/redact.

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Calendar call preparation ?

The parties must have ready for trial prepared to address the following at calendar call: (1) Typed exhibit lists with all stipulated exhibits marked; (2) List of depositions; (3) List of equipment needed for trial, including audiovisual equipment; and (4) Courtesy copies of any legal briefs on trial issues.

Summary: At calendar call, parties must be prepared with typed exhibit lists with all stipulated exhibits marked, a list of depositions, and a list of trial equipment needed including audiovisual equipment.

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Pretrial memorandum ?

Counsel should include in the Memorandum an identification of orders on all motions in limine or motions for partial summary judgement previously made, a summary of any anticipated legal issues remaining, a brief summary of the opinions to be offered by any witness to be called to offer opinion testimony as well as any objections to the opinion testimony.

Summary: The Pre-trial Memorandum must identify rulings on motions in limine or partial summary judgment, anticipated legal issues, summaries of witness opinion testimony, and objections to opinion testimony.

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Jury instructions

Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the firm trial date an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed form of verdict along with any additional proposed jury instructions with an electronic copy in Word format.

Summary: Jury instruction submissions must include an agreed set of instructions, a proposed verdict form, and any additional proposed instructions.

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Stipulation of dismissal ?

A Stipulation which terminates a case by dismissal shall also indicate whether a Scheduling Order has been filed and if a trial date has been set, and the date of that trial.

Summary: A stipulation terminating a case by dismissal must state whether a Scheduling Order has been filed and, if a trial date is set, the date of that trial.

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Exhibits

Counsels are to conduct their E.D.C.R. 2.67 conference to review and discuss exhibits prior to meeting with the Court Clerk to mark exhibits.

Summary: Counsel must conduct an EDCR 2.67 conference to review and discuss exhibits before meeting with the Court Clerk to mark exhibits.

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Exhibit list

Include an Exhibit List containing a short description of each exhibit with a minimum of three columns (blocks) on the right-hand side labeled “Offered”, “Objection” and “Admitted”.

Summary: An Exhibit List with a short description of each exhibit and at least three right-hand columns labeled Offered, Objection, and Admitted must be included.

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Notice of intent to appear audiovisually ?

In civil matters, counsel must file a Notice of Intent to Appear by Simultaneous Audiovisual Transmission Equipment.

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Exhibit list

Submit an Exhibit List, numbered for Plaintiffs and lettered for Defendants, containing a short description of each exhibit with three columns to the right entitled: Date Offered/ Objection/Date Admitted.

Summary: Each exhibit list must be numbered for plaintiffs and lettered for defendants, with a short description of each exhibit and three columns: Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted.

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Proposed order ?

Unless otherwise noted, prevailing counsel is required to draft the Order and provide it to opposing Counsel(s) for signature, allowing for a reasonable opportunity to review and/or comment. All Counsel or Parties are required to sign the Order prior to submission. If a signature from all opposing Counsel and/or a Party is not obtained, drafting Counsel is to submit a letter with the Order stating an effort was made along with an explanation for the lack of signature.

Summary: Prevailing counsel must draft the order and obtain all signatures before submission, and if any signature is missing, must attach a letter describing the effort made and explaining the lack of signature.

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Order

Any order that simply state a motion was GRANTED or DENIED without any legal explanation will be returned unsigned for correction.

Summary: Orders that merely state a motion was granted or denied without legal explanation will be returned unsigned for correction.

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Order

Department 23 accepts ink, typewritten and electronic signatures. All type-written and electronic signatures must include an email attached to the Order verifying approval for the type-written or electronic signature.

Summary: Typed and electronic signatures are accepted only if an email verifying approval of the signature is attached to the order.

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Audio visual appearance request

Counsel must file sign the Audio/Visual Appearance Request document, found on the Court's homepage for any remote witnesses.

Summary: Counsel must file the signed Audio/Visual Appearance Request form from the Court's homepage for any remote witness.

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Findings of fact and conclusions of law

The court requires Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for civil bench trials. (See Scheduling Order).

Summary: Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are required in civil bench trials.

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Jury instructions

Counsel must provide one copy of cited and one copy of uncited jury instructions pursuant to the Scheduling Order and/or Department Trial Guidelines.

Summary: Counsel must provide one copy of cited and one copy of uncited jury instructions.

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Default judgment

Department 23 requires a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of whether an appearance has been made by the party against whom a default judgment is sought and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

Summary: A 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) is required for default judgments regardless of appearance and may not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

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Ex parte tro application ?

All ex-parte applications for TRO must include an affidavit in accordance with NRCP 65(b).

Summary: Ex parte TRO applications must include an affidavit complying with NRCP 65(b).

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

The Court requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.

Summary: Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be submitted in injunction cases under NRCP 52.

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Ex parte motion to shorten time

Ex parte Motions to Shorten Time 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.

Summary: Ex parte motions to shorten time must be supported by an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or counsel affidavit describing the good cause.

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Order shortening time

An Order Shortening Time submitted on a matter that has been previously filed and set for hearing will not be advanced without either 1) a Stipulation and Order or 2) counsel to submit a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

Summary: A previously set hearing will not be advanced on an Order Shortening Time without a Stipulation and Order or a Motion to Advance the Hearing.

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Motion in limine

Must include

caption ?

Each Motion in Limine must be numbered and specifically titled. (For example: Motion in Limine #1- to Exclude; Motion in Limine #2 – to Exclude).

Summary: Each motion in limine must be numbered and specifically titled.

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Motion in limine

Any motion in limine filed must be supported by an affidavit of counsel which contains all appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47. The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

Summary: Motions in limine must be supported by a counsel affidavit containing all EDCR 2.47 elements or the court will not consider them.

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Request for release of minor compromise funds ?

Any request to disperse money from a minor's compromise account, must include a recent dated bank statement or a dated Letter of Account Verification on bank letterhead, from the bank, showing the current balance and appropriate government identification or birth certificate, showing age of the minor.

Summary: Requests to disburse minor's compromise funds must include a recent bank statement or letter of account verification and government ID or birth certificate showing the minor's age.

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Discovery motion

Must include

certificate of conference ?

As a reminder, all discovery motions must contain the certification required under EDCR 2.34.

Summary: All discovery motions must include the certification required by EDCR 2.34.

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Confidentiality stipulation or motion ?

All stipulations or motions concerning confidentiality agreements must include a detailed statement illustrating good cause.

Summary: Stipulations or motions concerning confidentiality agreements must include a detailed good-cause statement.

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Confidentiality order ?

All orders must contain the following language or similar: "The Court retains the right to allow disclosure of any subject covered by this stipulation or to modify this stipulation at any time in the interest of justice."

Summary: Confidentiality orders must contain (or substantially include) the specified court-retained-rights language.

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Calendar call preparation ?

The parties must have ready for trial prepared to address the following at calendar call: (1) Typed exhibit lists with all stipulated exhibits marked; (2) List of depositions; (3) List of equipment needed for trial, including audiovisual equipment

Summary: At calendar call, parties must be prepared to address typed exhibit lists with stipulated exhibits marked, a list of depositions, and a list of needed trial equipment including audiovisual equipment.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

The detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and/or the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense with particularity.

Summary: Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must cover all elements of each cause of action and/or the basis for affirmative defenses with particularity.

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Motion in limine

Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47. The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

Summary: Every motion in limine must be supported by a compliant affidavit of counsel under EDCR 2.47 or it will not be considered.

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Application for default judgment

Must include

proposed order

All Default Judgments with a principal amount of less than $35,000 in specific damages that are reasonably calculable from authenticated exhibits may be submitted to chambers. A proposed order must be included as an exhibit to any Application for Default Judgment when it is filed.

Summary: Default judgments under $35,000 may be submitted to chambers and must include a proposed order as an exhibit.

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Application for default judgment

Must include

certificate of service ?

All Applications for Default Judgments MUST include a Certificate of Mailing.

Summary: Applications for default judgment must include a Certificate of Mailing.

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Document requiring signature ?

Pursuant to Administrative Order “[a]ll documents requiring the signature of another person may be electronically signed without original signatures; however, the party submitting the document must obtain email verification of the other person’s agreement to sign electronically and submit the email with the filed documents.”

