Judge Eric Johnson
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits
- 3 copies
Motion, Opposition, Reply
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Chambers
Fax
Chambers
Clerk
Page & Word Limits1 rule
However, if a party believes that certain of their exhibits would be helpful to the Court, the party may attach up to 100 pages of exhibits to their courtesy copy.
- Exhibits
- Up to 100 pages
Document Format Requirements11 rules
In order to keep each Exhibit intact, be certain they are bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, etc.
- Binding
- Securely bound
- Exhibits
Photographs must be identified separately (e.g., 7-A, 7-B, 7-C), and multiple photographs may not be placed on one sheet unless counsel stipulate to admitting all of them.
Court's wording
Photographs MUST be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS on one sheet of paper, as this causes problems if only one 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.
Do not mark or place a sticker on the Exhibit itself, as it will be marked by the Court Clerk.
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.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Joint exhibits tabs labeled with numbers
All parties are to submit an electronic word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of the verdict form the day before trial is to begin.
- File type
- Word
- Verdict form
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.
- Jury instructions
Formatting
- •Include an explanation of why the parties disagree
- •Due the day before trial
All parties are to submit an electronic word version (via e-mail to the JEA and law clerk) of uncontested jury instructions the day before trial is to begin.
- File type
- Word
- Jury instructions
If submitting separate sets of Exhibits, duplicate Exhibits should be eliminated.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Eliminate duplicate exhibits when submitting separate sets of exhibits
Larger blow-ups of Exhibits may be used as demonstrative Exhibits. These are not marked as Exhibits.
- Demonstrative exhibits
Formatting
- •Demonstrative exhibits are not marked as exhibits
You may Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit.
In District Court Department XX will accept electronic signatures on any document.
Formatting
- •Electronic signatures are accepted on any document filed in Department XX
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
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 should be lodged with the Court Clerk prior to trial
Submit an Exhibit List, numbered for the Plaintiff, and lettered for Defendant, containing title and/or short description of each Exhibit with two columns on the right-hand side labeled "Offered" and "Admitted" and accompanying blocks. If it is a Joint Exhibit List, use numbers.
This Court requires parties in making discovery motions to include an affidavit of counsel verifying the parties met and conferred regarding discovery and identifying the specific issues which remain unresolved.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
In criminal cases, a motion to withdraw as counsel due to financial issues must be filed at least 60 days before trial.
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
Proposed orders must be submitted to chambers within 10 days of notification of the ruling, per EDCR 7.21.
Department XX requires proposed orders to be submitted to chambers within ten (10) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21.
Page 1 | Submission of Orders
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The counsel drafting the proposed order need not send a draft to opposing counsel before submission unless the Court orders otherwise.
Counsel designated to prepare the order is not required to provide a draft to opposing counsel(s) prior to submission unless so ordered by the Court.
Page 1 | Submission of Orders
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Three sets of exhibits must be submitted for both jury and non-jury trials, and the court's and witnesses' binders will be returned to counsel at the end of trial.
For Jury Trials and Non-Jury Trials, submit THREE (3) sets of Exhibits ** Please note: the binders of exhibits for the Court and witnesses will be returned to counsel at the end of trial.
Page 1 | EXHIBIT GUIDELINES
If all exhibits to a brief have been submitted to Odyssey, the parties should not provide a copy of the exhibits to chambers.
If all exhibits to a brief have been submitted to Odyssey, the parties should not provide a copy of the exhibits to chambers.
Page 1 | Courtesy Copies
Parties are requested (per EDCR 7.26(d)) to deliver hard-copy courtesy copies of all motions and responsive pleadings to chambers.
Pursuant to EDCR 7.26(d) parties are requested to deliver courtesy copies (hard copies) of all motions and responsive pleadings to chambers.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Joint exhibits are encouraged; counsel should stipulate to admission of as many joint exhibits as possible and notify the Court Clerk of the stipulations before trial begins.
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.
Page 1 | EXHIBIT GUIDELINES
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Discovery production motions will be taken off calendar absent an indication that the parties met and conferred on the specific requests.
Motions for Production of Discovery, or similar requests, will be taken off calendar unless there is an indication the parties have met and conferred concerning the specific discovery requests.
Page 1 | Discovery Motions
If Defendant or the State of Nevada believes they are entitled to discovery which a party has not provided, counsel for the parties shall meet and in good faith confer regarding their discovery disputes.
If Defendant or the State of Nevada believes they are entitled to discovery which a party has not provided, counsel for the parties shall meet and in good faith confer regarding their discovery disputes.
Page 1 | Discovery Motions
Chambers Communication Rules
If more than 100 exhibits will be used, counsel should contact the Court Clerk (Linda Skinner, 671-0680) or the JEA (Kelly Muranaka, 671-4440) a few days before trial to schedule delivery of exhibits for marking.
Counsel should contact the Court Clerk a few days prior to trial to make arrangements to bring Exhibits in to be marked if more than 100 will be used. (Court Clerk: Linda Skinner: 671-0680, or call the JEA, Kelly Muranaka, at 671-4440 to schedule delivery of the exhibits.)
Page 1 | EXHIBIT GUIDELINES
If there are an excessive number of Exhibits, contact the Court Clerk prior to trial, so a block of numbers can be assigned to each side.
If there are an excessive number of Exhibits, contact the Court Clerk prior to trial, so a block of numbers can be assigned to each side.
Page 1 | EXHIBIT GUIDELINES
Parties must contact the department to obtain the Zoom link because there is no recurring link for appearances.
Department 20 does not have a re-occurring Zoom link, please contact the department for the link.
Page 1 | Requests for Appearances via Zoom
Department XX chambers (law clerk) may be contacted by email at Dept20lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
Email – Dept20lc@clarkcountycourts.us
Page 1 | Department XX Contact Information
Department XX chambers fax number is (702) 671-4439.
Fax – (702) 671-4439
Page 1 | Department XX Contact Information
Department XX chambers office phone number is (702) 671-4440.
Office – (702) 671-4440
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