Court Rules
Judge

Judge Timothy C. Williams

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Exhibits

  • 3 copies • At Least 3 Judicial Days Before Trial

Motion, Opposition, Reply

  • Chambers Drop Off • At Least One Week Before Hearing Or Upon Filing

Trial Brief

  • 1 copy • At Or Before Pretrial Conference

Adjournments

1Business Daysnotice
  • Continuances of calendared hearings require a written Stipulation and Order submitted to DC16Inbox at least one full judicial day before the hearing; if not in writing, movant's counsel must appear and present the oral stipulation.

Communication

Chambers4 contacts

  • dc16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us
  • dept16ea@clarkcountycourts.us
  • 702-671-4406
  • 671-4406

Clerk3 contacts

  • mercerv@clarkcountycourts.us
  • garibaym@clarkcountycourts.us
  • (702) 671-0683
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Document Format Requirements13 rules

FormattingCourt notice

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory

Exhibit numbers on the template must begin on Cell A15 or the exhibits will not verify.

On the Template, the Exhibit Number you enter needs to begin on Cell A15. If your first number does not start at 15, your exhibits will not be verified.

FormattingCourt notice

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory

Exhibit numbers on the spreadsheet must include the file extension and exactly match the files on the drive.

Exhibit numbers on spreadsheet must include the extension and exactly match the files on the drive.

FormattingCourt notice

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important

File Explorer must display File Name Extensions so that .pdf files do not become .pdf.pdf, which will not verify.

Make sure your File Explorer is displaying File Name Extensions. In File explorer, choose the View Tab and check the box "File name Extensions". As you can see below, if you name them .pdf with that box unchecked they will now say .pdf.pdf which will not verify.

FormattingCivil cases

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Exhibits are to be bound in a binder, designated by numbers, and separated by tabs. If submitting exhibits individually – a set from Plaintiff and another from Defense – please coordinate and use pre-designated numbers. For example, Plaintiff could choose exhibit numbers 1-100; Defense, 101-200. Please also allow sufficient numbers in the range for late additions. Please also coordinate to remove duplicate exhibits.

Summary: Trial exhibits must be bound in a binder, designated by numbers, and separated by tabs; separately submitted Plaintiff/Defense sets must use coordinated pre-designated number ranges (e.g., 1-100 and 101-200) with room for late additions and duplicates removed.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Tabbed Three Ring
FormattingCivil cases

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Exhibit Photographs: these MUST be identified separately. In general, please DO NOT place multiple photographs on one sheet as it causes issues with admission. For example, if exhibit 7 consists of 3 photos, label them 7-a, 7-b, and 7-c. However, if counsel stipulate, multiple photographs could be combined.

Summary: Photograph exhibits must be identified separately and generally may not be combined on one sheet (e.g., three photos in exhibit 7 labeled 7-a, 7-b, 7-c), unless counsel stipulate to combine them.

Formatting

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Please submit the Order in both PDF and WORD format. ONLY PDF version is required for Stipulation and Orders.

Summary: Orders must be submitted in both PDF and WORD format; only the PDF version is required for Stipulation and Orders.

FormattingCivil cases

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You should email a set, in WORD format, to the Court Clerk, at MercerV@clarkcountycourts.us.

Summary: The set of jury instructions and verdict forms must be in WORD format.

Required Format

DOCX

FormattingCivil cases

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Please mark all your proposed exhibits with a "Marked Proposed Exhibit" sticker at the bottom left-hand corner on the front page of the exhibit (if you can). If the sticker will in anyway obscure the view of the exhibit, then please place the sticker on the back of the last page of the exhibit. The sticker should include the exhibit number and case number. You may Bates stamp the pages; however, do not identify the exhibits as offered or admitted as that will be performed at trial.

Summary: All proposed exhibits must bear a 'Marked Proposed Exhibit' sticker (bottom left of front page, or back of last page if it obscures the exhibit) showing the exhibit and case number; pages may be Bates stamped but exhibits must not be marked as offered or admitted.

FormattingCivil cases

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It is also requested that counsel provide the JEA with a copy, in WORD format, via email to: Dept16EA@clarkcountycourts.us.

Summary: The copy provided to the JEA via email must be in WORD format.

