Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Document Format Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

Photographs and receipts must be identified separately and not placed several to one sheet, and may be labeled 7A, 7B, 7C, etc.

Photographs and Receipts MUST BE IDENTIFIED SEPARATELY. Do not place several photos or receipts on one sheet of paper as this causes problems if only one is admitted. You may label them, for example, 7A, 7B, 7C, etc.

CRITICALCivil cases

The party offering a deposition must submit a copy to the court with the portions being offered highlighted (NRCP 32(c)).

Pursuant to NRCP 32(c), the party offering the deposition must submit to the court a copy of the deposition with the portions being offered highlighted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel-brought equipment must work without blocking the view of the judge or opposing counsel, IT must be arranged in advance to set up and test equipment, paper backups of electronic presentations are required, and trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.

Any additional equipment brought in by counsel must work in the available court space without blocking the view of the judge or opposing counsel. If using laptops or other equipment for trial, please make arrangements with IT to come in early, set up and test equipment. Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must submit three sets of trial exhibit three-ring binders with each exhibit under its own numbered or lettered tab.

The parties are directed to submit three (3) sets of trial exhibit three-ring binders. Each exhibit should appear under its own numbered/lettered tab.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be three-hole punched in tabbed three-ring binders no larger than 6 inches, with exhibits over ten pages consecutively numbered in the lower right corner and spines labeled with case name, volume number, and exhibit numbers.

Exhibits must be three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders with dividing tabs. All exhibits over ten pages in length must be consecutively numbered in the lower right corner. Binders may not be larger than 6 inches. Binders must indicate clearly on the spine the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.

CRITICALCivil cases

Joint exhibits numbered consecutively are preferred (or plaintiff's exhibits designated numerically and defendant's alphabetically), and the court will accept only one set of exhibits from each side regardless of the number of parties.

The court prefers the parties submit a set of joint exhibits consecutively numbered without regard to the offering party. The parties may submit a set of joint exhibits even if the parties do not stipulate to the admission of all the exhibits. Alternatively, the parties may submit one set plaintiff's exhibits, designated numerically, and one set of defendant's exhibits, designated alphabetically. Regardless of the number of parties, the court will only accept one set of exhibits from each side.

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The court will not accept exhibits that fail to comply with the exhibit requirements.

Exhibits that do not comply with these requirements will not be accepted by the court.

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Partial exhibits will not be admitted; a single page of a larger document must be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.

The court will not admit only part of an exhibit. If you intend to admit a single page of a larger document, it should be submitted to the court as a separately numbered exhibit.

CRITICALCivil cases

Jury instructions must also be sent to the court electronically in both PDF and Word format.

The court also must be sent an electronic copy in both a PDF and Word format.

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Courtesy copies must be compiled into a single 3-ring binder in Motion/Opposition/Reply format with tabbed exhibits and a Table of Contents, and documents must not be delivered in sealed envelopes or wrapped.

Copies must be compiled into a single 3-Ring binder, in Motion/Opposition/Reply format, with tabbed exhibits, and a Table of Contents. DO NOT DELIVER DOCUMENTS IN SEALED ENVELOPES OR WRAPPED

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Format

PDF

Orders emailed for signature must be attached as a PDF, with only one attachment per email.

The Order must be attached as a .pdf format to the email and you must only submit one attachment per email.

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Exhibits must be numbered; if joint exhibits cannot be submitted, Plaintiff's exhibits use numbers starting at #1 and Defendant's exhibits use letters starting at A.

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.

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Photographs and receipts must be identified separately and must not be placed several to one sheet unless counsel stipulate to admission of all items on the page, with sub-labels such as 7-A, 7-B, 7-C permitted.

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.

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Exhibits must be submitted in binders separated by tabs.

Submit exhibits in BINDERS, separated by tabs.

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Facsimile and electronic signatures are accepted on all documents, but Decrees and final Orders must bear all original signatures.

District Court Department Q accepts facsimile and/or electronic signatures on all documents except Decrees or final Orders, which must be all original signatures.

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Every page of each exhibit must be Bates stamped in numeric order.

Bates Stamp: Each page must be bates stamped in numeric order for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit.

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Clerk's exhibit binders must be pre-marked with proposed exhibit labels (Joint/Plaintiff/Defendant, exhibit number/letter, case number) placed so as not to cover pertinent information or photographs.

Proposed Exhibit Labels: The clerk's exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the lower right, back side of the last page of the exhibit; indicating either Joint, Plaintiff, Defendant, and the exhibit number/letter and case number #. The label must be adhered to either on the first page of a single page exhibit, or on the lower right back-side of each exhibit of the last page for multiple page documents, or on the back side of any exhibit to avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph.

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Photographs and CD/DVD/flash drive exhibits must be submitted and identified separately, with one photograph per page or one file set per media unless counsel stipulate to admitting all of them together.

Photographs & CD/DVD/Flash Drives: MUST be submitted and identified separately. DO NOT place more than one photograph on one sheet of paper, or multiple files on the CD/DVD/Flash Drive, as this presents an issue if only one photograph/file is moved for admission. You may ONLY place more than one photo on a page or multiple files on a CD/DVD/Flash Drive if counsel are stipulating to admitting all of Photographs on the page or Files within the CD/DVD/Flash Drive.

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All orders must be submitted to Department 2 in both Word and PDF format.

All Orders must be submitted in both Word and PDF format to the Department 2.

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Photographs must be identified separately and several photos must not be placed on one sheet of paper.

Photographs MUST be identified separately. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOS on one sheet of paper as this causes problems if only one is admitted.

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Format

PDF

Proposed electronic exhibits must be submitted in PDF format.

The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted in portable document format (.PDF).

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Electronic exhibit file names must be numerical, pages sequentially numbered in the lower right corner (e.g., '1047-001'), and no letters may be used as exhibit numbers.

Prior to trial each party will be assigned a range of exhibit numbers for use in naming exhibits. The file name for each proposed electronic exhibit shall be numerical, i.e. 1047.pdf. Each page within the proposed exhibit will be internally and sequentially numbered beginning with the trial exhibit number and the page number will be placed on each page of the proposed electronic exhibit in the lower right hand corner in the following format “1047-001”. No letters will be used as exhibit numbers for identifying proposed electronic exhibits.

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The electronic exhibit list must use 12-point Times New Roman font.

The font size shall be 12 and the font style to be used is Times New Roman.

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Electronic photographs must have at least a 1-inch top border for the clerk's admission indicator, and low-quality photos must be re-submitted in traditional format.

Photographs must have at least a 1 inch border at the top of the page for the clerk to be able to affix the indicator documenting the admission of the photo. If the court deems the quality of the photograph is not of sufficient quality for demonstrative purposes, the photo shall be re-submitted in traditional format.

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All exhibit documents must be Bates stamped.

All documents must be BATES STAMPED.

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Electronic exhibits must be submitted on a single storage device (with stated exceptions) that has equal free space available; external hard drives need at least 33 MBps read and 25 MBps write speeds.

The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted on a single electronic storage device, except when the integrity of the proposed electronic exhibit would be corrupted by being on a single electronic storage device or the volume of the proposed electronic exhibit(s) cannot practically be stored on a single electronic storage device. The electronic storage device must have space available for additional storage of electronic data in at least an amount equal to the storage required for the proposed electronic exhibit(s). External hard drives must have a minimum read speed of 33 MBps and minimum write speed of 25 MBps.

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Exhibits must be submitted in binders with numbered tabs for Plaintiff and lettered tabs for Defendant (under 50); larger sets require Clerk-assigned number groups.

Submit exhibits in binders, separated by numbered or lettered tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff’s Exhibits and letters for Defendant’s Exhibits (if under 50). If Defendant’s exhibits exceed 50, please contact Court Clerk for an assigned group of numbers.

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All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC24inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for review. Only orders should be sent to this email address. Please ensure all PDFs are not protected. This inbox is for orders only, not correspondence. No additional argument is to be included.

All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC24inbox@clarkcountycourts.us for review. Only orders should be sent to this email address. Please ensure all PDFs are not protected. This inbox is for orders only, not correspondence. No additional argument is to be included.

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Format

PDF

Two drives are required per exhibit set (Joint, Plaintiff, Defendant): a 'Golden Drive' with PDF exhibits plus the exhibit list and a 'Working Drive' with PDF exhibits only.

TWO drives per set of exhibits (2 drives of the Joint Exhibits, 2 drives of Plaintiffs, 2 drives of the Defendants) Drive 1 - “Golden Drive”: exhibits in pdf format + the exhibit list Drive 2 - “Working Drive”: exhibits in pdf format, no exhibit list

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Photographs must be identified separately with one photograph per page.

Photographs should be identified separately. ONE PHOTOGRAPH PER PAGE is required.

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Three sets of exhibits must be submitted in tabbed binders no larger than three inches.

Submit THREE (3) SETS of exhibits in BINDERS no larger than three (3) inches, separated by tabs.

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Electronic exhibits cannot be admitted in portions; selected pages of a large exhibit must be designated as a separate exhibit.

Electronic exhibits cannot be admitted in portions. If an exhibit is hundreds or thousands of pages long, and you wish to move into evidence only a select few, please designate that group as a separate exhibit.

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Format

PDF

Each proposed electronic exhibit file must be named numerically (e.g., 1047.pdf) per section 4 of the Electronic Exhibit Protocol.

Please note, section 4 of the Protocol Regarding Electronic Exhibits instructs as follows, “The file name for each proposed electronic exhibit shall be numerical, i.e. 1047.pdf”.

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Each exhibit must bear a 'proposed' label placed on the back of the first page, lower left corner, not covering material, before trial begins.

Counsel is required to mark each exhibit with a “proposed” label prior to the start of trial. The proposed sticker should be placed on the back of the first page on the lower left corner. (should not be covering any material)

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Courtesy copies must be compiled into a single 3-ring binder in Motion/Opposition/Reply format with tabbed exhibits and a Table of Contents.

Copies must be compiled into a single 3-Ring binder, in Motion/Opposition/Reply format, with tabbed exhibits, and a Table of Contents.

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All exhibits must be Bates stamped.

All exhibits must be Bates stamped.

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Exhibit PDF file names and exhibit list entries must use only the number and file extension with no leading zeroes (e.g., 12345.pdf).

No leading zeroes in the file names of the pdf nor on the exhibit list. Exhibits are to be named with only the <number>.<file extension>. For example, (12345.pdf)

CRITICALCivil cases

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Digital media exhibits require the actual CD (no photocopies, one copy only), any portion to be admitted must be separated into its own exhibit since the court cannot admit part of a CD, and in jury trials counsel must stipulate to using a DVD player or clean laptop for the jury to view the media.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

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

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered 1-1000, Defendant's exhibits lettered A-Z/AA-ZZ, and joint exhibits J1-J1000, with the first page of each exhibit labeled with its exhibit number and the Clerk notified of any numbering adjustments.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

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Each exhibit must be bound in some fashion (e.g., staples or brads) to keep it intact.

In order to keep each Exhibit intact, be certain they are bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, etc.

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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.

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.

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Format

DOCX

Parties must email an electronic Word version of the verdict form to the JEA and law clerk the day before trial begins.

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.

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Counsel must not mark or place stickers on exhibits because the Court Clerk will mark them.

Do not mark or place a sticker on the Exhibit itself, as it will be marked by the Court Clerk.

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Contested jury instructions, with an explanation of the parties' disagreement, must be digitally submitted in a separate document the day before trial.

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.

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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.

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.

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Format

DOCX

Parties must email an electronic Word version of uncontested jury instructions to the JEA and law clerk the day before trial begins.

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.

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Counsel must meet, review and discuss exhibits per EDCR 2.67, and all exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall meet, review and discuss exhibits. All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

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If parties are unable to submit Joint exhibits, Plaintiff's exhibits would start with #1 and Defendant's Exhibits are to start at #500 (unless Plaintiff has over 500, in which case counsel may each agree upon a block of numbers - please be sure to inform the clerk about which blocks parties have chosen).

If parties are unable to submit Joint exhibits, Plaintiff's exhibits would start with #1 and Defendant's Exhibits are to start at #500 (unless Plaintiff has over 500, in which case counsel may each agree upon a block of numbers - please be sure to inform the clerk about which blocks parties have chosen).

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Counsel must use only the sample exhibit sheet provided in the guidelines.

Counsel is to only use the sample exhibit sheet that is on the next page.

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Format

DOCX

An editable Microsoft Word version of the exhibit list must be emailed to the clerks at chavezv@clarkcountycourts.us.