Summary: Documents requiring another person's signature may be electronically signed without original signatures only if the submitting party obtains email verification of that person's agreement to sign electronically and submits it with the filed documents.

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Order

All orders must be signed as to form and content.

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Order or stipulation ?

All orders and stipulations utilizing electronic signatures must have authorization to use e-signature included.

Summary: Orders and stipulations using electronic signatures must include authorization to use e-signature.

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Voluntary dismissal

Judge Peterson would like the following language and signature line included in all voluntary dismissals: Based on the foregoing Notice, Case No. A-23-123456-C is hereby dismissed WITH/without prejudice and the case is CLOSED.

Summary: All voluntary dismissals must include the specified dismissal and closure language and signature line.

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Proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Unless otherwise instructed by the Court, counsel for the prevailing party is required to draft the Order and must circulate it to all opposing counsel/parties for approval/signature, allowing for a reasonable opportunity to review and/or comment.

Summary: The prevailing party's counsel must draft the order and circulate it to all opposing counsel/parties for approval or signature, allowing reasonable opportunity to review and comment.

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Order

Any Order/joint document must have the original signature of each opposing counsel/party or the submitting party is required to obtain the e-mail authorization of each party’s electronic signature. The e-mail authorization must be embedded in the body of the document or attached as the last page of the submitted document.

Summary: Every order/joint document must bear each opposing counsel/party's original signature or an emailed authorization of electronic signature, with the authorization embedded in the document or attached as the last page.

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Order

If an Order is circulated and signature from all opposing Counsel(s) and/or Party(ies) is not obtained, submitting Counsel is to indicate that the Order was “circulated-not signed” on that parties’ signature line and attach the email circulation as the last page of the Order.

Summary: If signatures from all opposing counsel/parties are not obtained, counsel must mark the unsigned party's signature line 'circulated-not signed' and attach the circulation email as the last page of the order.

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Proposed order ?

On the signature line of opposing counsel, there should be language to indicate that the Order was circulated to all parties, but not signed, and that a competing Order is to be submitted and attach the proof of circulation as the last page of the Order. For example: the signature line could read, “Counsel did not consent and will be submitting competing Order.”

Summary: In a substantive-dispute case, the drafting party must note on the opposing counsel signature line that the order was circulated but not signed and that a competing order will be submitted, and attach the proof of circulation as the last page.

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Competing order

That party must also set forth on the competing Order that it is a competing Order on the signature line of opposing counsel, and must attach the email proof of circulation as the last page of the Order.

Summary: The competing order must state on the opposing counsel signature line that it is a competing order and must attach the email proof of circulation as the last page.

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Original deposition

All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial (other than in lieu of live testimony) must be delivered to the Clerk at or prior to the Calendar Call. Depositions MUST be sealed, certified, copies or they will NOT be accepted.

Summary: Original depositions to be used at trial must be delivered to the Clerk at or before the Calendar Call and must be sealed and certified or they will not be accepted.

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Deposition objection excerpts ?

If there are any objections to the designations or counter-designations, then the parties need to provide the Court (at or before the Calendar Call) with copies of the deposition excerpts which show on each page which excerpts are objected to, who is objecting, and the basis.

Summary: Objections to deposition designations require providing the Court, at or before the Calendar Call, excerpts showing on each page the objected-to portions, the objector, and the basis.

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Jury instructions

Each side shall provide the Court, at - or before – the Calendar Call (unless otherwise directed by the Court) an agreed-upon set of jury instructions (instructions that are agreed-upon can be provided in an uncited format), proposed verdict form(s), along with any additional proposed jury instructions from each side.

Summary: Each side must deliver to the Court, by the Calendar Call, an agreed-upon set of jury instructions, proposed verdict forms, and any additional proposed instructions.

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Jury instructions

Any additional jury instructions that a party is proposing, but is/are opposed to by the other party(ies) must be submitted in both uncited and cited format (as shown in the example at the end of this document) as these jury instructions will need to be argued to the Court.

Summary: Objected-to proposed jury instructions must be submitted in both cited and uncited format because they will be argued to the Court.

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Clean laptop or media device for jury ?

**NOTE: COUNSEL MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN LAPTOP OR OTHER MEDIA DEVICE TO GO BACK WITH THE JURY IF THEY INTEND FOR JURORS TO VIEW VIDEOS AND/OR AUDIO.

Summary: Counsel must provide a clean laptop or other media device to go back with the jury if jurors will view videos and/or audio.

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Exhibit list

Submit an Exhibit List to the Court Clerk, via email (listed above), in accordance with the example provided. Place a copy of the Exhibit List in each of the binders. The exhibits on the list shall be numbered for the Plaintiff(s), and lettered for Defendant(s) unless a block of numbers has been assigned to each party as noted previously. The Exhibit List should contain five (5) columns labeled: "#"; "Description" (short description of exhibit including Bates stamp if applicable); "Offered"; "Objected"; and "Admitted."

Summary: An Exhibit List with five specified columns must be emailed to the Court Clerk and a copy placed in each exhibit binder, numbered for Plaintiff and lettered for Defendant unless number blocks were assigned.

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Electronic exhibits ?

TWO (2) electronic storage drives - per set of exhibits (Two (2) electronic storage drives of the Joint Exhibits, Two electronic (2) storage drives of Plaintiff's exhibits, and Two (2) drives of Defendant's exhibits) Drive 1 - "Golden Drive" – All exhibits in PDF format and the exhibit list Drive 2 - "Working Drive" – Exhibits only - no exhibit list should be attached. Two (2) sets of the printed copy of the exhibit list – please print in easily readable font. **One (1) ADDITIONAL BLANK electronic storage device is required for any admitted exhibits** - All admitted exhibits will be copied to this device to go back with the jury.

Summary: Electronic exhibits require two storage drives per set (a Golden Drive with PDF exhibits plus exhibit list and a Working Drive with exhibits only), two printed exhibit list sets, and one additional blank device for admitted exhibits.

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Electronic exhibit list

The list must include the following information in tabular format for each proposed electronic exhibit (please note that traditional "physical"evidence is not to be listed on the electronic exhibit list and should be submitted on a separate exhibit list): The exhibit number for the proposed electronic exhibit consistent with paragraph 4 above The identification of the electronic storage device on which the proposed exhibit is stored or a space for the clerk to make notation in the event the Exhibit was submitted in traditional form A description of the proposed electronic exhibit Any numeric or alphanumeric designation used on the proposed electronic exhibit during discovery or other pretrial proceedings Whether a stipulation to the admission of the proposed electronic exhibit exists A space for the clerk to make notation on the date the proposed electronic exhibits is offered A space for the clerk to make notation on objections made to the proposed electronic exhibits at the time it is offered for admission A space for the clerk to make notation on the admission of the proposed electronic exhibits

Summary: The electronic exhibit list must include, in tabular format, the exhibit number, storage device identification, description, pretrial designation, stipulation status, and clerk notation spaces for offering date, objections, and admission.

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Electronic exhibits

The proposed electronic exhibit shall exactly match the admitted electronic exhibit. Any change between the proposed electronic exhibit and the admitted electronic exhibit will require the submission of the exhibit as a supplemental proposed electronic exhibit by offering counsel with a new proposed exhibit number in conformance with paragraph 4.

Summary: The proposed electronic exhibit must exactly match the admitted version; any change requires a supplemental submission with a new exhibit number.

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Jury deliberation laptop and monitor ?

Prior to the commencement of deliberations by a jury, if the trial is a jury trial, the party proffering the electronic exhibits will provide a laptop computer and additional monitor with only an operating system and associated programs, an adobe program to permit viewing of the admitted exhibits, and no internet or other research capability. The laptop will be subject to inspection by Court I.T. staff and counsel for compliance prior to it being provided to the deliberating jury.

Summary: In a jury trial, the proffering party must provide a laptop and monitor with no internet or research capability for jury deliberations, subject to inspection before delivery to the jury.

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Deposition

Depositions MUST be sealed, certified, copies or they will NOT be accepted.

Summary: Depositions must be sealed, certified copies or they will not be accepted.

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Audiovisual appearance request ?