Required Format

DOCX

2025-06-12 10 50 00 procedure for counsel for bench trialsl · Jun 2025
|SecProposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
FormattingCourt notice

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Files that are not .pdf cannot be on the same drive that is being tested. These will be file stamped and only pdf's will work for that function.

Summary: Exhibit files must be in PDF format to be verified; non-PDF files cannot be file-stamped.

Required Format

PDF

FormattingCourt notice

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Exhibit numbers cannot include letters or dashes in the file name. (12a or 12.1 will fail):

Summary: Exhibit file names must use numbers only; letters or dashes (e.g., 12a or 12.1) will cause the filing to fail.

FormattingCourt notice

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

The exhibits and/or exhibit list are in a folder and not on the root of the drive

Summary: Exhibits and the exhibit list must be placed on the root of the drive, not in a subfolder.

FormattingCourt notice

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

There are extra items on the drive (hard drive system files, pdf copies of the exhibit list, so on)

Summary: The drive must not contain extra items, such as system files or PDF copies of the exhibit list.

Document Filing Requirements22 rules

Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Petition To Seal Criminal Records

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:75e9188c1c1d4ecdd8058feb · Feb 2024
|SecPetition to Seal Criminal Records
Filing Requirements

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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).

Document Type

Stipulation And Order To Extend Discovery And Trial

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:75e9188c1c1d4ecdd8058feb · Feb 2024
|SecStipulation and Order to Extend Discovery and Continue Trial
Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Motion In Limine

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Ex Parte Motion To Shorten Time

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Competing Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Default Judgment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:75e9188c1c1d4ecdd8058feb · Feb 2024
|SecDefault Judgment prove-ups
Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Jury Questionnaire Request

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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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.

Document Type

Default Judgment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:75e9188c1c1d4ecdd8058feb · Feb 2024
|SecDefault Judgment prove-ups
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Document Type

Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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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.

Document Type

Proposed Findings Conclusions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
2025-06-12 10 50 00 procedure for counsel for bench trialsl · Jun 2025
|SecProposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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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.

Document Type

Trial Brief

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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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.

Document Type

Trial Brief

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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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.

Document Type

Jury Instructions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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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.

Document Type

Jury Instructions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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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.

Document Type

Exhibit List

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
Filing Requirements

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With the exception of documents requiring the signature of a notary, an electronic signature will be considered an original signature. 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.

Summary: Electronic signatures are treated as originals (except notarized documents), and email verification of the other person's agreement to e-sign must be embedded in the document or attached as the last page of the PDF.

Document Type

Electronically Signed Document

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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If the Order is not signed by opposing counsel, designated counsel to include a copy of the email providing the draft to opposing counsel as the last page of the document.

Summary: If the proposed order is not signed by opposing counsel, a copy of the email providing the draft must be included as the last page of the document.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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In any case, subjects of each motion in limine must be numbered and there can be no redundantly numbered motions in limine for any individual party.

Summary: Motion in limine subjects must be numbered, and no party may file redundantly numbered motions in limine.

Document Type

Motion In Limine

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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The jury questionnaire must be agreed upon by all counsel prior to submission to the Judge for the admonishment signature. The juror's name and signature are NOT allowed on the questionnaire – only the Juror ID and/or Badge Number.

Summary: The jury questionnaire must be agreed to by all counsel before submission, and may not contain the juror's name or signature – only the Juror ID and/or Badge Number.

Document Type

Jury Questionnaire

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Demonstrative Exhibits: these are generally permitted. They are not marked as exhibits and would not go to the Jury or Judge as trier of fact. However, if counsel wish these larger versions submitted as part of the record, they must be numbered and marked separately as stand-alone exhibits.

Summary: Demonstrative exhibits are generally permitted but are not marked as exhibits and do not go to the trier of fact; if counsel want them in the record, they must be numbered and marked as separate stand-alone exhibits.

Document Type

Demonstrative Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Depositions Transcripts: these are not marked, nor admitted as exhibits. However, sealed original depositions should be delivered with the exhibits for the purpose of being filed and published if they are used during trial.

Summary: Deposition transcripts are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but sealed original depositions must be delivered with the exhibits for filing and publication if used at trial.

