Judge Jasmin Lilly-Spells
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Brief
- At Calendar Call
Exhibits
- 1 copy • At Scheduled Exhibit Marking with Clerk
- 3 copies
Filings > 100 pages
Motion, Exhibits
Adjournments
- Trials will not be continued for settlement conferences or mediation.
- Once trial is set at calendar call, it will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts of witnesses, parties, or attorneys.
- Known conflicts requiring a continuance must be raised by written motion.
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Request must include
- Attorneys must give the department courtesy notice of any request to continue a substantive criminal matter no later than 1:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
- Hearing dates may be continued only by written stipulation and order filed at least one full judicial day before the hearing, or by notice one judicial day in advance with the movant appearing to present an oral stipulation.
Communication
Chambers3 contacts
Clerk3 contacts
Other Contacts1 contacts
Document Format Requirements33 rules
Photographs must be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOS on one sheet of paper as this causes problems if only one is admitted. For example, if exhibit 23 consists of 3 photos, label them 23-a, 23-b, 23-c etc.
Plaintiffs exhibits shall be marked by numbers. Defense exhibits are marked by letters. Any joint exhibits shall be marked by numbers.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Defense exhibits are marked by letters
Depositions are not marked, nor submitted as exhibits. Original depositions are filed and published when used in court.
If there are 200 or more exhibits, counsel shall contact the department to discuss using Electronic Exhibits. (See Rules for Electronic Exhibits).
- At least 200 pages
In order to keep an exhibit intact, be certain each exhibit is bound in some fashion.
- Binding
- Securely bound
- Exhibits
Do not mark the exhibit itself, this will be done by the Clerk.
All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27. Three (3) sets must be three-hole punched placed in three ring binders along with the exhibit list.
- Binding
- Three-ring binder
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Three (3) sets of exhibits required
All pre-trial motions, including motions in limine and summary judgment motions, must be in writing.
Court's wording
All pre-trial motions, including but not limited to motions in limine or motions for summary judgement must be in writing and filed not less than 45 days prior to the trial date and motions must be heard not less than 14 days prior to trial. (E.D.C.R. 2.47).
Jury instruction submissions must include an electronic copy in Word format.
- File type
- Word
- Jury instructions
- Proposed verdict form
Court's wording
Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the firm trial date 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.
Exhibits are to be NUMBERED. If parties are unable to submit Joint exhibits, Plaintiff’s exhibits should use numbers, starting with #1 and Defendant’s exhibits should use letters, starting with A. If there are an excessive number of exhibits, counsel may agree upon a block of numbers for each side, as long as Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s binders are clearly distinguishable from one another, either through the color of the binder or clear labeling.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Exhibits must be numbered
All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.
Submit exhibits in BINDERS, separated by tabs.
- Binding
- Tabbed binder
- Exhibits
Photographs and receipts must be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS OR RECEIPTS on one sheet of paper, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of all of the items on the page. You may label them, for example, 7-A, 7-B, 7-C, etc.
Formatting
- •Items may be labeled with sub-designations such as 7-A, 7-B, 7-C
Photographs must be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOS on one sheet of paper as this causes problems if only one is admitted. For example, if exhibit 23 consists of 3 photos, label them 23-a, 23-b, 23-c etc.
- Exhibits
- Photographs
Formatting
- •Identify photographs separately
- •Sub-label photos within an exhibit (e.g., 23-a, 23-b, 23-c)
Each party must have an Exhibit lists. Plaintiff exhibits shall be marked by numbers. Defense exhibits are marked by letters. Any joint exhibits shall be marked by numbers.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Plaintiff exhibits marked by numbers
- •Defense exhibits marked by letters
- •Joint exhibits marked by numbers
Also provide an electronic version (Word format) of your Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law via email to Dept 23 JEA, Deborah Boyer, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and Law Clerk, Dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed findings conclusions
Formatting
- •Electronic version must be provided in addition to the filed copy
Three (3) sets must be three-hole punched placed in three ring binders along with the exhibit list.
- Binding
- Three-ring binder
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Three (3) sets of exhibits required
In order to keep an exhibit intact, be certain each exhibit is bound in some fashion.
- Binding
- Securely bound
- Exhibits
Court instructions should be emailed, in Word format to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@clarkcountycourts.us
- File type
- Word
- Proposed jury instructions
Do not mark the exhibit itself, this will be done by the Clerk.
Plaintiffs exhibits shall be marked by numbers. Defense exhibits are marked by letters. Any joint exhibits shall be marked by numbers.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Plaintiff's exhibits marked by numbers
- •Defense exhibits marked by letters
- •Joint exhibits marked by numbers
Photographs must be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOS on one sheet of paper as this causes problems if only one is admitted. For example, if exhibit 23 consists of 3 photos, label them 23-a, 23-b, 23-c etc.
Bates stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit and list the Bates numbers as part of the exhibit list.
- Exhibits
- Exhibit list
Formatting
- •Bates stamp the exhibit pages
Depositions are not marked, nor submitted as exhibits. Original depositions are filed and published when used in court.
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
- Proposed findings conclusions
All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27. Three (3) sets must be three-hole punched placed in three ring binders along with the exhibit list.
- Binding
- Three-ring binder
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Three (3) sets required
- •Three-hole punched
- •Exhibit list must accompany the sets
Depositions are not marked nor admitted as exhibits; however, original, unopened depositions may be provided and “published” when used in Court.
Proposed orders should be emailed in Word and PDF form to DC23Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.
- File type
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Submit in both Word and PDF formats
Do not mark the exhibit itself, this will be done by the Clerk.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Do not mark the exhibit itself; marking is done by the Clerk
In order to keep an exhibit intact, be certain each exhibit is bound in some fashion.