Pursuant to Administrative Order 22-07 and the Nevada Supreme Court's RULES GOVERNING APPEARANCE BY AUDIO-VISUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT, if a party wishes a witness to appear at trial audiovisually, the party must comply with Supreme Court Rule Part IX (A and B) and file an Audiovisual Transmission Equipment Appearance Request form, (forms located on the Court's website, www.clarkcountycourts.us) as well as comply with the terms therein, at least five (5) Judicial Days prior to the Trial date unless the Court provides a different time-frame.

Summary: A party wanting a witness to appear audiovisually must comply with Supreme Court Rule Part IX (A and B) and file an Audiovisual Transmission Equipment Appearance Request form.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (FFCL) which is to include citations. The detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense. If the case sets forth specific elements of damages, then these must be set out as well.

Summary: Each side's proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be detailed, include citations, cover all elements of each cause of action, the basis for affirmative defenses, and damages elements.

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Exhibit list

Each party must submit an Exhibit List to the Courtroom Clerk, via email (listed above) in accordance with the example provided. Place a copy of the Exhibit List in each of the binders. The exhibits on the list shall be numbered for the Plaintiff(s), and lettered for Defendant(s) unless a block of numbers has been assigned to each party as noted previously. The exhibit list should contain five (5) columns labeled: "#"; "Description" (short description of exhibit including Bates stamp if applicable); "Offered"; "Objected"; and "Admitted."

Summary: Each party must email an Exhibit List to the Courtroom Clerk with five specified columns, place a copy in each binder, and number (Plaintiff) or letter (Defendant) exhibits accordingly.

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Discovery motion

Must include

local rule certificate ?

As a reminder, all discovery motions must contain the certification required under EDCR 2.34.

Summary: All discovery motions must contain the certification required under EDCR 2.34.

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Confidentiality order

Judge Hardy will approve a confidentiality order for discovery purposes if the order includes a detailed statement demonstrating that good cause exists. All such orders must contain the following language or language substantially similar: "The Court retains the right to allow disclosure of any subject covered by this stipulation or to modify this stipulation at any time in the interest of justice."

Summary: Confidentiality orders will be approved only if they include a detailed good cause statement and the Court's required reservation-of-rights language.

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Final pretrial conference submissions ?

Lead trial counsel must comply with EDCR 2.67 and 2.68 and bring to the final pre-trial conference the following: All exhibits already marked by counsel for identification purposes; Typed exhibit lists with all stipulated exhibits marked as admitted; Jury instructions in 2 groups: the agreed upon uncontested set, and the contested sets; Proposed voir dire questions; and Original depositions. A list of equipment needed for trial not usually found in the courtroom. The court or its designee will inform counsel if such equipment is available in house or if counsel must procure the same and bring to the courtroom;

Summary: Lead trial counsel must bring marked exhibits, typed exhibit lists, jury instructions in two groups, proposed voir dire questions, original depositions, and an equipment-needs list to the final pre-trial conference.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

Judge Hardy requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in non-jury cases at least two working days prior to the commencement of trial. Those should be emailed to the law clerk, with a carbon copy to opposing counsel, in Word format.

Summary: In non-jury cases, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be submitted at least two working days before trial, emailed to the law clerk with a copy to opposing counsel, in Word format.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

Judge Hardy requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.

Summary: Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law are required in injunction cases in accordance with NRCP 52.

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Jury instructions

Counsel are to submit proposed jury instructions and forms of verdict in word format prior to the commencement of trial. Counsel should meet and agree upon jury instructions and object to jury instructions proposed by the adverse parties.

Summary: Proposed jury instructions and forms of verdict must be submitted in Word format before trial, after counsel meet and attempt to agree on the instructions.

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Motion in limine

Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47. The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

Summary: Every motion in limine must be supported by an affidavit of counsel containing all elements required by EDCR 2.47, and non-compliant motions in limine will not be considered.

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Motion to withdraw as counsel ?

Withdrawing counsel must comply with EDCR 7.40 and also provide the last known email address of the client in the motion.

Summary: A motion to withdraw as counsel must comply with EDCR 7.40 and include the client's last known email address.

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Exhibits

Parties can chose to use either paper or electronic exhibits. Parties must notify the court of their format choice at the trial readiness pre-trial conference.

Summary: Parties must notify the court at the trial readiness pre-trial conference whether they will use paper or electronic exhibits.

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Demonstrative exhibits

Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to the final pre-trial conference.

Summary: All anticipated demonstrative exhibits, including exemplars, must be disclosed before the final pre-trial conference.

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Jury instructions

In accordance with EDCR 2.67,prior to the Calendar Call, counsel shall meet and discuss preinstructions to the jury, jury instructions and verdict forms. Each side shall provide the Court, at the Calendar Call, an agreed set ofjury instructions and proposed form of verdict along with any additional proposed jury instructions with an electronic copy in Word format.

Summary: Counsel must meet and confer on jury instructions before the Calendar Call, and each side must provide the court at the Calendar Call an agreed set of instructions, a proposed verdict form, and any additional instructions with a Word-format electronic copy.

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Exhibit list ?

EXHIBITLIST-Usetheexhibitlisttemplatesentandemail aWordversionoftheexhibitlisttotheCourtroomClerks when you submit your exhibits at revesf(oclarkcountvcourts.us and RabonD@clarkcountvcourts.us. lf you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.

Summary: A Word-version exhibit list prepared on the court's template must be emailed to the Courtroom Clerks when exhibits are submitted (obtain the template from the Courtroom Clerk if needed).

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Electronic exhibit list ?

An exhibit list in substantially the same form as the attachment hereto shall be provided in paper form as well as electronic in Excel format. The electronic (Excel) version of the exhibit list is to be named "Exhibit List" and is to be located on the master electronic storage device only.

Summary: An exhibit list must be provided in both paper and Excel format; the Excel version must be named 'Exhibit List' and located only on the master electronic storage device.

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Electronic exhibit list

The list must include the following information in tabular format for each proposed electronic exhibit (please note that traditional "physical"evidence is not to be listed on the electronic exhibit list and should be submitted on a separate exhibit list): a. The exhibit number for the proposed electronic exhibit consistent with paragraph 4 above b. The identification of the electronic storage device on which the proposed exhibit is stored or a space for the clerk to make notation in the event the Exhibit was submitted in traditional form c. A description of the proposed electronic exhibit d, Any numeric or alphanumeric designation used on the proposed electronic exhibit during discovery or other pretrial proceedings f. A space for the clerk to make notation on the date the proposed electronic exhibits is offered g. A space for the clerk to make notation on objections made to the proposed electronic exhibits at the time it is offered for admission h. A space for the clerk to make notation on the admission of the proposed electronic exhibits

Summary: The electronic exhibit list must be in tabular format and include, for each proposed electronic exhibit, the exhibit number, storage device identification, description, any discovery/pretrial designation, and spaces for clerk notations of the offer date, objections, and admission.

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Electronic exhibit list

(please note that traditional "physical"evidence is not to be listed on the electronic exhibit list and should be submitted on a separate exhibit list)

Summary: Traditional physical evidence must not be listed on the electronic exhibit list and must be submitted on a separate exhibit list.

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Electronic exhibit

The proposed electronic exhibit shall exactly match the admitted electronic exhibit. Any change between the proposed electronic exhibit and the admitted electronic exhibit will require the submission of the exhibit as a supplemental proposed electronic exhibit by offering counsel with a new proposed exhibit number in conformance with paragraph 4.

Summary: The proposed electronic exhibit must exactly match the admitted exhibit; any change requires resubmission by counsel as a supplemental proposed exhibit with a new exhibit number.

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Blank electronic storage device for jury trials ?

In the event of a jury trial, an additional blank electronic storage device will be required to copy all of the admitted electronic exhibits onto for use by the jury (see paragraph 12).

Summary: In jury trials, the party must also provide an additional blank electronic storage device for the clerk to copy admitted exhibits for use by the jury.

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Jury deliberation equipment ?