An editable Microsoft word document of the exhibit list MUST be emailed to the clerks at: chavezv@clarkcountycourts.us.

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In criminal cases, each sheet/photo must be labeled as its own separate exhibit.

Criminal cases must have one sheet/photo labeled as their own exhibit.

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Depositions and already-filed pleadings are not marked or admitted as exhibits; original, unopened depositions may be provided and published when used in court.

Depositions are NOT marked nor admitted as exhibits; however, original, unopened depositions may be provided and "published" when used in Court. Additionally, pleadings already filed in the case are NOT marked or admitted exhibits.

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In civil cases, multiple photos on separate sheets may be labeled as a single exhibit, but only one photo per sheet is permitted.

Multiple photos (on separate sheets of paper) can be labeled as a single exhibit, however, please DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS ON ONE SHEET OF PAPER. To reiterate, it must be one photo per sheet of paper but multiple sheets of paper with one photo each can be labeled as one exhibit. This applies to CIVIL cases only.

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All exhibits must be numbered, and paper exhibits must be single-sided.

All exhibits are to be NUMBERED and if paper, SINGLE SIDED.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each exhibit must be marked with a 'proposed' label on the last page, bottom left of each exhibit group, before trial starts.

*****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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Photographs must be identified individually with one photo per sheet and sub-labeled (e.g., 7a, 7b, 7c).

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be single-sided; double-sided exhibits are prohibited.

Please DO NOT Make exhibits double sided. (this is for Appeal, objections, redactions, etc)

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Non-conforming exhibits will be rejected and counsel must reschedule and fix the issues before trial begins.

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.

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Every page of the exhibits must be bates stamped.

ALL PAGES MUST BE BATES STAMPED

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Large demonstrative versions going to the jury must be marked separately.

If counsel insist that the LARGE version go to the jury, it must be marked separately.

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Exhibits must be numbered by party: Plaintiff 1-2,000, Defendant A A1-A2,000, Defendant B B1-B2,000, and Defendant C C1-C2,000.

Plaintiff 1---2,000 etc. Defendant B B1---B2,000 etc. Defendant A A1---A2,000 etc. Defendant C C1---C2,000 etc.

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Format

DOCX

Exhibit lists must be submitted in Word format; PDF, JPG, and BMP are not accepted.

Exhibit Lists MUST be in word format (.pdf, .jpg and .bmp will NOT be accepted).

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Exhibits must be bates stamped, numbered by party, placed in binders, and separated with tabs.

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.

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Photographs must be identified separately and individually labeled (e.g., 23-a, 23-b, 23-c); do not place several photos on one sheet.

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.

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Three sets of exhibits must be three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders along with the exhibit list, in compliance with EDCR 2.27.

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.

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Photographs must be identified separately, with multiple photos within one exhibit sub-labeled (e.g., 23-a, 23-b, 23-c), and several photos must not be placed on one sheet.

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.

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All pre-trial motions, including motions in limine and summary judgment motions, must be in writing.

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).

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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 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.

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Plaintiff and joint exhibits must be marked with numbers; defense exhibits with letters.

Plaintiffs exhibits shall be marked by numbers. Defense exhibits are marked by letters. Any joint exhibits shall be marked by numbers.

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Each party must have an exhibit list, with plaintiff and joint exhibits marked by numbers and defense exhibits marked by letters.

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.

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All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

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Depositions are not marked or submitted as exhibits; original depositions are filed and published when used in court.

Depositions are not marked, nor submitted as exhibits. Original depositions are filed and published when used in court.

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If there are 200 or more exhibits, counsel 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).

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Exhibits must be submitted in binders separated by tabs.

Submit exhibits in BINDERS, separated by tabs.

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Photographs and receipts must be identified separately and may not be placed several to a sheet unless counsel stipulate to admission of all items on the page; sub-labels such as 7-A, 7-B may be used.

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.

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In order to keep an exhibit intact, be certain each exhibit is bound in some fashion.

In order to keep an exhibit intact, be certain each exhibit is bound in some fashion.

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Format

DOCX

An electronic Word-format version of the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be emailed to the Dept. 23 JEA (boyerd@clarkcountycourts.us) and the Law Clerk (Dept23lc@clarkcountycourts.us).

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.

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Parties must not mark exhibits; the Clerk performs exhibit marking.

Do not mark the exhibit itself, this will be done by the Clerk.

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Exhibits must be submitted in three sets, three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders together with the exhibit list.

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

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Format

DOCX

Jury instruction submissions must include an electronic copy in Word format.

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.

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Format

PDF

Documents submitted for Judge Wiese's signature must be in PDF format.

Department 30 requires all orders and documents for Judge Wiese’s signature to be submitted electronically and emailed in pdf format to DC30inbox@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Format

PDF

The authorizing email must be included inside the PDF after the last page of the proposed order and cannot be filed or submitted as a separate document.

The authorizing email must be included in the pdf document submitted AFTER the last page of the proposed order. The email confirmation cannot be filed or submitted as a separate document.

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Format

PDF

Orders submitted to the department inbox must be in both Word and PDF format.

All orders must be submitted electronically to DC8Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format.

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Excel documents should be converted to a PDF document or submitted separately. Videos must also be submitted separately on a separate USB drive(s). Please discuss video submissions at the Pre-Trial Conference.

Excel documents should be converted to a PDF document or submitted separately. Videos must also be submitted separately on a separate USB drive(s). Please discuss video submissions at the Pre-Trial Conference.

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Electronic exhibit pages must be sequentially numbered in '1047-001' format in the lower right corner, and no letters may be used as exhibit numbers.

Prior to trial each party will be assigned a range of exhibit numbers for use in naming exhibits. The file name for each proposed electronic exhibit shall be numerical, i.e. 1047.pdf. Each page within the proposed exhibit will be internally and sequentially numbered beginning with the trial exhibit number and the page number will be placed on each page of the proposed electronic exhibit in the lower right hand corner in the following format "1047-001". No letters will be used as exhibit numbers for identifying proposed electronic exhibits.

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Format

PDF

The competing order must be submitted in PDF with a red-line Word version showing the differences between the competing orders, and counsel may not submit separate correspondence arguing their position or supplementing the record.

The party submitting the competing order MUST submit its proposed Order to the Court, in PDF format, along with a red-line version of the Order in WORD format which shows the differences in the competing Orders. Counsel may not provide separate correspondence attempting to argue their position or supplement the record.

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The drives should NOT have any subfolders. Label the drives.

The drives should NOT have any subfolders. Label the drives.

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Electronic exhibit file names and exhibit lists must not use leading zeroes and must use only the number-plus-file-extension format (e.g., 12345.pdf).

No leading zeroes in the file names of the PDF, nor on the exhibit list. Exhibits are to be named with only the <number>.<file extension>. For example, (12345.pdf)

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Unless electronic exhibits are used, three sets of exhibits must be single-sided, three-hole punched, and in three-ring binders no larger than four inches.

Unless parties are using electronic exhibits, three (3) sets of exhibits, which MUST be printed single-sided and three-hole punched, and MUST be submitted in three-ring binders no larger than four (4) inches, are to be submitted to the Court (one for the witness stand, one for the Court, and one for the Court Clerk/official record).

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Electronic exhibits go on a single storage device unless integrity or volume requires otherwise; the device must have equal free space available and external hard drives need at least 33 MBps read and 25 MBps write speeds.

The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted on a single electronic storage device, except when the integrity of the proposed electronic exhibit would be corrupted by being on a single electronic storage device or the volume of the proposed electronic exhibit(s) cannot practically be stored on a single electronic storage device. The electronic storage device must have space available for additional storage of electronic data in at least an amount equal to the storage required for the proposed electronic exhibit(s). External hard drives must have a minimum read speed of 33 MBps and minimum write speed of 25 MBps.

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Photographs must have at least a one-inch border at the top of the page for the clerk's admission indicator.

Photographs must have at least a 1 inch border at the top of the page for the clerk to be able to affix the indicator documenting the admission of the photo.

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Photographs must be identified separately within each exhibit tab, with multiple photos under one tab designated by exhibit number plus letter (e.g., 7-A, 7-B, 7-C) consistent with the exhibit list.

The Clerks' office requires that photographs MUST be identified separately within each exhibit tab. If a party chooses to place more than one photo under an exhibit tab, each photo MUST bear both an exhibit number tab designation as well as a letter reference for that specific photo. For example, if there are three (3) photos listed under Exhibit 7 for Plaintiff, then those photos must be designated as 7-A, 7-B, 7-C, etc. and this designation should be consistent within the exhibit list at the front of the binder.

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An exhibit with more than two (2) pages should be Bates-stamped. (In order to accommodate the parties, the Court will allow the Bates stamp numbering to either reflect the exhibit tab number and then the individual page (e.g. 2-0001, 2-0002, etc.) or, if it is too costly to re-number the exhibits to reflect the tab number before the individual page number, then the Court allows the pages to bear a Bates stamp number which does not reflect the exhibit number (e.g. 0001, 0002 etc.) Regardless of which format counsel chooses to use, each page of the tabbed exhibit MUST be Bates-stamped if that exhibit contains more two pages.

An exhibit with more than two (2) pages should be Bates-stamped. (In order to accommodate the parties, the Court will allow the Bates stamp numbering to either reflect the exhibit tab number and then the individual page (e.g. 2-0001, 2-0002, etc.) or, if it is too costly to re-number the exhibits to reflect the tab number before the individual page number, then the Court allows the pages to bear a Bates stamp number which does not reflect the exhibit number (e.g. 0001, 0002 etc.) Regardless of which format counsel chooses to use, each page of the tabbed exhibit MUST be Bates-stamped if that exhibit contains more two pages.

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Each party must concurrently email an electronic Word (.doc, not .docx) version of jury instructions and verdict forms to the JEA, ensuring documents are not read-only, and should also bring a USB drive.

In addition to the hard-copy jury instructions to be provided to the Court at the Calendar Call, each party must also concurrently provide an electronic version, in WORD format, (.doc – not .docx) of the jury instructions and proposed verdict forms, via e-mail, to the Dept. XXXI JEA, Tracy Cordoba, cordt@clarkcountycourts.us. Please make sure that electronic documents are NOT sent as "read only." It is also advisable to bring a USB jump drive containing the instructions, in Word format (.doc), to court.

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Format

PDF

Proposed electronic exhibits must be submitted in PDF format.

The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted in portable document format (.PDF).

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Electronic exhibit file names must be numerical (e.g., 1047.pdf) and the Exhibit List must reflect the exhibits exactly as labeled on the storage drives.

**Please note, Section 4 of the Protocol Regarding Electronic Exhibits instructs as follows: "The file name for each proposed electronic exhibit shall be numerical, i.e. 1047.pdf". The Exhibit List should reflect the exhibits exactly as they are labeled in the storage drives (ex. 537.pdf, 538.pdf, 539.pdf)**

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PDF

Only one PDF attachment is permitted per email when submitting proposed orders to the Department 31 inbox.

ONLY one (1) PDF attachment per email.

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Binder exhibits must be tab-separated with numbered tabs for Plaintiff and lettered tabs for Defendant, and multi-page exhibits Bates-stamped.

Exhibits submitted in binders MUST be separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers (1-500) for Plaintiff's Exhibits and letters (A-Z, AA) for Defendant's Exhibits. An exhibit with more than two (2) pages should be Bates-stamped.

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Format

PDF

TWO (2) electronic storage drives - per set of exhibits (Two (2) electronic storage drives of the Joint Exhibits, Two electronic (2) storage drives of Plaintiff's exhibits, and Two (2) drives of Defendant's exhibits) Drive 1 - "Golden Drive" – All exhibits in PDF format and the exhibit list Drive 2 - "Working Drive" – Exhibits only - no exhibit list should be attached. Two (2) sets of the printed copy of the exhibit list – please print in easily readable font. **One (1) ADDITIONAL BLANK electronic storage device is required for any admitted exhibits**

TWO (2) electronic storage drives - per set of exhibits (Two (2) electronic storage drives of the Joint Exhibits, Two electronic (2) storage drives of Plaintiff's exhibits, and Two (2) drives of Defendant's exhibits) Drive 1 - "Golden Drive" – All exhibits in PDF format and the exhibit list Drive 2 - "Working Drive" – Exhibits only - no exhibit list should be attached. Two (2) sets of the printed copy of the exhibit list – please print in easily readable font. **One (1) ADDITIONAL BLANK electronic storage device is required for any admitted exhibits**

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Multiple photos may not be placed on one sheet of paper; each photo must be on its own separately labeled sheet.

