Judge Bill Henderson
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits
- 5 copies • On Date of Trial or Evidentiary Hearing
Binding: Securely Bound
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Fax
Chambers
Clerk
Document Format Requirements3 rules
The Order must be attached as a .pdf format to the email and you must only submit one attachment per email.
- File type
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Only one attachment per email
Plaintiff is to title Exhibits numerically (IE: Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2…) Defendant is to title Exhibits alphabetically (IE: Exhibit A, ExhibitB…)
Formatting
- •Defendant titles exhibits alphabetically (Exhibit A, Exhibit B...)
Department R does accept electronic signatures on Stipulations and Orders, Decrees, and Orders from hearings.
- Stipulation and order
- Decree
- Order
Formatting
- •Electronic signatures accepted
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Per EDCR 5.706(c) the opposing party must submit a competing proposed Order accompanied by a brief explanation of the reason for the disagreement and the distinction between the proposed Orders.
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.
- Document
- Ex parte request for fmc mediation services
May include
- •Containing information for both parties
Department R generally requires prevailing counsel to submit a drafted Order to opposing counsel for review. Department R typically allots opposing counsel five (5) days to review, respond, and return the Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Exhibits must be electronically uploaded by emailing FCEvidence@ClarkCountyCourts.us at least five days before the evidentiary hearing, trial, or motion date.
Exhibits are to be electronically uploaded by emailing FCEvidence@ClarkCountyCourts.us at least five (5) days prior to the Evidentiary Hearing/Trial/Motion date.
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Parties must not individually file each exhibit into the case; exhibits are provided via courtroom copies and the FCEvidence email upload instead.
Parties are not to individually file each Exhibit into the case.
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All orders requiring Judge Henderson's signature must be emailed to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
Parties are to email all Orders requiring Judge Henderson's signature to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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Parties must e-file a Notice of Change of Address whenever their phone number, email address, or mailing address changes.
Department R requires parties to ensure their contact information is current. They must electronically file a Notice of Change of Address into their case whenever they change their phone number, email address, or mailing address.
Page 1 | Contact Information
Orders for unopposed motions to withdraw or continue, and decrees after a default is filed, may be emailed directly to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
Orders for unopposed Motions to Withdraw and Motions to Continue can be sent directly to Department R's inbox at DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us. Decrees may be sent directly to Department R's inbox once a Default has been filed into the case.
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In a divorce with no minor children where a default has been entered, no prove-up hearing is required and the parties may submit the decree directly to the Department.
Department R does not require a prove-up hearing to grant a divorce wherein there are not any minor children within the case and a Default has been entered into the case. The parties may submit the Decree directly to the Department.
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Orders for change of name and decrees may be submitted to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
Parties may submit the Order for Change of Name or Decree to DeptRInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Electronic upload of exhibits is due at least five days before the evidentiary hearing, trial, or motion date.
Exhibits are to be electronically uploaded by emailing FCEvidence@ClarkCountyCourts.us at least five (5) days prior to the Evidentiary Hearing/Trial/Motion date.
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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.
Administrative Order 20-17 REQUIRES all lawyers and self-represented litigants to register for 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 the electronically filed document once processed. Failure to register may cause delays in receiving service.
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Motions filed by pro per litigants must be personally served on the other party unless the receiving party is registered for e-service, in which case electronic service suffices.
This Court requires all Motions filed by pro per litigants to be personally served upon the other party, unless the receiving party is registered to receive e-service, in which case electronic service will suffice.
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Parties may use a licensed process server or the Sheriff's Civil Process Section (702-455-5400) for personal service assistance.
The parties may utilize a licensed process server or the Sheriff's Civil Process Section (702-455-5400) for assistance with personal service.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Exhibits must be brought to the courtroom on the trial/evidentiary hearing date, with five bound and bate-stamped copies of each exhibit.
Exhibits are to be brought to the courtroom on the date and time of Trial/Evidentiary Hearing. You must bring five (5) copies of each exhibit, bound and bate-stamped, to the courtroom.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
All motions will be set for an oral argument hearing; Department R does not decide matters without oral argument via a Chamber Calendar session.
Department R does not utilize a Chamber Calendar session to decide matters without oral argument. All Motions will be set on this Court's calendar for an oral argument hearing.
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Chambers Communication Rules
The explanation accompanying a competing proposed order must be emailed to Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us with relevant timestamps.
The parties must email this explanation to this Court's Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us, with any relevant timestamps included.
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Inquiries not addressed in the guidelines may be emailed to Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
If you have any inquiries not addressed in this section, you may email this Court's Judicial Executive Assistant Mark Fernandez at FernandezM@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
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Department R law clerk line is (702) 455-1351.
Law Clerk – (702) 455-1351
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Department R fax number is (702) 455-1348.
Fax – (702) 455-1348
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Department R chambers office phone number is (702) 455-1350.
Office – (702) 455-1350
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