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Judge

Judge Veronica Barisich

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • 3 copies
  • Email
  • Upon request

Trial Memorandum

  • Email

Exhibits

Court-wide
  • 3 copies
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Document Format Requirements19 rules

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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

Applies to
  • Electronic presentations

Formatting

  • Paper back-up of any PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations is required
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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.

FormattingMandatoryCivil 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.

Binding
Three-ring binder
Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Binders must contain dividing tabs

Court's wording

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.

FormattingMandatoryCivil 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.

Court's wording

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.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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.

Applies to
  • More than 10 pages
Font size
At least 14 points
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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

File type
Word
Applies to
  • Findings of fact conclusions of law

Court's wording

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

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|SectionOpening Statements and Closing Arguments
FormattingMandatory

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.

Applies to
  • Proposed order

Formatting

  • Only orders may be sent to this email address
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|SectionSubmission of Orders
FormattingMandatoryCivil 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.

Binding
Three-ring binder
Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Binders must have dividing tabs

Court's wording

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.

FormattingMandatoryCivil 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.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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.

Applies to
  • Exhibits
  • More than 10 pages

Formatting

  • Consecutive numbering strongly encouraged for any exhibit with more than two pages
FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

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.

FormattingImportant

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

File type
Word
Applies to
  • Proposed findings conclusions

Court's wording

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

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|SectionDepartment 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines
FormattingImportantCivil cases

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.

FormattingImportantCivil cases

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.

Applies to
  • Electronic presentation
  • Audio visual equipment

Formatting

  • Paper back-up required for all PowerPoint slides or other electronic presentations

Document Filing Requirements19 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

The Court will not hear motions in limine without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit detailing the counsel conference, resolution attempts, and what was or was not resolved.

Court's wording

The Court will not hear untimely motions or motions without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit. EDCR 2.47(b) requires an affidavit detailing: (1) A personal or telephone conference occurred or an explanation why a conference impossible. Impossible means something more than being unable to reach opposing counsel the day the motions were due. Department 5 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine. (2) Attempts made to resolve the matter. (3) What was resolved, what was not resolved and the reason counsel could not reach a resolution. Indicating "counsel could not agree" fails to comply with the rule.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Exhibits must be accompanied by an exhibit list (EDCR 2.69(a)(2)). The list must be in a table format with the exhibit number or letter; a description of the exhibit; and columns labeled "Stipulated," "Date Offered," "Objection" and "Date Admitted." The parties must indicate on the list exhibits stipulated as admitted.

Document
Exhibits

Must include

  • Exhibit list
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

If counsel intends to use depositions during trial, the original depositions must be submitted to the Court clerk, Carolyn Jackson, prior to the start of trial.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

If depositions will be read in lieu of live testimony, counsel must provide a reader who is not participating in the trial.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Stipulations and Orders or other proposed orders requiring a signature of another person must have the email verification from that person and attached as the last page of the document and not as a separate document.

Clark:4f0623c3b834dda3c75d692f · Jan 2024
|SectionSubmission of Orders
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Motions in limine must include a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit detailing the conference (or why it was impossible), resolution attempts, and what was and was not resolved; untimely motions or motions lacking the affidavit will not be heard.

Court's wording

The Court will not hear untimely motions or motions without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit. EDCR 2.47(b) requires an affidavit detailing: (1) A personal or telephone conference occurred or an explanation why a conference was impossible. Impossible means something more than being unable to reach opposing counsel the day the motions were due. Department 5 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine. (2) Attempts made to resolve the matter. (3) What was resolved, what was not resolved and the reason counsel could not reach a resolution. Indicating "counsel could not agree" fails to comply with the rule.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Exhibits must be accompanied by an exhibit list (EDCR 2.69(a)(2)). The list must be in a table format with the exhibit number or letter; a description of the exhibit; and columns labeled "Date Offered," "Objection," and "Date Admitted." The parties must indicate on the list exhibits stipulated as admitted.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

counsel must provide the necessary equipment for viewing during the trial and during jury deliberation. Laptops must be clear of all extraneous files.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Each side shall provide the Court with an agreed set of jury instructions and proposed form of verdict, along with any additional proposed jury instructions, proposed voir dire questions, a list of potential witnesses with the anticipated days/schedule the witnesses intend to be called, and how long your opening and closing arguments are anticipated to last.

