Judge Colleen Brown
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy
Electronic Exhibits
- 2 copies
Exhibits
- 3 copies
Adjournments
- Ex parte motions to shorten time will not be granted without an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the good-cause circumstances.
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Document Format Requirements11 rules
All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC24inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for review. Only orders should be sent to this email address. Please ensure all PDFs are not protected. This inbox is for orders only, not correspondence. No additional argument is to be included.
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Proposed orders must be sent in both Word and PDF format
- •PDFs must not be protected
Photographs MUST be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOS on one sheet of paper as this causes problems if only one is admitted.
- Photographs
Formatting
- •Each photograph must be identified separately
The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted in portable document format (.PDF).
- File type
- Electronic exhibits
Electronic exhibit file names must be numerical, pages sequentially numbered in the lower right corner (e.g., '1047-001'), and no letters may be used as exhibit numbers.
- Electronic exhibits
Formatting
- •File name for each proposed electronic exhibit must be numerical (e.g., 1047.pdf)
Court's wording
Prior to trial each party will be assigned a range of exhibit numbers for use in naming exhibits. The file name for each proposed electronic exhibit shall be numerical, i.e. 1047.pdf. Each page within the proposed exhibit will be internally and sequentially numbered beginning with the trial exhibit number and the page number will be placed on each page of the proposed electronic exhibit in the lower right hand corner in the following format “1047-001”. No letters will be used as exhibit numbers for identifying proposed electronic exhibits.
The font size shall be 12 and the font style to be used is Times New Roman.
- Font
- Times New Roman
- Font size
- 12 points
Electronic photographs must have at least a 1-inch top border for the clerk's admission indicator, and low-quality photos must be re-submitted in traditional format.
Court's wording
Photographs must have at least a 1 inch border at the top of the page for the clerk to be able to affix the indicator documenting the admission of the photo. If the court deems the quality of the photograph is not of sufficient quality for demonstrative purposes, the photo shall be re-submitted in traditional format.
All documents must be BATES STAMPED.
Electronic exhibits must be submitted on a single storage device (with stated exceptions) that has equal free space available; external hard drives need at least 33 MBps read and 25 MBps write speeds.
Court's wording
The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted on a single electronic storage device, except when the integrity of the proposed electronic exhibit would be corrupted by being on a single electronic storage device or the volume of the proposed electronic exhibit(s) cannot practically be stored on a single electronic storage device. The electronic storage device must have space available for additional storage of electronic data in at least an amount equal to the storage required for the proposed electronic exhibit(s). External hard drives must have a minimum read speed of 33 MBps and minimum write speed of 25 MBps.
Submit exhibits in binders, separated by numbered or lettered tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff’s Exhibits and letters for Defendant’s Exhibits (if under 50). If Defendant’s exhibits exceed 50, please contact Court Clerk for an assigned group of numbers.
- Binding
- Tabbed binder
- Exhibits
On stipulations, signatures may be facsimile, electronic, or typographical, provided the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney for such.
Department 24 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures, subject to EDCR 8.07(c).
Document Filing Requirements21 rules
Stipulations and Orders or other proposed orders requiring a signature of another person must have the email verification from that person attached as the last page of the document and not as a separate document, pursuant to Administrative Order 20-10.
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. Depending on the number of charges, the time-range, and the gravity of the charge(s), the Court may require a hearing.
An Order Shortening Time submitted on a matter that has been previously filed and set for hearing will not be advanced without either 1) A Stipulation and Order or 2) Counsel to submit a Motion to Advance the Hearing on OST.
Unless unusual circumstances exist, ex parte applications for a temporary restraining order are not permitted. An affidavit of counsel in accordance with NRCP 65(b) regarding attempts to contact the party seeking to be enjoined or its respective counsel must be provided with the application.
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.
Unless otherwise noted in court, the prevailing party is to prepare the order. Department 24 requires proposed orders to be submitted to chambers within ten (10) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21.
Motions in limine are limited to ten (10) per side, NO EXCEPTIONS.
All parties are to submit an electronic Microsoft Word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of uncontested jury instructions no later than one (1) judicial day before trial. Contested jury instructions, as well as an explanation as to why the parties disagree, are to also be digitally submitted in a separate document the day before trial.
The Court requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.
All parties are to submit an electronic Microsoft Word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of the verdict form no later than one (1) judicial day before trial is to begin.
Department 24 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.
