ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REGARDING DEPOSITION BEHAVIOR
On May 9, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court for Clark County, Nevada, issued an administrative order regarding deposition behavior. (Administrative Order 22-08 available on the Court’s website). In issuing the order the Court stated: “The Court enters this Order in furtherance of its duty to “secure the just speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding” All Counsel intending to participate in depositions, and witnesses expecting to testify at trial, must comply with this Order. Counsel must behave professionally at all times during depositions; they must treat parties, other counsel, videographers, interpreters, and others involved in any aspect of a deposition with civility and respect.The Order covers many topics including scheduling, examination of witnesses, raising objections and resolving disputes.
