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Judge Danielle K. Pieper
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Judge Danielle K. Pieper

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Exhibits
100 pgs
Motion
30 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • Email • If Provided

Exhibits

  • 2 copies

Extension of Time to Serve Motions

  • 1 copy • Upon Filing
Filters:

Page & Word Limits2 rules

Page LimitsMandatory

All motions shall not exceed 30 pages, excluding exhibits, pursuant to EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained.

Motion
Up to 30 pages

Excluded from page count

  • Exhibits

Exception

More pages with leave of court

Page LimitsMandatory

All exhibits to motions shall not exceed 100 pages, pursuant to EDCR 2.27(b).

Exhibits
Up to 100 pages

Document Format Requirements20 rules

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Three (3) sets must be three-hole punched placed in three ring binders along with the exhibit list.

Binding
Three-ring binder
Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Three (3) sets of exhibits required
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with an electronic copy in Word format.

File type
Word
Applies to
  • Proposed findings conclusions
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|SectionProposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Photographs must be identified separately with no more than one photo per sheet (labeled 7-A, 7-B, etc.) unless counsel stipulate to admitting all photos on the page.

Court's wording

PHOTOS - Photographs MUST be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE MORE THAN ONE PHOTOGRAPH on one sheet of paper, as this causes problems if a single photo is admitted. For example, if Exhibit 7 consists of three photographs, label them 7-A, 7-B and 7-C. You may place more than one photo on a page, if counsel are stipulating to admitting all of them.

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FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered 1-1000, defendant's exhibits lettered A-Z/AA-ZZ, joint exhibits numbered J1-J1000, and the first page of each exhibit must be labeled with its exhibit number.

Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Plaintiff's exhibits use numbers 1-1000
  • Defendant's exhibits use A-Z, AA-ZZ, etc.
  • Joint exhibits use J1-J1000

Court's wording

NUMBERING YOUR EXHIBITS - Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiffs exhibits use numbers 1-1000 and Defendants exhibits use A-Z, AA-ZZ, etc. For joint exhibits, use J1-J1000 (Please notify the Courtroom Clerk/Dept. should there need to be any adjustments.) Label the first page of the exhibit with its exhibit number (ie. Plaintiffs Proposed Exhibit 13).

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FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

MARKING EXHIBITS - Mark the first page of each exhibit as proposed, format is shown below. If there are other exhibit labels on your documents, please make sure they are not colored. Follow the format here, placing the box at the bottom of the first page of each exhibit (like you would bate stamp) . If exhibits are less than twenty, you may skip this step.

Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Other exhibit labels on documents must not be colored
  • Exemption: if exhibits are less than twenty, this step may be skipped
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|SectionDEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Submit Exhibits in a binder, separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff's Exhibits and letters for Defendant's Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabs with numbers. Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit and to ensure a clean record. If there are an excessive number of Exhibits, contact the Court Clerk prior to trial. In order to keep each Exhibit intact, be certain they are bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, etc.

Binding
Tabbed binder
Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Joint exhibits: label tabs with numbers
  • Bates stamp the pages
  • Each exhibit must be bound intact (e.g., staples, brads)
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|SectionDEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Three (3) sets must be three-hole punched placed in three ring binders along with the exhibit list. The sets must be delivered to the clerk at least 3 judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

Binding
Three-ring binder
Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Three-hole punched
  • Include exhibit list
  • Three sets required
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Photographs must be identified separately with no more than one photo per sheet (e.g., labeled 7-A, 7-B, 7-C) unless counsel stipulate to admitting all photos on the page.

Court's wording

PHOTOS - Photographs MUST be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE MORE THAN ONE PHOTOGRAPH on one sheet of paper, as this causes problems if a single photo is admitted. For example, if Exhibit 7 consists of three photographs, label them 7-A, 7-B and 7-C. You may place more than one photo on a page, if counsel are stipulating to admitting all of them.

