Judge Susan H. Johnson
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
All filings
- At Least Five Judicial Days Before Hearing
Exhibits
- 2 copies
Exhibits, Default Judgment Motions
- 2 copies • At Least 5 Days Before Hearing
Communication
Chambers4 contacts
- dept22lc@clarkcountycourts.us
- cromerk@clarkcountycourts.us
- (702) 671-0547
- (702) 671-0571
Clerk4 contacts
- chapab@clarkcountycourts.us
- eggenl@clarkcountycourts.us
- maciasj@clarkcountycourts.us
- 702.671.0572
Document Format Requirements11 rules
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Exhibit Lists MUST be in word format (.pdf, .jpg and .bmp will NOT be accepted).
Summary: Exhibit lists must be submitted in Word format; PDF, JPG, and BMP formats will not be accepted.
DOCX
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Exhibits are to be identified by proposed exhibit numbers/letters according to the respective party, individually bates stamped, and placed in binders. Please use tabs to separate each exhibit.
Summary: Exhibits must be identified by proposed exhibit numbers/letters per party, individually bates stamped, placed in binders, and separated with tabs.
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Please note: if exhibits are not in the correct format or do not follow these guidelines, they may not be accepted. Counsel will be required to resolve any issues before the start of trial.
Summary: Exhibits that do not follow the format guidelines may not be accepted, and counsel must resolve any issues before trial begins.
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Counsel are to mark each exhibit with a proposed exhibit label prior to the start of trial. Labels are to be placed on the first page, bottom right hand corner of each exhibit (example: see page # 3, attached).
Summary: Each exhibit must be marked with a proposed exhibit label before trial begins, placed on the first page in the bottom right hand corner.
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Exhibits must clearly show the exhibit numbers immediately preceding the exhibit and must be divided using tabs (see EDCR 7.20(d)).
Summary: Exhibits must clearly display exhibit numbers immediately preceding each exhibit and must be divided using tabs per EDCR 7.20(d).
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Joint exhibits should be placed in a separate binder with a joint exhibit list.
Summary: Joint exhibits must be placed in a separate binder accompanied by a joint exhibit list.
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PHOTOGRAPHS must be identified individually. DO NOT place several photos on one sheet of paper. (ex. If exhibit 7 consists of 3 photos, label them separately as 7a, 7b, and 7c).
Summary: Photographs must be identified individually with one photo per sheet, using sub-labels (e.g., 7a, 7b, 7c) for multiple photos within one exhibit.
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DEPOSITIONS are not marked as an exhibit and they do not go to the Jury. If you want to publish a deposition the original must be submitted.
Summary: Depositions are not marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury; the original must be submitted to publish a deposition.
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Plaintiff’s exhibits are numerical (ex: 1-35) and Defense exhibits are alphabetical (ex: A-K). In the event that the exhibits are voluminous, counsel can choose a block of numbers to use. For example: Plaintiff: 1-500; Defendant: 501-1,000.
Summary: Plaintiff exhibits use numerical labels and Defense exhibits use alphabetical labels, with voluminous exhibits permitted to use blocks of numbers (e.g., Plaintiff 1-500; Defendant 501-1,000).
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The witness may only use the Clerk’s copy of exhibits during testimony.
Summary: During testimony, witnesses may only use the Clerk's copy of the exhibits.
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DEMONSTRATIVE EXHIBITS such as blow-up’s and charts may be used; however, they are not generally marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury. If counsel would like the exhibit admitted, they are encouraged to submit a smaller, 8.5” x 11” size, copy that can be marked and easily reviewed by the jury as well as stored in the vault. If counsel insist that the LARGE version go to the jury, it must be marked separately.
Summary: Demonstrative exhibits (blow-ups and charts) are not generally marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury; counsel are encouraged to submit an 8.5" x 11" copy for admission, and any large version sent to the jury must be marked separately.
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
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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.
Document Type
Exhibit List
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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.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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Department 22 requires full captions on every order.
Summary: Every order submitted to Department 22 must include a full caption.
Document Type
Order
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All documents requiring the signature of another person may be electronically signed. 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. This email should be the last page of the order.
Summary: Documents requiring another person's signature may be electronically signed only if the submitting party obtains email verification of that person's agreement to sign electronically and submits it with the filed documents as the last page of the order.
Document Type
Order
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Default Judgment exhibits must comply with Department 22's exhibit guidelines. Counsel should contact the courtroom clerk to obtain the guidelines in advance.
Summary: Default judgment exhibits must comply with Department 22's exhibit guidelines, which counsel should obtain from the courtroom clerk in advance.
Document Type
Default Judgment Exhibits
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All competing orders should include an explanatory cover letter, which should be the first page of the order. Do not e-mail department staff advising of the competing order, the cover letter will suffice.
Summary: Competing orders must include an explanatory cover letter as the first page of the order, and parties must not e-mail department staff about the competing order.
Document Type
Competing Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Orders must be e-mailed to DC22Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format with a subject line identifying the full case number, filing code, and case caption, and the e-mail body must be left blank because the inbox solely routes orders to a Court app.
E-mail orders in both Word and PDF format to DC22Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. The subject line of the e-mail should identify the full case number, filing code, and case caption (A-20-123456-C – ORDR – Smith v. Doe). Please note this e-mail solely exists to route orders to a Court app. Please leave the body of the e-mail blank, as the inbox is not monitored.
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Page 1 | Submission of Orders
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Exhibit lists must be submitted one week before the start of trial.
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).
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Page 1 | EXHIBIT LISTS
Service and Proof of Service Rules
All lawyers and self-represented litigants must register for electronic service on every District Court case at https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/ofsweb or risk delays in receiving service.