Document Type

Deposition Transcripts

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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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). ... Do not include a copy of the trust account check or deposit slip; documentation from the bank with the above requirements is all that is necessary.

Machine summary and details

Summary: Proof of blocked account establishment must show the bank's name, the minor's name, deposit date and amount, and the words 'Blocked' or 'Court Blocked Account', and must not include the trust account check or deposit slip.

Document Type

Proof Of Blocked Account

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Clark:75e9188c1c1d4ecdd8058feb · Feb 2024
|SecPetition to Compromise Claims of Minors

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Ex parte TRO applications must be submitted to DC16Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for the court to decide whether to issue a TRO and set a preliminary injunction hearing or hold a hearing first.

Ex parte applications for Temporary Restraining Orders should be submitted to the DC16Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for review, upon which time the Court will determine whether to issue an Ex Parte TRO and schedule a hearing for the Preliminary Injunction, or whether a hearing is necessary before the issuance of any injunctive relief.

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Page 1 | Motions

Orders extending time to serve must be submitted electronically to DC16Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for processing without placing the matter on the court's calendar.

and the Order submitted electronically to the DC16Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for processing without placing the matter on the Court's calendar.

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Page 1 | Motions

The proposed order for a minor's compromise must be submitted electronically to DC16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us and no hearing is required.

The proposed Order is to be submitted electronically to the DC16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. A hearing is not required for this.

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Page 1 | Petition to Compromise Claims of Minors

Petitions to compromise minors' claims must be filed into Odyssey.

All Petitions to Compromise the claims of minors are to be filed into Odyssey.

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Page 1 | Petition to Compromise Claims of Minors

Motions seeking an extension of time to serve a party must be filed into Odyssey.

All motions seeking an extension of time to serve a party must be filed into Odyssey, and the Order submitted electronically to the DC16Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for processing without placing the matter on the Court's calendar.

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Page 1 | Motions

Orders Shortening Time must be submitted directly to dc16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us and must not be filed into Odyssey by counsel.

Orders Shortening Time must be submitted directly to the departmental inbox at dc16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us –OST Motions are NOT filed into Odyssey by counsel.

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Page 1 | Motions on Orders Shortening Time

The proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law is not filed with the clerk; the original must be sent to chambers.

This is not filed with the clerk – send the original to chambers.

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Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Default judgments under $50,000 based on a written contract may be submitted to DC16Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for the judge's review and signature/filing.

All Default Judgments for a total award of less than $50,000, if based on a written contract, may be submitted to the DC16Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for Judge's review and signature/filing.

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Page 1 | Default Judgment prove-ups

Department 16 does not require the filing of a Notice of Intent to Appear Remotely.

Dept. 16 does NOT require the filing of a Notice of Intent to Appear Remotely

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Page 1 | Department Guideline

A petition to seal with a D.A.-approved order may be submitted to chambers without calendaring, though the court may still require a hearing and/or Affidavit of Rehabilitation.

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. However depending on the number of charges, the time-range, and the gravity of the charge(s), the Court may require a hearing and/or Affidavit of Rehabilitation from Petitioner, containing all relevant facts which establishes that Petitioner has been rehabilitated. If a hearing is required, the Order will be held pending the scheduling of a hearing.

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Page 1 | Petition to Seal Criminal Records

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Proposed orders must be submitted electronically to the departmental inbox within 14 days of notification of the ruling (EDCR 7.21).

Department 16 requires proposed orders to be submitted electronically to the departmental inbox within fourteen (14) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21.

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Page 1 | Submission of Orders

Jury questionnaire requests must be filed and heard at least six weeks (42 calendar days) in advance of the trial stack.

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.

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Page 1 | Jury Questionnaire

Competing orders must be emailed to DC16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us no later than 14 days from receipt of the first proposed order.

Competing orders must be submitted via email to the DC16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us address no later than 14 days from receipt of the first proposed order from adverse counsel.

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Page 1 | Contested Orders

Notice of a motion hearing may never be shortened to less than one full judicial day (EDCR 2.26).

In no event may the notice of the hearing of a motion be shortened to less than 1 full judicial day (EDCR Rule 2.26).