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|SectionProposed Jury Instructions, Verdict Forms, and Voir Dire Questions
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Counsel shall meet and discuss jury instructions and verdict forms prior to calendar call as provided in EDCR 2.67.

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|SectionProposed Jury Instructions, Verdict Forms, and Voir Dire Questions
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Return this form signed prior to the beginning of trial by all parties partaking in this fee.

Filing RequirementsImportant

If counsel, as a courtesy to opposing counsel, or if directed by the court at the time of hearing, provides a draft of the order to opposing counsel for review, and said counsel refuses to agree on the language of the order, then counsel obtaining the order should, within the time provided by EDCR 7.21, nonetheless submit the order to the Court, together with a cover letter explaining that opposing counsel has refused to agree to the proposed language and, if known, the reasons therefor.

Filing RequirementsImportant

Please number all Motions in Limine in numerical order and also indicate that number in any opposition or reply as well.

Filing RequirementsImportant

DVDs/thumb drives obtained are audio/video recording only and cannot be used for preparation of official transcripts. Transcripts must always be ordered through the Recorder.

Filing RequirementsImportant

Please discuss with opposing counsel and check which billing process you will use to pay the recording fee of $40 per hour for the trial/hearing:

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|SectionRecording Fee Billing Agreement (Plaintiff/Defendant Cost Form)
Filing RequirementsNoteCivil cases

The Court encourages every party to a bench trial to submit civil trial memoranda to address factual and legal issues that may arise during the trial as well as any proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law counsel may want to bring to the attention of the Court.

Filing RequirementsNote

Counsel will be given the opportunity to submit written Opening Briefs in lieu of any Opening Arguments. These Briefs will contain the party's arguments as to the facts and law at issue.

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|SectionDepartment 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines
Filing RequirementsNote

If no timely opposition is filed, the Court may grant an unopposed motion without a hearing, and moving counsel is encouraged to then submit a proposed order granting the motion.

Document
Unopposed motion

Should include

  • Proposed order

Court's wording

Department 5 may grant unopposed motions in advance of the hearing if an opposition is not timely filed, unless to do so would be an error of law. Moving counsel is encouraged to monitor the docket and, should the deadline for an opposition to a properly filed and served motion pass, submit a proposed Order granting the motion.

Filing RequirementsNoteCivil cases

The Court encourages parties to submit civil trial memoranda regarding factual and legal issues that may arise during the trial.

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be emailed for the Court's review to the law clerk at dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us and the JEA at Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us.

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

Page 1 | Department 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial, and the Court may decline to hear during-trial motions that should have been brought in limine.

Under EDCR 2.47, motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial. The Court may decline to hear motions during trial that should have been brought as Motions in Limine.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions in Limine

Motions in limine must be heard no later than 14 days before trial.

Motions must be heard no later than 14 days before trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions in Limine

Exhibits must be submitted to the Court Clerk (Carolyn Jackson) one week before the trial start date.

Exhibits must be submitted to our Court Clerk, Carolyn Jackson, 1 week prior to the trial start date.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Exhibits

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are due within three Judicial days after conclusion of the bench trial.

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

Civil cases

Page 3 | Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

Deposition designations must be provided and all objections resolved before trial begins.

Deposition designations must be provided and all objections to designations resolved prior to the start of trial.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Depositions

Each party's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are due within three judicial days after the evidentiary hearing concludes.

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

Page 1 | Department 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines

Parties must exchange all evidentiary items and their list of intended witnesses at least one week before the evidentiary hearing.

Please exchange all evidentiary items and a list of intended witnesses at least one week prior to the hearing.

Page 1 | Department 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines

The list of intended witnesses must be provided to the Court at least one week before the hearing.

Further, provide this list of intended witnesses to the Court at least one week prior to the hearing.

Page 1 | Department 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines

Motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial, and the Court may decline to hear during trial any motion that should have been brought as a motion in limine.

Under EDCR 2.47, motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial. The Court may decline to hear motions during trial that should have been brought as Motions in Limine.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions in Limine

Motions in limine must be heard no later than 14 days before trial.

Motions must be heard no later than 14 days before trial.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions in Limine

Exhibit amendments after submission must be handled with the Court Clerk on the morning of trial before the trial start time.