DO NOT place several photos on one sheet of paper. For example you may not place two (2) 4x6 photos on the same piece of paper. Instead, they must be on two (2) separate sheets of paper separately labeled.

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Documents and photos should be identified separately. DO NOT include photos and documents within the same exhibit tab.

Documents and photos should be identified separately. DO NOT include photos and documents within the same exhibit tab.

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Photographs must be individually identified within each exhibit tab using exhibit number-tab designations plus letter references consistent with the exhibit list.

The Clerk's Office requires that photographs MUST be identified separately within each exhibit tab. If a party chooses to place more than one photo under an exhibit tab, each photo MUST bear both an exhibit number-tab designation, as well as a letter reference for that specific photo. For example, if there are three (3) photos listed under Exhibit 7 for Plaintiff, then those photos must be designated as 7-A, 7-B, 7-C, etc. and this designation should be consistent within the exhibit list at the front of the binder.

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The electronic exhibit list must be provided in paper and Excel format, named 'Exhibit List' on the master device only, in 12-point Times New Roman.

An exhibit list in substantially the same form as the attachment hereto shall be provided in paper form as well as electronic in Excel format. The electronic (Excel) version of the exhibit list is to be named "Exhibit List" and is to be located on the master electronic storage device only. The font size shall be 12 and the font style to be used is Times New Roman.

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Binder exhibits must be tab-separated, with numbered tabs (1-500) for Plaintiff and lettered tabs (A-Z, AA) for Defendant; joint exhibits use numbers.

Exhibits submitted in binders MUST be separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers (1-500) for Plaintiff's Exhibits and letters (A-Z, AA) for Defendant's Exhibits.

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Submit the actual CD (not a photocopy), place only one exhibit per CD/DVD/thumb drive, and separate any portion to be admitted into its own exhibit because the Court cannot admit part of a CD.

CD'S,DVD'S,USBTHUMBDRIVES,ETC.-lfyouareproposingaCD,theClerkneedstheactual CD,donotsubmita photocopy of the disk. DO NOT PLACE MORE THAN ONE exhibit on the CD, DVD, or Thumbdrive. lf you are planning to admit a portion of this, please separate the portion into another exhibit. Court cannot admit part of a CD.

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When submitting exhibits that will take up more than three (3) 3-inch binders, please submit electronic exhibits. Counsel must seek permission to use electronic exhibits as the Courtroom Clerk must assign each party a designated set number of exhibits to use.

When submitting exhibits that will take up more than three (3) 3-inch binders, please submit electronic exhibits. Counsel must seek permission to use electronic exhibits as the Courtroom Clerk must assign each party a designated set number of exhibits to use.

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Photographs must have at least a 1-inch border at the top of the page for the clerk's admission indicator, and photos deemed of insufficient quality must be resubmitted in traditional format.

Photographs must have at least a I inch border at the top of the page for the clerk to be able to affix the indicator documenting the admission of the photo. lf the court deems the quality of the photograph is not of sufficient quality for demonstrative purposes, the photo shall be re-submitted in traditional format.

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Format

PDF

Proposed electronic exhibits must be submitted in PDF format.

The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted in portable document format (.PDF)

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Letters may not be used in exhibit numbers for identifying proposed electronic exhibits.

No letters will be used as exhibit numbers for identifying proposed electronic exhibits.

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The electronic exhibit list must use 12-point Times New Roman font.

The font size shall be 12 and the font style to be used is Times New Roman.

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Exhibit storage devices must have free space at least equal to the storage required for the exhibits, and external hard drives must have a minimum read speed of 33 MBps and write speed of 25 MBps.

The electronic storage device must have space available for additional storage of electronic data in at least an amount equal to the storage required for the proposed electronic exhibit(s). External hard drives must have a minimum read speed of 33 MBps and minimum write speed of 25 MBps.

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Format

PDF

Proposed electronic exhibits must be submitted in PDF format.

The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted in portable document format (.PDF).

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Proposed electronic exhibits must be submitted on a single storage device (subject to integrity/volume exceptions) with free space at least equal to the exhibits' storage needs, and external hard drives must have at least 33 MBps read and 25 MBps write speeds.

The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted on a single electronic storage device, except when the integrity of the proposed electronic exhibit would be corrupted by being on a single electronic storage device or the volume of the proposed electronic exhibit(s) cannot practically be stored on a single electronic storage device. The electronic storage device must have space available for additional storage of electronic data in at least an amount equal to the storage required for the proposed electronic exhibit(s). External hard drives must have a minimum read speed of 33 MBps and minimum write speed of 25 MBps.

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Electronic exhibits must use numerical file names from court-assigned exhibit number ranges, with each page sequentially numbered in the lower right corner in '1047-001' format and no letters used as exhibit numbers.

Prior to trial each party will be assigned a range of exhibit numbers for use in naming exhibits. The file name for each proposed electronic exhibit shall be numerical, i.e. 1047.pdf. Each page within the proposed exhibit will be internally and sequentially numbered beginning with the trial exhibit number and the page number will be placed on each page of the proposed electronic exhibit in the lower right hand corner in the following format "l047-001", No letters will be used as exhibit numbers for identifying proposed electronic exhibits.

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Electronically submitted photographs must have at least a 1-inch top border for the clerk's admission indicator, and photos of insufficient quality must be re-submitted in traditional format.

Photographs must have at least a I inch border at the top of the page for the clerk to be able to affix the indicator documenting the admission of the photo. If the court deems the quality of the photograph is not of sufficient quality for demonstrative purposes, the photo shall be re-submitted in traditional format.

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

PHOTOS - Photographs MUST be identified separately. DO NoT PLACE MoRE THAN ONE PHoToGRAPH on one sheet of paper, as this causes problems if a single photo is admitted. For example, if Exhibit 7 consists of three photographs, label them 7-A,7-B and 7-C. You may place more than one photo on a page, if counsel are stipulating to admitting all of them.

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Each page of a proposed electronic exhibit must be sequentially numbered beginning with the trial exhibit number, with the page number (format 1047-001) placed in the lower right hand corner.

Each page within the proposed exhibit will be internally and sequentially numbered beginning with the trial exhibit number and the page number will be placed on each page of the proposed electronic exhibit in the lower right hand corner in the following format "l047-001".

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Each party is assigned a range of exhibit numbers before trial, and proposed electronic exhibit file names must be purely numerical (e.g., 1047.pdf).

Prior to trial each party will be assigned a range of exhibit numbers for use in naming exhibits. The file name for each proposed electronic exhibit shall be numerical, i.e. l047.pdf.

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The electronic exhibit list must use 12-point Times New Roman font.

The font size shall be 12 and the font style to be used is Times New Roman.

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Parties can chose to use either paper or electronic exhibits. Parties must notify the court of their format choice at the trial readiness pre-trial conference. If the exhibits will take up more than three 3-inch binders, the court strongly encourages using electronic exhibits. All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

Parties can chose to use either paper or electronic exhibits. Parties must notify the court of their format choice at the trial readiness pre-trial conference. If the exhibits will take up more than three 3-inch binders, the court strongly encourages using electronic exhibits. All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

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Exhibit tabs must be labeled with numbers for Plaintiff's exhibits and letters for Defendant's exhibits; joint exhibits use numbers.

Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff's Exhibits and Letters for Defendant's Exhibits. If Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabs with numbers.

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Individual exhibits with more than one page must be bound, e.g., with staples, brads, or Acco fasteners.

If an individual exhibit has more than one (1) page, it must be bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, Acco fastener, etc.

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Format

DOCX

An electronic Word-format version of jury instructions and proposed verdict forms must be emailed to Dept. 25 JEA Marwanda Knight at knightm@clarkcountycourts.us.

Also provide an electronic version (Word format) of your jury instructions and proposed verdict forms via e-mail to Dept. 25 JEA Marwanda Knight at knightm@clarkcountycourts.us.

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Exhibits must be submitted in binders no larger than two inches, separated by tabs.

Submit exhibits in binders, no larger than two (2) inches, separated by tabs.

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Proposed orders must be emailed to the Department’s Order Inbox in Word and PDF within 14 days after notice of the ruling, unless the Court approves additional time in advance.

Department 25 requires all proposed orders to be submitted to the Department’s Order Inbox, DC25Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, in Word and PDF format within fourteen (14) days of notification of the ruling, pursuant to EDCR 7.21, unless additional time is requested and approved in advance by the Court.

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Photographs must be identified separately; multiple photos may share a page only if counsel stipulate to admitting all of them, with sub-labels such as 7-A, 7-B, and 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. You may place more than one photo on a page only if counsel are stipulating to admitting all of them. For example, if Exhibit 7 consists of three photos, label them 7-A, 7-B and 7-C.

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Three sets of exhibits must be three-hole punched, placed in three-ring binders no larger than two inches, and accompanied by the Exhibit List.

Three (3) sets of exhibits must be three hole punched and placed in three ring binders (no larger than two (2) inches) along with the Exhibit List.

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All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27 and be prepared per Department 25's Exhibits Guidelines list.

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27 and be prepared in accordance with Dept. 25's Exhibits Guidelines list.

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Exhibits must be submitted as three sets, three-hole punched, in three-ring binders no larger than two inches, together with the Exhibit List.

Three (3) sets of exhibits must be three hole punched and placed in three ring binders (no larger than two (2) inches) along with the Exhibit List.

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All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27 and be prepared in accordance with Dept. 25's Exhibit Guidelines.

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27 and be prepared in accordance with Dept. 25's Exhibit Guidelines.

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with dividing tabs. BINDERS MAY NOT BE LARGER THAN 4 INCHES. When possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders. Binders must indicate clearly on the spine the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.

with dividing tabs. BINDERS MAY NOT BE LARGER THAN 4 INCHES. When possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders. Binders must indicate clearly on the spine the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.

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Exhibit tabs must be labeled with numbers for joint and plaintiff's exhibits and with letters for defendant's exhibits.

a) Joint Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…) b) Plaintiff’s Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…) c) Defendant’s Exhibits: Label the tabs/ proposed labels with Letters (i.e. A, B, C, D… X, Y, Z, A1, A2, A3…).

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Clerk's exhibit binders must be pre-marked with proposed exhibit labels showing the joint/plaintiff/defendant designation, exhibit number/letter, and case number, placed so as not to cover pertinent information.

(e) Proposed Exhibit Labels: The clerk’s exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the lower right, back side of the last page of the exhibit; indicating either Joint, Plaintiff, Defendant, and the exhibit number/letter and case number #. The label must be adhered to either on the first page of a single page exhibit, or on the lower right back-side of the last page of multiple page documents, or on the back side of any exhibit to avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph.

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Each exhibit page must be Bates stamped in numeric order and the Bates numbers must be in at least 14-point font.

Bates Stamp: Each page must be bates stamped in numeric order for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit. THE NUMBERS MUST BE IN AT LEAST 14-POINT FONT.

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Format

DOCX

An electronic copy of the jury instructions and verdict forms must be sent to the court in Word format.

The court must also be sent an electronic copy in Word format.

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Exhibits must be tabbed with consecutive numbers or letters, with no subparts and one number or letter per exhibit.

Exhibits must be tabbed with either consecutive numbers or letters with no subparts – each exhibit should have its own individual number or letter in order.

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Multi-page exhibits that are not Bates stamped or numbered on each page must be bound (e.g., staples, brads, or Acco fasteners).

If an individual exhibit has more than one (1) page and is not Bates stamped or identified by number on each page, it must be bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, Acco fastener, etc.

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Photographs, media, and receipts must be identified separately, and several photographs or receipts may not be placed on one sheet unless counsel stipulate to admission of all items on the page.

Photographs, CD/DVD/Flash Drives, 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.

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Each exhibit page must be bates stamped in numeric order in at least 14-point font, and multi-page exhibits lacking per-page numbering must be bound.

Bates Stamp: Each page must be bates stamped in numeric order for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit. THE NUMBERS MUST BE IN AT LEAST 14-POINT FONT. If an individual exhibit has more than one (1) page and is not Bates stamped or identified by number on each page, it must be bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, Acco fastener, etc.

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Exhibit copies must be one-sided, three-hole punched, and placed in tabbed three-ring binders no larger than 4 inches, with spines clearly showing case name, volume number, and exhibit numbers.

Exhibits must be one-sided, three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders with dividing tabs. BINDERS MAY NOT BE LARGER THAN 4 INCHES. When possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders. Binders must indicate clearly on the spine the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.

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Format

DOCX

When the court directs counsel to prepare a written order, the drafting counsel must prepare the order in Microsoft Word format.