- Binding
- Securely bound
- Exhibits
Larger demonstrative versions of exhibits are generally not marked and usually do not go to the jury unless marked separately.
Court's wording
Larger versions of exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are generally not marked as exhibits and usually do not go to the jury. If counsel wants the larger version to be submitted to the jury, it must be marked separately.
Larger versions of exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are generally not marked as exhibits and usually do not go to the jury. If counsel wants the larger version to be submitted to the jury, it must be marked separately.
Exhibits should be bate stamped for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit and the Bates numbers should be listed as part of the exhibit list.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Bates stamp exhibits for ease in locating specific pages
Document Filing Requirements44 rules
Submit an Exhibit List, numbered for Plaintiffs and lettered for Defendants, containing a short description of each exhibit with three columns to the right entitled: Date Offered/ Objection/Date Admitted.
Each side shall provide the Court, at the final Pre-Trial Conference, 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.
In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet and discuss pre-instructions to the jury, jury instructions and verdict forms.
Counsel shall meet and discuss proposed jury instructions and verdict forms prior to arguments before the court. Counsel shall advise which jury instructions are agreed to.
Counsel must meet and discuss Jury Notebook items per EDCR 2.67 and be prepared to stipulate or object to them at the final Pre-Trial Conference per EDCR 2.68.
Court's wording
In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet, review, and discuss items to be included in the Jury Notebook. Pursuant to EDCR 2.68, at the final Pre-Trial Conference, counsel shall be prepared to stipulate or make specific objections to items to be included in the Jury Notebook.
The court will not hear untimely motions in limine or motions lacking a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit detailing the conference, resolution attempts, and what was or was not resolved.
Court's wording
The court will not hear untimely motions or motions without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit. EDCR 2.47(b) requires an affidavit detailing: A personal or telephone conference occurred or an explanation why a conference impossible. Impossible means something more than being unable to reach opposing counsel the day the motions were due. Department 7 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine. Attempts made to resolve the matter. What was resolved, what was not resolved and the reason counsel could not reach a resolution. Indicating "counsel could not agree" fails to comply with the rule.
Each side shall also provide the Court with their proposed court (jury) instructions relevant to the case.
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 a motion to seal and/or redact is filed with the potentially protected information, the proposed redacted version of the document with a slip-sheet for any exhibit entitled "Exhibit ** Confidential Filed Under Seal" must be attached as an Exhibit.
In accordance with, Administrative Order 19-03, the motion to seal must contain the language "HEARING REQUESTED" on the front page of the motion under the Department number.
- Document
- Motion to seal
- Placement
- First page
A Stipulation which terminates a case by dismissal shall also indicate whether a Scheduling Order has been filed and if a trial date has been set, and the date of that trial.
The parties must have ready for trial prepared to address the following at calendar call: (1) Typed exhibit lists with all stipulated exhibits marked; (2) List of depositions; (3) List of equipment needed for trial, including audiovisual equipment; and (4) Courtesy copies of any legal briefs on trial issues.
- Document
- Calendar call preparation
Must include
- •Exhibit list
Counsel should include in the Memorandum an identification of orders on all motions in limine or motions for partial summary judgement previously made, a summary of any anticipated legal issues remaining, a brief summary of the opinions to be offered by any witness to be called to offer opinion testimony as well as any objections to the opinion testimony.
Jury instruction submissions must include an agreed set of instructions, a proposed verdict form, and any additional proposed instructions.
Court's wording
Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the firm trial date 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.
Counsels are to conduct their E.D.C.R. 2.67 conference to review and discuss exhibits prior to meeting with the Court Clerk to mark exhibits.
Include an Exhibit List containing a short description of each exhibit with a minimum of three columns (blocks) on the right-hand side labeled “Offered”, “Objection” and “Admitted”.
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.
Counsel must file sign the Audio/Visual Appearance Request document, found on the Court's homepage for any remote witnesses.
The Court requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with NRCP 52.
Any order that simply state a motion was GRANTED or DENIED without any legal explanation will be returned unsigned for correction.
Counsel must provide one copy of cited and one copy of uncited jury instructions pursuant to the Scheduling Order and/or Department Trial Guidelines.
All stipulations or motions concerning confidentiality agreements must include a detailed statement illustrating good cause.
Department 23 accepts ink, typewritten and electronic signatures. All type-written and electronic signatures must include an email attached to the Order verifying approval for the type-written or electronic signature.
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.
Unless otherwise noted, prevailing counsel is required to draft the Order and provide it to opposing Counsel(s) for signature, allowing for a reasonable opportunity to review and/or comment. All Counsel or Parties are required to sign the Order prior to submission. If a signature from all opposing Counsel and/or a Party is not obtained, drafting Counsel is to submit a letter with the Order stating an effort was made along with an explanation for the lack of signature.
Department 23 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.
In civil matters, counsel must file a Notice of Intent to Appear by Simultaneous Audiovisual Transmission Equipment.
Confidentiality orders must contain (or substantially include) the specified court-retained-rights language.
Court's wording
All orders must contain the following language or similar: "The Court retains the right to allow disclosure of any subject covered by this stipulation or to modify this stipulation at any time in the interest of justice."
All ex-parte applications for TRO must include an affidavit in accordance with NRCP 65(b).
The court requires Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for civil bench trials. (See Scheduling Order).
Each Motion in Limine must be numbered and specifically titled. (For example: Motion in Limine #1- to Exclude; Motion in Limine #2 – to Exclude).
