Judge Jacob A. Reynolds
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • At Trial
- 3 copies
Exhibits
- 3 copies • Three Judicial Days Prior to Trial
Binding: Three Ring Binder
Minor Compromise Petition, Proposed Order
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Clerk
Document Format Requirements17 rules
*****Counsel are to mark each exhibit with a "proposed" label prior to the start of trial (Labels are to be placed on the last page and bottom left of each exhibit group - See page no. 4 attached).
PHOTOGRAPHS must be identified individually. DO NOT place several photos on one sheet of paper. (ex. If exhibit 7 consists of 3 photos, label them separately as 7a, 7b, and 7c).
- Photographs
Formatting
- •Each photograph must be identified individually
- •Multi-photo exhibits must be labeled separately (e.g., 7a, 7b, 7c)
Please DO NOT Make exhibits double sided. (this is for Appeal, objections, redactions, etc)
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Exhibits must not be double sided
- •Reason: needed for appeal, objections, redactions, etc.
If exhibits are not in the correct format or do not follow the guidelines, they will not be accepted. Counsel will be required to reschedule and resolve any issues before the start of trial.
ALL PAGES MUST BE BATES STAMPED
Formatting
- •All pages of exhibits must be bates stamped
If counsel insist that the LARGE version go to the jury, it must be marked separately.
Plaintiff 1---2,000 etc. Defendant B B1---B2,000 etc. Defendant A A1---A2,000 etc. Defendant C C1---C2,000 etc.
Exhibit Lists MUST be in word format (.pdf, .jpg and .bmp will NOT be accepted).
- File type
- Word
- Exhibit list
Formatting
- •.pdf, .jpg and .bmp formats will NOT be accepted for exhibit lists
Exhibits are to be bates stamped, identified by number according to the respective party (see below), and placed in binders. Please use tabs to separate each exhibit.
- Binding
- Tabbed binder
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Exhibits placed in binders with tabs separating each exhibit
Also provide an electronic version (Word format) of your Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law via e-mail to Dept. 29 JEA Melissa Delgado-Murphy, murphym@clarkcountycourts.us.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed findings conclusions
All these documents should be submitted as an electronic copy in both Word and PDF formats to murphym@clarkcountycourts.us and dept29lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.
If counsel would like the exhibit admitted, they are encouraged to submit a smaller, 8.5" x 11" size, copy that can be marked and easily reviewed by the jury as well as stored in the vault.
- Preferred paper size
- Letter
- Demonstrative exhibits
Please provide a Laptop that is cleared for any videos you plan to admit as exhibits. (if you have no USB or video for your case please skip this step)
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Skip this step if the case has no USB or video
If you want to publish a deposition the ORIGINAL must be submitted.
DEPOSITIONS are not marked as an exhibit and they do not go to the Jury.
DEMONSTRATIVE EXHIBITS such as blow-up's and charts may be used; however, they are not generally marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury.
Document Filing Requirements11 rules
Parties must prepare trial briefs addressing significant issues not covered in prior motions and deliver an unfiled copy to the Court at or before the pre-trial conference.
Court's wording
If the trial of the case will involve significant issues not adequately addressed by the parties in connection with dispositive motions or other pretrial motions, the parties must prepare trial briefs addressing such issues. At or before the pre-trial conference, the parties must deliver an unfiled copy to the Court.
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.
If the parties cannot stipulate to a discovery plan, or scheduling order, each party must still submit their own proposed order and provide a basis for the proposed plan by identifying with particularity the anticipated discovery to be completed.
- Document
- Proposed scheduling order
Must include
- •Proposed order
To comply with NRCP 54(d)(2)(B)(v), Motions for Attorney Fees should include the relevant billing statements for the attorney fees sought. Redactions to the billing statements should be nominal.
The Parties must also let the Court know how many hours each side anticipates for the Hearing.
The "Notice of Intent to Record" must include the identity of the company that will perform the court reporting service, the date, time, and location of the meeting, as well as the intended method of recording.
