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 Trial Procedures
Transcript Request Form
Court Recorder’s Guide
Attorney Recording Fee Agreement
Department 11 Zoom Information

If you are seeking to continue or move a hearing BEFORE calling or emailing the department please do the following:

1. Contact all other parties/counsel to seek agreement; and then
2. Send a stipulation and order to the inbox (dc11inbox@clarkcountycourts.us) or FILE a request into the case.

ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE TAKEN BOTH OF THESE STEPS should you email or call the department.

This policy ensures all parties in the matter are privy to communication with the Court and ensures a full and complete record. THE COURT AND COURT STAFF DOES NOT OFFER LEGAL ADVICE AND DISCOURAGES EX PARTE COMMUNICATION.

Department 11 is currently assigned Civil Cases and Justice Court Eviction Appeals.

Department 11 follows this general schedule with hearings set five (5) days a week:

• Mon:
  • 10 am
  • 2 pm
• Tuesday:
  • 945 am
  • 11 am/ 11:15 am
  • 2 pm – reserved for eviction appeal hearings
• Wednesday:
  • 10 am
  • 11:15 am
• Thursday:
  • 945 am
  • 1:30 pm
• Friday
  • 10:00 am
  • 11:30 am

Hearings may be rescheduled on short notice to accommodate trials.

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

• You are required to file advance notice of your intent to appear remotely;
• Please be online to check in at least ten minutes before your scheduled hearing;
• All risk/s for technical issues/malfunctions/difficulties are accepted;
• Your camera and sound must be 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.

Commissioner Adam Ganz is the Discovery Commissioner assigned to Department XI.

Court Recorder for Official Record

• Department XI uses a Court Recorder. To request a transcript and/or CD of a hearing, please email a completed Transcript Request Form to recorder, Stefanie Jackson, at jacksonST@clarkcountycourts.us

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, Motions in Limine, Motions to Dismiss, and Motions for Summary Judgment. The party drafting the motions is responsible for preparing a binder with the following in this order:
  • Motion with any Exhibits
  • Opposition with any Exhibits
  • Reply with and Exhibits
• Paper courtesy copies should be delivered to the inbox at least one week prior to the scheduled hearing. E-mail and faxed courtesy copies are not accepted
  • 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

Correspondence

• Department XI requests that all “correspondence” directed to the Department or intended to be a courtesy copy be electronically served on all parties and FILED into the case. This means that Parties may file “Requests” or “Notices” into the case as needed.

Motions/ Applications for Default Judgments and Unopposed Motions

• Counsel/parties are encouraged to submit proposed orders to the DC11 inbox dc11inbox@clarkcountycourts.us fifteen (15) days after the motions are filed.