Requests to disburse minor's compromise funds must include a recent bank statement or letter of account verification and government ID or birth certificate showing the minor's age.
Court's wording
Any request to disperse money from a minor's compromise account, must include a recent dated bank statement or a dated Letter of Account Verification on bank letterhead, from the bank, showing the current balance and appropriate government identification or birth certificate, showing age of the minor.
Motions in limine must be supported by a counsel affidavit containing all EDCR 2.47 elements or the court will not consider them.
Court's wording
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.
Submit an Exhibit List, numbered for Plaintiffs and lettered for Defendants, containing a short description of each exhibit with three columns to the right entitled: Date Offered/ Objection/Date Admitted.
As a reminder, all discovery motions must contain the certification required under EDCR 2.34.
The detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall include all elements of each Cause of Action alleged by Plaintiff and/or the basis for Defendant's Affirmative Defense with particularity.
The parties must have ready for trial prepared to address the following at calendar call: (1) Typed exhibit lists with all stipulated exhibits marked; (2) List of depositions; (3) List of equipment needed for trial, including audiovisual equipment
- Document
- Calendar call preparation
Must include
- •Exhibit list
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Trial memorandum should be electronically filed and a courtesy copy emailed, in Word format to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
Trial memorandum should be electronically filed and a courtesy copy emailed, in Word format to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Trial Memoranda and Court Instructions
Motions to seal/redact and the potentially protected information must be filed in paper at the clerk's office front counter during regular business hours.
All motions to seal and/or redact and the potentially protected information must be filed at the clerk's office front counter during regular business hours.
Page 1 | DEPARTMENT 23'S PROCEDURES FOR SEALING AND/OR REDACTING POTENTIALLY PROTECTED INFORMATION
Department 23 is an electronic court and all parties must comply with EDCR Chapter 8 for electronic filing and service.
Department 23 is an electronic court. All parties must comply with EDCR Chapter 8 regarding the rules for electronic filing and service.
Page 1 | Courtesy Copies
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Deposition designations (by page/line citation) must be filed and served two 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 two (2) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.
Page 1 | Depositions
Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony must be filed and served one judicial day before trial.
Any objections or counter-designations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.
Page 1 | Depositions
Jury Instructions are due to the court by the first day of trial and should be emailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
Jury Instructions are due to the court by the first day of trial and should be emailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms
Original depositions to be used at trial must be delivered to the clerk one judicial day before trial begins.
All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the clerk one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.
Page 1 | Depositions
Trial memoranda are optional but, if filed, must be filed not less than two judicial days before trial.
Each side may at counsel's discretion file a trial memorandum addressing any complex or significant legal issues not less than two (2) judicial days prior to the start of trial.
Page 1 | Trial Memoranda and Court Instructions
Proposed voir dire questions must be provided to the court one judicial day before trial per EDCR 7.70.
In accordance with EDCR 7.70, counsel shall provide the court with proposed voir dire questions (1) judicial day prior to the start of trial.
Page 1 | Proposed Voir Dire
Each side must file detailed proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law two judicial days before trial with an electronic Word-format copy.
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
Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the clerk one judicial day before trial begins.
All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the clerk one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
The three sets of exhibits must be delivered to the clerk before trial begins.
The sets must be delivered to the clerk prior to the start of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Exhibits
Objections and counter-designations to deposition testimony (by page/line) must be filed and served one judicial day before trial.
Any objections or counter-designations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served one (1) judicial day prior to the commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
Deposition designations (by page/line) for testimony offered in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served two 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 two (2) judicial days prior to the commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Depositions
Motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial.
Under EDCR 2.47, motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions in Limine
Motions in limine must be heard no later than 14 days before trial.
Motions must be heard no later than 14 days before trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions in Limine
The three sets of exhibits must be delivered to the clerk before the firm trial date.
The sets must be delivered to the clerk prior to the firm trial date.
Page 1 | G. EXHIBITS
Each side must provide the Court the jury instruction package two judicial days before the firm trial date.
Each side shall provide the Court, two (2) judicial days prior to the firm trial date 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.
Page 1 | I. JURY INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-trial motions, including motions in limine and summary judgment motions, must be filed at least 45 days before the trial date.
All pre-trial motions, including but not limited to motions in limine or motions for summary judgement must be in writing and filed not less than 45 days prior to the trial date and motions must be heard not less than 14 days prior to trial. (E.D.C.R. 2.47).
Page 1 | E. PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS
Pretrial disclosures under N.R.C.P. 16.1(a)(3) must be made at least 30 days before trial unless otherwise directed by the court.
Unless otherwise directed by the court, all pretrial disclosures pursuant to N.R.C.P. 16.1(a)(3) must be made at least 30 days before trial.
Page 1 | SCHEDULING ORDER
Discovery responses are due no later than the date discovery closes.
The deadline for responding to discovery requests must fall on or before the date discovery closes.
Page 1 | D. DISCOVERY ISSUES
Depositions must be completed on or before the close of discovery unless leave is granted by the Discovery Commissioner or District Court.
A deposition must be completed on or before the date discovery closes, unless leave has been granted by the Discovery Commissioner or District Court.
Page 1 | D. DISCOVERY ISSUES
Demonstrative exhibits, including exemplars, anticipated to be used must be disclosed before the calendar call.
Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to the calendar call.
Page 1 | G. EXHIBITS
The Pre-trial Memorandum must be filed no later than the Thursday prior to Calendar Call, and both attorneys and parties in proper person must comply with E.D.C.R. 2.67, 2.68 and 2.69.
The Pre-trial Memorandum must be filed no later than Thursday, prior to Calendar Call. All parties, (attorneys and parties in proper person) must comply with undefined of E.D.C.R. 2.67, 2.68 and 2.69.