If the court directs counsel to prepare a written order, preparing counsel shall draft the order in Microsoft Word format and provide a copy to all other counsel at least 7 days before the order is due for submission (which, pursuant to EDCR 7.21, is 14 days after notification of the court's decision.)

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Exhibits must be pre-marked with proposed exhibit labels showing Joint/Plaintiff/Defendant designation, exhibit number/letter, and case number, placed per the specified locations so no pertinent information is covered.

(e) Proposed Exhibit Labels: The clerk's exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the lower right, back side of the last page of the exhibit; indicating either Joint, Plaintiff, Defendant, and the exhibit number/letter and case number #. The label must be adhered to either on the first page of a single page exhibit, or on the lower right back-side of the last page of multiple page documents, or on the back side of any exhibit to avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph.

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Joint and plaintiff's exhibits must be labeled with numbers, while defendant's exhibits must be labeled with letters.

Exhibit Identification/Labeling: a) Joint Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4...) b) Plaintiff's Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4...) c) Defendant's Exhibits: Label the tabs/ proposed labels with Letters (i.e. A, B, C, D... X, Y, Z, A1, A2, A3...).

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Photographic exhibits must contain only one photograph per page.

PHOTOGRAPHS: only one (1) photograph per page.

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Format

PDF

Documents submitted to the department's inbox must be in PDF format.

Documents must be submitted as a PDF document.

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The email submitting a proposed order must have a subject line identifying the full case number, filing event code, and case name in that order (e.g., A-22-123456-C – ORDR – Smith v. Doe), and improperly submitted documents may be returned.

The e-mail subject line must identify the full case number, the filing event code, and the name of the case. The information must be in that order for the Court's automated filing system to work properly. This naming convention looks like: A-22-123456-C – ORDR – Smith v. Doe. Documents not properly submitted may be returned.

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Proposed orders must contain only a blank judge's signature line (no date, judge's name, or title) with sufficient space above and below for the judge's signature and electronic stamp.

Proposed orders sent to the department's inbox should include only a blank line for the judge's signature, e.g. ______________. Signature lines should not include a date, judge's name, or judge's title. Sufficient space should be allowed above and below the signature line for the judge's signature and the electronic stamp including date, title, and name of the judge.

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Exhibits must follow the numbering convention: plaintiff's exhibits numbered sequentially, defendant's exhibits lettered A-Z, and joint exhibits numbered J1 and onward.

Plaintiff's Exhibits: Numbered (1 - ? ) Defendant's Exhibits: Lettered (A - Z) Joint Exhibits: Numbered (J1 - ?)

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For documents requiring the judge's signature, another person's electronically applied signature is allowed only with e-mail verification of that person's agreement, embedded in the document or attached as the last page.

For documents requiring Judge's signature, signature of another person may be electronically signed; however, the party submitting the document must obtain e-mail verification of the other person's agreement to sign electronically. That verification must be embedded in the document or attached as the last page of the document.

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District Court Department P will accept facsimile and/or electronic signatures on Stipulation & Orders to continue or to vacate a hearing but do request that the original, signed document be subsequently submitted as often times the faxed copies do not image well.

District Court Department P will accept facsimile and/or electronic signatures on Stipulation & Orders to continue or to vacate a hearing but do request that the original, signed document be subsequently submitted as often times the faxed copies do not image well.

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All documents other than Stipulation & Orders to continue or vacate a hearing require original signatures in order to be processed.

All other documents need original signatures in order to be processed.

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Counsel is responsible for ensuring all sets of exhibits provided to the Court match exactly.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of counsel to ensure that all sets of exhibits provided to the Court match exactly.

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Photographs and CD/DVD/flash drives must be submitted and identified separately, with only one photograph per page and one file per medium, unless counsel stipulate to admitting all items.

Photographs & CD/DVD/Flash Drives: MUST be submitted and identified separately. DO NOT place more than one photograph on one sheet of paper, or multiple files on the CD/DVD/Flash Drive, as this presents an issue if only one photograph/file is moved for admission. You may ONLY place more than one photo on a page or multiple files on a CD/DVD/Flash Drive if counsel are stipulating to admitting all of Photographs on the page or all of the Files within the CD/DVD/Flash Drive.

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Only one photograph may appear per page and each must be identified separately (e.g., 7-a, 7-b, 7-c), unless counsel stipulate to combining photographs.

PHOTOGRAPHS: only one (1) photograph per page. These MUST be identified separately. In general, please DO NOT place multiple photographs on one sheet as it causes issues with admission. For example, if exhibit 7 consists of 3 photos, label them 7-a, 7-b, and 7-c. However, if counsel stipulate, multiple photographs could be combined.

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Exhibits are to be bound in a binder, designated by numbers, and separated by tabs.

Exhibits are to be bound in a binder, designated by numbers, and separated by tabs.

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Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered, Defendant's exhibits are lettered A-Z, and joint exhibits are numbered J1 and up, with number-block exceptions for numerous exhibits or multiple parties.

Plaintiff’s Exhibits: Numbered (1 – ? ) Defendant’s Exhibits: Lettered (A – Z) *EXCEPTION: IF THERE ARE NUMEROUS EXHIBITS (Requiring lettering past Deft’s Z) or IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE PARTIES. (See above #6) Joint Exhibits: Numbered (J1 - ?)

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All proposed orders requiring the Judge's signature must be emailed to DC4Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us with attachments in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

All proposed orders requiring the Judge's signature must be emailed to DC4Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, attached in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

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Photographs should be numbered individually. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS on one sheet of paper, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of all photographs on the page.

Photographs should be numbered individually. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS on one sheet of paper, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of all photographs on the page.

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Only original, sealed certified depositions are allowed unless counsel stipulate otherwise.

Only original, sealed certified depositions are allowed unless counsel stipulate.

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Format

DOCX

Jury instructions must be prepared in Microsoft Word using 14-point Times New Roman font.

Jury Instructions are to be prepared in Microsoft Word, using Times New Roman, with font set at 14.

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Exhibits should be submitted in binders, separated by tabs, all pages are to be Bates stamped, and an exhibit list should be included.

Exhibits should be submitted in binders, separated by tabs, all pages are to be Bates stamped, and an exhibit list should be included.

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Orders must be emailed to the department inbox in Word and PDF form, one PDF per submission, solely for the judge's signature.

Per AO 22-07, all Orders must be electronically e-mailed to DC26Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, in both word and pdf form. Inboxes are ONLY for submitting documents for judge's signature. Only one PDF per submission.

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Exhibits should be submitted in binders, separated by tabs, all pages are to be Bates stamped, and an exhibit list should be included.

Exhibits should be submitted in binders, separated by tabs, all pages are to be Bates stamped, and an exhibit list should be included.

CRITICALCivil cases

Photographs should be numbered individually. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS on one sheet of paper, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of all photographs on the page.

Photographs should be numbered individually. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS on one sheet of paper, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of all photographs on the page.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

PAPER

PowerPoint presentations must be provided to the Court in paper format.

Power Point Presentations are to be provided to the Court in paper format.

CRITICALCivil cases

Jury Instructions should be printed on pleading paper that shows the number on the left side. Only one Jury Instruction is to be included on a page and the language "Instruction No. ____" should be typed in the upper right corner. The number line should be left blank for the Court to fill in.

Jury Instructions should be printed on pleading paper that shows the number on the left side. Only one Jury Instruction is to be included on a page and the language "Instruction No. ____" should be typed in the upper right corner. The number line should be left blank for the Court to fill in.

CRITICAL

Orders must be submitted in both PDF and Word format; Stipulation and Orders require only the PDF version.

Please submit the Order in both PDF and WORD format. ONLY PDF version is required for Stipulation and Orders.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Clerk's exhibit binder must be pre-marked with proposed exhibit labels (exhibit number and case number) on the lower right of each exhibit's first page without covering pertinent information.

Clerk's exhibit binder(s) (which will be the exhibit book that will be provided to the jury or maintained after trial) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the lower right, first page of the exhibit. The label must include the exhibit number and case number. The label must avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph. Proposed exhibit labels used with Avery Template 5160 Easy Peel Labels are included in this packet. Alternatively, you may place an image of the label on your documents as you print them.

CRITICALCivil cases

All exhibits must be numbered; if separate, Plaintiff's exhibits start at #1 and Defendant's at #500, with number blocks adjustable by agreement.

Exhibits are to be NUMBERED. If parties are unable to submit Joint exhibits, Plaintiff's exhibits would start with #1 and Defendant's Exhibits are to start at #500 (unless Plaintiff has over 500, or there are more than one Plaintiff/Defendant, then counsel may each agree to a block of numbers).

CRITICAL

Exhibits over 100 pages must be filed in a separately bound appendix with a table of contents.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

PAPER

PowerPoint presentations must be provided to the Court in paper format.

Power Point Presentations are to be provided to the Court in paper format.

CRITICALCivil cases

Depositions and already-filed pleadings are not marked or admitted as exhibits; original unopened depositions may be published when used in court.

Depositions are NOT marked nor admitted as exhibits. Original, unopened depositions may be provided and "published" when used in Court. Pleadings already filed in the case are NOT marked or admitted as exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Only one jury instruction per page, with 'Instruction No. ____' typed in the upper right corner and the number line left blank for the Court to fill in.

Only one Jury Instruction is to be included on a page and the language "Instruction No. ____" should be typed in the upper right corner. The number line should be left blank for the Court to fill in.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Jury instructions must be prepared in Microsoft Word using 14-point Times New Roman font.

Jury Instructions are to be prepared in Microsoft Word, using Times New Roman, with font set at 14.

CRITICAL

Exhibits over three pages must be Bates stamped.

Bate stamp any exhibit over three pages but do NOT label the exhibits with stickers.

CRITICAL

Only one proposed order may be attached per email, and the email must include counsel's correspondence approving use of their electronic signature.

Only one order can be attached per e-mail and must also include e-mail correspondence from counsel approving the use of their electronic signature.

CRITICAL

The email subject line for proposed orders must contain the case number, filing event code, and name of the document.

The e-mail subject line must contain the case number, filing event code and the name of the document (i.e., “A-20-123456-C, OGM, Order Granting Motion To Withdraw As Counsel”).

CRITICAL

Format

PDF

Proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format to the chambers inbox DC28Inbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format to DC28Inbox@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

CRITICAL

Photographs must be separately identified (e.g., 7A, 7B, 7C) and multiple photographs may not be placed on one sheet unless counsel stipulate to their admission.

Photographs MUST be identified separately; i.e., if Exhibit 7 consists of three photographs, label them 7A, 7B and 7C. Do NOT place several photographs on one sheet of paper unless counsel have stipulated to their admission.

CRITICAL

Counsel must not mark or label exhibits themselves.

Do NOT mark and/or label the exhibits yourselves.

CRITICAL

Exhibits must be submitted in tabbed binders, with tabs labeled by numbers for the Plaintiff and letters for the Defendant, except joint exhibits which use numbered tabs (EDCR 7.20(d)).

Submit documents in binders and separate them by tabs. Label the tabs with NUMBERS for the Plaintiff and LETTERS for the Defendant. (EDCR 7.20(d)). However, If JOINT exhibits are submitted, use tabs with NUMBERS.

CRITICAL

Format

DOCX

Exhibit lists must be submitted in Word format; PDF, JPG, and BMP formats will not be accepted.

Exhibit Lists MUST be in word format (.pdf, .jpg and .bmp will NOT be accepted).

CRITICAL

Exhibits must be identified by proposed exhibit numbers/letters per party, individually bates stamped, placed in binders, and separated with tabs.

Exhibits are to be identified by proposed exhibit numbers/letters according to the respective party, individually bates stamped, and placed in binders. Please use tabs to separate each exhibit.

CRITICAL

Please note: if exhibits are not in the correct format or do not follow these guidelines, they may not be accepted. Counsel will be required to resolve any issues before the start of trial.

Please note: if exhibits are not in the correct format or do not follow these guidelines, they may not be accepted. Counsel will be required to resolve any issues before the start of trial.

CRITICAL

Exhibits must clearly display exhibit numbers immediately preceding each exhibit and must be divided using tabs per EDCR 7.20(d).

Exhibits must clearly show the exhibit numbers immediately preceding the exhibit and must be divided using tabs (see EDCR 7.20(d)).

CRITICAL

Each exhibit must be marked with a proposed exhibit label before trial begins, placed on the first page in the bottom right hand corner.

Counsel are to mark each exhibit with a proposed exhibit label prior to the start of trial. Labels are to be placed on the first page, bottom right hand corner of each exhibit (example: see page # 3, attached).

CRITICALCourt notice

Exhibit file names must use numbers only; letters or dashes (e.g., 12a or 12.1) will cause the filing to fail.