Amendments to the exhibits after submission to the Court must be handled with the Court Clerk on the morning of trial, prior to the start time for the trial.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Exhibits

Proposed exhibits must be submitted to Courtroom Clerk Carolyn Jackson no later than 1 week before the trial start date.

Exhibits- Please submit your proposed exhibits to the Courtroom Clerk, Carolyn Jackson, no later than 1 week prior to the trial start date.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Exhibits

Original depositions intended for use at trial must be submitted to the Court Clerk no later than the Friday before trial begins.

If counsel intends to use depositions during trial, the original depositions must be submitted to the Court Clerk no later than the Friday before the start of trial.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Depositions

Deposition designations must be provided and all objections to designations must be resolved before trial begins.

Deposition designations must be provided and all objections to designations resolved prior to the start of trial.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Depositions

Should counsel choose to submit in written form, both sides will be given two weeks to submit their written closing arguments at the conclusion of evidence.

Should counsel choose to submit in written form, both sides will be given two weeks to submit their written closing arguments at the conclusion of evidence.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Counsel may no longer provide the Court an unfiled copy of a trial memorandum without serving opposing counsel (2011 amendment).

Please note this rule was amended in 2011 and no longer allows counsel to provide an unfiled copy to the Court without service to opposing counsel.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Civil Trial Memoranda

Civil trial memoranda must be filed and served on opposing counsel at the time of or before submission to the Court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.

Trial memoranda must be filed and served upon opposing counsel at the time of or before submission of the memoranda to the Court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Civil Trial Memoranda

Trial memoranda must be filed and served on opposing counsel at the time of or before submission to the court, pursuant to EDCR 7.27.

Trial memoranda must be filed and served upon opposing counsel at the time of or before submission of the memoranda to the court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Civil Trial Memoranda

Filing Fees and Waivers

All court proceedings are recorded and a $40 per hour recording fee applies.

All court proceedings are recorded. There is a $40 an hour fee for recording.

Page 1 | Recording

The party using a real-time court reporter is responsible for setting up and paying that reporter, and the Recorder remains the official transcript.

If you decide you would like to use a court reporter for "real time", please advise the court promptly on who you will be using and also note you will be responsible for setting this up and payment to same remembering the RECORDER is the official transcript, not the reporter.

Page 1 | Daily Transcripts

If transcripts are needed for appeal purposes, the requesting party is responsible for the entirety of the recording fee.

** All proceedings are usually recorded per the Judge's wishes. Should transcripts be needed for appeal purposes the requesting party will be responsible for the entirety of the recording fee.

Page 2 | Recording Fee Billing Agreement (Plaintiff/Defendant Cost Form)

Thumb drives of proceedings are available for $5 each (capacity up to 2 GB).

Thumb drives are available at $5 (only holds up to 2 gb).

Page 1 | DVD/Thumb Drives

DVDs of court proceedings are available for $2 per disc.

DVDs of proceedings are available for $2 per disc.

Page 1 | DVD/Thumb Drives

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Counsel must provide the Court three identical copies of exhibits: one for the Judge, one for the Clerk, and one for the witness.

Counsel must provide the Court three (3) identical copies of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for the Clerk, and one for the witness)

Civil cases

Page 2 | Exhibits

Disputed exhibits must be compiled in a separate binder and three copies of that binder must be submitted.

If there are disputed exhibits from either party, please create a binder of those exhibits and submit three (3) copies of that binder as well.

Page 1 | Department 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines

Three copies of all exhibits must be submitted (one for the Judge, one for the Clerk, and one for the witness), preferably in a joint exhibit binder.

Please submit three (3) copies of any exhibits, preferably in a joint exhibit binder to avoid duplicates: one copy for the Judge, one copy for the Clerk, and one copy for the witness.

Page 1 | Department 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines

Department 5 does not accept courtesy copies unless the Court otherwise requests them.

Department 5 does not currently accept courtesy copies, unless otherwise requested.

Page 1 | Courtesy Copies

Counsel must provide three identical copies of exhibits for the judge, the clerk, and the witness.

Counsel must provide the court three (3) identical copies of exhibits (one for the Judge, one for the clerk, and one for the witness)

Civil cases

Page 2 | Exhibits

Amended exhibits must be provided in three complete copies.

If an exhibit is changed, counsel must provide three (3) complete copies of the amended exhibit.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Exhibits

Electronic courtesy copies of civil trial memoranda are preferred and may be emailed to the department law clerk.