Page 1 | C. PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM
Original depositions anticipated to be used at trial must be delivered to the clerk before the firm trial date set at Calendar Call.
All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the clerk prior to the firm trial date given at Calendar Call.
Page 1 | F. DEPOSITION TESTIMONY
Counsel must advise the Court immediately if the case settles or is otherwise resolved before trial.
Counsel is required to advise the Court immediately if the case settles or is otherwise resolved prior to trial.
Page 1 | K. SETTLEMENT
Daily Transcript requests must be made to the department at the time of Pre-Trial, and in no event, not less than three weeks before trial.
Daily Transcript requests must be made to the department at the time of Pre-Trial, and in no event, not less than three weeks before trial.
Page 1 | Trial Matters
Proposed jury instructions in criminal cases are due to the court no later than the first day of trial.
Criminal Proposed Jury instructions are due to court no later than the first day of trial.
Page 1 | Trial Matters
Danger and psychosexual evaluations must be forwarded to the court at least one judicial day before the hearing, or a continuance may result.
All danger evaluations (coordinated by the attorney) or psychosexual evaluations (coordinated by Parole and Probation) shall be forwarded to the court, not less than one (1) judicial day before the hearing. Failure to provide such shall be cause for a continuance.
Page 1 | Criminal Calendars
Proposed orders must be submitted to Chambers within 14 days of notification of the ruling, and late submission may result in an Order to Show Cause hearing.
Department XXIII requires proposed orders to be submitted to Chambers within fourteen (14) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21. Failure to timely submit a proposed order may result in an Order to Show Cause hearing.
Page 1 | Submission of Orders
The jury questionnaire must be submitted in final form for signature at least five weeks before trial begins.
The questionnaire must be submitted to the Court in final form for signature no less than five (5) weeks prior to the commencement of trial.
Page 1 | Jury Questionnaire
Jointly proposed voir dire questions, jury instructions (Word versions; one copy with and one without citations), and verdict forms (Word versions) are due by the court-set date one week before trial.
Unless otherwise specified, Judge Lilly-Spells requires the parties to submit the following by a date set by the Court, which is one week prior to the trial date: Jointly-proposed voir dire questions; Jointly-proposed jury instructions (including Word versions submitted electronically; one copy with citations and one without); Jointly-proposed verdict forms (including Word versions submitted electronically);
Page 1 | Pre-trial Submissions
For default judgment prove-up hearings, all proposed exhibits must be filed at least three judicial days before the hearing.
Counsel must file all proposed Exhibits with the court no less than three (3) judicial days before the hearing.
Page 1 | Default Judgment
Notice of a motion hearing may never be shortened to less than one 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
Demonstrative exhibits and exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed before the calendar call.
Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to the calendar call.
Page 1 | Exhibits
Contested orders are due within 14 days of the hearing, and late submission may result in the opposing order being signed.
Contested orders are due within 14 days of the hearing, pursuant to EDCR 7.21. Failure to timely submit a contested order may result in the opposing order being signed.
Page 1 | Contested Orders
Jury questionnaire requests must be made by stipulation and order or motion and be filed and heard at least six weeks before the trial date.
Department 23 requires all requests for jury questionnaires to be done by Stipulation and Order or by motion and must be filed and heard at least six (6) weeks in advance of the trial date.
Page 1 | Jury Questionnaire
Demonstrative exhibits, including exemplars, that may be used at trial must be disclosed before the calendar call.
Any demonstrative exhibits including exemplars anticipated to be used must be disclosed prior to the calendar call.
Page 1 | G. EXHIBITS
Responses to discovery requests are due no later than the date discovery closes.
The deadline for responding to discovery requests must fall on or before the date discovery closes.
Page 1 | D. DISCOVERY ISSUES
Pretrial disclosures under N.R.C.P. 16.1(a)(3) must be made at least 30 days before trial unless the court directs otherwise.
Unless otherwise directed by the court, all pretrial disclosures pursuant to N.R.C.P. 16.1(a)(3) must be made at least 30 days before trial.
Page 1 | Scheduling Order (Discovery, Expert Disclosures, Dispositive Motions Deadlines)
Depositions must be completed by the close of discovery unless the Discovery Commissioner or District Court grants leave.
A deposition must be completed on or before the date discovery closes, unless leave has been granted by the Discovery Commissioner or District Court.
Page 1 | D. DISCOVERY ISSUES
The three sets of trial exhibits must be delivered to the clerk before the firm trial date.
The sets must be delivered to the clerk prior to the firm trial date.
Page 1 | G. EXHIBITS
All pretrial motions (including motions in limine and summary judgment) must be in writing, filed at least 45 days before trial, and heard at least 14 days before trial per E.D.C.R. 2.47.
All pre-trial motions, including but not limited to motions in limine or motions for summary judgement must be in writing and filed not less than 45 days prior to the trial date and motions must be heard not less than 14 days prior to trial. (E.D.C.R. 2.47).
Page 1 | E. PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS
Original depositions expected to be used in any manner at trial must be delivered to the clerk before the firm trial date set at Calendar Call.
All original depositions anticipated to be used in any manner during the trial must be delivered to the clerk prior to the firm trial date given at Calendar Call.
Page 1 | F. DEPOSITION TESTIMONY
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 provide the Court, two (2) working days prior to the start of trial, a detailed, proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
Page 1 | H. PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT and CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Pre-trial Memorandum must be filed no later than the Thursday prior to Calendar Call.
The Pre-trial Memorandum must be filed no later than Thursday, prior to Calendar Call.