Exhibit numbers cannot include letters or dashes in the file name. (12a or 12.1 will fail):

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits are to be bound in a binder, designated by numbers, and separated by tabs. If submitting exhibits individually – a set from Plaintiff and another from Defense – please coordinate and use pre-designated numbers. For example, Plaintiff could choose exhibit numbers 1-100; Defense, 101-200. Please also allow sufficient numbers in the range for late additions. Please also coordinate to remove duplicate exhibits.

Exhibits are to be bound in a binder, designated by numbers, and separated by tabs. If submitting exhibits individually – a set from Plaintiff and another from Defense – please coordinate and use pre-designated numbers. For example, Plaintiff could choose exhibit numbers 1-100; Defense, 101-200. Please also allow sufficient numbers in the range for late additions. Please also coordinate to remove duplicate exhibits.

CRITICALCourt notice

Exhibit numbers on the template must begin on Cell A15 or the exhibits will not verify.

On the Template, the Exhibit Number you enter needs to begin on Cell A15. If your first number does not start at 15, your exhibits will not be verified.

CRITICALCourt notice

Exhibits and the exhibit list must be placed on the root of the drive, not in a subfolder.

The exhibits and/or exhibit list are in a folder and not on the root of the drive

CRITICALCivil cases

Photograph exhibits must be identified separately and generally may not be combined on one sheet (e.g., three photos in exhibit 7 labeled 7-a, 7-b, 7-c), unless counsel stipulate to combine them.

Exhibit Photographs: these MUST be identified separately. In general, please DO NOT place multiple photographs on one sheet as it causes issues with admission. For example, if exhibit 7 consists of 3 photos, label them 7-a, 7-b, and 7-c. However, if counsel stipulate, multiple photographs could be combined.

CRITICALCourt notice

Exhibit numbers on the spreadsheet must include the file extension and exactly match the files on the drive.

Exhibit numbers on spreadsheet must include the extension and exactly match the files on the drive.

CRITICALCourt notice

The drive must not contain extra items, such as system files or PDF copies of the exhibit list.

There are extra items on the drive (hard drive system files, pdf copies of the exhibit list, so on)

CRITICALCourt notice

Format

PDF

Files that are not .pdf cannot be on the same drive that is being tested. These will be file stamped and only pdf's will work for that function.

Files that are not .pdf cannot be on the same drive that is being tested. These will be file stamped and only pdf's will work for that function.

CRITICAL

The defendant and attorney must appear in person for criminal sentencings, subject to case-by-case exceptions.

For all criminal sentencings, Department 14 requires the defendant and their attorney to be present in court. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

All exhibits must be numbered and, if paper, must be single-sided.

Exhibits are to be NUMBERED and if paper, SINGLE SIDED.

CRITICALCivil cases

Clerk's exhibit binders must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label showing the exhibit and case numbers on the lower right of the back of the last page without covering pertinent information, using the Avery 5160 template labels provided.

The clerk's exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the back of last page of the exhibit on the lower right hand side. The label must include the exhibit number and case number. The label must avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph. Proposed exhibit labels used with Avery Template 5160 Easy Peel Labels are on the last page of these guidelines.

CRITICALCivil cases

Under NRCP 32(c), the party offering a deposition must submit a copy with the offered portions highlighted.

Pursuant to NRCP 32(c), the party offering the deposition must submit to the Court a copy of the deposition with the portions being offered highlighted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must bring paper back-ups of PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations, as trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.

Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be one-sided, three-hole punched, and placed in three-ring binders no larger than 4 inches with dividing tabs and labeled spines.

Exhibits must be one-sided, three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders with dividing tabs. Binders may not be larger than 4 inches. When possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders. Binders must indicate clearly on the spine the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.

CRITICAL

All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC5inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. Only orders should be sent to this email.

All proposed orders should be emailed to the department inbox and sent in both Word and PDF format to DC5inbox@clarkcountycourts.us. Only orders should be sent to this email.

CRITICALCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be submitted in Word document format.

The parties shall submit their respective Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law within three (3) Judicial days after conclusion of the bench trial in Word document for the Court's review to the law clerk at dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us and the JEA at Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us

CRITICALCivil cases

Preferably, all parties will submit joint exhibits. Parties need not stipulate to admission of all exhibits. Joint exhibits must be consecutively numbered beginning at 1 regardless of which party is offering the exhibit. Alternatively, the parties may submit plaintiff's exhibits, consecutively numbered beginning at 1, and defendant's exhibits, consecutively lettered, beginning at A. Regardless of the number of parties, only one set of exhibits may be submitted from each side. The court will not accept both joint and separate exhibits.

Preferably, all parties will submit joint exhibits. Parties need not stipulate to admission of all exhibits. Joint exhibits must be consecutively numbered beginning at 1 regardless of which party is offering the exhibit. Alternatively, the parties may submit plaintiff's exhibits, consecutively numbered beginning at 1, and defendant's exhibits, consecutively lettered, beginning at A. Regardless of the number of parties, only one set of exhibits may be submitted from each side. The court will not accept both joint and separate exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each exhibit must have its own individual tab with a consecutive number or letter, with no subparts.

Exhibits must be tabbed with either consecutive numbers or letters with no subparts – each exhibit should have its own individual number or letter in order.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party admitting an exhibit requiring electronic equipment for viewing (CDs, DVDs, etc.) must provide the necessary viewing equipment during the bench trial.

If a party admits any exhibit requiring electronic equipment for viewing (CDs, DVDs, etc.), that party must provide the necessary equipment for viewing during the bench trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be one-sided, three-hole punched, and placed in tabbed three-ring binders no larger than 4 inches, with spines labeled with case name, volume number, and exhibit numbers.

Exhibits must be one-sided, three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders with dividing tabs. Binders may not be larger than 4 inches. When possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders. Binders must indicate clearly on the spine the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each exhibit must have its own tab with a consecutive number or letter and no subparts.

Exhibits must be tabbed with either consecutive numbers or letters with no subparts – each exhibit should have its own individual number or letter in order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be numbered consecutively (joint exhibits from 1, or plaintiff's numbered from 1 and defendant's lettered from A), with only one set per side; the Court will not accept both joint and separate exhibits.

Joint exhibits must be consecutively numbered beginning at 1 regardless of which party is offering the exhibit. Alternatively, the parties may submit plaintiff's exhibits, consecutively numbered beginning at 1, and defendant's exhibits, consecutively lettered, beginning at A. Regardless of the number of parties, only one set of exhibits may be submitted from each side. The Court will not accept both joint and separate exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits over ten pages must be consecutively numbered in the lower right corner in at least 14-pt font; consecutive numbering is strongly encouraged for exhibits over two pages.

All exhibits over ten pages in length must be consecutively numbered in the lower right corner. The numbers must be in at least 14-pt font. The Court strongly encourages consecutive numbering of any exhibit with more than two pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Partial exhibits will not be admitted; a single page of a larger document must be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.

The Court will not admit only part of an exhibit. If counsel intends to admit a single page of a larger document, it should be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits over ten pages must be consecutively page-numbered in the lower right corner in at least 14-pt font, and numbering is strongly encouraged for exhibits over two pages.

All exhibits over ten pages in length must be consecutively numbered in the lower right corner. The numbers must be in at least 14-pt font. The Court strongly encourages consecutive numbering of any exhibit with more than two pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Partial exhibits will not be admitted; a single page of a larger document must be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.

The Court will not admit only part of an exhibit. If counsel intends to admit a single page of a larger document, it should be submitted as a separately numbered exhibit.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party offering a deposition under NRCP 32(c) must submit a copy to the Court with the portions being offered highlighted.

Pursuant to NRCP 32(c), the party offering the deposition must submit to the Court a copy of the deposition with the portions being offered highlighted.

WARNINGCivil cases

Bates stamp the exhibit pages for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit and list the Bates numbers as part of the exhibit list.

Bates stamp the exhibit pages for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit and list the Bates numbers as part of the exhibit list.

WARNINGCivil cases

Format

DOCX

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

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 with an electronic copy in Word format.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must meet, review, and discuss exhibits under EDCR 2.67, and all exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

In accordance with EDCR 2.67, counsel shall, meet, review, and discuss exhibits. All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Exhibit List must contain four columns on the right-hand side labeled 'Stipulated', 'Offered', 'Objected', and 'Admitted'.

Please make three (4) columns on the right-hand side labeled "Stipulated", "Offered", "Objected", and "Admitted" (See example attached).

WARNING

Plaintiff must title exhibits numerically and defendant must title exhibits alphabetically.

Plaintiff is to title Exhibits numerically (IE: Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2…) Defendant is to title Exhibits alphabetically (IE: Exhibit A, ExhibitB…)

WARNING

For an excessive number of exhibits, counsel may agree on a block of numbers per side provided Plaintiff's and Defendant's binders are clearly distinguishable by color or clear labeling.

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.

WARNING

Stipulations may bear facsimile, electronic, or typographical signatures only if the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney.

On stipulations, signatures may be facsimile, electronic, or typographical, provided the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney for such.

WARNING

Multi-page exhibits that are not Bates stamped or numbered on each page must be bound (e.g., staples, brads, Acco fastener).

If an individual exhibit has more than one (1) page and is not Bates stamped or identified by number on each page, it must be bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, Acco fastener, etc.

WARNING

Joint exhibit tabs and proposed labels must be marked with numbers.

Joint Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…)

WARNING

Plaintiff's exhibit tabs and proposed labels must be marked with numbers.

Plaintiff's Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…)

WARNING

Exhibit binders must be no wider than 3 to 4 inches, with each exhibit separated by a tab labeled with the exhibit number/letter.

Submit binders no wider than 3 to 4 inches and separate each exhibit by a tab that is accordingly labeled with the exhibit number/letter.

WARNING

Defendant's exhibit tabs and proposed labels must be marked with letters.

Defendant's Exhibits: Label the tabs/ proposed labels with Letters (i.e. A, B, C, D… X, Y, Z, A1, A2, A3…).

WARNING

Exhibits must be one-sided with blank backs, and Plaintiff's and Defendant's counsel must each keep their own set.

Exhibits are to be one-sided with the back left blank. Plaintiff and Defendant's counsel must also have a set for themselves.

WARNING

On stipulations, facsimile, electronic, or typographical signatures are permitted only if the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney and provides proof of that permission.

On stipulations, signatures may be facsimile, electronic, or typographical, provided the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney for such, and provides proof of permission for use of opposing-counsel's electronic signature.

WARNING

Stipulations may bear facsimile, electronic, or typographical signatures only if the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney.

On stipulations, signatures may be facsimile, electronic, or typographical, provided the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney for such.

WARNING

Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original unopened depositions may be provided and published when used in court.

Depositions are neither marked nor admitted as exhibits; however, original, unopened depositions may be provided and “published” when used in Court.

WARNING

Stipulated exhibits will be admitted for all purposes and marked and recorded as such. Joint exhibits should be numbered as follows: J01, J02, J03, etc.

Stipulated exhibits will be admitted for all purposes and marked and recorded as such. Joint exhibits should be numbered as follows: J01, J02, J03, etc.

WARNING

Litigants must bring their own adaptor to convert computer video to VGA because the courtroom does not provide adaptors for newer computers.

The courtrooms are NOT equipped with adaptors for newer computers. Please bring the appropriate adaptor to convert your computer video to VGA.

WARNING

Two printed sets of the exhibit list must be provided, printed in an easily readable font.

Two sets of a printed copy of the exhibit list– please print in easily readable font.

WARNING

Paper exhibits should be printed single sided.

All paper exhibits should be single sided.

WARNING

Electronic exhibit drives must not contain subfolders.

The drives should NOT have any subfolders.

WARNING

Plaintiffs to use numbers and Defendants to use letters. If ample amount of exhibits, please coordinate with the Court Clerk for set of block numbers (i.e Plaintiff 1-500, Defense 501-1000).

Plaintiffs to use numbers and Defendants to use letters. If ample amount of exhibits, please coordinate with the Court Clerk for set of block numbers (i.e Plaintiff 1-500, Defense 501-1000).

WARNING

Format

PDF

Excel document should be converted to PDF or submitted separately. Videos should also be submitted separately.

Excel document should be converted to PDF or submitted separately. Videos should also be submitted separately.

WARNING

When playing a DVD or CD in court, the party must bring the laptop that previously played the disc to ensure compatible software is available.

If you find it necessary to play a DVD or CD please bring with you the laptop that has previously played your disc to ensure you have the correct software in which to play it in the courtroom.