Prior to the commencement of deliberations by a jury, if the trial is a jury trial, the party proffering the electronic exhibits will provide a laptop computer and additional monitor with only an operating system and associated programs, an adobe program to permit viewing of the admitted exhibits, and no internet or other research capability. The laptop will be subject to inspection by Court I.T. staff and counsel for compliance prior to it being provided to the deliberating jury.

Summary: In jury trials, the proffering party must provide a laptop and monitor for deliberations containing only an operating system, associated programs, and an Adobe viewer for admitted exhibits with no internet or research capability, subject to inspection by Court I.T. staff and counsel.

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Exhibit list

An exhibit list in substantially the same form as the attachment hereto shall be provided in paper form as well as electronic in Excel format. The electronic (Excel) version of the exhibit list is to be named "Exhibit List" and is to be located on the master electronic storage device only.

Summary: The exhibit list must be provided in both paper and Excel format, with the Excel version named 'Exhibit List' and located only on the master electronic storage device.

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Exhibit list

The list must include the following information in tabular format for each proposed electronic exhibit (please note that traditional "physical"evidence is not to be listed on the electronic exhibit list and should be submitted on a separate exhibit list): a. The exhibit number for the proposed electronic exhibit consistent with paragraph 4 above b. The identification of the electronic storage device on which the proposed exhibit is stored or a space for the clerk to make notation in the event the Exhibit was submitted in traditional form c. A description of the proposed electronic exhibit d. Any numeric or alphanumeric designation used on the proposed electronic exhibit during discovery or other pretrial proceedings f. A space for the clerk to make notation on the date the proposed electronic exhibits is offered g. A space fbr the clerk to make notation on objections made to the proposed electronic exhibits at the time it is offered for admission h. A space forthe clerkto make notation on the admission of the proposed electronic exhibits

Summary: The electronic exhibit list must include tabular entries for each proposed exhibit showing exhibit number, storage device identification, description, discovery designation, and clerk notation spaces for date offered, objections, and admission; physical evidence must be listed on a separate exhibit list.

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Electronic exhibit

The proposed electronic exhibit shall exactly match the admitted electronic exhibit. Any change between the proposed electronic exhibit and the admitted electronic exhibit will require the submission of the exhibit as a supplemental proposed electronic exhibit by offering counselwith a new proposed exhibit number in conformance with paragraph 4.

Summary: Proposed electronic exhibits must exactly match the admitted exhibits; any change requires resubmission as a supplemental proposed exhibit with a new exhibit number.

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Electronic exhibits

The party offering the proposed electronic exhibits shall provide the clerk with two identical sets of the proposed electronic exhibits on separate electronic storage devices. In the event of a jury trial, an additional blank electronic storage device will be required to copy all of the admitted electronic exhibits onto for use by the jury (see paragraph l2)' The clerk will maintain one of the electronic storage devices as a master without modification.

Summary: The offering party must provide the clerk two identical sets of proposed electronic exhibits on separate storage devices, plus an additional blank device in jury trials for copying admitted exhibits for jury use.

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Jury deliberation equipment ?

Prior to the commencement of deliberations by a jury, if the trial is a jury trial, the party proffering the electronic exhibits will provide a laptop computer and additional monitor with only an operating system and associated programs, an adobe program to permit viewing of tn. admitted exhibits, and no internet or other research capability. The laptop willbe subjectto inspection byCourt l.T. staff and counsel forcompliance priorto itbeing provided to the deliberating jury.

Summary: In jury trials, the proffering party must provide a laptop and monitor with only an operating system, an Adobe viewer for admitted exhibits, and no internet capability, subject to inspection before deliberations.

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Pretrial documents ?

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

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

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Jury instructions

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

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

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Exhibits

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

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

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Exhibit list

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

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

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

The detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense.

Summary: Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must include all elements of each cause of action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's affirmative defense.

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Agreement to pay recording fee

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

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

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Proposed order ?

Does your department require prevailing counsel to submit a draft order to opposing counsel to review? Yes Does your department impose a period of time for opposing counsel to review and return an Order? No Reasonable time for opposing counsel to review and return an order 7-10 days

Summary: Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review; the department imposes no fixed deadline but considers 7-10 days a reasonable review period.

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Proposed order

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

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

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Proposed order ?

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

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

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Motion in limine ?

Must include

certificate of conference ?

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.

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Motion in limine

Must include

certificate of conference ?

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.

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Exhibit list

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.

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Exhibits

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.

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Amended exhibit

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.

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Exhibits

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.

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Electronic exhibits ?

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.

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Jury laptop ?

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.

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Powerpoint presentation

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.

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Exhibits

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.

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Jury notebooks ?

Please provide eleven juror notebooks one judicial day prior to trial.

Summary: Eleven juror notebooks must be provided one judicial day prior to trial.

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Original deposition

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.

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Deposition

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).

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Deposition designations

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.

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Ex parte tro application ?

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.

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Injunction case

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.

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Motion for order shortening time ?

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.

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Proposed order ?

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.

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Motion in limine ?

Must include

certificate of conference ?

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.

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Motion in limine

Must include

certificate of conference ?

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.

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Exhibits

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.

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Exhibit list

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.

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Exhibits

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.

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Exhibits ?

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.

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Depositions

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.

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Depositions

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.

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Deposition designations

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.

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Motion for remote testimony ?

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.

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Exhibits

Counsel is to attach a white "PROPOSED EXHIBIT" LABEL to the front of the first page of an exhibit or to the back of the first page if any writing would be obscured.

Summary: Counsel must attach a white 'PROPOSED EXHIBIT' label to the front of the first page of each exhibit, or to the back of the first page if attaching it to the front would obscure writing.

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Exhibit label ?

Must include

case number

The label is to include the Exhibit Number and Case Number. (Attached is a template label sheet.)

Summary: Each exhibit label must include the exhibit number and the case number.

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Exhibit list

EXHIBIT LISTS: Please submit two (2) Exhibit Lists with a short description of each exhibit and with three columns on the right-hand side labeled offered/objection/admitted. (Sample included)

Summary: Two exhibit lists must be submitted containing a short description of each exhibit and three right-hand columns labeled offered/objection/admitted, using the provided sample.

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Deposition

DEPOSITIONS: are NOT admitted as exhibits. Counsel is to provide the clerk with ORIGINAL, SEALED depositions prior to the start of trial and if utilized will be FILED and PUBLISHED IN OPEN COURT.

Summary: Depositions are not admitted as exhibits; counsel must provide the clerk with original, sealed depositions before the start of trial, and if utilized they will be filed and published in open court.

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Proposed order ?

Must include

caption, page count, case number ?

PLEASE BE SURE YOUR ORDERS HAVE THE CORRECT CAPTION, CASE NUMBER, DEPARTMENT NUMBER, AND PAGE NUMBERS!

Summary: Submitted orders must contain the correct caption, case number, department number, and page numbers.

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Competing proposed order ?

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.

Summary: A competing proposed order submitted without opposing counsel's signature must include a 1-page cover letter with bullet points identifying each instance of contested language and the reasons for the competing order.

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Electronically signed document ?

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 document.

Summary: Documents signed by another person may be electronically signed only if the submitting party obtains email verification of that person's agreement, which must be embedded in the document or attached as the last page.

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Trial equipment ?

Additionally, a clean laptop must be provided for jury deliberations for the jury to view any admitted exhibits on a CD/DVD/Flash Drive player.

Summary: A clean laptop must be provided for jury deliberations so the jury can view admitted CD/DVD/flash drive exhibits.

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Depositions

Depositions must be sealed, certified copies or they will not be accepted without the Court's approval.

Summary: Depositions must be sealed, certified copies or they will not be accepted without Court approval.

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Trial brief

If the trial of the case will involve significant issues not adequately addressed by the parties in connection with dispositive Motions or other Pre-trial Motions, the parties must prepare trial briefs addressing such issues.

Summary: Parties must prepare trial briefs addressing significant issues not adequately addressed in dispositive or pretrial motions.

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Exhibits

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.

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Exhibits

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.

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Contested order

Must include

proposed order

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.

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Proposed order ?

Non-drafting counsel is required to sign the order prior to submission.

Summary: Non-drafting counsel must sign the proposed order before it is submitted to chambers.