Electronic courtesy copies are preferred, and may be submitted to the department law clerk at Dept05LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Civil Trial Memoranda

Electronic courtesy copies of trial memoranda are preferred (not mandatory) and may be emailed to the department law clerk.

Electronic courtesy copies are preferred, and may be submitted to the department law clerk at Dept05LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Civil Trial Memoranda

Filing Bundling Requirements

Proposed findings of fact will only be accepted if submitted within a civil trial memorandum, to avoid ex parte communications.

The Court will not accept any proposed findings of fact except in the form of a civil trial memoranda to avoid ex-parte communications.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Civil Trial Memoranda

Department 5 disfavors omnibus motions in limine and requests that each contested issue be filed as a separate motion.

Department 5 disfavors Omnibus Motions in Limine and requests that each contested issue be the subject of a separately filed motion.

Page 1 | Motions in Limine

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

The EDCR 2.47 conference between counsel must occur at least one week before motions in limine are filed.

Department 5 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions in Limine

Department 5 requires the EDCR 2.47 conference with opposing counsel at least one week before filing motions in limine.

Impossible means something more than being unable to reach opposing counsel the day the motions were due. Department 5 requires the 2.47 conference at least one week prior to the filing of motions in limine.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions in Limine

Counsel, please meet and confer as to any intended witnesses and evidence to be presented, in an effort to avoid any confusion or inconvenience.

Counsel, please meet and confer as to any intended witnesses and evidence to be presented, in an effort to avoid any confusion or inconvenience.

Page 1 | Department 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines

Upon counsel's request, the Court will set a hearing under EDCR 2.69(d) to resolve deposition issues before trial begins.

The Court will set a hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.69(d), if requested by counsel, to resolve any issues regarding depositions before trial begins.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Depositions

Upon counsel's request, the Court will set an EDCR 2.69(d) hearing to resolve deposition issues before trial begins.

The Court will set a hearing pursuant to EDCR 2.69(d), if requested by counsel, to resolve any issues regarding depositions before trial begins.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Depositions

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Motions to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30, and trials may not be continued by stipulation or for settlement conferences or mediation.

Any motion to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30. Trials may not be continued by stipulation. Trials will not be continued for settlement conferences or mediation.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Civil Bench Trial Procedure

Trials set at calendar call will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts; known conflicts requiring a continuance must be raised by written motion.

Once set at calendar call, trials will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts of witnesses, parties, or attorneys. Known conflicts that require a continuance should be addressed by way of a written motion.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Civil Bench Trial Procedure

Motions to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30; trials may not be continued by stipulation or for settlement conferences or mediation.

Any motion to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30. Trials may not be continued by stipulation. Trials will not be continued for settlement conferences or mediation.

Civil cases

Page 1 | CIVIL JURY TRIAL PROCEDURE

Once trial is set at calendar call, it will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts of counsel; any continuance must be sought by written motion.

Once set at calendar call, trials will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts of ... way of a written motion.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Witnesses/Conflicts

Chambers Communication Rules

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be emailed to the law clerk (dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us) and the JEA (Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us).

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

Civil cases

Page 3 | Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

The requested trial documents (jury instructions, verdict forms, voir dire questions, witness list, argument estimates) must be emailed to both the Law Clerk and the JEA prior to calendar call.

Please email both the Law Clerk, Tamara Akin, at Dept05LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us and Tara Moser, the JEA, at MoserT@ClarkCountyCourts.us. with the above-referenced requested documents prior to calendar call.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Proposed Jury Instructions, Verdict Forms, and Voir Dire Questions

Daily transcripts must be prearranged with the Recorder at least 3 weeks before the start of trial.

Daily transcripts must be prearranged at least 3 weeks prior to the start of your trial.

Page 1 | Daily Transcripts

The signed recording fee billing sheet must be returned to Court Recorder Christine Erickson by email before commencement of the trial.

Please sign and return this sheet to Christine Erickson, Court Recorder, ericksonc@clarkcountycourts.us prior to commencement of the trial.

Page 2 | Recording Fee Billing Agreement (Plaintiff/Defendant Cost Form)

Requests for courtroom equipment other than the ELMO and television monitor must be emailed to District Court IT immediately following calendar call.