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FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

CD’S, DVD’S, USB THUMBDRIVES, ETC. – If you are proposing a CD, the Clerk needs the actual CD, do not submit a photocopy of the disk. Only one copy is needed of all digital. If you are planning to admit a portion of this, please separate the portion into another exhibit. Court cannot admit part of a CD. Also, if in a jury trial and digital media is given, Counsel need to stipulate to use a DVD player, or laptop that is “clean” to go back to the jury in order for them to view it.

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|SectionDepartment 7 - The Honorable Judge Danielle K. Pieper (Exhibit Requirements)
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Submit Exhibits in a binder, separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff’s Exhibits and letters for Defendant’s Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabs with numbers. Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit and to ensure a clean record. If there are an excessive number of Exhibits, contact the Court Clerk prior to trial. In order to keep each Exhibit intact, be certain they are bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, etc.

Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Bates stamp exhibit pages
  • Each exhibit must be bound (e.g., staples, brads) to keep it intact
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|SectionDepartment 7 - The Honorable Judge Danielle K. Pieper (Exhibit Requirements)
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

NUMBERING YOUR EXHIBITS - Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiffs exhibits use numbers 1-1000 and Defendants exhibits use A-Z, AA-ZZ, etc. For joint exhibits, use J1-J1000 (Please notify the Courtroom Clerk/Dept. should there need to be any adjustments.) Label the first page of the exhibit with its exhibit number (ie. Plaintiffs Proposed Exhibit 13).

Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Plaintiff's exhibits use numbers 1-1000
  • Defendant's exhibits use A-Z, AA-ZZ, etc.
  • Joint exhibits use J1-J1000
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FormattingImportantCivil cases

Laptops should have privacy screens. Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure, and the court prefers to enter copies of PowerPoints as court exhibits.

FormattingImportantCivil cases

Any additional equipment brought in by counsel must work in the available court space without blocking the view of the judge, jury, or opposing counsel.

FormattingImportantCivil cases

Laptops should have privacy screens. Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure, and the court prefers to enter copies of PowerPoints as court exhibits.

Formatting

  • Privacy screens on laptops
  • Court prefers PowerPoints entered as court exhibits
FormattingImportantCivil cases

If submitting separate sets of Exhibits, duplicate Exhibits should be eliminated.

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FormattingImportantCivil cases

The first page of each exhibit must be marked as proposed using the court's box format at the bottom of the page with no colored labels, but this step may be skipped if there are fewer than twenty exhibits.

Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Other exhibit labels on documents must not be colored

Court's wording

MARKING EXHIBITS - Mark the first page of each exhibit as proposed, format is shown below. If there are other exhibit labels on your documents, please make sure they are not colored. Follow the format here, placing the box at the bottom of the first page of each exhibit (like you would bate stamp) . If exhibits are less than twenty, you may skip this step.

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FormattingImportantCivil cases

DEMONSTRATIVES - Larger versions of Exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are not marked as exhibits. If parties wish for the larger exhibits to be admitted, they must submit a standard sized copy to be marked, offered, and admitted.

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FormattingImportant

Proposed orders for the petition should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC7inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

File type
PDF
Applies to
  • Proposed order

Formatting

  • Also be sent in Word format
FormattingImportant

Department 7 will consider motions in limine that are submitted as independently-noticed motions or as omnibus motions. 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.

Document Filing Requirements27 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

If you plan to admit a DVD or audio recording you must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

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.

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|SectionProposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

CD'S, DVD'S, USB THUMBDRIVES, ETC. – If you are proposing a CD, the Clerk needs the actual CD, do not submit a photocopy of the disk. Only one copy is needed of all digital. If you are planning to admit a portion of this, please separate the portion into another exhibit. Court cannot admit part of a CD.

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|SectionDEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

EXHIBIT LIST – Use the exhibit list template sent and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when you submit your exhibits at email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699. If you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.

