Court Rules

Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Page & Word Limits

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Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Cover letter

Unsigned competing orders must be accompanied by a 1-page bullet-point cover letter placed as page 1 of the PDF.

Any competing order without obtaining opposing counsel's signature must be accompanied by a brief 1-page cover letter with bullet-points highlighting each instance of contested language and the reasons for the competing order. The cover letter should be page 1 of the PDF Order.

Judge Peter Thunell

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Limit
30 pages
Applies to
Motion

Motions are limited to 30 pages excluding exhibits unless leave of court is obtained.

All motions shall not exceed 30 pages, excluding exhibits, pursuant to EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained

Judge Peter Thunell

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Limit
100 pages
Applies to
Exhibits

Exhibits to motions are limited to 100 pages.

All exhibits to motions shall not exceed 100 pages, pursuant to EDCR 2.27(b).

Judge Peter Thunell

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Limit
30 pages
Applies to
Motion

All motions shall not exceed 30 pages, excluding exhibits, pursuant to EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained.

Summary: All motions are limited to 30 pages excluding exhibits under EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained.

Judge Danielle K. Pieper

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Limit
100 pages
Applies to
Exhibits

All exhibits to motions shall not exceed 100 pages, pursuant to EDCR 2.27(b).

Summary: Exhibits to motions may not exceed 100 pages under EDCR 2.27(b).

Judge Danielle K. Pieper

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Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Cover letter

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: The cover letter accompanying a competing order is limited to 1 page.

Judge Mary Kay Holthus

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Limit
100 pages
Applies to
Courtesy copy

However, if a party believes that certain of their exhibits would be helpful to the Court, the party may attach up to 100 pages of exhibits to their courtesy copy.

Summary: A party may attach up to 100 pages of exhibits to its courtesy copy if it believes the exhibits would help the Court.

Judge Eric Johnson
Common questions about Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to cover letter in Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County?

Judge Peter Thunell's rule states these limits: 1 pages. Unsigned competing orders must be accompanied by a 1-page bullet-point cover letter placed as page 1 of the PDF.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Contested Orders

Judge Mary Kay Holthus' rule states these limits: 1 pages. The cover letter accompanying a competing order is limited to 1 page. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Contested Orders

What page or word limits apply to motion in Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County?

Judge Peter Thunell's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Excludes exhibits. Motions are limited to 30 pages excluding exhibits unless leave of court is obtained.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Motions

Judge Danielle K. Pieper's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Excludes exhibits. All motions are limited to 30 pages excluding exhibits under EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to exhibits in Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County?

Judge Peter Thunell's rule states these limits: 100 pages. Exhibits to motions are limited to 100 pages.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Motions

Judge Danielle K. Pieper's rule states these limits: 100 pages. Exhibits to motions may not exceed 100 pages under EDCR 2.27(b). Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to courtesy copy in Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County?

Judge Eric Johnson's rule states these limits: 100 pages. A party may attach up to 100 pages of exhibits to its courtesy copy if it believes the exhibits would help the Court. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Courtesy Copies