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Proposed order

Counsel must include, as part of the PDF version of the proposed order, proof of opposing counsel's permission to use their e-signature.

Summary: The PDF version of a proposed order must include proof of opposing counsel's permission to use their e-signature.

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Competing proposed order

Your submission must include all three of the following documents: Original Proposed Order (Document 1) Attach your original proposed order as initially submitted. Opposing Party's Competing Proposed Order (Document 2) Attach the opposing party's competing proposed order as they originally submitted it. This document must clearly identify the submitting attorney by name and Nevada Bar number. Redlined Version of the Original Proposed Order (Document 3) Attach a redlined copy of your original proposed order showing all proposed revisions. The redlined copy must clearly reflect all additions and deletions being requested.

Summary: Competing order submissions must include three documents: the original proposed order, the opposing party's competing proposed order (identifying the submitting attorney by name and Nevada Bar number), and a redlined version of the original showing all proposed additions and deletions.

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Competing proposed order ?

The redlined version should be compared against the Original Proposed Order (Document 1), not against any other document. Do not submit only a finalized competing order without the required redlining/proposed revisions being visible to the Court.

Summary: The redline must be prepared against the original proposed order (not any other document), and a finalized competing order may not be submitted without the redlined revisions visible to the Court.

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Notice of intent to appear by communication equipment

File a Notice of Intent to Appear by Communication Equipment.

Summary: A Notice of Intent to Appear by Communication Equipment must be filed to appear telephonically for calendar matters.

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Agreement to pay recording fee ?

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.

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Jury instructions ?

Must include

caption ?

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.

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Jury instructions

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.

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Deposition designation list ?

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.

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Exhibits

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.

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Exhibit list ?

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.

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Clerks exhibit binder ?

Must include

case number

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.

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Exhibits

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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Demonstrative exhibits

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.

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Jury instructions ?

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.

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Depositions

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.

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Jury instructions

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.

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Deposition designation list ?

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.

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Recorded or filed document ?

NRS 239B.030 prohibits a person from including personal information on any document that is recorded, filed, or otherwise submitted to the Court. “Personal information” means a person’s first name or first initial and last name in combination with any of the following: social security number; driver’s license number; or account number, credit card number, or debit card number, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that would permit access to the person’s financial account. NRS 603A.040.

Summary: NRS 239B.030 prohibits including personal information (name combined with SSN, driver's license number, or financial account numbers with security codes) on any document recorded, filed, or submitted to the Court.

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Proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Department W requires prevailing counsel to submit a draft order to opposing counsel to review and return an Order.

Summary: Prevailing counsel must first circulate a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before submission to the Court.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted to Department W pursuant to EDCR 5.706.

Summary: Proposed orders must be submitted to Department W in compliance with EDCR 5.706.

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Competing proposed orders ?

When counsel cannot agree on the language of an Order, Department W requires compliance with EDCR 5.706. Drafting counsel may directly submit the proposed order to the Court, accompanied by an explanation of the attempts made to obtain countersignature, with a copy to opposing counsel, and opposing counsel may submit an alternate order, accompanied by an explanation of the disagreement and distinction between the two proposed order, with a copy to opposing counsel.

Summary: When counsel cannot agree on order language, EDCR 5.706 applies: drafting counsel submits the proposed order with an explanation of countersignature attempts (copy to opposing counsel), and opposing counsel may submit an alternate order with an explanation of the disagreement and distinctions (copy to opposing counsel).

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Proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order ?

Does Department I require prevailing counsel to submit a draft order to opposing counsel to review and return an Order? Yes

Summary: Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before submitting the order to the court.

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Contested proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order

When counsel cannot agree on the language of an Order, Department I requires compliance with EDCR 5.522 drafting counsel may directly submit the proposed order, with video cite references for all discrepancies, to the Court, accompanied by an explanation of the attempts made to obtain countersignature, with a copy to opposing counsel. Opposing counsel may submit an alternate order accompanied by an explanation of the disagreement and distinctions between the two proposed orders, which will include video cite references for all discrepancies, and provide a copy to opposing counsel. The proposed order(s) will be reviewed by the Law Clerk with the videotape record.

Summary: For contested orders, Department I requires EDCR 5.522 compliance: drafting counsel submits the proposed order with video cite references for all discrepancies and an explanation of countersignature attempts with a copy to opposing counsel, who may submit an alternate order with an explanation of the disagreement and video cite references with a copy to drafting counsel, and the Law Clerk reviews the proposed order(s) against the videotape record.

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Exhibit list

EXHIBIT LISTS: Counsel to submit an exhibit list, identified as previously directed (see above), with a short description of each exhibit, one week before the start of trial (example: see page # 2, attached).

Summary: Counsel must submit an exhibit list identifying each exhibit with a short description one week before trial begins.

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Order

Must include

caption

Department 22 requires full captions on every order.

Summary: Every order submitted to Department 22 must include a full caption.

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Default judgment

Department 22 requires a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of whether an appearance has been made by the party against whom a default judgment is sought and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

Summary: Default judgment prove-ups in Department 22 require a 7-Day Notice under NRCP 55(b)(2) regardless of any appearance, and it must not be combined with a Notice of Intent to Take Default.

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Motion in limine ?

Counsel must strictly adhere to EDCR 2.47, an affidavit that lacks specificity or otherwise does not comply will be cause for the Court to deny the motion without hearing.

Summary: Motions in limine must strictly comply with EDCR 2.47, and a non-specific or non-compliant affidavit is grounds for denial without hearing.

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Application for default judgment

Must include

proposed order

A proposed order must be included as an exhibit to any Application for Default Judgment when it is filed.

Summary: Every Application for Default Judgment must include a proposed order as an exhibit when filed.

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Application for default judgment

Must include

certificate of service ?

All Applications for Default Judgments MUST include a Certificate of Mailing.

Summary: All Applications for Default Judgment must include a Certificate of Mailing.

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Application for default judgment

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.

Summary: Exhibits intended for use at a prove-up hearing must be attached to the Application for Default Judgment or provided to chambers at least 5 days before the hearing.

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Ex parte application for tro ?

The applicant must, by affidavit, show adequate advance notice to the other side or an appropriate exception in accordance with NRCP 65(b).

Summary: Ex parte TRO applicants must include an affidavit showing adequate advance notice to the other side or an appropriate exception under NRCP 65(b).

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Ex parte motion to shorten time

Ex Parte Motions to Shorten Time 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.

Summary: Ex parte motions to shorten time require an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the good-cause circumstances justifying the shortening of time.

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Motion in limine

Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47. The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

Summary: Every motion in limine must be supported by an affidavit of counsel containing all elements required by EDCR 2.47, and non-compliant motions in limine will not be considered.

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Motion in limine

Any motion in limine filed MUST be supported by an affidavit of counsel which contains ALL appropriate elements required by EDCR 2.47. The Court will not consider motions in limine which are not in compliance with EDCR 2.47.

Summary: Every motion in limine must be supported by an affidavit of counsel containing all elements required by EDCR 2.47, and non-compliant motions will not be considered.

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Ex parte motion to shorten time

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.

Summary: Ex parte motions to shorten time must be submitted before filing and cannot be granted without an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the good cause circumstances.

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Competing proposed order ?

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.

Summary: A competing order without opposing counsel's signature must include a 1-page bullet-point cover letter of contested language and reasons, placed as page 1 of the PDF order.

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Petition to seal criminal records ?

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. Petitioner must also submit an affidavit in support of the petition which must contain a brief biography of Petitioner's life from the date of the arrest to the present, to include basic facts such as education, work and family history, life experiences and/or accomplishments, and arrests and/or charges not eligible for sealing, along with an explanation of why Petitioner seeks to seal petitioner's records at this time.

Summary: Petitions to seal criminal records must include verified Central Repository records, a copy of the police/arrest report for each charge, and a supporting affidavit with petitioner's biography since arrest and reasons for seeking sealing.

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Stipulation and order to extend discovery and trial

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):

Summary: A Stipulation and Order to Extend Discovery and Trial must contain the specified deadlines/dates (trial date, pretrial/calendar call, pretrial memorandum deadline, motions in limine deadline, and trial readiness status check).

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Jury questionnaire request ?