WARNING

Exhibit drives must be labeled.

Label the drives.

WARNING

Department K accepts facsimile, e-mail, and typographical signatures on documents as long as they conform to EDCR 8.07.

District Court Department K accepts facsimile, e-mail and typographical signatures so long as the signatures conform to the requirements of EDCR 8.07.

WARNING

Format

PDF

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

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

WARNINGCivil cases

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

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

WARNINGCivil cases

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

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel-brought equipment must fit in the courtroom without blocking the view of the judge, jury, or opposing counsel.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

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

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

WARNING

Motions in limine may be filed as independently-noticed or omnibus motions, but each subject must be numbered and no party may file redundantly numbered motions in limine.

Department 7 will consider motions in limine that are submitted as independently-noticed motions or as omnibus motions. In any case, subjects of each motion in limine must be numbered and there can be no redundantly numbered motions in limine for any individual party.

WARNINGCivil cases

Enlarged demonstrative exhibits are not marked as exhibits, and a standard-sized copy must be submitted for marking and admission if the parties want the enlarged version admitted.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

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

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

WARNING

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

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

WARNING

Each binder should be an exact copy of the other binders and all counsel should confirm this.

Each binder should be an exact copy of the other binders and all counsel should confirm this.

WARNING

When a witness or party appears by Zoom, exhibits cannot be shown on the courtroom monitors via ClickShare or ELMO; counsel must instead screen share the exhibit within Zoom.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have a witness or party on Zoom, you are not able to present anything on the monitors via ClickShare or ELMO to the Judge, witness, or jury. And the party on Zoom will not be able to view what is being shown in the courtroom. If you want to show an exhibit while someone is on Zoom, you will need to log into Zoom and screen share the document you want to present.

WARNING

Do not mark the objected/admitted/offered boxes on the exhibit sheet — those boxes are reserved for the clerk's use during trial.

Please do not mark in the boxes whether or not the exhibits are objected to, admitted or offered as this is for the clerk's use during the trial.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Format

DOCX

The electronic version of the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be in Word format.

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel seeking admission of a demonstrative are encouraged to submit an 8.5 x 11 copy for marking, jury review, and vault storage.

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must provide a cleared laptop for any videos to be admitted as exhibits, unless the case has no video evidence.

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)

WARNINGCivil cases

All trial exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

WARNINGCivil cases

The original deposition must be submitted to publish it at trial.

If you want to publish a deposition the ORIGINAL must be submitted.

WARNING

Format

PDF

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

In order to keep an exhibit intact, be certain each exhibit is bound in some fashion.

In order to keep an exhibit intact, be certain each exhibit is bound in some fashion.

WARNING

Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits; original, unopened depositions may be provided and published when used in court.

Depositions are not marked nor admitted as exhibits; however, original, unopened depositions may be provided and “published” when used in Court.

WARNING

Counsel must not mark the exhibit itself; the Clerk performs the marking.

Do not mark the exhibit itself, this will be done by the Clerk.

WARNINGCivil cases

Format

DOCX

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must not mark the exhibits themselves; marking is done by the Clerk.

Do not mark the exhibit itself, this will be done by the Clerk.

WARNING

In order to keep an exhibit intact, be certain each exhibit is bound in some fashion.

In order to keep an exhibit intact, be certain each exhibit is bound in some fashion.

WARNINGCivil cases

Plaintiff and joint exhibits are marked by numbers; defense exhibits are marked by letters.

Plaintiffs exhibits shall be marked by numbers. Defense exhibits are marked by letters. Any joint exhibits shall be marked by numbers.

WARNINGCivil cases

Photographs must be identified separately, not placed several to a sheet, with sub-photos labeled using letter suffixes (e.g., 23-a, 23-b, 23-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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Exhibit pages must be Bates stamped and the Bates numbers must be listed in the exhibit list.

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Depositions are not marked or submitted as exhibits; original depositions are filed and published when used in court.

Depositions are not marked, nor submitted as exhibits. Original depositions are filed and published when used in court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must include an electronic copy in Word format.

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27: three sets must be three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders along with the exhibit list.

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.

WARNING

Format

PDF

When there is a significant substantive dispute over the drafted order, the directed party must provide the order to the Department 31 inbox in both PDF and Word format, in addition to complying with EDCR 7.21 and the Administrative Orders.

In these rare cases, in addition to complying with EDCR 7.21 and the Administrative Order(s), the party who was directed to prepare the proposed Order is to provide the Order to the Court, in PDF and Word format, to the Department 31 inbox.

WARNINGCivil cases

Multiple photos may not be placed on one sheet of paper; each photo must be on its own separately labeled sheet.

DO NOT place several photos on one sheet of paper. For example you may not place two (2) 4x6 photos on the same piece of paper. Instead, they must be on two (2) separate sheets of paper separately labeled.

WARNINGCivil cases

Documents and photos should be identified separately. DO NOT include photos and documents within the same exhibit tab.

Documents and photos should be identified separately. DO NOT include photos and documents within the same exhibit tab.

WARNINGCivil cases

Clerk's exhibit binders must be pre-marked with labels showing Joint/Plaintiff/Defendant status, exhibit number/letter, and case number, placed per the specified locations.

The clerk's exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label indicating if the exhibit is Joint/Plaintiff/Defendant, the exhibit number/letter and case number #. The label must be adhered to either on the first page of a single page exhibit, or on the lower right back-side of the last page of a multiple page document, or on the back side of any exhibit to avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph.

WARNINGCivil cases

Exhibits must not be placed in binders wider than four inches.

**PLEASE DO NOT PLACE EXHIBITS IN BINDERS WIDER THAN FOUR (4) INCHES AS THEY ARE DIFFICULT TO HANDLE***

WARNINGCivil cases

Electronic exhibits use assigned numeric ranges with numerical file names and internally sequential page numbers in the format '1047-001'; letters are not used as exhibit numbers.

Prior to trial each party will be assigned a range of exhibit numbers for use in naming exhibits. The file name for each proposed electronic exhibit shall be numerical, i.e. 1047.pdf. Each page within the proposed exhibit will be internally and sequentially numbered beginning with the trial exhibit number and the page number will be placed on each page of the proposed electronic exhibit in the lower right hand corner in the following format "1047-001". No letters will be used as exhibit numbers for identifying proposed electronic exhibits.

WARNINGCivil cases

Excel documents should be converted to a PDF document or submitted separately. Videos must also be submitted separately on a separate USB drive(s). Please discuss video submissions at the Pre-Trial Conference.

Excel documents should be converted to a PDF document or submitted separately. Videos must also be submitted separately on a separate USB drive(s). Please discuss video submissions at the Pre-Trial Conference.

WARNINGCivil cases

The drives should NOT have any subfolders. Label the drives.

The drives should NOT have any subfolders. Label the drives.

WARNINGCivil cases

The electronic exhibit list must be provided in paper and Excel form, named 'Exhibit List' on the master device only, using 12-point Times New Roman.

An exhibit list in substantially the same form as the attachment hereto shall be provided in paper form as well as electronic in Excel format. The electronic (Excel) version of the exhibit list is to be named "Exhibit List" and is to be located on the master electronic storage device only. The font size shall be 12 and the font style to be used is Times New Roman.

WARNINGCivil cases

Format

PDF

Electronic exhibit file names must have no leading zeroes and use only the number-plus-extension format (e.g., 12345.pdf).

No leading zeroes in the file names of the PDF, nor on the exhibit list. Exhibits are to be named with only the <number>.<file extension>. For example, (12345.pdf)

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Format

PDF

Proposed electronic exhibits must be submitted in PDF format.

The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted in portable document format (.PDF).

WARNINGCivil cases

Electronic photographs need at least a one-inch top border for the clerk's indicator, and insufficient-quality photos must be resubmitted in traditional format.

Photographs must have at least a 1 inch border at the top of the page for the clerk to be able to affix the indicator documenting the admission of the photo. If the court deems the quality of the photograph is not of sufficient quality for demonstrative purposes, the photo shall be re-submitted in traditional format.

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Bates numbering may either include the tab number plus page (e.g., 2-0001) or page-only numbering (e.g., 0001), but every page of a tabbed exhibit over two pages must be Bates-stamped.

(**In order to accommodate the parties, the Court will allow the Bates stamp numbering to either reflect the exhibit tab number and then the individual page (i.e. 2-0001, 2-0002, etc.) or, if it is too costly to re-number the exhibits to reflect the tab number before the individual page number, then the Court allows the pages to bear a Bates stamp number which does not reflect the exhibit number (e.g. 0001, 0002 etc.) Regardless of which format counsel chooses to use, each page of the tabbed exhibit MUST be Bates-stamped if that exhibit contains more two pages.

WARNINGCivil cases

Photographs must have at least a one-inch border at the top of the page for the clerk's admission indicator.

Photographs must have at least a 1 inch border at the top of the page for the clerk to be able to affix the indicator documenting the admission of the photo.

WARNING

Order submission emails must have a subject line with the full case number, document filing code, and case caption (e.g., A-20-123456-C – ORDR – Smith v. Doe), and no additional argument may be included in the email body.

Upon submission, the subject line must have the full case number – document filing code – and case caption. (Ex: A-20-123456-C – ORDR – Smith v. Doe). No additional argument should be included in the body of the email as the email is not

WARNINGCivil cases

The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted on a single electronic storage device, except when the integrity of the proposed electronic exhibit would be corrupted by being on a single electronic storage device or the volume of the proposed electronic exhibit(s) cannot practically be stored on a single electronic storage device. The electronic storage device must have space available for additional storage of electronic data in at least an amount equal to the storage required for the proposed electronic exhibit(s). External hard drives must have a minimum read speed of 33 MBps and minimum write speed of 25 MBps.

The proposed electronic exhibits shall be submitted on a single electronic storage device, except when the integrity of the proposed electronic exhibit would be corrupted by being on a single electronic storage device or the volume of the proposed electronic exhibit(s) cannot practically be stored on a single electronic storage device. The electronic storage device must have space available for additional storage of electronic data in at least an amount equal to the storage required for the proposed electronic exhibit(s). External hard drives must have a minimum read speed of 33 MBps and minimum write speed of 25 MBps.

WARNINGCivil cases

Hard copy exhibits must remain in the binders during trial, and counsel must use their own copies with the ELMO or other media.

Hard copy Exhibits are to remain in the binders during trial. Counsel must use their own copies of exhibits with the overhead projector (ELMO) or other media.

WARNINGCivil cases

Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit and to ensure a clean record.

Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit and to ensure a clean record.

WARNINGCivil cases

Submit the actual CD (not a photocopy), place only one exhibit per CD/DVD/thumb drive with portions separated into separate exhibits, and provide a stipulated clean DVD player or laptop for jury viewing of digital media.

CD'S, DVD'S, USB THUMBDRIVES, ETC. - lf you are proposing a CD, the Clerk needs the actual CD, do not submit a photocopy of the disk. DO NOT PLACE MORE THAN ONE exhibit on the CD, DVD, or Thumbdrive. lf you are planning to admit a portion of this, please separate the portion into another exhibit. Court cannot admit part of a CD. Also, if in a jury trial and digital media is given, Counsel must provide and stipulate to use a dvd player, or laptop that is "clean" to go back to the jury in order for them to view it.

WARNINGCivil cases

Each exhibit must be bound (e.g., staples or brads) to stay intact, and exhibits must be single-sided.

ln order to keep each Exhibit intact, be certain they are bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, etc. Additionally, exhibits must be single-sided.

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Format

DOCX

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

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 with an electronic copy in Word format.

WARNINGCivil cases

When submitting exhibits, please submit exhibits in a binder, separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiffs Exhibits and lettersfor Defendant's Exhibits. lf Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabswith numbers. Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit and to ensure a clean record.

When submitting exhibits, please submit exhibits in a binder, separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiffs Exhibits and lettersfor Defendant's Exhibits. lf Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabswith numbers. Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit and to ensure a clean record.

WARNINGCivil cases

Each exhibit must be bound (e.g., with staples or brads) and exhibits must be single-sided.

ln order to keep each Exhibit intact, be certain they are bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, etc. Additionally, exhibits must be single-sided

WARNING

The subjects of each motion in limine must be numbered, and no party may file redundantly numbered motions in limine.

In any case, subjects of each motion in limine must be numbered and there can be no redundantly numbered motions in limine for any individual party.