A copy of the exhibits intended to be used at prove-up hearing must be attached as exhibits to the Application for Default Judgment or provided to the chambers at least five (5) judicial days before the hearing. Exhibits must comply with Department 24's exhibit guidelines.
In jury trials, the proffering party must provide a laptop and monitor limited to viewing admitted exhibits (no internet) for jury deliberations, subject to inspection.
Court's wording
Prior to the commencement of deliberations by a jury, if the trial is a jury trial, the party proffering the electronic exhibits will provide a laptop computer and additional monitor with only an operating system and associated programs, an adobe program to permit viewing of the admitted exhibits, and no internet or other research capability. The laptop will be subject to inspection by Court I.T. staff and counsel for compliance prior to it being provided to the deliberating jury.
The electronic exhibit list must be provided in paper form and in Excel format named 'Exhibit List' on the master storage device only.
- Document
- Electronic exhibit list
Must include
- •Exhibit list
Court's wording
An exhibit list in substantially the same form as the attachment hereto shall be provided in paper form as well as electronic in Excel format. The electronic (Excel) version of the exhibit list is to be named “Exhibit List” and is to be located on the master electronic storage device only.
The electronic exhibit list must be in tabular format with specified columns for each exhibit, and physical evidence must be listed on a separate exhibit list.
Court's wording
The list must include the following information in tabular format for each proposed electronic exhibit (please note that traditional “physical “evidence is not to be listed on the electronic exhibit list and should be submitted on a separate exhibit list): The exhibit number for the proposed electronic exhibit consistent with paragraph 4 above The identification of the electronic storage device on which the proposed exhibit is stored or a space for the clerk to make notation in the event the Exhibit was submitted in traditional form A description of the proposed electronic exhibit Any numeric or alphanumeric designation used on the proposed electronic exhibit during discovery or other pretrial proceedings Whether a stipulation to the admission of the proposed electronic exhibit exists A space for the clerk to make notation on the date the proposed electronic exhibits is offered A space for the clerk to make notation on objections made to the proposed electronic exhibits at the time it is offered for admission A space for the clerk to make notation on the admission of the proposed electronic exhibits
In the event of a jury trial, an additional blank electronic storage device will be required to copy all of the admitted electronic exhibits onto for use by the jury (see paragraph 12).
The proposed electronic exhibit must exactly match the admitted exhibit; any change requires resubmission as a supplemental exhibit with a new exhibit number.
Court's wording
The proposed electronic exhibit shall exactly match the admitted electronic exhibit. Any change between the proposed electronic exhibit and the admitted electronic exhibit will require the submission of the exhibit as a supplemental proposed electronic exhibit by offering counsel with a new proposed exhibit number in conformance with paragraph 4.
Exhibits MUST have a cover sheet listing exhibit descriptions (see #6).
Submit an Exhibit List containing number (or letter), title and/or short description of each exhibit.
When counsel are unable to agree on the language of an order, counsel should submit their proposed order to Department 24, with a written statement outlining the differences in the competing orders. If a redline copy is available, counsel may also submit that document. No additional argument should be provided.
Large blow-up demonstrative exhibits require a small copy to be admitted; a larger version for the jury must be separately marked and admitted (e.g., Exhibit 1 and 1A).
Court's wording
Larger blow-ups of exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are not marked as exhibits and a small copy of such must be provided to be admitted, the large exhibits do not go to the jury or the vault. However, if counsel wants a larger version of an exhibit to go to the jury, it must be marked separately and admitted. (Ex. Small version should be marked as Exhibit 1 and the larger version should be marked as 1A.)
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Exhibits not included on the proffered electronic storage device will not be accepted electronically absent good cause.
Absent good cause shown, no exhibits not included in the proffered electronic storage device will be accepted electronically.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Uncontested jury instructions are due no later than 1 judicial day before trial, and contested jury instructions are due the day before trial.
All parties are to submit an electronic Microsoft Word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of uncontested jury instructions no later than one (1) judicial day before trial. Contested jury instructions, as well as an explanation as to why the parties disagree, are to also be digitally submitted in a separate document the day before trial.
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The verdict form is due no later than 1 judicial day before trial begins.
All parties are to submit an electronic Microsoft Word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of the verdict form no later than one (1) judicial day before trial is to begin.
Page 1 | Verdict Forms
Notice of a motion hearing may never be shortened to less than 1 full judicial day.
In no event may the notice of the hearing of a motion be shortened to less than 1 full judicial day.