Refer to EDCR 2.70 and submit appropriate affidavits with the Application. If the Court holds a prove-up hearing, live testimony will be required. Note that all claims related to real property require a hearing.
In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet, review, and discuss exhibits. All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.
Pursuant to EDCR 2.68, at the final Pre-Trial Conference, counsel shall be prepared to stipulate or make specific objections to individual proposed exhibits.
The opposed jury instructions must be submitted with a citation to the relevant authority that would justify their inclusion as a jury instruction.
PLTF'S PROPOSED EXHIBITS # _______________ Case No.
- Document
- Exhibit label
Include
- •PLTF'S PROPOSED EXHIBITS
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must not be filed with the clerk; the original must be sent to chambers.
This is not filed with the clerk - send the original to chambers.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
All these documents should be submitted as an electronic copy in both Word and PDF formats to murphym@clarkcountycourts.us and dept29lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
All these documents should be submitted as an electronic copy in both Word and PDF formats to murphym@clarkcountycourts.us and dept29lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms
IF YOU PREFER ELECTRONIC Please e-mail the Courtroom Clerk for instructions.
IF YOU PREFER ELECTRONIC Please e-mail the Courtroom Clerk for instructions.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Pre-Trial Meeting Requirement and Exhibit Submission Guidelines
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Each side must provide the Court detailed proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law two working days before trial begins.
Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) working days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the Department 29 clerk three judicial days before trial begins.
Original Depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the Department 29 clerk three judicial days prior to commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony must be filed and served five judicial days before trial, and counsel must advise the clerk before deposition testimony is published.
Any objections or counter designations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served, five (5) judicial days prior to commencement of trial. Counsel shall advise the clerk prior to publication.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
Deposition designations (by page/line citation) for testimony offered in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served 15 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, fifteen (15) judicial days prior to commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
Demonstrative exhibits, including exemplars, anticipated to be used at trial must be disclosed three judicial days before trial begins.
Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed three judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Exhibits
In EDCR 4.08 matters, a new opening brief required to address points omitted from the original petition is limited to no more than seven days from the EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Order.
If an opening brief is required by the petitioning party to address the points that should have been put forth in the original petition then the briefing time for a new opening brief should be limited to no more than seven days from the date of the EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Order.
Page 1 | EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders
When an opening brief is permitted in an EDCR 4.08 matter, the response is allowed up to 14 days.
If an opening brief is being permitted then the Court will allow up to 14 days for a response.
Page 1 | EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders
Meeting participants have fourteen calendar days from receiving the transcript to submit proposed changes to the reporter.
Those participants should have fourteen calendar days from receiving the transcript to submit any proposed changes to the transcript to the reporter.
Page 1 | Recording conferences between counsel
Replies in EDCR 4.08 matters are limited to seven days from the scheduling order or seven days from the opposition's filing.
Replies should be limited to seven days from the scheduling order or seven days from the opposition's filing.
Page 1 | EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders
If the Opposition is simply supplementing a previously filed Objection it should similarly be limited to a seven-day time limit for filing.
If the Opposition is simply supplementing a previously filed Objection it should similarly be limited to a seven-day time limit for filing.
Page 1 | EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders
Parties must provide agreed jury instructions, proposed verdict forms, and opposed proposed instructions to the Court three judicial days before trial.
The parties shall provide the Court, three judicial days prior to trial, their agreed jury instructions, proposed form of verdict, and their own proposed jury instructions that were opposed by the other party.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms
Demonstrative exhibits and exemplars must be disclosed three judicial days before trial.
Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed three judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Exhibits
Deposition designations (by page/line) must be filed and served 15 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, fifteen (15) judicial days prior to commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
Proposed voir dire questions must be submitted to the Court no later than three judicial days before trial.
In accordance with EDCR 7.70, counsel shall submit proposed voir dire questions to the Court no later than three judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Voir Dire
Original depositions to be used at trial must be delivered to the Department 29 clerk three judicial days before trial.
