Judge Bryce C. Duckworth Rules & Standing Orders

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 list
An exhibit list must be submitted that includes all stipulated exhibits.
Applies to
Photograph exhibit
Photographs must be identified separately and individually listed on the exhibit list.
Applies to
Exhibit
Each document must be individually identified and individually listed on the exhibit list unless presented as one complete exhibit.

Communication

All 3

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
Daily transcripts must be prearranged with recorder Shannon Emmons by email at least one week before trial begins.
Contact
Email to clerk
Courtroom equipment issues should be directed to recorder Shannon Emmons by email at EmmonsS@clarkcountycourts.us.

Fees

All 2

Fee
$2
Applies to
Cd of proceedings
CDs of court proceedings are available for $2 per disc.
Fee
$40
Applies to
Court recording
All proceedings are recorded and the recording fee is $40 per hour.

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About Judge Bryce C. Duckworth

Judge Bryce C. Duckworth is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, which is the state trial court for Clark County.

Practitioners will find department Q assignment details and a Zoom information notice effective February 5, 2024, outlining remote appearance procedures.

Common questions about Judge Bryce C. Duckworth's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Bryce C. Duckworth?

Details: 1 copy, delivery with order submission for chambers review. A courtesy copy of the submitted order must be provided to opposing counsel when submitting an order with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

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

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Bryce C. Duckworth?

The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

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

What must be included with contested proposed order filings before Judge Bryce C. Duckworth?

The rule requires proposed order. When counsel cannot agree on order language, each must submit their own proposed order with a letter explaining the dispute, which the Court Clerk will review with the videotape record.

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

How may parties contact Judge Bryce C. Duckworth's chambers?

Chambers is sometimes available for telephonic conferences with counsel, such as for minor discovery issues and emergencies regarding the children (medical, educational).

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

Complete rules summary for Judge Bryce C. Duckworth

Department Q chambers fax number is (702) 455-1946.

Department Q chambers office phone number is (702) 455-1345.

Department Q law clerk line is (702) 455-1346.

Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

Prevailing counsel must submit a draft order to opposing counsel for review and return before submission.

Facsimile and electronic signatures are accepted on all documents, but Decrees and final Orders must bear all original signatures.

When counsel cannot agree on order language, each must submit their own proposed order with a letter explaining the dispute, which the Court Clerk will review with the videotape record.

Chambers is sometimes available for telephonic conferences with counsel, such as for minor discovery issues and emergencies regarding the children (medical, educational).

A courtesy copy of the submitted order must be provided to opposing counsel when submitting an order with an explanatory letter for chambers review.

Telephonic appearances are permitted for calendar matters with prior notice to the court, and counsel must call chambers to confirm arrangements; telephonic appearances at trial and evidentiary hearings are governed by statute and case law.

Department Q chambers email address is deptqlc@clarkcountycourts.us.