Page 1 | Motions to Shorten Time
In criminal cases, counsel seeking to withdraw due to financial issues must move at least 60 days before the trial date.
In a criminal case, if Counsel seeks to withdraw from the case due to financial issues, they must move to do so at least sixty (60) days before the trial date.
Page 1 | Motions to Withdraw as Counsel in Criminal Cases
Electronic exhibits must be submitted at least two weeks prior to trial.
Electronic Exhibits need to be submitted AT LEAST TWO-WEEKS PRIOR TO TRIAL!!!!
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Proposed jury instructions, proposed voir dire, and pre-trial memoranda must be filed and provided to Chambers before trial.
All proposed Jury Instructions, Proposed Voir Dire, and Pre-Trial Memoranda are to be filed and provided to Chambers prior to trial.
Page 1 | Trial Exhibit Submission Guidelines
One set of exhibits must be submitted to the Court Clerk at least 7 judicial days before trial.
Once you have been given a firm trial date you may contact the Court Clerk or JEA to arrange a time to submit the exhibits. Submit one (1) set of exhibits to Court Clerk at least 7 judicial days prior to trial.
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original depositions which counsel intends to use for impeachment purposes are “published” during trial proceedings and should be lodged with the Court Clerk prior to trial.
original depositions which counsel intends to use for impeachment purposes are “published” during trial proceedings and should be lodged with the Court Clerk prior to trial.
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The clerk performs a virus check on each electronic storage device in the presence of counsel or their designee before admission.
Prior to the clerk admitting the electronic storage devices, the clerk will perform a virus check on each device in the presence of counsel or their designee.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A granted order shortening time must be served promptly on all parties, and per EDCR 2.26 an order shortening hearing notice to less than 10 days may not be served by mail.
If granted, it must be served upon all parties promptly. Per EDCR 2.26, an order shortening the notice of a hearing to less than ten 10 days may NOT be served by mail.
Page 1 | Motions to Shorten Time
Parties must register with Odyssey File and Serve to receive filed documents, and the drafting party must serve any parties not registered for file and serve.
It is the responsibility of the parties to ensure they are registered with Odyssey File and Serve to ensure receipt of filed documents and to send any Notice of Entry Orders, if applicable. The drafting party must also serve any parties not registered for file and serve.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
If a motion includes exhibits that are too large for e-filing and/or the quality of e-filing diminishes (i.e. audio/video files or photographs), please provide an electronic version via email to both the law clerk and JEA with the case number, title of motion, and hearing date in the subject line. If the files cannot be emailed, contact both the law clerk and JEA for Department 24.
If a motion includes exhibits that are too large for e-filing and/or the quality of e-filing diminishes (i.e. audio/video files or photographs), please provide an electronic version via email to both the law clerk and JEA with the case number, title of motion, and hearing date in the subject line. If the files cannot be emailed, contact both the law clerk and JEA for Department 24.
Page 1 | Courtesy Copies
All trials require three sets of exhibits: one for the Judge, one for the witness stand, and one for the Court Clerk/official record.
For ALL trials, submit three (3) sets of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for the witness stand, and one for the Court Clerk/official record).
Page 1 | Trial Exhibit Submission Guidelines
The offering party must provide the clerk two identical sets of proposed electronic exhibits on separate storage devices.
The party offering the proposed electronic exhibits shall provide the clerk with two identical sets of the proposed electronic exhibits on separate electronic storage devices.
Page 1 | Proposed Order Regarding Electronic Exhibits for Trial
If counsel intends to use a PowerPoint presentation, please provide a hard copy to the Court.
If counsel intends to use a PowerPoint presentation, please provide a hard copy to the Court.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
If a minor's compromise petition includes a birth certificate, social security card/number, passport, or driver's license, the drafting party must request filing under seal by submitting an Order to Seal to DC24inbox@clarkcountycourts.us with the petition.
If the Petition includes the birth certificate, social security card and/or number, passport, or driver's license, the drafting party must request to have the Petition filed under SEAL by submitting an Order to Seal the document to the DC24inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, along with the petition.
Page 1 | Petitions for Minor's Compromise
Restricted personal information in medical records filed with a minor's compromise petition must be redacted before filing, or the petitioner must file a motion to redact per SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 before the judge signs the order.
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.
Page 1 | Petitions for Minor's Compromise
Social Security and account numbers must be redacted from exhibits before submission.
NOTE: Social Security and account numbers MUST BE REDACTED from the exhibits prior to submission.