Original Depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the Department 29 clerk three judicial days prior to commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony must be filed and served 5 judicial days before trial.
Any objections or counter designations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served, five (5) judicial days prior to commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
Exhibit lists with party-based identification and a short description of each exhibit are due one week before trial starts.
Counsel to submit an exhibit list, identified as previously directed (see above), with a short description of each exhibit, one week before the start of trial. (See page no. 2 attached).
Civil cases
Page 1 | EXHIBIT LISTS
Counsel must notify the clerk before deposition testimony is published at trial.
Counsel shall advise the clerk prior to publication.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The party that requested recording of a meeting must provide a copy of the transcript to all parties that participated in the meeting.
The party that requested the meeting be recorded must provide a copy of the transcript to other parties that participated in the meeting.
Page 1 | Recording conferences between counsel
A party may have any meeting of the parties, or their counsel, reported by a certified court reporter at such party's expense if a written "Notice of Intent to Record" is served on the other parties at least three days prior to the date of the meeting.
A party may have any meeting of the parties, or their counsel, reported by a certified court reporter at such party's expense if a written "Notice of Intent to Record" is served on the other parties at least three days prior to the date of the meeting.
Page 1 | Recording conferences between counsel
Drafting counsel must provide the proposed order draft to opposing counsel before submitting it, but non-drafting counsel is not required to sign it first.
Drafting Counsel is required to provide a draft to opposing counsel prior to submission. Non-drafting counsel is not required to sign the order prior to submission.
Page 1 | Submission of Orders
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Three sets of exhibits, three-hole-punched and placed in three-ring binders with the exhibit list, must be delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial.
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 three judicial days prior to commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Exhibits
All Petitions to compromise the claims of minors may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court's calendar. A courtesy copy of the filed Petition (along with the proposed Order) should be delivered to Department 29 upon filing of the Petition with the Court. In some case the Court may require hearing be conducted on a matter.
All Petitions to compromise the claims of minors may be submitted to Chambers for processing without placing the matter on the Court's calendar. A courtesy copy of the filed Petition (along with the proposed Order) should be delivered to Department 29 upon filing of the Petition with the Court. In some case the Court may require hearing be conducted on a matter.
Page 1 | Petitions to Compromise Claims of Minors
Three sets of exhibits must be three-hole punched in three-ring binders with the exhibit list and delivered to the clerk three judicial days before trial.
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 three judicial days prior to commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Exhibits
Parties must bring an extra copy of depositions used for impeachment for the Judge.
The parties must bring an extra copy of depositions to be used for impeachment purposes for the Judge.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
Three sets of exhibits must be submitted for the Court Clerk, Judge, and Witness.
Please submit THREE sets of exhibits for the Court Clerk, Judge and Witness.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Pre-Trial Meeting Requirement and Exhibit Submission Guidelines
Department 29 does not require courtesy copies.
Department 29 does not require courtesy copies.
Page 1 | Courtesy Copy
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Please refer to Part VII of the Supreme Court Rules regarding sealing personal or restricted information. See NRS 239B.030 for the definition of the personal information which is prohibited from disclosure.
Please refer to Part VII of the Supreme Court Rules regarding sealing personal or restricted information. See NRS 239B.030 for the definition of the personal information which is prohibited from disclosure.
Page 1 | Disclosure of Personal Information
Filing Bundling Requirements
Motions seeking an extension of time should be submitted separately from a motion for service by publication as they each have separate requirements to support an order.
Motions seeking an extension of time should be submitted separately from a motion for service by publication as they each have separate requirements to support an order.
Page 1 | Motions for Enlargement of Time for Service of Process and Service by Publication
Stipulated exhibits must not be duplicated, removed from their binders, or placed in a separate binder.
