Clark County Court of Common Pleas, General Division Filing Rules

Cited unreported opinions must be attached to the pleading and furnished to opposing counsel.

Filing a certificate of judgment requires a $25.00 fee.

A moving party may file a reply memorandum, which must be filed within 10 days after service of notice of the opposition memorandum.

The Clerk must reject a document requiring service on counsel or parties if it does not designate their names and addresses.

The Clerk determines whether electronic filings will be submitted by email or through an online platform.

Filed pleadings, motions, briefs, and similar documents must be typewritten or printed on 8½-by-11-inch paper, sequentially paginated, and filed without backing or cover, while original attached or offered exhibits are exempt.

For each e-filed document, provide the Clerk of Courts with one hard copy for the physical file and one additional courtesy copy for the assigned judge or magistrate.

Fixed scheduling dates may be modified only by court order after a motion showing good cause is filed.

A reply memorandum may not exceed 10 pages, excluding the specified tables, cited authorities, and appendices, unless the court grants prior leave.

Before filing a discovery-related application, objection, or sanctions motion, counsel must discuss the impasse with opposing counsel and make a diligent effort to resolve it informally.