A request for any other equipment must be submitted to District Court IT at Courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us immediately following calendar call.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Audio-Visual Equipment

Requests for courtroom equipment other than the courtroom's ELMO and television monitor must be emailed to District Court IT immediately following calendar call.

A request for any other equipment must be submitted to District Court IT immediately following calendar call at Courthelpdesk@clarkcountycourts.us

Civil cases

Page 1 | Audio-Visual Equipment

A party wishing to use a court reporter for real-time must promptly advise the court who will be used.

If you decide you would like to use a court reporter for "real time", please advise the court promptly on who you will be using and also note you will be responsible for setting this up and payment to same remembering the RECORDER is the official transcript, not the reporter.

Page 1 | Daily Transcripts

Courtesy copies of trial memoranda may be emailed to the department law clerk at Dept05LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

may be submitted to the department law clerk at Dept05LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Civil Trial Memoranda

Court clerk Carolyn Jackson can be contacted at JacksonC@ClarkCountyCourts.us or 671-0696.

Clerk, at JacksonC@ClarkCountyCourts.us. or 671-0696.

Civil cases

Page 3

Exhibit questions should be directed by phone to Department 5 Court Clerk Carolyn Jackson at (702) 671-0696.

Please direct any exhibit questions to Department 5's Court Clerk, Carolyn Jackson, at (702) 671-0696 or by email at Jacksonc@clarkcountycourts.us

Page 1 | Department 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines

Order status inquiries must be made by emailing the law clerk at dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us.

To check status of an order please email the law clerk at dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us

Page 1 | Submission of Orders

Transcript or C.D. requests may be made by emailing Ericksonc@clarkcountycourts.us.

Department 5 uses a Court Recorder. To request a transcript or C.D. you may email a request to Ericksonc@clarkcountycourts.us

Page 1 | Court Reporter or a Court Recorder for its official record

Questions regarding exhibits should be directed to Court Clerk Carolyn Jackson by email or phone.

Any questions regarding exhibits should be addressed to Carolyn Jackson, Dept. 5's Court Clerk, at JacksonC@ClarkCountyCourts.us or 702.671.0696

Civil cases

Page 3 | Audio-Visual Equipment

Parties needing to test courtroom equipment before trial must arrange in advance with the Court Recorder to come in early that morning to set up and test.

If you need to test equipment prior to trial, please make arrangements with the Recorder in advance to come in early that morning to set up and test your equipment.

Page 1 | Equipment

Counsel planning to admit a DVD, audio recording, or other equipment must arrange with IT to come in early to set up and test it, as the Court Recorder and Clerk cannot assist.

If you plan to admit a DVD or audio recording other equipment for trial, please make arrangements with IT to come in early, set up and test equipment. The Court Recorder and Clerk cannot assist you.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Audio-Visual Equipment

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 16 rules apply across Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Formatting

All 4
  • Exhibits must be submitted in a binder separated by tabs.

  • Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered 1-1000 and Defendant's exhibits are numbered 2000-3000.

  • Each exhibit must be physically bound, e.g., with staples or brads.

Filing Requirements

All 4
  • Applies to
    Exhibit list

    An exhibit list must be submitted that includes all stipulated exhibits.

  • Applies to
    Photograph exhibit

    Photographs must be identified separately and individually listed on the exhibit list.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit

    Each document must be individually identified and individually listed on the exhibit list unless presented as one complete exhibit.

Communication

All 3
  • Counsel must contact the Court Clerk at least 7 days before trial to arrange for exhibits to be brought in for marking.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Daily transcripts must be prearranged with recorder Shannon Emmons by email at least one week before trial begins.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Courtroom equipment issues should be directed to recorder Shannon Emmons by email at EmmonsS@clarkcountycourts.us.

Fees

All 2
  • Fee
    $2
    Applies to
    Cd of proceedings

    CDs of court proceedings are available for $2 per disc.

  • Fee
    $40
    Applies to
    Court recording

    All proceedings are recorded and the recording fee is $40 per hour.

About Judge Veronica Barisich

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

The published procedures include guidelines for bench and jury trials, evidentiary hearings, recording and equipment for trial, and remote (Zoom) information for Department V.

Common questions about Judge Veronica Barisich's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Veronica Barisich?