Page 1 | C. PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM
Demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed by calendar call.
Any demonstrative exhibits anticipated to be used must be disclosed by calendar call.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Exhibits
Counsel must arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled trial time, and trials begin promptly at the given start time.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before trial time for resolution of any pre-trial issues. The trial will begin promptly at the start time given.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial Attendance and Continuance Requirements
Requests for audio visual equipment needed at trial must be submitted to the District Court's AV department following the calendar call.
If counsel anticipate the need for audio visual equipment during the trial, a request must be submitted to the District Courts AV department following the calendar call.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Audio Visual Equipment
Orders shortening time will only be considered on an emergent basis.
Orders shortening time will only be considred on an emergent basis.
Page 1 | E. PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS
Counsel is asked to notify the Court Recorder at least 45 days or more in advance if they are going to require daily copies of the transcripts of this trial. Failure to do so may result in a delay in the production of the transcripts or the availability of daily transcripts.
Counsel is asked to notify the Court Recorder at least 45 days or more in advance if they are going to require daily copies of the transcripts of this trial. Failure to do so may result in a delay in the production of the transcripts or the availability of daily transcripts.
Page 1 | J. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Orders shortening time will only be considered on an emergent basis.
Orders shortening time will only be considred on an emergent basis.
Page 1 | E. PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS
Trial memoranda addressing complex or significant legal issues are optional and, if submitted, are due two judicial days before trial.
Counsel at his/her discretion may provide the Court, trial memorandum addressing any complex or significant legal issues two (2) judicial days prior to the start of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Civil Trial Memoranda and Court Instructions
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Objections and counterdesignations to deposition testimony must be filed and served by hand one judicial day before the firm trial date.
Any objections or counterdesignations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served by hand, one (1) judicial day prior to the firm trial date.
Page 1 | F. DEPOSITION TESTIMONY
Deposition designations (by page/line) for testimony used in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served by hand two judicial days before the firm trial date.
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 hand, two (2) judicial days prior to the firm trial date.
Page 1 | F. DEPOSITION TESTIMONY
A granted Order Shortening Time must be promptly served on all parties.
If granted, it must be served upon all parties promptly.
Page 1 | Motions to Shorten Time
Deposition designations (by page/line citation) for testimony offered in lieu of live testimony must be filed and served by hand two judicial days before the firm trial date.
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 hand, two (2) judicial days prior to the firm trial date.
Page 1 | F. DEPOSITION TESTIMONY
Objections and counterdesignations to deposition testimony (by page/line citation) must be filed and served by hand one judicial day before the firm trial date.
Any objections or counterdesignations (by page/line citation) of testimony must be filed and served by hand, one (1) judicial day prior to the firm trial date.
Page 1 | F. DEPOSITION TESTIMONY
Trial memoranda should be filed and electronically served.
Trial memorandum should be filed and electronically served.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Civil Trial Memoranda and Court Instructions
A copy of the Order is also mailed by USPS postage prepaid to listed parties at their last known addresses when indicated.
If indicated below, a copy of the foregoing was also mailed by United States Postal Service, Postage prepaid, to the proper parties listed below at their last known address(es):
Page 1 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The Order is electronically served under N.E.F.C.R. Rule 9 to all registered parties in the Eighth Judicial District Court's Electronic Filing Program.
I hereby certify that on or about the date filed, a copy of the foregoing Order was electronically served pursuant to N.E.F.C.R. Rule 9, to all registered parties in the Eighth Judicial District Court's Electronic Filing Program.
Page 1 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Copies of the order are electronically served under N.E.F.C.R. Rule 9 to all registered parties in the Eighth Judicial District Court's Electronic Filing Program, evidenced by a certificate of service.
I hereby certify that on or about the date filed, a copy of the foregoing Order was electronically served pursuant to N.E.F.C.R. Rule 9, to all registered parties in the Eighth Judicial District Court's Electronic Filing Program.
Page 1 | Certificate of Service
Filing Fees and Waivers
All court proceedings are recorded, and a $40 per hour fee applies to recording of civil matters.
All court proceedings are recorded. There is a $40 fee per hour for recording of Civil Matters.
Page 1 | COURT RECORDING AND AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
CD’s are available daily at $2 per CD. Please let me know in advance if you would like to order them on a daily basis.
CD’s are available daily at $2 per CD. Please let me know in advance if you would like to order them on a daily basis.
Page 1 | COURT RECORDING AND AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Trial memorandum should be electronically filed and a courtesy copy emailed, in Word format to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
Trial memorandum should be electronically filed and a courtesy copy emailed, in Word format to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Trial Memoranda and Court Instructions
Parties must have ready at calendar call courtesy copies of any legal briefs on trial issues.
The parties must have ready for trial prepared to address the following at calendar call: (1) Typed exhibit lists with all stipulated exhibits marked; (2) List of depositions; (3) List of equipment needed for trial, including audiovisual equipment; and (4) Courtesy copies of any legal briefs on trial issues.
Page 1 | B. CALENDAR CALL
At the Clerk-scheduled exhibit marking (for voluminous exhibits), counsel must provide original exhibits to the Clerk (official record) and a copy for the Judge, and a copy may be used for the witness.
The Court Clerk will contact counsel to schedule a time to meet with counsel to mark the exhibits (only if a voluminous). Counsels are to provide the original exhibits to the Clerk and a copy for the Judge a copy maybe used for the witness (but the clerk’s copy is the official record).
Page 1 | EXHIBITS & COURT RECORDING AND AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
Three sets of exhibits, three-hole punched and in three-ring binders with the exhibit list, must be delivered to the clerk before the firm trial date.