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|SectionDEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

SETS/COPIES - Submit two or three sets of exhibits (Judge & Courtroom Clerk and /or witness). If you choose not to submit a third set, please make sure you have your own copies for the witness should you need it.

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|SectionDEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

DEMONSTRATIVES - Larger versions of Exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are not marked as exhibits. If parties wish for the larger exhibits to be admitted, they must submit a standard sized copy to be marked, offered, and admitted.

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|SectionDEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original depositions used for impeachment must be original certified and sealed (unless otherwise agreed) and submitted to the Court Clerk with the exhibits.

Court's wording

Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as Exhibits; however, original depositions, which counsel intend to use for impeachment purposes are "published and filed" during trial proceedings and they should be original certified and sealed depositions, unless otherwise agreed to. Submit these to the Court Clerk along with your exhibits.

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|SectionDEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Also, if in a jury trial and digital media is given, Counsel needs to stipulate to use a DVD player, or laptop that is "clean" to go back to the jury in order for them to view it.

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|SectionDEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the clerk prior to the Calendar Call.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to the calendar call.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Department 7 requires all requests for jury questionnaires be done by Stipulation and Order and must be filed at least eight (8) weeks in advance of the trial date.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Each side shall provide the Court, at the Calendar Call, an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed form of verdict along with any additional proposed jury instructions with an electronic copy in Word format.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Depositions do not go to the jury, are not marked, nor admitted as Exhibits; however, original depositions, which counsel intend to use for impeachment purposes are “published and filed” during trial proceedings and they should be original certified and sealed depositions, unless otherwise agreed to. Submit these to the Court Clerk along with your exhibits.

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Filing RequirementsMandatory

Counsel must submit a copy of the Complaint, Summons, Affidavit of Service and/or Affidavit of Due Diligence, Application for Default Judgment, Three Day Notice of Default, Default, Affidavit in Support of Default and Memorandum of Costs prior to the hearing.

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|SectionDefault Judgment Prove-Ups
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Parties have a responsibility to resolve undisputed motions in limine prior to hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.47. 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.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Motion to Withdraw (Notice must be provided to the client and all parties. Withdrawing counsel must comply with EDCR 7.40 and also provide the last known email address of the client in the motion)

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Pursuant to EDCR 2.27(e), copies of pleadings or other documents filed in the pending matter, cases, statutes, or other legal authority shall not be attached as exhibits or made part of an appendix.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Exhibits exceeding 100 pages must be filed in a separately bound appendix that includes a table of contents, in accordance with EDCR 2.27(f).

Document
Exhibit appendix

Must include

  • Table of contents
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

If submitting separate sets of Exhibits, duplicate Exhibits should be eliminated.

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Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

If you plan to admit a DVD or audio recording you must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.

Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Counsel shall advise the clerk prior to publication.

Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

EXHIBIT LIST – Use the exhibit list template sent and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when you submit your exhibits at (email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699. If you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.

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Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Exhibit Bates Date Date Number Numbers Exhibit Description Offered Objection Admitted

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|SectionTrial Before the Court - Exhibits Form
Filing RequirementsImportant

If you have any exhibits that are not stipulated to show to the jury, you will need to bring a paper copy of that exhibit, or you can use a laptop to show the witness the exhibit.

Filing RequirementsImportant

When counsel are unable to agree on the language of an order, counsel should submit their proposed order to Department 7, 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. Rather, the statement should be limited to identifying the language believed to be incorrect, directing the Court to the alternate language proposed.

Filing RequirementsImportant

Submissions to the Court containing substantive argument on the merits of a contested issue are disfavored, viewed as improper ex parte communication, even if copied to opposing counsel, and will, generally, be disregarded.

Filing RequirementsNoteCivil cases

Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits, stipulate to their admission where possible, and notify the Court Clerk of stipulations before trial; stipulated exhibits are admitted on the record.

