Court Rules
Judge

Judge Stacy M. Rocheleau

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Exhibits

Court-wide
  • 3 copies

Adjournments

  • Counsel must notify the department of any scheduling conflicts before the scheduled conference, hearing, or trial.
  • Trials in Department W are not stacked; the assigned trial date is firm and continuances will not be granted merely to accommodate other trials.

Request must include

Reason For Request

Communication

Email

Chambers

deptwlc@clarkcountycourts.us
Phone

Chambers

(702) 455-0045
Emergencies
Fax

Chambers

(702) 474-0174
Email
Court-wide

Clerk

emmonss@clarkcountycourts.us
Technical IssuesScheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

Scheduling
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Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

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Department W accepts electronic signatures.

Summary: Department W accepts electronic signatures on submitted documents.

Clark:5c1931c3bbbca003ed251430 · Jan 2024|SecElectronic Signatures

Document Filing Requirements4 rules

Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Clark:5c1931c3bbbca003ed251430 · Jan 2024|SecSubmission of Orders
Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Clark:5c1931c3bbbca003ed251430 · Jan 2024|SecSubmission of Orders
Filing Requirements

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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).

Document Type

Competing Proposed Orders

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:5c1931c3bbbca003ed251430 · Jan 2024|SecContested Orders / Competing Orders
Filing Requirements

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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: Parties may submit an Ex Parte Request for Family Mediation Center Services, which must contain information for both parties, directly to chambers for an expedited mediation date.

Document Type

Ex Parte Request For Fmc Services

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:5c1931c3bbbca003ed251430 · Jan 2024|SecMandatory Mediation

Filing & Service rules

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Trials in Department W are not stacked; the assigned trial date is firm and continuances will not be granted merely to accommodate other trials.

Trials in Department W are not stacked and the date you are assigned is a firm date.

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Page 1 | Stacking Trials

Counsel must notify the department of any scheduling conflicts before the scheduled conference, hearing, or trial.

All counsel are to be punctual for all conferences, hearings and trials and to notify the department of any scheduling conflicts prior to the scheduled hearing.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Telephonic conferences are authorized only for emergencies that an Order to Show Cause set with 1 judicial day notice cannot adequately address, and all telephonic conferences are held on the record.

Telephonic Conferences will be authorized only if setting an OST (with 1 judicial day notice) is insufficient to address the emergency. Telephonic Conferences will always be done on the record.

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Page 1 | Telephonic Conferences

Department W chambers can be contacted by phone at (702) 455-0045, law clerk line at (702) 455-0046, fax at (702) 474-0174, and email at deptwlc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Office – (702) 455-0045 Fax – (702) 474-0174 Law Clerk – (702) 455-0046 Email – deptwlc@clarkcountycourts.us Location – RJC Courtroom 03A

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 16 rules apply across Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Formatting

All 4

  • Exhibits must be submitted in a binder separated by tabs.

  • Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered 1-1000 and Defendant's exhibits are numbered 2000-3000.

  • Each exhibit must be physically bound, e.g., with staples or brads.

Filing Requirements

All 4
  • Applies to
    Exhibit

    Each document must be individually identified and individually listed on the exhibit list unless presented as one complete exhibit.

  • Applies to
    Photograph exhibit

    Photographs must be identified separately and individually listed on the exhibit list.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit list

    An exhibit list must be submitted that includes all stipulated exhibits.

Communication

All 3
  • Contact
    Phone to clerk

    Counsel must contact the Court Clerk at least 7 days before trial to arrange for exhibits to be brought in for marking.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Courtroom equipment issues should be directed to recorder Shannon Emmons by email at EmmonsS@clarkcountycourts.us.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Daily transcripts must be prearranged with recorder Shannon Emmons by email at least one week before trial begins.

Fees

All 2
  • Fee
    $40
    Applies to
    Court recording

    All proceedings are recorded and the recording fee is $40 per hour.

  • Fee
    $2
    Applies to
    Cd of proceedings

    CDs of court proceedings are available for $2 per disc.

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About Judge Stacy M. Rocheleau

Stacy M. Rocheleau is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, which is Nevada's trial court for Clark County.

The published procedures for this judge include Department W information, including Zoom details effective January 29, 2024.

Common questions about Judge Stacy M. Rocheleau's rules

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Stacy M. Rocheleau?

The rule requires proposed order. Prevailing counsel must first circulate a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before submission to the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

What must be included with competing proposed orders filings before Judge Stacy M. Rocheleau?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. 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).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contested Orders / Competing Orders

How may parties contact Judge Stacy M. Rocheleau's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Stacy M. Rocheleau's chambers. Telephonic conferences are authorized only for emergencies that an Order to Show Cause set with 1 judicial day notice cannot adequately address, and all telephonic conferences are held on the record.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Telephonic Conferences

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Stacy M. Rocheleau?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. Counsel must notify the department of any scheduling conflicts before the scheduled conference, hearing, or trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Attorneys
Complete rules summary for Judge Stacy M. Rocheleau

Department W chambers can be contacted by phone at (702) 455-0045, law clerk line at (702) 455-0046, fax at (702) 474-0174, and email at deptwlc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Counsel must notify the department of any scheduling conflicts before the scheduled conference, hearing, or trial.

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

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

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

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).

Department W accepts electronic signatures on submitted documents.

Telephonic conferences are authorized only for emergencies that an Order to Show Cause set with 1 judicial day notice cannot adequately address, and all telephonic conferences are held on the record.

Trials in Department W are not stacked; the assigned trial date is firm and continuances will not be granted merely to accommodate other trials.

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