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Mark the first page of each exhibit as proposed using the required box format at the bottom right (uncolored, not covering content), unless there are fewer than twenty exhibits.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

NUMBERING YOUR EXHIBITS - Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiffs exhibits use numbers 1-1000 and Defendants exhibits use A-2, AA-ZZ, etc. Should Defendants exhibits exceed ZZZ, please reach out to the Courtroom Clerk for a range of exhibit numbers to use. For joint exhibits, use i1-J1000 (Please notify the Courtroom Clerk/Dept. should there need to be any adjustments.) Label the first page of the exhibit with its exhibit number (i.e. Plaintiffs Proposed Exhibit 13).

NUMBERING YOUR EXHIBITS - Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiffs exhibits use numbers 1-1000 and Defendants exhibits use A-2, AA-ZZ, etc. Should Defendants exhibits exceed ZZZ, please reach out to the Courtroom Clerk for a range of exhibit numbers to use. For joint exhibits, use i1-J1000 (Please notify the Courtroom Clerk/Dept. should there need to be any adjustments.) Label the first page of the exhibit with its exhibit number (i.e. Plaintiffs Proposed Exhibit 13).

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Format

DOCX

The exhibit list must be emailed to the Courtroom Clerks in Word format using the court's exhibit list template.

EXHIBITLIST-Usetheexhibitlisttemplatesentandemail aWordversionoftheexhibitlisttotheCourtroomClerks when you submit your exhibits at revesf(oclarkcountvcourts.us and RabonD@clarkcountvcourts.us. lf you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.

WARNING

Format

DOCX

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be submitted in Word format.

Those should be emailed to the law clerk, with a carbon copy to opposing counsel, in Word format.

WARNINGCivil cases

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

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

WARNING

Format

DOCX

Proposed jury instructions and forms of verdict must be submitted in Word format.

Counsel are to submit proposed jury instructions and forms of verdict in word format prior to the commencement of trial.

WARNINGCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Jury instructions and proposed verdict forms must be accompanied by an electronic copy in Word format.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

All exhibits must comply with EDCR 2.27.

WARNINGCivil cases

In jury trials, counsel must provide and stipulate to the use of a DVD player or a 'clean' laptop so the jury can view digital media exhibits.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

When submitting exhibits, please submit exhibits in a binder, separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff's Exhibits and letters for Defendant's Exhibits. lf Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabs with numbers.

When submitting exhibits, please submit exhibits in a binder, separated by tabs. Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiff's Exhibits and letters for Defendant's Exhibits. lf Joint Exhibits are submitted, label tabs with numbers.

WARNINGCivil cases

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

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Paper exhibits must be submitted as three three-hole-punched sets in three-ring binders with the exhibit list included.

If the parties chose to use paper exhibits, three (3) sets must be three-hole punched, placed in three ring binders along with the exhibit list.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties using electronic exhibits must comply with the court's electronic exhibits protocol, which is available on request from the court's clerks.

If the parties chose to use electronic exhibits, they must comply with the court's protocol regarding electronic exhibits, which can be obtained upon request from the court's clerks.

WARNINGCivil cases

Format

DOCX

Use the exhibit list template and email a Word version of the exhibit list to the Courtroom Clerks when submitting exhibits; obtain the template from the Courtroom Clerk if needed.

EXHIBITLIST-Usetheexhibitlisttemplatesentandemail aWordversionoftheexhibitlisttotheCourtroomClerks when you submityourexhibits at revesf@clarkcountvcourts.us and RabonD@clarkcountvcourts.us. lf you do not have it, please obtain it from the Courtroom Clerk.

WARNINGCivil cases

Paper exhibits must be submitted as three sets, three-hole punched and placed in three-ring binders together with the exhibit list.

If the parties chose to use paper exhibits, three (3) sets must be three-hole punched, placed in three ring binders along with the exhibit list.

WARNINGCivil cases

Enlarged demonstratives are not marked as exhibits, and a standard-sized copy must be submitted for marking, offer, and admission if the party wants the enlarged version admitted.

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

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NUMBERING YOUR EXHIBITS - Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiffs exhibits use numbers 1-1000 and Defendants exhibits use A-2, AA-ZZ, elc. Should Defendants exhibits exceed ZZZ, please reach out to the Courtroom Clerk for a range of exhibit numbers to use. For joint exhibits, use J1{1000 (Please notify the Courtroom Clerk/Dept. should there need to be any adjqslrnqql Label the first page of the exhibit with its exhibit number (i.e. Plaintiffs Proposed Exhibit 13).

NUMBERING YOUR EXHIBITS - Label the tabs with numbers for Plaintiffs exhibits use numbers 1-1000 and Defendants exhibits use A-2, AA-ZZ, elc. Should Defendants exhibits exceed ZZZ, please reach out to the Courtroom Clerk for a range of exhibit numbers to use. For joint exhibits, use J1{1000 (Please notify the Courtroom Clerk/Dept. should there need to be any adjqslrnqql Label the first page of the exhibit with its exhibit number (i.e. Plaintiffs Proposed Exhibit 13).

WARNINGCivil cases

When submitting exhibits that will take up more than three (3) 3-inch binders, please submit electronic exhibits. Counsel must seek permission to use electronic exhibits as the Courtroom Clerk must assign each party a designated set number of exhibits to use.

When submitting exhibits that will take up more than three (3) 3-inch binders, please submit electronic exhibits. Counsel must seek permission to use electronic exhibits as the Courtroom Clerk must assign each party a designated set number of exhibits to use.

WARNING

Facsimile, electronic, or typographical signatures on stipulations are allowed only if the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney.

On stipulations, signatures may be facsimile, electronic, or typographical, provided the submitting party has written permission from the signing party or attorney for such.

WARNING

Counsel must not mark or place stickers on exhibits because the Court Clerk marks them.

Do not mark or place a sticker on the exhibit itself, as it will be marked by the Court Clerk.

WARNINGCivil cases

Personally provided thumb drives are permitted only if they are new and in an unopened package.

You may bring your own thumb drives but must be new and in an unopened package.

WARNINGCivil cases

CDs and thumb drives contain audio/video only without transcription and cannot be used to prepare official transcripts, which must be ordered through the Recorder.

CDs/thumb drives obtained are an audio/video recording and do not have the typing included. CDs/thumb drives cannot be used for preparation of official transcripts. Transcripts must be ordered through the Recorder.

WARNING

Format

PDF

Proposed orders for the petition should be emailed to the Department’s Order Inbox, DC25Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, and sent in both Word and PDF format.

Proposed orders for the petition should be emailed to the Department’s Order Inbox, DC25Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us, and sent in both Word and PDF format.

WARNINGCivil cases

If a party chooses not to have the proceedings recorded, no transcript can be prepared for an appeal.

Please be aware, if you choose NOT to have the proceeding recorded it will not be possible to have a transcript prepared for an appeal.

WARNING

Exhibits should be placed in two or three smaller binders rather than one huge, heavy binder.

REMINDER: PLACE EXHIBITS IN TWO OR THREE SMALLER BINDERS, RATHER THAN IN ONE HUGE, HEAVY, BINDER WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE.

WARNING

Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit.

Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit.

WARNINGCivil cases

Should you need to play a DVD or CD, please bring a laptop that has previously played your disc to ensure you have the correct software when in court.

Should you need to play a DVD or CD, please bring a laptop that has previously played your disc to ensure you have the correct software when in court.

WARNING

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

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must have paper backups of PowerPoint slides and other electronic presentations because trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.

Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.

WARNINGCivil cases

Computers used at counsel's table must have privacy screens.

Please make sure that any computer that you have at counsel's table has a privacy screen.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel-brought equipment must work in the available court space without blocking the view of the judge or opposing counsel.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Each exhibit binder must be identified on its front cover and spine with the exhibits it contains.

*Properly identify each binder to indicate which exhibits are in it on the front of the binder and the spine of the binder.

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EXCEPTION: IF THERE ARE NUMEROUS EXHIBITS (Requiring lettering past Deft's Z) or IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE PARTIES: The Clerk requests that counsel confer and stipulate for the Clerk to assign a block of numbers to each party. Exhibits are to then be marked within that block of numbers. At the start of trial this stipulation will be placed on the Court record.

EXCEPTION: IF THERE ARE NUMEROUS EXHIBITS (Requiring lettering past Deft's Z) or IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE PARTIES: The Clerk requests that counsel confer and stipulate for the Clerk to assign a block of numbers to each party. Exhibits are to then be marked within that block of numbers. At the start of trial this stipulation will be placed on the Court record.

WARNINGCivil cases

Each page of each exhibit document should be Bates stamped for ease in locating a particular page.

Each page of each exhibit document should be Bates stamped for ease in locating a particular page.

WARNINGCivil cases

Clerk's exhibit binders must be pre-marked with proposed exhibit labels showing Joint/Plaintiff/Defendant, the exhibit number/letter, and case number, adhered in specified locations without covering pertinent information.

The clerk's exhibit binder(s) must be pre-marked with a proposed exhibit label on the lower left back side of the last page of the exhibit; indicating either Joint, Plaintiff, Defendant, and the exhibit number/letter and case number #. The label must be adhered to either on the first page of a single page exhibit, or on the lower left back-side of the last page of multiple page documents, or on the back side of any exhibit to avoid covering up any pertinent information or part of a photograph. See samples of proposed exhibit labels on pages 7-10 which can be used for Avery Template 5160 Easy Peel Labels.

WARNINGCivil cases

Exhibit binders must be no wider than 3 to 4 inches, with each exhibit separated by a tab labeled with the exhibit number/letter.

Exhibits binders: Submit binders no wider than 3 to 4 inches and separate each exhibit by a tab that is accordingly labeled with the exhibit number/letter.

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Joint and Plaintiff's exhibits must be labeled with numbers, while Defendant's exhibits must be labeled with letters.

Joint Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…) Plaintiff's Exhibits: Label the tabs/proposed labels with numbers. (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…) Defendant's Exhibits: Label the tabs/ proposed labels with Letters (i.e. A, B, C, D… X, Y, Z, A1, A2, A3…).

WARNINGCivil cases

Multi-page exhibits that are not bates stamped or numbered on each page must be bound (e.g., staples, brads, Acco fastener).

If an individual exhibit has more than one (1) page and is not Bates stamped or identified by number on each page, it must be bound in some fashion, either by staples, brads, Acco fastener, etc.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted in WORD file format.

Please email a set in WORD format, to the JEA, Pamela Osterman at OstermanP@clarkcountycourts.us

WARNINGCivil cases

Each page of an exhibit must be bates stamped in numeric order.

Each page must be bates stamped in numeric order for ease in locating a specific page of an exhibit.

WARNING

If submitting exhibits individually – a set from Plaintiff and another from Defense – please coordinate and use pre-designated numbers. For example, Plaintiff could choose exhibit numbers 1-100; Defense, 101-200. Please also allow sufficient numbers in the range for late additions. Please also coordinate to remove duplicate exhibits.

If submitting exhibits individually – a set from Plaintiff and another from Defense – please coordinate and use pre-designated numbers. For example, Plaintiff could choose exhibit numbers 1-100; Defense, 101-200. Please also allow sufficient numbers in the range for late additions. Please also coordinate to remove duplicate exhibits.

WARNING

Electronic signatures are accepted on any document from legal counsel only, and opposing counsel electronic signatures must follow Administrative Order 22-07.

District Court Department 3 will accept electronic signatures on any document from legal counsel only. If using an electronic signature from opposing counsel follow the guidelines in Administrative Order 22-07.

WARNING

When submitting courtesy copies; if a deposition has been submitted as an exhibit; the Court requests that the full page copy of the deposition be provided to the court for review. The Court does not accept condensed versions of deposition transcripts.

When submitting courtesy copies; if a deposition has been submitted as an exhibit; the Court requests that the full page copy of the deposition be provided to the court for review. The Court does not accept condensed versions of deposition transcripts.

WARNINGCivil cases

All exhibit binder copies must be exact duplicates of each other, and all counsel should confirm this.

Binders must be an exact duplicate to each of the other binders and all counsel should confirm this.

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Do not mark the Offered, Objection, or Admitted boxes on the exhibit list; they are reserved for the Court Clerk's use at trial.

Please do not mark in the boxes for "Offered", "Objection", or "Admitted", as these are for the Court Clerk's use during your trial.

WARNINGCivil cases

Jury Instructions should be printed on pleading paper that shows the number on the left side.

Jury Instructions should be printed on pleading paper that shows the number on the left side.

WARNING

Depositions are not marked or admitted as exhibits, but original unopened depositions must be provided to the Clerk and are published in open court when used at trial.

Depositions are not marked nor admitted as exhibits; however, original, unopened depositions should be provided to the Clerk which are "published in open court" when used during trial.

WARNING

Amended orders must include a brief cover letter explaining why the amendments are necessary.