Department 16 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 stack.

Summary: Requests for jury questionnaires must be made by Stipulation and Order or by motion that is filed and heard.

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Default judgment

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

Summary: Default judgments of $50,000 or more must be set on the Department's regular motion calendar.

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Default judgment ?

Personal injury claims and claims for title to real property require a prove-up testimony.

Summary: Default judgments on personal injury claims or claims for title to real property require prove-up testimony.

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Trial brief

If the trial of the case will involve significant issues not adequately addressed by the parties in connection with dispositive motions or other pretrial motions, the parties must prepare trial briefs addressing such issues.

Summary: Parties must prepare trial briefs if the trial will involve significant issues not adequately addressed in connection with dispositive motions or other pretrial motions.

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Exhibits

Exhibits must be prepared for trial in accordance with Dept 16's Exhibits Guidelines list.

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Proposed findings conclusions ?

The detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense.

Summary: The proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense.

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Exhibit list

Exhibit Lists: these are required for either joint or individual exhibit sets. The list should contain a short description of each exhibit with three columns on the right-hand side labeled "Offered", "Objection", and "Admitted". Please do not include any information in these columns, as these columns are for the use of the Court Clerk. Please use the attached Exhibit List to complete your exhibit list and provide such to the court. Please use the "Choose an item" drop down on the exhibit list to indicate which party the exhibit list and exhibits are being provided by.

Summary: Exhibit lists are required for joint or individual exhibit sets and must briefly describe each exhibit with blank 'Offered', 'Objection', and 'Admitted' columns reserved for the Clerk, using the court's exhibit list form and indicating the providing party via the drop-down.

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Trial brief

Trial Briefs (EDCR 7.27): if the trial of the case will involve significant issues not adequately addressed by the parties in connection with dispositive motions or other pretrial motions, the parties must prepare trial briefs addressing such issues. At or before the pre-trial conference, the parties deliver an unfiled copy to the court prior to the commencement of trial.

Summary: If trial will involve significant issues not adequately addressed in dispositive or pretrial motions, the parties must prepare trial briefs and deliver an unfiled copy to the court at or before the pre-trial conference, prior to commencement of trial.

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Jury instructions

Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms: in accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet and discuss pre-instructions to the jury, jury instructions, and verdict forms.

Summary: Counsel must meet and discuss pre-instructions to the jury, jury instructions, and verdict forms in accordance with EDCR 2.67.

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Jury instructions

On the day of trial, each side shall provide the Court an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed form of verdict along with any additional proposed jury instructions.

Summary: On the day of trial, each side must provide the Court an agreed set of jury instructions, a proposed form of verdict, and any additional proposed jury instructions.

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Exhibits

In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet, review and discuss exhibits. All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

Summary: Counsel must meet, review, and discuss exhibits per EDCR 2.67, and all exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

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Exhibits

Depositions are NOT marked nor admitted as exhibits; however, 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 provided and published when used in court.

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Exhibit list

An Exhibit List containing a short description of each exhibit must be prepared. Counsel is to only use the sample exhibit sheet that is on the next page. Please do not mark in the boxes whether or not the exhibits are objected to, admitted or offered as this is for the clerk's use during the trial.

Summary: An exhibit list with a short description of each exhibit must be prepared using only the sample exhibit sheet, without marking the objection/admission/offered boxes, which are reserved for the clerk's use at trial.

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Exhibits

Each set/binder should be an exact copy of the other sets/binders and all counsel should confirm this. Counsel are to supply all exhibits prior to the start of trial at a time arranged with the clerk.

Summary: All exhibit sets/binders must be exact copies of each other (confirmed by all counsel) and must be supplied prior to the start of trial at a time arranged with the clerk.

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Motion in limine

Must include

certificate of conference ?

The Court will not hear untimely motions or motions without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit. 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 5 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 reason counsel could not reach a resolution. Indicating "counsel could not agree" fails to comply with the rule.

Summary: The Court will not hear motions in limine without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit detailing the counsel conference, resolution attempts, and what was or was not resolved.

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Exhibits

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 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 (EDCR 2.69(a)(2)) with exhibit number/letter, description, and Stipulated, Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted columns, with stipulated exhibits indicated.

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Original deposition

If counsel intends to use depositions during trial, the original depositions must be submitted to the Court clerk, Carolyn Jackson, prior to the start of trial.

Summary: Original depositions must be submitted to Court clerk Carolyn Jackson prior to the start of trial if they will be used.

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Deposition

If depositions will be read in lieu of live testimony, counsel must provide a reader who is not participating in the trial.

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Stipulation and order

Stipulations and Orders or other proposed orders requiring a signature of another person must have the email verification from that person and attached as the last page of the document and not as a separate document.

Summary: Stipulations and orders requiring another person's signature must include that person's email verification attached as the last page of the document, not as a separate document.

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Motion in limine

Must include

certificate of conference ?

The Court will not hear untimely motions or motions without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit. EDCR 2.47(b) requires an affidavit detailing: (1) A personal or telephone conference occurred or an explanation why a conference was impossible. Impossible means something more than being unable to reach opposing counsel the day the motions were due. Department 5 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 reason counsel could not reach a resolution. Indicating "counsel could not agree" fails to comply with the rule.

Summary: Motions in limine must include a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit detailing the conference (or why it was impossible), resolution attempts, and what was and was not resolved; untimely motions or motions lacking the affidavit will not be heard.

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Jury instructions and verdict forms

Counsel shall meet and discuss jury instructions and verdict forms prior to calendar call as provided in EDCR 2.67.

Summary: Counsel must meet and confer on jury instructions and verdict forms prior to calendar call as provided in EDCR 2.67.

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Exhibit list

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 columns labeled "Date Offered," "Objection," and "Date Admitted." The parties must indicate on the list exhibits stipulated as admitted.

Summary: Exhibits must be accompanied by an exhibit list in table format showing exhibit number/letter, description, and columns for Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted, with stipulated exhibits indicated.

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Audio visual equipment ?

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 necessary equipment for viewing exhibits during trial and jury deliberation, and laptops must be clear of all extraneous files.

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Jury instructions and verdict forms ?

Each side shall provide the Court with an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed form of verdict, along with any additional proposed jury instructions, proposed voir dire questions, a list of potential witnesses with the anticipated days/schedule the witnesses intend to be called, and how long your opening and closing arguments are anticipated to last.

Summary: Each side must provide the Court an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed verdict form, plus any additional proposed instructions, proposed voir dire questions, a witness list with anticipated days/schedule, and estimated opening/closing argument lengths.

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Recording fee billing agreement ?

Return this form signed prior to the beginning of trial by all parties partaking in this fee.

Summary: The recording fee agreement must be signed by all parties partaking in the fee and returned before the beginning of trial.

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Official transcript

DVDs/thumb drives are audio/video recording only and cannot be used for preparation of official transcripts. Transcripts must be ordered through the Court Recorder.

Summary: Official transcripts must be ordered through the Court Recorder; DVDs and thumb drives are audio/video only and cannot be used to prepare official transcripts.

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Official transcript

Remember, the outside courtroom reporter cannot provide an official transcript; this can only be provided by the Court Recorder. Please note that the Recorder is the official record for the department.

Summary: Only the Court Recorder can provide official transcripts; outside court reporters cannot, and the Recorder is the official record for the department.

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Original depositions

Depositions are not marked nor admitted as exhibits; however, original depositions should be provided, which are "Published" when used in court.

Summary: Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original depositions should be provided and are 'published' when used in court.

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Proposed order ?

Department R generally requires prevailing counsel to submit a drafted Order to opposing counsel for review. Department R typically allots opposing counsel five (5) days to review, respond, and return the Order

Summary: Prevailing counsel must generally give opposing counsel a drafted order for review, with opposing counsel typically allotted five days to review, respond, and return it.

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Ex parte request for fmc mediation services ?

Parties may submit an Ex Parte Request for Family Mediation Center Services containing information for both parties directly to chambers for an expedited mediation date.

Summary: An Ex Parte Request for Family Mediation Center Services, containing information for both parties, may be submitted directly to chambers for an expedited mediation date.