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Page 1 | Motions

Each side must provide the Court a detailed proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law two working days before the start of trial.

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.

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Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Service and Proof of Service Rules

A granted order shortening time must be served on all parties promptly.

If granted, it must be served upon all parties promptly.

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Page 1 | Motions

Counsel must serve appeal transcript requests directly on Court Recorder Maria Garibay (who is not a case service contact) by hand delivery to the 16th-floor inbox or by email.

Counsel MUST serve the Request for Transcript for Appeals to Dept. 16's Court Recorder, Maria Garibay. Garibay is NOT a service contact on any DC16 cases and MUST be served separately (do not add her as a service contact for your case). Failure to properly serve Ms. Garibay may result in your request not being timely fulfilled. You can serve via hand delivery to DC16's inbox located on the 16th floor or email Ms. Garibay at GaribayM@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Page 1 | APPEALS and Request for Transcripts filed into Odyssey

Designated counsel must provide a draft proposed order to opposing counsel for reasonable 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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Page 1 | Submission of Orders

An order shortening hearing notice to less than 10 days may not be served by mail.

An order shortening the notice of a hearing to less than 10 days may NOT be served by mail.

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Page 1 | Motions

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies of all motions, oppositions and replies must be dropped off in the 16th-floor deliveries box at least one week before the hearing or as soon as filed; voluminous exhibits are exempt.

Department 16 requires courtesy copies of all motions, oppositions and replies and they should be dropped off in the deliveries box on the sixteenth floor at least one week before the hearing or as soon as the document is filed. Courtesy copies of voluminous exhibits are not required, but any exhibits requiring particular emphasis or exhibits the parties would like the Court to review are welcome and encouraged.

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Page 1 | Courtesy copies

Parties must deliver an unfiled copy of the trial brief to the court at or before the pre-trial conference and prior to the commencement of trial.

At or before the pre-trial conference, the parties must deliver an unfiled copy to the court prior to the commencement of trial.

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Page 1 | Trial Briefs (EDCR 7.27)

For both jury and non-jury trials, parties must provide three sets of exhibits (Judge, Clerk, Witness) delivered to the Court Clerk at least three judicial days before trial, including depositions.

Number of Exhibit Sets for Non-Jury Trials: please provide three sets (one set for the Judge, one set for the Clerk, and one for the Witness). Number of Exhibit Sets for Jury Trials: please provide three sets (one set for the Judge, one for the Clerk/Jury, and one for the Witness). Counsel should arrange delivery of exhibits to the Court Clerk at least three (3) judicial days prior to trial (this includes depositions; please see below).

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Page 1 | Number of Exhibit Sets for Non-Jury Trials / Number of Exhibit Sets for Jury Trials

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Restricted personal information in medical records attached to a minor's compromise petition must be redacted before filing, or the petitioner must file a motion to redact under SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 before the judge signs the order.

NRS 41.200(3) does not require that medical records be filed. If medical records are filed as an attachment to the Petition, restricted personal information as defined by SRCR 2(6) and NRS 239B.030 must be redacted prior to filing. Failure to redact restricted personal information will require the Petitioner to file a motion to redact pursuant to SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 prior to the Judge signing off on the Order to Compromise the Minor's Claim.

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Page 1 | Petition to Compromise Claims of Minors

The SSN of the petitioner or the minor must be redacted before filing blocked-account exhibits.

Please make sure that the SSN or the Petitioner or the Minor is redacted prior to filing these exhibits!

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Page 1 | Petition to Compromise Claims of Minors

Filing Bundling Requirements

A joint exhibit set is highly encouraged for trial exhibits.

a Joint exhibit set is highly encouraged.

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Page 1 | Exhibit Binders

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Dept. 16 will not advance a hearing already set unless counsel submits either a Stipulation and Order or a Motion to Advance the Hearing – no exceptions.

Dept. 16 will not advance a hearing on a matter already set. Dept. 16 requires either a Stipulation and Order of counsel to Advance the Hearing, or moving counsel to submit a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST – no exceptions.

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Page 1 | Motions on Orders Shortening Time

Continuances of calendared hearings require a written Stipulation and Order submitted to DC16Inbox at least one full judicial day before the hearing; if not in writing, movant's counsel must appear and present the oral stipulation.