Court's wording

JOINT EXHIBITS – If not already Ordered, Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are being submitted, counsel are encouraged to get together and stipulate to the admission of as many of the Joint Exhibits as possible and to notify the Court Clerk of their stipulation(s) prior to start of trial. Stipulated exhibits will be admitted on the record.

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Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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

Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with an electronic copy in Word format.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed before the calendar call.

Any demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to the calendar call.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Exhibits

Exhibit sets must be delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial commences.

The sets must be delivered to the clerk three (3) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Exhibits

Counsel requesting daily transcripts must notify the Court Recorder thirty days before trial.

Counsel requesting daily transcripts must notify the Court Recorder, Stacey Ray, thirty (30) days prior to trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Requests for Daily Transcripts

Deposition designations (by page/line citation) for testimony offered in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served by facsimile or hand three judicial days before trial.

If deposition testimony is anticipated to be used in lieu of live testimony, a designation (by page/line citation) of the portions of the testimony to be offered must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, three (3) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Depositions

Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony (by page/line citation) must be filed and served by facsimile or hand one judicial day before trial.

Any objections or counter-designations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Depositions

Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial commences.

All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the clerk three (3) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Depositions

Final jury questionnaire must be submitted for signature at least six weeks before trial.

The questionnaire must be submitted to the Court in final form for signature no less than six (6) weeks prior to the commencement of trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Jury Questionnaire

Counsel must notify the Court Recorder 30 days before trial to request daily transcripts.

Counsel requesting daily transcripts must notify the Court Recorder, Stacey Ray, thirty (30) days prior to trial.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Requests for Daily Transcripts

Proposed orders must be emailed to DC7Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us within 14 days of notification to the parties under EDCR 7.21.

Proposed orders are to be submitted to DC7Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us within fourteen (14) days of notification to the parties pursuant to EDCR 7.21.

Page 1 | Orders

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Opposing counsel must be cc'd on the email transmitting the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

Opposing counsel must be cc'd on the email.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Deposition designations and objections/counter-designations must be filed and served by facsimile or hand delivery.

If deposition testimony is anticipated to be used in lieu of live testimony, a designation (by page/line citation) of the portions of the testimony to be offered must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, three (3) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial. Any objections or counter-designations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Depositions

Exhibits must be hand delivered to the Courtroom Clerk only and cannot be dropped off in the bin or handed to other Department staff.

Exhibits must be hand delivered to the Courtroom Clerk only. They cannot be dropped off in the bin nor handed to other Department staff.

Civil cases

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Designations of deposition testimony used in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served by fax or hand two judicial days before the Calendar Call.

If deposition testimony is anticipated to be used in lieu of live testimony, a designation (by page/line citation) of the portions of the testimony to be offered must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, two (2) judicial days prior to the Calendar Call.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Depositions

Objections and counterdesignations to deposition testimony must be filed and served by fax or hand one judicial day before the Calendar Call.

Any objections or counterdesignations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served by facsimile or hand, one (1) judicial day prior to the Calendar Call commencement.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Depositions

Proposed voir dire questions must be filed and e-served two judicial days before the Calendar Call.

In accordance with EDCR 7.70, counsel shall file and e-serve proposed voir dire questions, two (2) judicial days prior to the Calendar Call conducted pursuant to EDCR 2.67.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Proposed Voir Dire

The counsel drafting a proposed order must provide the draft to non-drafting counsel for review before submitting it to the court.

Counsel designated to prepare the order must provide the draft order to non-drafting counsel for review prior to submission.

Page 1 | Orders

Counsel is not automatically registered for electronic service upon filing and must manually add themselves to the Electronic Service List for each individual case via efilenv.com.

A party is not automatically registered for Electronic Service upon the filing of any document (including Complaints, Answers, Substitution of Counsel, etc.). For each case you must add yourself to the Electronic Service List. You will need to do this on each individual case you are counsel on.

Page 1 | E-Service

All parties must ensure they are registered with the court's 'file and serve' system to receive appearance instructions and notifications, updating their information through the Clerk's Office.