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 prior to the firm trial date.
Page 1 | Exhibits
Courtesy copies are generally not required, except that exhibits totaling over 100 pages require courtesy copies under EDCR 2.27(b).
Judge Lilly-Spells does not generally require courtesy copies, with the exception of Exhibits totaling over 100 pages. (See EDCR 2.27(b)).
Page 1 | Courtesy Copies
Counsel must provide a hard copy of any PowerPoint presentation before showing it.
Counsel is required to provide a hard copy of PowerPoint presentations, prior to showing.
Page 1 | Trial Matters
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 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 Department 23 court clerks to obtain information for electronic exhibits.
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 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 Department 23 court clerks to obtain information for electronic exhibits.
Page 1 | Courtesy Copies
Proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law should be filed and a courtesy copy e-mailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us, with opposing counsel included.
Proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law should be filed and a courtesy copy e-mailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us, with opposing counsel included.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Redaction is preferred over sealing, and sealing is permitted only in the most unusual circumstances and not at all where reasonable redaction would adequately resolve the issues.
Pursuant to SRCR Rule 3(5)(b), redaction is preferred and sealing will be permitted only under the most unusual of circumstances. (A court record shall not be sealed under these rules when reasonable redaction will adequately resolve the issues before the court under subsection 4 above.)
Page 1 | DEPARTMENT 23'S PROCEDURES FOR SEALING AND/OR REDACTING POTENTIALLY PROTECTED INFORMATION
All sealing or redaction of information must be accomplished by filing a motion.
Any sealing or redaction of information must be done by motion.
Page 1 | DEPARTMENT 23'S PROCEDURES FOR SEALING AND/OR REDACTING POTENTIALLY PROTECTED INFORMATION
The unredacted, unsealed potentially protected information must be filed simultaneously with the motion to seal, and a hearing on the motion must be set.
The potentially protected information in unredacted and unsealed form must be filed at the same time and a hearing on the motion to seal set.
Page 1 | DEPARTMENT 23'S PROCEDURES FOR SEALING AND/OR REDACTING POTENTIALLY PROTECTED INFORMATION
A noncompliant motion to seal may be stricken and the potentially protected information may be unsealed.
If the motion to seal is noncompliant, the motion to seal may be stricken and the potentially protected information unsealed.
Page 1 | DEPARTMENT 23'S PROCEDURES FOR SEALING AND/OR REDACTING POTENTIALLY PROTECTED INFORMATION
A protective order alone does not authorize submitting documents to the Court under seal.
No documents may be submitted to the Court under seal based solely upon the existence of a protective order.
Page 1 | DEPARTMENT 23'S PROCEDURES FOR SEALING AND/OR REDACTING POTENTIALLY PROTECTED INFORMATION
Counsel must also file an unredacted version, which the court designates TEMP SEAL (inaccessible to the public) until the motion is decided.
Counsel must also file an un-redacted/unsealed version of the document. The court will designate the document as TEMP SEAL until the motion is decided. A TEMP SEAL document will not be accessible to the public.
Page 1 | Sealing and/or Redacting Documents
All personal information defined by SRCR 2(6) and NRS 239B.030 must be redacted before filing a minor's compromise petition, or a motion to redact must be filed before the order will be signed.
Counsel shall redact all personal information as defined by SRCR 2(6) and NRS 239B.030 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 | Petition to Compromise Minor's Claim
Every motion to seal must contain the words "HEARING REQUESTED" on the front page under the Department number per Administrative Order 19-03.
In accordance with, Administrative Order 19-03, the motion to seal must contain the language "HEARING REQUESTED" on the front page of the motion under the Department number.
Page 1 | Sealing and/or Redacting Documents
Requests to seal or redact must be made by motion, and agreed requests should be filed as a joint motion rather than a stipulation and order.
A request to seal or redact information, must be done by motion. When parties are in agreement, a joint motion, rather than a stipulation and order should be filed with the court.
Page 1 | Sealing and/or Redacting Documents
When filing a motion to seal or redact, counsel must include the proposed redacted version with exhibit sheets entitled Exhibit #, Confidential Filed Under Seal.
If a motion to seal and/or redact is filed with the potentially protected information, counsel shall include: the proposed redacted version of the document with exhibit sheets, entitled Exhibit #, Confidential Filed Under Seal.
Page 1 | Sealing and/or Redacting Documents
A protective order alone is not sufficient basis to submit documents under seal.
No documents may be submitted to the Court under seal based solely upon the existence of a protective order.
Page 1 | Sealing and/or Redacting Documents
A noncompliant motion to seal may be stricken and the protected information unsealed.
If the motion to seal is noncompliant, the motion to seal may be stricken and the potentially protected information unsealed.
Page 1 | Sealing and/or Redacting Documents
Redaction is strongly preferred over sealing, which will be permitted only in the most unusual circumstances.
Pursuant to SRCR Rule 3(5)(b), redaction is preferred and sealing will be permitted only under the most unusual of circumstances
Page 1 | Sealing and/or Redacting Documents
While a motion to seal is pending, the potentially protected information is not accessible to the public.
While the motion to seal is pending, the potentially protected information will not be accessible to the public.
Page 1 | DEPARTMENT 23'S PROCEDURES FOR SEALING AND/OR REDACTING POTENTIALLY PROTECTED INFORMATION
Filing Bundling Requirements
Omnibus motions are prohibited in Department 23.
Department 23 does not allow Omnibus Motions.
Page 1 | Omnibus Motions and Motions in Limine
Joint exhibits are encouraged; if counsel submit separate exhibit sets, duplicates must be removed.