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Default judgment

Must include

proposed order

Default Judgments for a total award of less than $30,000, if based on written contract, may be submitted to chambers pursuant to EDCR 2.70. The proposed order should be submitted the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC1inbox@clarkcountycourts.us

Summary: Default judgments under $30,000 based on written contract may be submitted to chambers under EDCR 2.70, with the proposed order sent to DC1inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format.

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Order shortening time

An Order Shortening Time submitted on a matter that has been previously filed and set for hearing will not be advanced without either 1) a Stipulation and Order or 2) counsel to submit a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

Summary: An OST on a matter already filed and set for hearing will not be advanced without a Stipulation and Order or a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.

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Contested proposed order ?

When counsel are unable to agree on the language of an order, counsel should submit their proposed order to Department 1, with a written statement outlining the differences in the competing orders. If a redline copy is available, counsel may also submit that document. No additional argument should be provided. Rather, the statement should be limited to identifying the language believed to be incorrect, and directing the Court to the alternate language proposed. Submissions to the Court containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested issue are disfavored, viewed as improper ex parte communication, even if copied to opposing counsel, and will, generally, be disregarded.

Summary: Contested proposed orders must be submitted with a written statement limited to outlining the differences between competing orders; substantive argument is disfavored, viewed as improper ex parte communication, and will generally be disregarded.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Unless otherwise noted in court, the prevailing party is to prepare the order. Department 1 requires proposed orders to be submitted to chambers within fourteen (14) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21. Counsel designated to prepare the order is requested to provide a draft to opposing counsel(s), allowing for a reasonable opportunity for review and comment. Non-drafting counsel may be required to sign the order prior to submission.

Summary: The prevailing party prepares the order and must provide a draft to opposing counsel for reasonable review and comment; non-drafting counsel may be required to sign before submission.

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Minor compromise petition ?

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders for the petition should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC1inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

Summary: Proposed orders for minor's compromise petitions must be emailed to DC1inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format.

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Exhibits

It is the responsibility of counsel to ensure that all sets of exhibits provided to the Court match exactly.

Summary: Counsel is responsible for ensuring all sets of exhibits provided to the Court match exactly.

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Powerpoint presentation

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, and 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: A paper copy of any PowerPoint presentation must be provided to the Court, or an electronic copy (CD/DVD/flash drive) if it contains embedded projections or video files.

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Default judgment submission ?

Must include

proposed order

Default Judgments for a total award of less than $50,000, if based on written contract, may be submitted to chambers pursuant to EDCR 2.70. The proposed order should be submitted to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC32Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us

Summary: Default judgments under $50,000 based on written contract may be submitted to chambers per EDCR 2.70, with the proposed order sent to the department inbox in both Word and PDF format.

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Proposed order ?

PLEASE NOTE – Any order that is inconsistent with the oral ruling of the Court or the Court Minutes will be returned unsigned for correction or will be corrected via interlineation. Counsel should notify the Court of any perceived error in the Court Minutes by Motion pursuant to NRCP 60(a).

Summary: Orders inconsistent with the Court's oral ruling or Court Minutes will be returned unsigned or corrected via interlineation, and perceived errors in the Court Minutes must be raised by motion under NRCP 60(a).

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Petition for compromise of minors claim ?

Must include

proposed order

All Petitions to compromise the claims of minors may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court´s motion calendar. Proposed orders for the petition should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC32inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

Summary: Petitions to compromise minors' claims may be submitted to chambers without calendaring, with the proposed order emailed to the department inbox in both Word and PDF format.

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Petition to seal criminal records ?

A Petition may be submitted to chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court's calendar when accompanied by a D.A. approved Order. Depending on the number of charges, the time-range, and the gravity of the charge(s), the Court may require a hearing.

Summary: Petitions to seal criminal records may be submitted to chambers without calendaring only when accompanied by a D.A. approved Order, and the Court may require a hearing depending on the charges.

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Contested proposed order ?

When counsel are unable to agree on the language of an order, counsel should submit their proposed order to Department 24, with a written statement outlining the differences in the competing orders. If a redline copy is available, counsel may also submit that document. No additional argument should be provided.

Summary: For contested orders, counsel must submit the proposed order with a written statement outlining differences (and may include a redline), without any additional argument.

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Demonstrative exhibit

Larger blow-ups of exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. 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 as 1A.)

Summary: Large blow-up demonstrative exhibits require a small copy to be admitted; a larger version for the jury must be separately marked and admitted (e.g., Exhibit 1 and 1A).

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Agreement to pay recording fee ?

Please discuss with opposing counsel and check which billing process you will use to pay the recording fee of $40 (NRS 3.370) per hour for the trial/hearing:

Summary: Parties must discuss and designate on the Agreement to Pay Recording Fee form which billing option (equal 50/50 split, plaintiff pays, defendant pays, or neither side pays) will cover the $40 per hour recording fee.

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Contested order ?

In District Court Department K, when counsel cannot agree on the language of an order, Department K reviews the video recording and signs off on the Order that conforms to what was ordered on the record at the hearing.

Summary: When counsel disagree on the language of an order, Department K reviews the hearing video recording and signs the order that conforms to what was stated on the record.

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Exhibits

If submitting separate sets of Exhibits, duplicate Exhibits should be eliminated.

Summary: Duplicate exhibits should be eliminated when submitting separate sets of exhibits.

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Deposition publication notice ?

Counsel shall advise the clerk prior to publication.

Summary: Counsel must advise the clerk before publishing deposition testimony.

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Dvd audio recording exhibit ?

If you plan to admit a DVD or audio recording you must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.

Summary: Counsel admitting DVDs or audio recordings must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.

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Exhibit list

EXHIBIT LIST – Use the exhibit list template sent and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when you submit your exhibits at (email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699. If you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.

Summary: Counsel must use the court's exhibit list template and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when submitting exhibits, obtaining the template from the Clerk if needed.

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Exhibits form ?

Exhibit Number | Bates Numbers | Exhibit Description | Date Offered | Date Objection | Date Admitted

Summary: Bench trial exhibits must be logged on the court's exhibits form containing columns for exhibit number, Bates numbers, exhibit description, date offered, date objection, and date admitted.

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Exhibits

If you have any exhibits that are not stipulated to show to the jury, you will need to bring a paper copy of that exhibit, or you can use a laptop to show the witness the exhibit.

Summary: For non-stipulated jury exhibits, a paper copy must be brought or a laptop used to show the witness the exhibit.

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Competing order submission ?

When counsel are unable to agree on the language of an order, counsel should submit their proposed order to Department 7, with a written statement outlining the differences in the competing orders. If a redline copy is available, counsel may also submit that document. No additional argument should be provided. Rather, the statement should be limited to identifying the language believed to be incorrect, directing the Court to the alternate language proposed.

Summary: When counsel cannot agree on order language, they must submit competing proposed orders with a written statement limited to identifying the disputed language and proposing alternate language, with no additional argument.

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Chambers submission ?

Submissions to the Court containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested issue are disfavored, viewed as improper ex parte communication, even if copied to opposing counsel, and will, generally, be disregarded.

Summary: Submissions containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested issue are disfavored, treated as improper ex parte communication even if copied to opposing counsel, and will generally be disregarded.

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Application for default judgment

Application for Default Judgment (under $100,000) – Chambers –> If the amount is $100,000 or greater or involves real property then an Oral hearing is needed.

Summary: Applications for default judgment under $100,000 are handled in chambers, but an oral hearing is required if the amount is $100,000 or greater or real property is involved.

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Proposed order ?

Any order that is inconsistent with the oral ruling of the Court or the Court Minutes will be returned unsigned for correction or will be corrected via interlineation. Counsel should notify the Court of any perceived error in the Court Minutes by Motion pursuant to NRCP 60(a).

Summary: Orders inconsistent with the court's oral ruling or minutes will be returned unsigned or corrected via interlineation, and perceived minute-entry errors must be raised by NRCP 60(a) motion.

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Proposed order ?

Does Department C impose a period of time for opposing counsel to review and return an Order? Yes

Summary: Department C imposes a time period for opposing counsel to review and return a draft order, though the length of the period is not specified.