Continuance of Hearings Set on Calendar – Dept. 16 requires a Stipulation and Order (EDCR 2.22(b). Written Stipulation and Order must be submitted to the DC16Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us not less than one full judicial day before the hearing date. If the stipulation is not in writing, counsel for movant must appear at the hearing and present the oral stipulation.

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Page 1 | Motions - Continuance of Hearings Set on Calendar

Chambers Communication Rules

Orders may only be submitted to the DC16inbox email and not to the law clerk's or JEA's email.

Orders can ONLY be submitted to the DC16inbox email and NOT the law clerk's or JEA's email

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Page 1 | Submission of Orders

If a stipulation is submitted to the inbox one judicial day before the hearing, counsel should call or email the law clerk to advise.

If submitted to the inbox one judicial day prior to the hearing, please call/email the law clerk to advise.

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Letters containing substantive argument on a contested proposed order are improper ex parte communications and will not be considered, even if copied to opposing counsel.

Letters to the Court containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested proposed order are disfavored, viewed as improper ex parte communications, even if copied to opposing counsel, and will not be considered.

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Counsel may call chambers at 702-671-4406 to determine video appearance eligibility no later than two days before the scheduled hearing.

Counsel may contact chambers at 702-671-4406 to determine if they or their witness may appear via video no later than two days prior to the scheduled hearing.

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Counsel must notify the Court Recorder at least two weeks in advance, by email to Maria Garibay at GaribayM@clarkcountycourts.us, if daily copies of trial transcripts are needed, or transcript production may be delayed.

Counsel is asked to notify the Court Recorder at least two (2) weeks in advance if they are going to require daily copies of the transcripts of this trial. Failure to do so may result in a delay in the production of the transcripts. You should email the request to Court Recorder, Maria Garibay, at GaribayM@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Email the set of jury instructions and verdict forms to the Court Clerk at MercerV@clarkcountycourts.us.

You should email a set, in WORD format, to the Court Clerk, at MercerV@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Counsel are requested (not required) to email the JEA a copy of the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in WORD format to Dept16EA@clarkcountycourts.us.

It is also requested that counsel provide the JEA with a copy, in WORD format, via email to: Dept16EA@clarkcountycourts.us.

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If the Exhibits Guidelines list has not been received, contact JEA Sal Heredia at 671-4406.

If you have not received the Exhibits Guidelines lists, please contact the JEA, Sal Heredia, at 671-4406.

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Department XVI Court Clerk contact is Tori Mercer, reachable at (702) 671-0683 and MercerV@clarkcountycourts.us.

Court Clerk: Tori Mercer – (702) 671-0683; MercerV@clarkcountycourts.us

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Page 1 | DEPT XVI - Exhibits Guidelines/Procedure for Civil Jury/Non-Jury Trials

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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

About Judge Timothy C. Williams

Judge Timothy C. Williams is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Nevada's trial court for Clark County, which handles civil and criminal cases.

The published procedures cover Department 16's bench trial procedures, trial and exhibit guidelines for jury and non-jury trials, electronic exhibit tips, and Zoom information.

Common questions about Judge Timothy C. Williams's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Timothy C. Williams?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions, oppositions, and replys. Details: delivery at least one week before hearing or upon filing, by chambers drop off. Courtesy copies of all motions, oppositions and replies must be dropped off in the 16th-floor deliveries box at least one week before the hearing or as soon as filed; voluminous exhibits are exempt.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy copies

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Timothy C. Williams?

Judge Timothy C. Williams' formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, exhibits designated by numbers, exhibits separated by tabs, if submitting individually, coordinate pre-designated exhibit numbers (e.g., plaintiff 1-100; defense 101-200), allow sufficient numbers in the range for late additions, and coordinate to remove duplicate exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibit Binders

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Timothy C. Williams?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. 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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What must be included with ex parte motion to shorten time filings before Judge Timothy C. Williams?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. 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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

How may parties contact Judge Timothy C. Williams' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Timothy C. Williams' chambers. The rule lists email DC16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. Orders may only be submitted to the DC16inbox email and not to the law clerk's or JEA's email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

How does Judge Timothy C. Williams handle sealed or redacted filings?