DO NOT duplicate stipulated exhibits, remove stipulated exhibits from their binders, or create a separate binder (stipulated exhibits remain in their respective binders).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Joint and Stipulated Exhibits
Department 29 prefers that motions in limine be submitted as independently-noticed motions rather than omnibus motions. Parties have a responsibility to resolve undisputed motions in limine to hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.47.
Department 29 prefers that motions in limine be submitted as independently-noticed motions rather than omnibus motions. Parties have a responsibility to resolve undisputed motions in limine to hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.47.
Page 1 | Omnibus Motions in Limine
Duplicates must be removed when exhibits are submitted separately as joint.
If exhibits are submitted separately as joint, please remove all duplicates.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Pre-Trial Meeting Requirement and Exhibit Submission Guidelines
Joint exhibits must follow the Plaintiff guidelines and be submitted in a separate binder with their own exhibit list, dividers, and bates, with duplicates removed from other binders.
If Exhibits are JOINT, follow the same guidelines as Plaintiff (above) and submit them in a separate binder with a separate exhibit list, dividers, bates, etc. Remove all duplicates from other binders.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Joint and Stipulated Exhibits
Counsel are encouraged to stipulate to exhibits where possible.
Counsel are encouraged to stipulate to exhibits where possible.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Pre-Trial Meeting Requirement and Exhibit Submission Guidelines
Counsel should submit joint exhibits whenever possible.
Please submit joint exhibits whenever possible.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Pre-Trial Meeting Requirement and Exhibit Submission Guidelines
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Parties seeking more briefing time in an EDCR 4.08 matter may obtain it by submitting a stipulated scheduling order, as EDCR 4.08 expressly encourages.
If the parties desire more time for briefing they may do this by submitting a stipulated scheduling order as expressly encouraged by EDCR 4.08.
Page 1 | EDCR 4.08 Scheduling Orders
Chambers Communication Rules
Parties must also email a Word-format electronic version of their proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the Department 29 JEA at murphym@clarkcountycourts.us.
Also provide an electronic version (Word format) of your Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law via e-mail to Dept. 29 JEA Melissa Delgado-Murphy, murphym@clarkcountycourts.us.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Proposed orders must be submitted to Department 29 chambers at dc29inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.
Proposed orders to be submitted to dc29inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Submission of Orders
Counsel must contact the Clerk one week before trial to hold a pre-trial meeting.
Counsel are required to contact the Clerk one week before the start of trial for a pre-trial meeting.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Pre-Trial Meeting Requirement and Exhibit Submission Guidelines
Counsel must notify the Clerk of any stipulated exhibits during the pre-trial meeting.
Any Exhibits that are STIPULATED, counsel are to notify the Clerk during the pre-trial meeting.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Joint and Stipulated Exhibits
Counsel must contact the Court Recorder at 702.671.0889 to schedule an appointment for audio/visual equipment.
Please contact the Court Recorder, Angelica Michaux at 702.671.0889 to schedule an appointment for any audio/visual equipment.
Civil cases
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Department 29 JEA Melissa Delgado-Murphy can be reached by phone at (702) 671-3632.
Melissa Delgado-Murphy - JEA (702)671-3632 murphym@clarkcountycourts.us
Civil cases
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Department 29 chambers may be contacted at MurphyM@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-3632, and the law clerk at Dept29LC@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-0890.
Office – (702) 671-3632 Law Clerk – (702) 671-0890: Dept29LC@clarkcountycourts.us Email – MurphyM@clarkcountycourts.us
Page 1 | Department Contact Information
Questions about court recording services must be directed to Angelica Michaux at Michauxa@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-0889.
Department 29 uses a Court Recorder. Questions regarding the court recording services are to be directed to Angelica Michaux at Michauxa@clarkcountycourts.us or (702) 671-0889
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Department 29 chambers (JEA Melissa Delgado-Murphy) can be reached at (702) 671-3632.
JEA – Melissa Delgado-Murphy (702) 671-3632
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Department 29 chambers email contact is murphym@clarkcountycourts.us.
murphym@clarkcountycourts.us
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