Administrative Order 20-17 requires all lawyers and self-represented litigants to register to receive electronic service on every case they have in the District Court. Please ensure you are registered to receive electronic service at https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/ofsweb so that you will receive all electronically filed documents. Failure to register may cause delays in receiving service.
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Page 1 | Electronic Service
The party submitting an order must serve any parties not registered for electronic service and is responsible for obtaining a filed copy from Odyssey and ensuring all parties are notified and served.
The submitting party must also serve any parties not registered for electronic service. It will be the submitting party's responsibility to obtain a filed copy from Odyssey and ensure all parties are notified and served.
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Page 1 | Submission of Orders
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Two sets of exhibits must be submitted (one for the Clerk, one for the Judge), with the Judge's copy unnecessary if exhibits will be displayed on ELMO, and witnesses may only use the Clerk's copy during testimony.
Please submit TWO sets of exhibits, one for the Court Clerk and one for the Judge; EXCEPTION: a copy for the Judge is not necessary if exhibits are to be displayed on video equipment (ELMO screen). The witness may only use the Clerk’s copy of exhibits during testimony.
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Page 1 | EXHIBIT GUIDELINES
The moving party must deliver courtesy copies to chambers at least 5 judicial days before the hearing, including all related briefing, affidavits, and exhibits, and failure to comply with EDCR 2.20(g) or EDCR 7.20(d) may result in the hearing being vacated.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to chambers by the moving party at least five (5) judicial days before the date of hearing and should include all related briefing, affidavits, and exhibits (see EDCR 2.20(g)). Exhibits must clearly show the exhibit numbers immediately preceding the exhibit and must be divided using tabs (see EDCR 7.20(d)). Failure to follow EDCR 2.20(g) and/or EDCR 7.20(d) may result in your hearing being vacated.
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Page 1 | Courtesy Copies
Two copies of exhibits for a default judgment prove-up hearing must be provided to chambers 5 days before the hearing, and failure to provide the courtesy copies and/or exhibits may result in the hearing being vacated.
Two copies of the exhibits intended to be used at prove-up hearing must be provided to the chambers 5 days before the hearing. Default Judgment exhibits must comply with Department 22's exhibit guidelines. Counsel should contact the courtroom clerk to obtain the guidelines in advance. Failure to provide courtesy copies and/or exhibits may result in your hearing being vacated.
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Page 1 | Default Judgement Prove-Ups
Filing Bundling Requirements
Joint exhibits should be submitted whenever possible, duplicates removed from separately submitted joint exhibits, and counsel are encouraged to stipulate to exhibits where possible.
Please submit joint exhibits whenever possible. If exhibits are submitted separately as joint, please remove all duplicates. Counsel are encouraged to stipulate to exhibits where possible.
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Page 1 | EXHIBIT GUIDELINES
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances require a Stipulation and Order submitted to DC22Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us (or an e-mail to the JEA cc'ing the Law Clerk for single-party matters), and any request received after 11:00 AM for a matter calendared the next day will be returned or denied, with the alternative of requesting a continuance on the record at the required appearance.
Pease submit a Stipulation and Order to Continue to DC22Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. For matters that have only one party (ex: blocked accounts), you may e-mail the Department JEA (Cc the Law Clerk). Any orders/e-mail requests received after 11:00 AM for a matter calendared the next day will be returned/denied. Your appearance will be required, but you can request a continuance on the record.
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Page 1 | Continuance Requests
Chambers Communication Rules
Telephonic appearance requests must be e-mailed to Dept22LC@clarkcountycourts.us and CromerK@clarkcountycourts.us with the reason the party cannot appear in person or via Zoom, and are subject to Judge Johnson's approval.
If you cannot appear either in person or via Zoom, you may request to appear telephonically. E-mail your request to Dept22LC@clarkcountycourts.us and CromerK@clarkcountycourts.us and include the reason why you cannot appear in person or via Zoom. Judge Johnson will review your request and you will be notified whether it is approved or not.
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Page 1 | Telephonic Appearance Request
Counsel must contact the Court Recorder, Norma Ramirez, at 702.671.0572 to schedule an appointment for any audio/visual equipment.
EQUIPMENT: Please contact the Court Recorder, Norma Ramirez, at 702.671.0572 to schedule an appointment for any audio/visual equipment.
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Page 1 | EQUIPMENT
Chambers for Department 22 can be reached by phone at (702) 671-0547, fax at (702) 671-0571, law clerk line at (702) 671-0551, or email at Dept22LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
Office – (702) 671-0547 Fax – (702) 671-0571 Law Clerk – (702) 671-0551 Email – Dept22LC@clarkcountycourts.us
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Page 1 | Department XXII
Zoom witness testimony is acceptable at default judgment prove-up hearings if a request to appear via Zoom is e-mailed to the JEA and Law Clerk.
While the Court prefers witnesses testifying live at the prove-up hearing, Zoom testimony is acceptable. A request to appear via Zoom should be e-mailed to the JEA and Law Clerk.
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Page 1 | Default Judgement Prove-Ups
Department staff contacts are routed by topic: the JEA for administrative matters (calendar, trial stack, setting orders, court availability), the Law Clerk for legal matters (orders, local rules, courtesy copies), the Recorder for transcripts and A/V inquiries, and the Courtroom Clerk for courtroom matters (minutes, exhibits).
JEA: administrative matters – calendar & trial stack information, setting orders, court availability Law Clerk: legal matters – orders/pending orders, local rules, courtesy copies Recorder: transcript requests, courtroom audio/visual equipment inquiries/testing Courtroom Clerk: courtroom matters – court minutes, hearing & trial exhibits
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Page 1 | Department Staff / Point of Contact