Currently, Department 7 is serving appearance instructions via “file and serve”. It is the responsibility of all parties to ensure they are registered with “file and serve” to receive any notifications. Please contact the Clerk’s Office to update your information.

Page 1 | Notice to Parties

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Exhibits must be hand delivered directly to the Courtroom Clerk and may not be dropped in the bin or given to other Department staff.

Exhibits must be hand delivered to the Courtroom Clerk only. They cannot be dropped off in the bin nor handed to other Department staff.

Civil cases

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SETS/COPIES - Submit two or three sets of exhibits (Judge & Courtroom Clerk and /or witness). If you choose not to submit a third set, please make sure you have your own copies for the witness should you need it.

SETS/COPIES - Submit two or three sets of exhibits (Judge & Courtroom Clerk and /or witness). If you choose not to submit a third set, please make sure you have your own copies for the witness should you need it.

Civil cases

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All motions seeking an extension of time to serve a party may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court´s calendar. A courtesy copy of the filed Motion (along with the proposed Order) should be delivered to Department 7 upon filing of the Motion with the Court.

All motions seeking an extension of time to serve a party may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court´s calendar. A courtesy copy of the filed Motion (along with the proposed Order) should be delivered to Department 7 upon filing of the Motion with the Court.

Page 1 | Motions

Department 7 does not require courtesy copies, but counsel may voluntarily submit electronic courtesy copies to Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.

Pursuant to EDCR 2.20, courtesy copies are generally required. However, Department 7 does not require courtesy copies. If counsel wishes to provide courtesy copies, electronic courtesy copies may be submitted to Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.

Page 1 | Motions

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Restricted personal information in medical records attached to a minor's compromise petition must be redacted before filing, and failure to redact requires a motion to redact under SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 before the judge will sign 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 | Minor's Compromise

Filing Bundling Requirements

Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits and stipulate to as many admissions as possible, notifying the Court Clerk of stipulations before trial; stipulated exhibits will be admitted on the record.

JOINT EXHIBITS – If not already Ordered, Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are being submitted, counsel are encouraged to get together and stipulate to the admission of as many of the Joint Exhibits as possible and to notify the Court Clerk of their stipulation(s) prior to start of trial. Stipulated exhibits will be admitted on the record.

Civil cases

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Default judgments under $50,000 may be submitted to chambers under EDCR 2.70, while default judgments of $50,000 or more must be set on the regular motion calendar for a prove-up hearing.

All Default Judgments for a total award of less than $50,000 may be submitted to chambers pursuant to EDCR 2.70. Default Judgments for a total award of $50,000 or more must be set on the Department´s regular motion calendar for a prove-up hearing.

Page 1 | Default Judgment Prove-Ups

Ex parte applications for Temporary Restraining Orders should be submitted to chambers 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.

Ex parte applications for Temporary Restraining Orders should be submitted to chambers 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.

Page 1 | Motions

Proposed order disputes are resolved by written submission to chambers copied to all parties, and a hearing is set only if counsel files a Motion for Reconsideration or Clarification and remains unsatisfied with the signed order.

Disputes may be resolved by submission to Chambers of a proposed order copied on all parties, with or without a draft of a competing order. A hearing shall only be set if counsel files a Motion for Reconsideration or Clarification, and counsel is unsatisfied with the proposed order the Court elected to sign.

Page 1 | Orders

A prove-up hearing is required in any case where damages are not clearly established by documentation, such as real estate matters, pain and suffering, or punitive damages.

Additionally, a prove-up hearing is required in any case where damages are not clearly established by documentation; such as real estate matters, pain and suffering or punitive damages.

Page 1 | Default Judgment Prove-Ups

Minor's compromise petitions may be submitted to chambers without calendaring, and Department 7 prefers medical records be submitted only to chambers since filing is not required by NRS 41.200(3).

