Department XI

Courtroom Protocol

No weapons are allowed. There is no eating, smoking or chewing gum in any courtroom.  Bottled water is allowed.

Proper courtroom attire is required. No shorts or tank tops are allowed in the courtroom, shoes are required. T-shirts, which show offensive slogans or pictures, are not allowed. Hats should be removed before entering the courtroom.

While in the courtroom, sit quietly when court is in session. Do not talk or whisper. The court proceedings are being recorded by a court recorder and noise can interfere with the preparation of this important record.

All cellular telephones and electronic devices must be turned off before entering the courtroom. Avoid reading newspapers, or books in the courtrooms, particularly if your use of such material may be a distraction to others.

Attorneys are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards at all times, and to strictly adhere to the opportunities, requirements, limitations, and deadlines set by the judge. All counsel are to be punctual for all conferences, hearings and trials. They are to be civil to one another as well as to all parties, witnesses, and court personnel – whether in front of a jury or the court.

Documents

Dept 11 Civil Bench Trial Procedures
Dept 11 Civil Jury Trial Procedures
Department 11 Zoom Information (Effective February 12th 2024)

Current Assignment

• Department XI is currently assigned an all civil docket.

Motion Calendar Schedule

• Department XI regularly hears civil matters Monday through Thursday, each week.

Other Regularly Scheduled Court Sessions

• Department XI hears Mandatory Rule 16 Conferences each month.

Regular Chambers Calendar

• Department XI does not have an in-chambers calendar. All matters, save certain Ex Parte Motions/Applications and Petitions, will be heard before Judge Albertson.

Discovery Commissioner Assigned

• Commissioner Erin Truman

Court Recorder for Official Record

• Department XI uses a Court Recorder. To request a transcript and/or CD of a hearing, please email the recorder, Stefanie Jackson, at jacksonst@clarkcountycourts.us

Zoom and Telephonic Appearance Requests

Should you choose to appear via Zoom, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:

• You are required to file advance notice of your intent to appear remotely;
• We ask that you please be online to check in at least ten minutes before your scheduled hearing;
• You accept any and all risk/s for technical issues/malfunctions/difficulties;
• You are expected to have your camera and sound on at the time of your appearance;
• Your name must be displayed at all times;
• You may only log on under one account;
• All courtroom rules and requirements still apply.

Electronic Signatures

• Department XI accepts electronic signatures subject to EDCR 8.07(c). All orders must contain an email authorizing the use of the non-submitting attorney’s e-signature pursuant to AO 21-04.

Courtesy Copies

• Department XI prefers the submission of paper copies for large filings. You may contact our JEA, Ryan Creel, at (702) 671-4378, or via email at creelr@clarkcountycourts.us to determine how Judge Albertson would like courtesy copies to be delivered, on a case-by-case basis.