Page 1 | Trial Exhibit Submission Guidelines
Depositions lodged with the Court must be sealed certified copies or they will not be accepted.
Depositions MUST be SEALED CERTIFIED copies or they will NOT be accepted.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Motions in limine must be filed as independently-noticed motions; combining them into omnibus motions is prohibited.
Department 24 requires that motions in limine be submitted as independently-noticed motions rather than omnibus motions.
Page 1 | Omnibus Motions
Stipulated exhibits must not be duplicated, removed from binders, or placed in a separate binder; parties must notify the Clerk of stipulated exhibits and their numbers must be placed on the record at the start of trial.
Parties must notify the Clerk as to which exhibits have been Stipulated to. DO NOT DUPLICATE STIPULATED EXHIBITS. All Stipulated Exhibits numbers must be placed on the record at the beginning of the trial. The Clerk will mark the stipulated exhibits accordingly. DO NOT remove any stipulated exhibits from the Binders. DO NOT create a separate binder for stipulated exhibits.
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If the parties have agreed to Joint exhibits please mark them numerically and submit them in ONE Binder.
If the parties have agreed to Joint exhibits please mark them numerically and submit them in ONE Binder.
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All exhibits to be marked must be provided at one time prior to the beginning of trial, or they will not be accepted.
If the exhibits are not in the correct format and do not follow the guidelines they will not be accepted. EACH AND EVERY EXHIBIT THAT WILL BE MARKED MUST BE PROVIDED AT ONE TIME PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF TRIAL WITH DEADLINES AS STATED ABOVE.
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Counsel is encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits, which may or may not be stipulated for admission.
Counsel is encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits, which may or may not be stipulated to for admission.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
When a TRO is requested, the Court schedules a conference with counsel before any formal hearings and all counsel must attend unless urgency precludes notice to opposing counsel.
When a temporary restraining order is requested, the Court will schedule a conference with counsel prior to any formal hearings. All counsel are required to be present at the conference unless the urgency of circumstances precludes notice to opposing counsel.
Page 1 | Injunctive Relief
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Ex parte motions to shorten time will not be granted without an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury or affidavit of counsel describing the good-cause circumstances.
Ex parte Motions to Shorten Time 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.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC24inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for review. Only orders should be sent to this email address. Please ensure all PDFs are not protected. This inbox is for orders only, not correspondence. No additional argument is to be included.
All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC24inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for review. Only orders should be sent to this email address. Please ensure all PDFs are not protected. This inbox is for orders only, not correspondence. No additional argument is to be included.
Page 1 | Submission of Orders
Default judgments under $50,000 based on written contract may be submitted to chambers per EDCR 2.70, with the proposed order emailed to DC24inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format.
Default Judgments for a total award of less than $50,000, if based on written contract, may be submitted to chambers pursuant to EDCR 2.70. The proposed order should be submitted to the department at DC24inbox@clarkcountycourts.us and sent in both Word and PDF format.
Page 1 | Default Judgments
An appointment with the evidence vault (scheduled via clerkvault@clarkcountycourts.us) is required for validation of electronic exhibits.
An appointment needs to be made with the evidence vault prior for all validation of electronic exhibits. To schedule an appointment please contact clerkvault@clarkcountycourts.us
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If counsel anticipates the need for audio-visual equipment during the trial, a request must be submitted to the District Court Help Desk following the calendar call. The District Court Help Desk can be reached at 702-671-3300 or via E-Mail at courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us for AV support.
If counsel anticipates the need for audio-visual equipment during the trial, a request must be submitted to the District Court Help Desk following the calendar call. The District Court Help Desk can be reached at 702-671-3300 or via E-Mail at courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us for AV support.
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NOTE: Please email a copy of the Exhibit List to Court Clerk at email above.
NOTE: Please email a copy of the Exhibit List to Court Clerk at email above.
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Transcript and/or CD requests must be emailed to court recorder Ro'Shell Hurtado at HurtadoR@clarkcountycourts.us.
Department 24 uses a Court Recorder. To request a transcript and/or CD of a hearing, please email the recorder, Ro'Shell Hurtado, at HurtadoR@clarkcountycourts.us with the request.
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For any questions please contact Courtroom Clerks: Briana Jackson; Knoelle Locke JacksonB@ClarkCountyCourts.us Lockek@clarkcountycourts.us
For any questions please contact Courtroom Clerks: Briana Jackson; Knoelle Locke JacksonB@ClarkCountyCourts.us Lockek@clarkcountycourts.us
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