Court Rules
Judge

Judge Sunny Bailey

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Exhibits

Court-wide
  • 3 copies

Communication

Email

Chambers

deptilc@clarkcountycourts.us
Phone

Chambers

(702) 455-1887
Phone

Chambers

(702) 455-1889
Fax

Chambers

(702) 384-5129
Email
Court-wide

Clerk

emmonss@clarkcountycourts.us
Technical IssuesScheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

Scheduling
Filters:AllMandatoryFormattingTRO/InjunctionProposed Orders

Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

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Department I accepts electronic signatures. Yes.

Summary: Department I accepts electronic signatures on documents.

Clark:a4cafa660871d471129a4bdc · Jan 2024|SecDepartment Guideline – Electronic Signatures

Document Filing Requirements2 rules

Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Contested Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Clark:a4cafa660871d471129a4bdc · Jan 2024|SecDepartment Guideline – Contested Orders
Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Clark:a4cafa660871d471129a4bdc · Jan 2024|SecDepartment Guideline – Submission of Orders

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Department I gives opposing counsel a set period to review and return a proposed order and will schedule a Status Check for submission of the order.

Does Department I impose a period of time for opposing counsel to review and return an Order? Yes Department I will schedule a Status Check for the submission of the Order.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Department I is not available for telephonic conferences with counsel.

Is Department I available for telephonic conferences with counsel? No.

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Department I chambers office can be reached by phone at (702) 455-1887.

Office – (702) 455-1887

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Department I chambers can be reached by email at deptilc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Email – deptilc@clarkcountycourts.us

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Department I law clerk can be reached by phone at (702) 455-1889.

Law Clerk – (702) 455-1889

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Department I chambers can be reached by fax at (702) 384-5129.

Fax – (702) 384-5129

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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 Sunny Bailey

Judge Sunny Bailey is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, which serves as the state's trial court for the county.

Practitioners will find information on Zoom procedures for Department I, effective January 29, 2024, along with general department materials.

Common questions about Judge Sunny Bailey's rules

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Sunny Bailey?

The rule requires proposed order. Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before submitting the order to the court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department Guideline – Submission of Orders

What must be included with contested proposed order filings before Judge Sunny Bailey?

The rule requires proposed order. 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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department Guideline – Contested Orders

How may parties contact Judge Sunny Bailey's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Sunny Bailey's chambers. Department I is not available for telephonic conferences with counsel.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department Guideline – Telephonic Conferences

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Sunny Bailey?

Department I gives opposing counsel a set period to review and return a proposed order and will schedule a Status Check for submission of the order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department Guideline – Submission of Orders
Complete rules summary for Judge Sunny Bailey

Department I chambers office can be reached by phone at (702) 455-1887.

Department I chambers can be reached by fax at (702) 384-5129.

Department I law clerk can be reached by phone at (702) 455-1889.

Department I chambers can be reached by email at deptilc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Department I is not available for telephonic conferences with counsel.

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

Department I gives opposing counsel a set period to review and return a proposed order and will schedule a Status Check for submission of the order.

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.

Department I accepts electronic signatures on documents.

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