All Petitions to compromise the claims of minors may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court´s motion calendar. Department 7 prefers that medical records only be submitted to Chambers. NRS 41.200(3) does not require that medical records be filed.

Page 1 | Minor's Compromise

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Motions for jury questionnaires cannot be heard on shortened time and must be heard at least eight weeks before trial.

The Court will not sign an order shortening time to hear a motion requesting jury questionnaires, and the motion must be heard at least eight (8) weeks prior to the commencement of trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Jury Questionnaire

Chambers Communication Rules

Counsel should contact the Courtroom Clerk by email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699 at least 5 days prior to trial to make arrangements to deliver the exhibits directly to the Courtroom Clerk.

Counsel should contact the Courtroom Clerk by email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699 at least 5 days prior to trial to make arrangements to deliver the exhibits directly to the Courtroom Clerk.

Civil cases

Page 2 | DEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)

Counsel should contact the Courtroom Clerk by email at email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699 at least 5 days prior to trial to make arrangements to deliver the exhibits directly to the Courtroom Clerk.

Counsel should contact the Courtroom Clerk by email at email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699 at least 5 days prior to trial to make arrangements to deliver the exhibits directly to the Courtroom Clerk.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Department 7 - The Honorable Judge Danielle K. Pieper (Exhibit Requirements)

Parties must notify the court at Calendar Call if a party or witness will appear remotely by BlueJeans, and if approved obtain the link from the JEA or Law Clerk.

Pursuant to Administrative Order 22-01, if you have a party or witness that is unavailable to be in-person for the trial, you must notify the court at Calendar Call. If approved, please contact the JEA or Law Clerk for the BlueJeans link.

Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPEARANCES VIA BLUEJEANS

Counsel must schedule a meeting with the Court Recorder before the start of trial if they intend to display PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.

Please schedule a time to meet with the Court's Recorder prior to the start of trial if you intent to display any PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Audio Visual Equipment

Please schedule a time to meet with the Court’s Recorder prior to the start of trial if you intent to display any PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.

Please schedule a time to meet with the Court’s Recorder prior to the start of trial if you intent to display any PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Audio Visual Equipment

Word-format jury instructions may be submitted on disc or emailed to the Department JEA and Law Clerk.

These can be submitted on disc or should be e-mailed to the Department JEA, MullinaxL@ClarkCountyCourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept07LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Jury Notebook

Transcript, CD, or thumb drive requests must be emailed to court recorder Stacey Ray, and daily trial transcript requests must be made at least 30 days before trial begins.

To request a transcript, CD or thumb drive of a hearing, please email the court recorder, Stacey Ray, at rays@clarkcountycourts.us. For daily trial transcripts, please contact the court recorder at least 30 days prior to the start of trial.

Page 1 | Court Reporter or Court Recorder for its Official Record

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may be emailed to the Department JEA and the Department Law Clerk.

These can be e-mailed to the Department JEA, MullinaxL@ClarkCountyCourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept07LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

The Department Judicial Executive Assistant (Laura Mullinax) can be reached at (702) 671-4344 or MullinaxL@clarkcountycourts.us.

The Department's Judicial Executive Assistant, Laura Mullinax, can be reached at (702) 671-4344, or by email at MullinaxL@clarkcountycourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Department Contacts

The Court Recorder (Stacey Ray) can be reached at (702) 671-4339 or RayS@clarkcountycourts.us for daily transcript requests.

Ms. Ray may be reached at (702) 671-4339 or by email at RayS@clarkcountycourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Requests for Daily Transcripts

The Department Law Clerk can be reached at (702) 671-4341 or Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.

The Department Law Clerk can be reached at (702) 671-4341, or by email at Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Department Contacts

Trial Readiness Conferences are held Wednesdays at 2:00 PM via Zoom (Meeting ID 853 7759 6830).