Counsels are encouraged to submit Joint exhibits. These may or may not be stipulated to for admittance. If counsels are submitting separate sets of exhibits, duplicates are to be removed.
Page 1 | EXHIBITS & COURT RECORDING AND AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits and to remove duplicates from separate exhibit sets.
Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits. If counsel are submitting separate sets of exhibits, they are encouraged to remove duplicates.
Page 1 | Exhibits
Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits and to remove duplicates from separate exhibit sets.
Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits. If counsel are submitting separate sets of exhibits, they are encouraged to remove duplicates.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Exhibits
Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits. If counsel submits separate exhibits, duplicates shall be removed.
Counsel are encouraged to submit joint exhibits. If counsel submits separate exhibits, duplicates shall be removed.
Page 1 | Exhibits
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A Rule 2.47 conference between counsel must be held at least one week before filing motions in limine.
Department 7 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions in Limine
Counsel must confer in good faith to resolve discovery disputes before filing a discovery motion.
When a discovery dispute arises, counsels are required to discuss it amongst themselves. If, after making a good faith effort, counsels are unable to resolve a disputed issue, counsel for the aggrieved party shall promptly file with the Court a motion.
Page 1 | Discovery Disputes
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trials will not be continued for settlement conferences or mediation.
Trials will not be continued for settlement conferences or mediation.
Page 1 | Jury Trials Procedures
Once trial is set at calendar call, it will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts of witnesses, parties, or attorneys.
Once set at calendar call, trials will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts of witnesses, parties or attorneys.
Page 1 | Witnesses/Conflicts
Known conflicts requiring a continuance must be raised by written motion.
Known conflicts that require a continuance should be addressed by way of a written motion.
Page 1 | Witnesses/Conflicts
Any motion to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30.
Any motion to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30.
Page 1 | Jury Trials Procedures
Witness conflicts must be checked before calendar call; after trial is set, continuances are granted only for emergency conflicts and known conflicts must be raised by written motion.
Please make sure to check availability of your witnesses and any scheduling conflicts for trial before calendar call. Once set at calendar call, trials will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts of witnesses, parties or attorneys. Known conflicts that require a continuance should be addressed by way of a written motion.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Witnesses/Conflicts
Motions to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30, and trials will not be continued for settlement conferences or mediation.
Any motion to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30. Trials will not be continued for settlement conferences or mediation.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial Attendance and Continuance Requirements
Stipulated trial continuances are allowed only for cases less than three years old; cases three years or older require a motion and hearing date.
Stipulations to continue trial will be allowed only for cases that are less than three years old. All cases three years or older require a motion and hearing date.
Page 1 | D. DISCOVERY ISSUES
Attorneys must give the department courtesy notice of any request to continue a substantive criminal matter no later than 1:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Attorneys shall provide the department with courtesy notice of any requests to continue substantive matters (i.e. sentencings, motions, writs) not later than 1:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Page 1 | Criminal Calendars
Hearing dates may be continued only by written stipulation and order filed at least one full judicial day before the hearing, or by notice one judicial day in advance with the movant appearing to present an oral stipulation.
Department 23 requires a written Stipulation and Order submitted to the court, not less than one full judicial day before the hearing to continue a hearing date. If the stipulation is not in writing, counsels shall notify the court not less than one judicial day before the hearing and counsel for movant must appear at the hearing and present the oral stipulation.
Page 1 | Motions to Continue Hearing Dates
Trial continuances may be stipulated only in cases less than three years old; cases three years or older require a motion and hearing date.
Stipulations to continue trial will be allowed only for cases that are less than three years old. All cases three years or older require a motion and hearing date.
Page 1 | D. DISCOVERY ISSUES
Motions to extend discovery deadlines must strictly comply with E.D.C.R. 2.35.
Motions for extensions of discovery shall be made in strict accordance with E.D.C.R. 2.35.
Page 1 | D. DISCOVERY ISSUES
Motions for extensions of discovery must be made in strict accordance with E.D.C.R. 2.35.
Motions for extensions of discovery shall be made in strict accordance with E.D.C.R. 2.35.
Page 1 | D. DISCOVERY ISSUES
Motions to continue trial should be in writing and in compliance with Civil Calendars NRCrP 15.
Motions to continue trial should be in writing and in compliance with Civil Calendars NRCrP 15.
Page 1 | Criminal Calendars
Discovery and motion deadlines are fixed by this Scheduling Order and may be modified only by a subsequent Stipulation and Order.
All discovery deadlines, deadlines for filing dispositive motions and motions to amend the pleadings or add parties are controlled by this Scheduling Order unless otherwise modified by a subsequent Stipulation and Order.
Page 1 | D. DISCOVERY ISSUES
Chambers Communication Rules
Requests for trial audio visual equipment must be submitted to the District Court AV department following the calendar call; the AV Dept can be reached by phone at 671-3300.
If counsel anticipate the need for audio visual equipment during the trial, a request must be submitted to the District Courts AV department following the calendar call. You can reach the AV Dept at 671-3300 or via E-Mail at CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us
Page 1 | Audio Visual Equipment
Counsel must contact the department to discuss using electronic exhibits when there are 200 or more exhibits.
If there are 200 or more exhibits, counsel shall contact the department to discuss using Electronic Exhibits.
Page 1 | Exhibits
Advance approval, requested by email to the JEA and law clerk with opposing counsel copied, is required before a remote appearance on a substantive matter.
If the matter is substantive in nature, advance approval is required prior to an audiovisual appearance. Counsel seeking advance approval can contact both Department JEA and Department Law Clerk along with opposing counsel by email.