Details: 3 copies. Counsel must provide the Court three identical copies of exhibits: one for the Judge, one for the Clerk, and one for the witness.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Exhibits

Does Judge Veronica Barisich require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The EDCR 2.47 conference between counsel must occur at least one week before motions in limine are filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions in Limine

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Veronica Barisich?

Judge Veronica Barisich's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, exhibits must be one-sided, exhibits must be three-hole punched, binders must contain dividing tabs, binders may not be larger than 4 inches, when possible, no single exhibit should be divided between binders, and binder spines must clearly indicate the case name, the volume number, and the numbers of the exhibits contained in that binder.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Exhibits

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Veronica Barisich?

The rule requires certificate of conference. The Court will not hear motions in limine without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit detailing the counsel conference, resolution attempts, and what was or was not resolved.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions in Limine

What must be included with deposition filings before Judge Veronica Barisich?

If depositions will be read in lieu of live testimony, counsel must provide a reader who is not participating in the trial.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Depositions

How may parties contact Judge Veronica Barisich's chambers?

The rule lists email dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us; Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be emailed to the law clerk (dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us) and the JEA (Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us).

View ruleSource: page 3, section Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Veronica Barisich?

Motions to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30, and trials may not be continued by stipulation or for settlement conferences or mediation.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Civil Bench Trial Procedure

Does Judge Veronica Barisich require motion papers to be bundled?

Proposed findings of fact will only be accepted if submitted within a civil trial memorandum, to avoid ex parte communications.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Civil Trial Memoranda

Is electronic filing required before Judge Veronica Barisich?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be emailed for the Court's review to the law clerk at dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us and the JEA at Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department 5 Evidentiary Hearing Guidelines

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Veronica Barisich?

A fee is required for covered filings. All court proceedings are recorded and a $40 per hour recording fee applies.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Recording

What filing deadlines does Judge Veronica Barisich set?

Motions in limine must be heard no later than 14 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions in Limine

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Veronica Barisich?

Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: at filing. Civil trial memoranda must be filed and served on opposing counsel at the time of or before submission to the Court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Civil Trial Memoranda
Complete rules summary for Judge Veronica Barisich

Counsel must provide the Court three identical copies of exhibits: one for the Judge, one for the Clerk, and one for the witness.

Motions in limine must be heard no later than 14 days before trial.

Motions to continue trial must comply with EDCR 7.30, and trials may not be continued by stipulation or for settlement conferences or mediation.

The EDCR 2.47 conference between counsel must occur at least one week before motions in limine are filed.

Courtesy copies of trial memoranda may be emailed to the department law clerk at Dept05LC@ClarkCountyCourts.us.

The Court will not hear motions in limine without a complete EDCR 2.47(b) affidavit detailing the counsel conference, resolution attempts, and what was or was not resolved.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

Civil trial memoranda must be filed and served on opposing counsel at the time of or before submission to the Court pursuant to EDCR 7.27.

The Court encourages parties to bench trials to submit civil trial memoranda addressing factual and legal issues and any proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Counsel may no longer provide the Court an unfiled copy of a trial memorandum without serving opposing counsel (2011 amendment).

Electronic courtesy copies of civil trial memoranda are preferred and may be emailed to the department law clerk.

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

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are due within three Judicial days after conclusion of the bench trial.

Should counsel choose to submit in written form, both sides will be given two weeks to submit their written closing arguments at the conclusion of evidence.

Upon counsel's request, the Court will set a hearing under EDCR 2.69(d) to resolve deposition issues before trial begins.

Court clerk Carolyn Jackson can be contacted at JacksonC@ClarkCountyCourts.us or 671-0696.

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

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be emailed to the law clerk (dept05LC@clarkcountycourts.us) and the JEA (Mosert@clarkcountycourts.us).

Deposition designations must be provided and all objections resolved before trial begins.

If depositions will be read in lieu of live testimony, counsel must provide a reader who is not participating in the trial.

Trials set at calendar call will not be continued for non-emergency conflicts; known conflicts requiring a continuance must be raised by written motion.

Requests for courtroom equipment other than the ELMO and television monitor must be emailed to District Court IT immediately following calendar call.

Exhibits must be accompanied by a table-format exhibit list (EDCR 2.69(a)(2)) with exhibit number/letter, description, and Stipulated, Date Offered, Objection, and Date Admitted columns, with stipulated exhibits indicated.

Motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial, and the Court may decline to hear during-trial motions that should have been brought in limine.

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