Judge Margaret Pickard

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

All 4

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

All 4

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

All 3

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

All 2

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.

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About Judge Margaret Pickard

Judge Margaret Pickard is a district judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada's trial court for Clark County.

The published procedures for Department V include department-specific information and Zoom instructions for remote appearances.

Common questions about Judge Margaret Pickard's rules

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Margaret Pickard?

Only one proposed order per email, with counsel's electronic signature approval included, and a subject line containing the case number, filing event code, and document name.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

How may parties contact Judge Margaret Pickard's chambers?

The rule lists email DeptVInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us. Proposed orders are submitted by email to DeptVInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Margaret Pickard?

Attorneys must be punctual or notify the court marshal of scheduling conflicts before the scheduled hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Attorneys

What filing deadlines does Judge Margaret Pickard set?

Proposed orders must be submitted to Department V within ten days of the Court's notification.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders

Complete rules summary for Judge Margaret Pickard

Transcripts are requested by completing a Transcript Order Form and emailing it to the court reporter's email address.

Proposed orders are submitted by email to DeptVInbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Only one proposed order per email, with counsel's electronic signature approval included, and a subject line containing the case number, filing event code, and document name.

Attorneys must be punctual or notify the court marshal of scheduling conflicts before the scheduled hearing.

Proposed orders must be submitted to Department V within ten days of the Court's notification.

Pro Bono CAP or CASA volunteers must check in with the courtroom clerk before calendar and their cases are called first.

When entering the video conference on Zoom, please identify yourself, to make sure you are routed to the correct hearing, as follows: Counsel: Attorney Smith Party-parent: Last Name Foster Parents: Placement, Mother’s Last Name CASA: CASA Mother’s Last Name CAP: CAP Last Name DDA: DDA Last Name CPS/DFS: CPS/DFS Last Name

Proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format to the Department V email inbox.