Page 1 | Audiovisual Appearances
All correspondence directed to the judge must be emailed to both the JEA and the law clerk.
All correspondence directed to the judge shall be emailed to both the JEA and law clerk
Page 1 | Policies and Procedures
Ex parte communication with the Court is prohibited in any form, written or otherwise.
Judge Lilly-Spells does not permit ex parte communication with the Court, written or otherwise.
Page 1 | Correspondence with the Court
The judge does not accept correspondence submitted by facsimile.
Judge Lilly-Spells does not accept correspondence via facsimile.
Page 1 | Correspondence with the Court
The judge does not accept carbon copies of letters sent to opposing counsel.
Judge Lilly-Spells does not accept carbon copies of letters to opposing counsel.
Page 1 | Correspondence with the Court
Counsel must notify the Court immediately if the case settles or is otherwise resolved before trial.
Counsel is required to advise the Court immediately if the case settles or is otherwise resolved prior to trial.
Page 1 | J. SETTLEMENT
This should be emailed to Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and Department Law Clerk, dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
This should be emailed to Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and Department Law Clerk, dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Proposed Voir Dire
Audio visual equipment requests may also be made by email to CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us.
You can reach the AV Dept at 671-3300 or via E-Mail at CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us
Page 1 | Audio Visual Equipment
Jury Instructions are due to the court by the first day of trial and should be emailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
Jury Instructions are due to the court by the first day of trial and should be emailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms
Civil jury instructions may be submitted on disc/flash drive or emailed in Word format to the Department JEA and Department Law Clerk.
These can be submitted on disc/flash drive or should be e-mailed to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us
Page 1 | Proposed Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms
Counsel with 200 or more exhibits must contact the department to discuss using Electronic Exhibits.
If there are 200 or more exhibits, counsel shall contact the department to discuss using Electronic Exhibits. (See Rules for Electronic Exhibits).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Exhibits
If you would like to request daily transcripts, please contact me at least 3 weeks prior to trial and I will try to accommodate your request.
If you would like to request daily transcripts, please contact me at least 3 weeks prior to trial and I will try to accommodate your request.
Page 1 | COURT RECORDING AND AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
Proposed orders should be emailed in Word and PDF form to DC23Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.
Proposed orders should be emailed in Word and PDF form to DC23Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Submission of Orders
If there is a dispute regarding a proposed order, said dispute may be resolved by submitting competing orders and a cover letter just stating that the other party stated it will be submitting a competing order. Each Counsel should submit their proposed Order electronically, in a Word document, to the Judicial Executive Assistant at BoyerD@clarkcountycourts.us and the law clerk at dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
If there is a dispute regarding a proposed order, said dispute may be resolved by submitting competing orders and a cover letter just stating that the other party stated it will be submitting a competing order. Each Counsel should submit their proposed Order electronically, in a Word document, to the Judicial Executive Assistant at BoyerD@clarkcountycourts.us and the law clerk at dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Contested Orders
All proposed orders for Default Judgement should be emailed in Word and PDF version to DC23inbox@clarkcountycourts.us
All proposed orders for Default Judgement should be emailed in Word and PDF version to DC23inbox@clarkcountycourts.us
Page 1 | Default Judgment
Contested-order submissions containing substantive merits argument are disfavored, treated as improper ex parte communication, and generally disregarded.
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.
Page 1 | Contested Orders
If counsel is running late, he/she should notify the JEA.
If counsel is running late, he/she should notify the JEA.
Page 1 | Attorney Protocol
Court instructions should be emailed, in Word format to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@clarkcountycourts.us
Court instructions should be emailed, in Word format to the Department JEA, boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us and the Department Law Clerk, Dept23LC@clarkcountycourts.us
Civil cases
Page 1 | Civil Trial Memoranda and Court Instructions
The AV Department can be reached by phone at 671-3300 for audio visual equipment needs.
You can reach the AV Dept at 671-3300 or via E-Mail at CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us
Civil cases
Page 1 | Audio Visual Equipment
Laptops can be displayed through the courtroom JAVS system via court Wi-Fi and a document camera is available; counsel should contact the clerk in advance to schedule equipment testing prior to trial.
Laptops can be displayed through the JAVS system in the courtroom using the court Wi-Fi. If you need to test equipment prior to trial, please contact me to set up a time. There is also a document camera in the courtroom for use during the trial.
Page 1 | COURT RECORDING AND AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
Transcript and CD requests go to the court recorder by email or phone, and transcript orders are submitted to dept23inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.
To request a transcript and/or CD of a hearing, please email the recorder, Michelle Ramsey at RamseyM@clarkcountycourts.us; or contact by phone at (702) 671-0587. All orders for transcripts shall be submitted to dept23inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.
Page 1 | Court Recorder
Judge Lilly-Spells may use a telephone conference to discuss trial scheduling and procedural matters related to the trial (i.e. use of audiovisual equipment; remote witnesses, ADA accommodations). Both parties must be present for a telephone conference and Judge Lilly-Spells will not address any substantive or evidentiary matters. Judge Lilly-Spells usually requests that counsel initiate any such call.
Judge Lilly-Spells may use a telephone conference to discuss trial scheduling and procedural matters related to the trial (i.e. use of audiovisual equipment; remote witnesses, ADA accommodations). Both parties must be present for a telephone conference and Judge Lilly-Spells will not address any substantive or evidentiary matters. Judge Lilly-Spells usually requests that counsel initiate any such call.
Page 1 | Telephone Conferences
Counsel should contact the department to obtain a special setting time for motions requiring extended argument.
If a motion requires extended argument, counsel should contact the department to obtain a special setting time.
Page 1 | Civil Calendars