The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Process: file redacted on ecf. Restricted personal information in medical records attached to a minor's compromise petition must be redacted before filing, or the petitioner must file a motion to redact under SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 before the judge signs the order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Petition to Compromise Claims of Minors

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Timothy C. Williams?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Dept. 16 will not advance a hearing already set unless counsel submits either a Stipulation and Order or a Motion to Advance the Hearing – no exceptions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions on Orders Shortening Time

Does Judge Timothy C. Williams require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Timothy C. Williams. A joint exhibit set is highly encouraged for trial exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibit Binders

Is electronic filing required before Judge Timothy C. Williams?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions seeking an extension of time to serve a party must be filed into Odyssey.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What filing deadlines apply to notice of hearing filings before Judge Timothy C. Williams?

Notice of a motion hearing may never be shortened to less than one full judicial day (EDCR 2.26).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What rule applies to service for request for transcript appeal before Judge Timothy C. Williams?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the court. Counsel must serve appeal transcript requests directly on Court Recorder Maria Garibay (who is not a case service contact) by hand delivery to the 16th-floor inbox or by email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section APPEALS and Request for Transcripts filed into Odyssey
Complete rules summary for Judge Timothy C. Williams

Counsel must serve appeal transcript requests directly on Court Recorder Maria Garibay (who is not a case service contact) by hand delivery to the 16th-floor inbox or by email.

Department 16 does not require the filing of a Notice of Intent to Appear Remotely.

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.

Motion in limine subjects must be numbered, and no party may file redundantly numbered motions in limine.

Motions seeking an extension of time to serve a party must be filed into Odyssey.

Orders may only be submitted to the DC16inbox email and not to the law clerk's or JEA's email.

Orders extending time to serve must be submitted electronically to DC16Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for processing without placing the matter on the court's calendar.

Ex parte TRO applications must be submitted to DC16Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for the court to decide whether to issue a TRO and set a preliminary injunction hearing or hold a hearing first.

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.

A granted order shortening time must be served on all parties promptly.

An order shortening hearing notice to less than 10 days may not be served by mail.

Notice of a motion hearing may never be shortened to less than one full judicial day (EDCR 2.26).

Dept. 16 will not advance a hearing already set unless counsel submits either a Stipulation and Order or a Motion to Advance the Hearing – no exceptions.

Orders Shortening Time must be submitted directly to dc16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us and must not be filed into Odyssey by counsel.

Continuances of calendared hearings require a written Stipulation and Order submitted to DC16Inbox at least one full judicial day before the hearing; if not in writing, movant's counsel must appear and present the oral stipulation.

Courtesy copies of all motions, oppositions and replies must be dropped off in the 16th-floor deliveries box at least one week before the hearing or as soon as filed; voluminous exhibits are exempt.

Proposed orders must be submitted electronically to the departmental inbox within 14 days of notification of the ruling (EDCR 7.21).

Designated counsel must provide a draft proposed order to opposing counsel for reasonable review and comment.

If the proposed order is not signed by opposing counsel, a copy of the email providing the draft must be included as the last page of the document.

Orders must be submitted in both PDF and WORD format; only the PDF version is required for Stipulation and Orders.

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.

Competing orders must be emailed to DC16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us no later than 14 days from receipt of the first proposed order.

Letters containing substantive argument on a contested proposed order are improper ex parte communications and will not be considered, even if copied to opposing counsel.

Petitions to compromise minors' claims must be filed into Odyssey.

The proposed order for a minor's compromise must be submitted electronically to DC16inbox@clarkcountycourts.us and no hearing is required.

Restricted personal information in medical records attached to a minor's compromise petition must be redacted before filing, or the petitioner must file a motion to redact under SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 before the judge signs the order.

Proof of blocked account establishment must show the bank's name, the minor's name, deposit date and amount, and the words 'Blocked' or 'Court Blocked Account', and must not include the trust account check or deposit slip.

The SSN of the petitioner or the minor must be redacted before filing blocked-account exhibits.

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.

A petition to seal with a D.A.-approved order may be submitted to chambers without calendaring, though the court may still require a hearing and/or Affidavit of Rehabilitation.

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