Trial Readiness Conference - 2:00 PM - Wednesday Zoom Link: https://clarkcountycourts-us.zoom.us/j/85377596830?pwd=Q25yazl6ODAvT3FXVnRrN3k3eG0yZz09 Meeting ID: 853 7759 6830

Page 1 | Trial Readiness Conference - 2:00 PM - Wednesday

Criminal and civil matters appear via Zoom (Meeting ID 815 7986 5034) during court hours Monday-Friday 7 am to 6 pm.

DC VII Criminal/Civil (M-F 7 am - 6 pm) Zoom Link: https://clarkcountycourts-us.zoom.us/j/81579865034?pwd=MEFIRlRMM2dYclRqTHE5T2hnQlRMdz09 Meeting ID: 815 7986 5034

Page 1 | DC VII Criminal/Civil (M-F 7 am - 6 pm)

Department Law Clerk can be reached at (702) 671-4341 or Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.

The Department Law Clerk can be reached at (702) 671-4341, or by email at Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Contacts

Department JEA Laura Mullinax can be reached at (702) 671-4344 or MullinaxL@clarkcountycourts.us.

The Department’s Judicial Executive Assistant, Laura Mullinax, can be reached at (702) 671-4344, or by email at MullinaxL@clarkcountycourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Contacts

Court Recorder Stacey Ray can be reached at (702) 671-4339 or RayS@clarkcountycourts.us.

Ms. Ray may be reached at (702) 671-4339 or by email at RayS@clarkcountycourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Requests for Daily Transcripts

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 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

About Judge Danielle K. Pieper

Danielle K. Pieper is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, which serves as the trial court for Clark County.

The published procedures for Department 7 include instructions for presenting exhibits online, jury trial procedures, bench trial procedures, and Zoom hearing information.

Common questions about Judge Danielle K. Pieper's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Danielle K. Pieper?

Exhibits must be hand delivered directly to the Courtroom Clerk and may not be dropped in the bin or given to other Department staff.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Department 7 - The Honorable Judge Danielle K. Pieper (Exhibit Requirements)

Does Judge Danielle K. Pieper require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Default judgments under $50,000 may be submitted to chambers under EDCR 2.70, while default judgments of $50,000 or more must be set on the regular motion calendar for a prove-up hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Default Judgment Prove-Ups

What page or word limits apply to exhibits before Judge Danielle K. Pieper?

Judge Danielle K. Pieper's rule states these limits: 100 pages. Exhibits to motions may not exceed 100 pages under EDCR 2.27(b).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to motion before Judge Danielle K. Pieper?

Judge Danielle K. Pieper's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Excludes exhibits. All motions are limited to 30 pages excluding exhibits under EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Danielle K. Pieper?

Judge Danielle K. Pieper's formatting rule includes file format docx and an electronic copy in word format must be provided with the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be accompanied by an electronic copy in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

What must be included with dvd or audio recording filings before Judge Danielle K. Pieper?

A party admitting a DVD or audio recording must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Audio Visual Equipment

What must be included with proposed findings conclusions filings before Judge Danielle K. Pieper?

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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

How may parties contact Judge Danielle K. Pieper's chambers?

The rule lists email RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us and phone 702-671-0699. Counsel should contact the Courtroom Clerk by email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699 at least 5 days prior to trial to make arrangements to deliver the exhibits directly to the Courtroom Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)

How does Judge Danielle K. Pieper handle sealed or redacted filings?

Process: file redacted on ecf. Restricted personal information in medical records attached to a minor's compromise petition must be redacted before filing, and failure to redact requires a motion to redact under SRCR 3 and EDCR 2.13 before the judge will sign the order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Minor's Compromise

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Danielle K. Pieper?

Motions for jury questionnaires cannot be heard on shortened time and must be heard at least eight weeks before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Jury Questionnaire

Does Judge Danielle K. Pieper require motion papers to be bundled?

Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits and stipulate to as many admissions as possible, notifying the Court Clerk of stipulations before trial; stipulated exhibits will be admitted on the record.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)

What filing deadlines apply to proposed findings conclusions filings before Judge Danielle K. Pieper?

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

View ruleSource: page 1, section Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

What rule applies to service for exhibits before Judge Danielle K. Pieper?

Details: method: personal service, recipient: the clerk. Exhibits must be hand delivered to the Courtroom Clerk only and cannot be dropped off in the bin or handed to other Department staff.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DEPARTMENT 7 - THE HONORABLE JUDGE DANIELLE K. PIEPER (Exhibit Procedures)
Complete rules summary for Judge Danielle K. Pieper

The Department Law Clerk can be reached at (702) 671-4341 or Dept07LC@clarkcountycourts.us.

Counsel are encouraged to submit Joint Exhibits and stipulate to as many admissions as possible, notifying the Court Clerk of stipulations before trial; stipulated exhibits will be admitted on the record.

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

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be accompanied by an electronic copy in Word format.

Three sets of exhibits must be three-hole punched, placed in three-ring binders, and include the exhibit list.

Exhibits must be hand delivered to the Courtroom Clerk only and cannot be dropped off in the bin or handed to other Department staff.

A party admitting a DVD or audio recording must provide a way for the jury to view the exhibit during deliberation.

Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial commences.

Laptops should have privacy screens. Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure, and the court prefers to enter copies of PowerPoints as court exhibits.

Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony (by page/line citation) must be filed and served by facsimile or hand one judicial day before trial.

Deposition designations and objections/counter-designations must be filed and served by facsimile or hand delivery.

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may be emailed to the Department JEA and the Department Law Clerk.

Demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed before the calendar call.

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.

Exhibit sets must be delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial commences.

The Department Judicial Executive Assistant (Laura Mullinax) can be reached at (702) 671-4344 or MullinaxL@clarkcountycourts.us.

Counsel requesting daily transcripts must notify the Court Recorder thirty days before trial.

The Court Recorder (Stacey Ray) can be reached at (702) 671-4339 or RayS@clarkcountycourts.us for daily transcript requests.

Opposing counsel must be cc'd on the email transmitting the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

Photographs must be identified separately with no more than one photo per sheet (labeled 7-A, 7-B, etc.) unless counsel stipulate to admitting all photos on the page.

SETS/COPIES - Submit two or three sets of exhibits (Judge & Courtroom Clerk and /or witness). If you choose not to submit a third set, please make sure you have your own copies for the witness should you need it.

Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original depositions used for impeachment must be original certified and sealed (unless otherwise agreed) and submitted to the Court Clerk with the exhibits.

EXHIBIT LIST – Use the exhibit list template sent and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerk when you submit your exhibits at email at RobersonK@clarkcountycourts.us or by phone at 702-671-0699. If you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.

MARKING EXHIBITS - Mark the first page of each exhibit as proposed, format is shown below. If there are other exhibit labels on your documents, please make sure they are not colored. Follow the format here, placing the box at the bottom of the first page of each exhibit (like you would bate stamp) . If exhibits are less than twenty, you may skip this step.

Demonstrative exhibits are not marked as exhibits; a standard sized copy must be submitted to be marked, offered, and admitted if the parties want the larger version admitted.

Submit the actual CD (not a photocopy), only one copy of digital media is needed, and portions to be admitted must be separated into another exhibit because the court cannot admit part of a CD.

In jury trials, counsel must stipulate to the use of a DVD player or a 'clean' laptop to go back to the jury so digital media can be viewed.

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

Submit Exhibits in a binder, separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff's Exhibits and letters for Defendant's Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabs with numbers. Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit and to ensure a clean record. If there are an excessive number of Exhibits, contact the Court Clerk prior to trial. In order to keep each Exhibit intact, be certain they are bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, etc.

Counsel must schedule a meeting with the Court Recorder before the start of trial if they intend to display PowerPoints, video footage, or audio recordings.

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