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Exhibits

In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet, review, and discuss exhibits. All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

Summary: Counsel must meet, review, and discuss exhibits under EDCR 2.67, and all exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

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Proposed exhibits

Pursuant to EDCR 2.68, at the final Pre-Trial Conference, counsel shall be prepared to stipulate or make specific objections to individual proposed exhibits.

Summary: At the final pre-trial conference, counsel must be prepared to stipulate to or make specific objections to individual proposed exhibits.

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Opposed jury instructions

The opposed jury instructions must be submitted with a citation to the relevant authority that would justify their inclusion as a jury instruction.

Summary: Opposed jury instructions must include a citation to relevant authority justifying their inclusion.

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Exhibit label ?

Must include

case number ?

PLTF'S PROPOSED EXHIBITS # _______________ Case No.

Summary: Plaintiff's proposed exhibit labels must be marked 'PLTF'S PROPOSED EXHIBITS' and include the exhibit number and case number.

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Exhibit list

Submit an Exhibit List, numbered for Plaintiffs and letterd for Defendants, containing a short description of each exhibit with three columns to the right entitled: Date Offered/ Objection/Date Admitted.

Summary: An exhibit list (numbered for plaintiff, lettered for defense) must be submitted with a short description of each exhibit and three columns: Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted.

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Jury notebook

In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet, review, and discuss items to be included in the Jury Notebook. Pursuant to EDCR 2.68, at the final Pre-Trial Conference, counsel shall be prepared to stipulate or make specific objections to items to be included in the Jury Notebook.

Summary: Counsel must meet and discuss Jury Notebook items (EDCR 2.67) and at the final pre-trial conference be prepared to stipulate or make specific objections to included items (EDCR 2.68).

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Motion to withdraw as counsel ?

Motions to Withdrawal as Counsel of Record should be in writing and comply with NRCrP 3.

Summary: Motions to withdraw as counsel of record must be in writing and comply with NRCrP 3.

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Pretrial memorandum ?

Counsel should include in the Memorandum an identification of orders on all motions in limine or motions for partial summary judgement previously made, a summary of any anticipated legal issues remaining, a brief summary of the opinions to be offered by any witness to be called to offer opinion testimony as well as any objections to the opinion testimony.

Summary: The Pre-trial Memorandum should identify prior rulings on motions in limine and partial summary judgment, anticipated legal issues, and summarize opinion testimony to be offered along with objections to it.

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Stipulation of dismissal ?

A Stipulation which terminates a case by dismissal shall also indicate whether a Scheduling Order has been filed and if a trial date has been set, and the date of that trial.

Summary: A stipulation dismissing the case must state whether a Scheduling Order has been filed and, if a trial date has been set, the date of that trial.

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Motion in limine

When filing motions in limine, please include the following format in the caption “Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine #1…..” “Defendant Clark’s Motion in Limine A…..”

Summary: Motions in limine must use a numbered/lettered caption format (e.g., 'Plaintiff's Motion in Limine #1').

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Attorney fees request ?

All requests for attorney fees must be by motion.

Summary: Attorney fee requests in default judgment matters must be made by motion.

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Order

All documents requiring the signature of another person may be electronically signed without original signatures; however, the party submitting the document must obtain email verification of the other person’s agreement to sign electronically and submit the email with the filed documents. Please include the email after the last page of the order. The email should not be filed as a separate document.

Summary: Electronically signed documents require email verification of the signer's agreement, included after the last page of the order rather than as a separate filing.

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Minors compromise order ?

All orders should include language that upon reaching the age of 18 years that a copy of this order and driver's license in the name of the minor may be presented to the bank for release to the minor.

Summary: Minor's compromise orders should include language that upon reaching age 18 a copy of the order and the minor's driver's license may be presented to the bank for release of funds.

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Minors compromise accounting ?

The Court will not require a yearly accounting, just a bank statement showing the account is still in existence and the amount in the account.

Summary: For minor's compromises, no yearly accounting is required—only a bank statement showing the account still exists and the amount in it.

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Plaintiffs proposed jury instructions ?

Any jury instructions proposed by Plaintiff, which are not stipulated to by the other party(ies), should be captioned "Plaintiff's Proposed Special Jury Instructions - Objected to by Defendant (Cited)" and "Plaintiff's Proposed Special Jury Instructions - Objected to by Defendant (Uncited)" and shall be numbered in the lower right-hand corner, in numerical order, as P-1, P-2 etc. (An example is attached.)

Summary: Plaintiff's objected-to proposed jury instructions must bear the specified captions and be numbered P-1, P-2, etc. in the lower right-hand corner.

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Defendants proposed jury instructions ?

Any jury instructions proposed by Defendant, which are not stipulated to, shall be captioned, "Defendant's Proposed Special Jury Instructions Objected to by Plaintiff (Cited)" and "Defendant's Proposed Special Jury Instructions Objected to by Plaintiff (Uncited)" and shall be numbered in the lower right-hand corner, in numerical order, as D-1, D-2 etc. (An example is attached.)

Summary: Defendant's objected-to proposed jury instructions must bear the specified captions and be numbered D-1, D-2, etc. in the lower right-hand corner.

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Electronic exhibits

Electronic exhibits cannot be admitted in portions. If an exhibit is hundreds or thousands of pages long, and you wish to move only a select few into evidence, please designate that group as a separate exhibit.

Summary: Electronic exhibits cannot be admitted in portions; a selected group of pages must be designated as a separate exhibit.

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Deposition objection excerpts ?

If there are any objections to the designations or counter-designations, then the parties need to provide the Court (at or before the Calendar Call) with copies of the deposition excerpts which show on each page which excerpts are objected to, who is objecting, and the basis.

Summary: Objections to deposition designations/counter-designations must be provided to the Court at or before the Calendar Call with excerpts showing on each page what is objected to, by whom, and on what basis.

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Audiovisual objection notice ?

If the Audiovisual appearance is objected to, the parties must notify the Court and schedule time to have the objection heard.

Summary: If an audiovisual appearance is objected to, the parties must notify the Court and schedule time to have the objection heard.

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Exhibit label

The clerk's exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label indicating if the exhibit is Joint/Plaintiff/Defendant, 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 a multiple page document, or on the back side of any exhibit to avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph.

Summary: The Clerk's exhibit binders must be pre-marked with labels showing Joint/Plaintiff/Defendant status, exhibit number/letter, and case number, placed in prescribed locations.

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Civil cases

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Enlarged exhibit ?

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

Summary: Large blow-ups are demonstratives not marked as exhibits; a larger version may go to the jury only if approved by the Court, marked separately, and admitted.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Electronic exhibit list ?

**Please note, Section 4 of the Protocol Regarding Electronic Exhibits instructs as follows: "The file name for each proposed electronic exhibit shall be numerical, i.e. 1047.pdf". The Exhibit List should reflect the exhibits exactly as they are labeled in the storage drives (ex. 537.pdf, 538.pdf, 539.pdf)**

Summary: The Exhibit List must reflect electronic exhibit file names exactly as labeled on the storage drives.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Electronic exhibit

- Electronic exhibits cannot be admitted in portions. If an exhibit is hundreds or thousands of pages long, and you wish to move only a select few into evidence, please designate that group as a separate exhibit.

Summary: Electronic exhibits cannot be admitted in portions; desired portions of lengthy exhibits must be designated as a separate exhibit.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Electronic exhibit list

The list must include the following information in tabular format for each proposed electronic exhibit (please note that traditional "physical" evidence is not to be listed on the electronic exhibit list and should be submitted on a separate exhibit list):

Summary: The electronic exhibit list must include specified tabular information for each proposed electronic exhibit, with traditional physical evidence listed separately.

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Civil cases

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Electronic exhibit

The proposed electronic exhibit shall exactly match the admitted electronic exhibit. Any change between the proposed electronic exhibit and the admitted electronic exhibit will require the submission of the exhibit as a supplemental proposed electronic exhibit by offering counsel with a new proposed exhibit number in conformance with paragraph 4.

Summary: The admitted electronic exhibit must exactly match the proposed version; any change requires resubmission as a supplemental exhibit with a new exhibit number.

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Civil cases