If you are submitting an Amended Order, please include a brief cover letter indicating why the amendments are necessary.

WARNING

Video conference witnesses must have a copy of the exhibits at their location because documents cannot be shown remotely without the jury seeing them.

If the witness is appearing via video conference, the witness must have a copy of the exhibits at their location to view. (We are unable to show documents to the witness by video, without the jury viewing it.)

WARNING

In order to keep each exhibit intact, be certain it is bound in some manner - prefer to be placed in binders with tabs; small exhibits may use staples, acco fasteners, rings, etc.

In order to keep each exhibit intact, be certain it is bound in some manner - prefer to be placed in binders with tabs; small exhibits may use staples, acco fasteners, rings, etc.

WARNING

Joint exhibits should be placed in a separate binder with a joint exhibit list.

Joint exhibits should be placed in a separate binder with a joint exhibit list.

WARNING

Photographs must be identified individually with one photo per sheet, using sub-labels (e.g., 7a, 7b, 7c) for multiple photos within one exhibit.

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).

WARNING

Depositions are not marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury; the original must be submitted to publish a deposition.

DEPOSITIONS are not marked as an exhibit and they do not go to the Jury. If you want to publish a deposition the original must be submitted.

WARNING

Plaintiff exhibits use numerical labels and Defense exhibits use alphabetical labels, with voluminous exhibits permitted to use blocks of numbers (e.g., Plaintiff 1-500; Defendant 501-1,000).

Plaintiff’s exhibits are numerical (ex: 1-35) and Defense exhibits are alphabetical (ex: A-K). In the event that the exhibits are voluminous, counsel can choose a block of numbers to use. For example: Plaintiff: 1-500; Defendant: 501-1,000.

WARNING

During testimony, witnesses may only use the Clerk's copy of the exhibits.

The witness may only use the Clerk’s copy of exhibits during testimony.

WARNING

The subject line of the e-mail should identify the full case number, filing code and case caption. (For example: A-20-123456-C – ORDR – Smith v. Doe)

The subject line of the e-mail should identify the full case number, filing code and case caption. (For example: A-20-123456-C – ORDR – Smith v. Doe)

WARNING

Format

PDF

Uncontested proposed orders must be submitted to DC21Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format, and all PDFs must be unprotected.

All proposed orders that are uncontested should be submitted to DC21Inbox@clarkcountycourts.us in both Word and PDF format. Please ensure all PDF's are not protected.

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Format

DOCX

You should email a set, in WORD format, to the Court Clerk, at MercerV@clarkcountycourts.us.

You should email a set, in WORD format, to the Court Clerk, at MercerV@clarkcountycourts.us.

WARNING

Orders must be submitted in both PDF and WORD format; only the PDF version is required for Stipulation and Orders.

Please submit the Order in both PDF and WORD format. ONLY PDF version is required for Stipulation and Orders.

WARNINGCourt notice

File Explorer must display File Name Extensions so that .pdf files do not become .pdf.pdf, which will not verify.

Make sure your File Explorer is displaying File Name Extensions. In File explorer, choose the View Tab and check the box "File name Extensions". As you can see below, if you name them .pdf with that box unchecked they will now say .pdf.pdf which will not verify.

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Please mark all your proposed exhibits with a "Marked Proposed Exhibit" sticker at the bottom left-hand corner on the front page of the exhibit (if you can). If the sticker will in anyway obscure the view of the exhibit, then please place the sticker on the back of the last page of the exhibit. The sticker should include the exhibit number and case number. You may Bates stamp the pages; however, do not identify the exhibits as offered or admitted as that will be performed at trial.

Please mark all your proposed exhibits with a "Marked Proposed Exhibit" sticker at the bottom left-hand corner on the front page of the exhibit (if you can). If the sticker will in anyway obscure the view of the exhibit, then please place the sticker on the back of the last page of the exhibit. The sticker should include the exhibit number and case number. You may Bates stamp the pages; however, do not identify the exhibits as offered or admitted as that will be performed at trial.

WARNINGCivil cases

If joint exhibits are not submitted, Plaintiff's exhibits start at #1 and Defendant's exhibits start at #500, unless Plaintiff has over 500 exhibits, in which case counsel may agree upon a block of numbers.

If parties are unable to submit Joint exhibits, Plaintiff's exhibits would start with #1 and Defendant's Exhibits are to start at #500 (unless Plaintiff has over 500, in which case counsel may agree each upon a block of numbers)

WARNINGCivil cases

Photographs should be numbered individually. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS on one sheet of paper, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of all photographs on the page.

Photographs should be numbered individually. DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS on one sheet of paper, unless counsel stipulate to the admission of all photographs on the page.

WARNING

Electronic devices must be turned off before entering the courtroom.

All beepers, cellular telephones, and electronic devices must be turned off before entering the courtroom.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel's own equipment must work in the courtroom without blocking the view of the judge, jury, or opposing counsel.

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

WARNING

Format

DOCX

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be submitted in Word document format.

The parties shall submit their respective Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law within three (3) Judicial days after conclusion of the evidentiary hearing in Word document for the Court's review to the law clerk at dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us and the JEA at Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us

WARNING

All other documents should be originals.

All other documents should be originals.

WARNING

Electronic signatures are accepted on stipulations and orders to continue hearings and settled matters, but not on decrees.

District Court Department S will accept electronic signatures on stipulations and orders to continue hearings and settled matters except decrees.

INFO

The department accepts facsimile or electronic signatures on submitted documents.

Department 10 will accept facsimile or electronic signatures.

INFOCivil cases

If there are an excessive number of exhibits, contact the Department Clerk who may assign a block of numbers to each side, and may request that you color coordinate and number your binders to identify Plaintiff's and Defendant's binders.

If there are an excessive number of exhibits, contact the Department Clerk who may assign a block of numbers to each side, and may request that you color coordinate and number your binders to identify Plaintiff's and Defendant's binders.

INFO

Electronic signatures are accepted on stipulations and orders, decrees, and orders from hearings.

Department R does accept electronic signatures on Stipulations and Orders, Decrees, and Orders from hearings.

INFO

Department 1 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures subject to EDCR 8.07(c).

Department 1 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures, subject to EDCR 8.07(c).

INFO

Department E prefers original signatures but will accept e-mailed, faxed, and electronic signatures.

In District Court Department E, original signatures are always preferred; however Department E will accept e-mailed, faxed, and electronic signatures.

INFO

Department 32 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures on documents, subject to EDCR 8.07(c).

Department 32 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures, subject to EDCR 8.07(c).

INFO

Department 24 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures subject to EDCR 8.07(c).

Department 24 accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures, subject to EDCR 8.07(c).

INFO

The three exhibit sets are distributed to the witness stand, the Judge, and the Courtroom Clerk, with the Clerk's set designated as the originals.

Each set will be distributed in the courtroom as follows: one set for the witness stand, one set for the Judge, and one set for the Courtroom Clerk. The set of exhibits maintained by the Courtroom Clerk will be designated as the originals.

INFO

Larger versions of exhibits may be used as demonstratives, which generally are not marked, do not go to the jury, and are returned to counsel.

Larger versions of exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits. These are generally not marked as exhibits, do not go to the Jury, and will be returned to submitting counsel.

INFO

Department XIX accepts electronic signatures on any document in accordance with Administrative Orders 20-17 and 20-24.

District Court Department XIX accepts electronic signatures on any document, pursuant to the requirements of Administrative Orders (AO) 20-17 and 20-24.

INFO

Larger blow-ups of exhibits may be used as demonstrative exhibits and are not marked as exhibits.

Larger blow-ups of Exhibits may be used as demonstrative Exhibits. These are not marked as Exhibits.

INFO

Bates stamping of exhibit pages is permitted (optional) to help locate specific pages.

You may Bates Stamp the pages for ease in locating a specific page of an Exhibit.

INFO

Department XX accepts electronic signatures on any document.

In District Court Department XX will accept electronic signatures on any document.

INFO

Department XXVII accepts electronic signatures on filings and orders.

District Court Department XXVII accepts electronic signatures

INFO

Department C accepts electronic signatures on submitted documents/orders.

Department C accepts electronic signatures.

INFOCivil cases

Depositions are not marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury.

DEPOSITIONS are not marked as an exhibit and they do not go to the Jury.

INFOCivil cases

Demonstrative exhibits like blow-ups and charts may be used but are generally not marked as exhibits and 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.

INFO

Department 6 accepts electronic signatures on all orders, stipulations, and judgments, and wet signatures are also allowed.

Department 6 will accept any and all orders, stipulations and judgments of any kind with electronic signatures. Wet signatures will also be allowed.

INFOCivil cases

Larger exhibit versions may be used as demonstratives (generally unmarked and not sent to the jury), but must be marked separately if to be submitted to the jury.

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.

INFO

Exhibits should be Bates stamped and the Bates numbers listed in the exhibit list.

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.

INFO

Larger demonstrative versions of exhibits are generally not marked and usually do not go to the jury unless 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.

INFOCivil cases

The court strongly encourages electronic exhibits when the exhibits would fill more than three 3-inch binders.

If the exhibits will take up more than three 3-inch binders, the court strongly encourages using electronic exhibits.

INFOCivil cases

The court strongly encourages electronic exhibits when exhibits would exceed three 3-inch binders.

If the exhibits will take up more than three 3-inch binders, the court strongly encourages using electronic exhibits.

INFO

Judge Hardy accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures on documents, subject to EDCR 8.07(c).

Judge Hardy accepts facsimile, electronic, and typographical signatures, subject to EDCR 8.07(c).

INFOCivil cases

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

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

INFOCivil cases

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

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

INFO

Electronic or typographical signatures are acceptable on all documents that do not require the judge's signature.

Electronic/typographical signatures are acceptable on all documents that DO NOT require Judge's signature.

INFO

Electronic signatures are considered original signatures except on documents requiring a notary's signature.

With the exception of documents requiring the signature of a notary, an electronic signature will be considered an original signature.

INFOCivil cases

Demonstrative exhibits are generally permitted and not marked as exhibits; if counsel want them in the record, they must be numbered and marked separately as standalone exhibits.

These are generally permitted. They are not marked as exhibits and would not go to the Jury or Judge as trier of fact. However, if counsel wish these larger versions submitted as part of the record, they must be numbered and marked separately as standalone exhibits.

INFO

Disputes over proposed orders may be resolved by submitting competing orders to Chambers with an explanatory letter.

Disputes may be resolved by submission to Chambers of competing orders, with an explanatory letter.

INFO

Poster boards may be used as demonstrative exhibits, are generally not marked or shown to the jury absent stipulation, and if stipulated they are marked and admitted separately.

Larger versions of exhibits (poster boards) may be used as demonstrative exhibits. They are generally not marked as exhibits and usually do not go to the Jury unless there is a stipulation by counsel. If there is a stipulation for admission, the exhibit will be marked and admitted separately.

INFO

Exhibits stay in the binders during trial and counsel must use their own copies when displaying exhibits with the projector.

Exhibits remain in the binders during trial and counsel is to use their copies of exhibits when using the projector.

INFO

Unoffered/unadmitted exhibits and unpublished depositions are returned to counsel at the conclusion of the proceedings.

Please note, all exhibits not offered or admitted or depositions not published during trial, will be returned to counsel at the conclusion of the proceedings.

INFO

Department W accepts electronic signatures on submitted documents.

Department W accepts electronic signatures.

INFO

Department I accepts electronic signatures on documents.

Department I accepts electronic signatures. Yes.

INFO

Demonstrative exhibits (blow-ups and charts) are not generally marked as exhibits and do not go to the jury; counsel are encouraged to submit an 8.5" x 11" copy for admission, and any large version sent to the jury must be marked separately.

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. 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. If counsel insist that the LARGE version go to the jury, it must be marked separately.

INFO

Department H accepts electronic signatures on submitted documents and orders.

Department H accepts electronic signatures.

INFOCivil cases

Format

DOCX

It is also requested that counsel provide the JEA with a copy, in WORD format, via email to: Dept16EA@clarkcountycourts.us.

It is also requested that counsel provide the JEA with a copy, in WORD format, via email to: Dept16EA@clarkcountycourts.us.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must arrange with IT to set up and test DVD/audio equipment early, cannot rely on the Court Reporter or Clerk for help, must bring paper back-ups of electronic presentations, and trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.

If you plan to admit a DVD or audio or other equipment for trial, please make arrangements with IT to come in early, set up, and test equipment. The Court Reporter or Clerk is not able to assist you. Make sure to have a paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations. Trial will not be delayed for equipment failure.