In 2022, Commissioner Erin Truman and I were alarmed by the number of deposition disputes in our court that could have been resolved with some good mentoring. Rather than teaching from the bench by merely sanctioning bad behavior, we decided to memorialize existing law regarding deposition behavior of counsel and witnesses in an order to set a bright line regarding the behavior the court found appropriate and, necessarily, inappropriate. We then attempted to personally meet with every civil law firm in the district to educate them about the order and other best practices.
Chief Judge Linda Bell (now Supreme Court Justice Bell) agreed and Administrative Order 22-08 was created to establish that bright line of allowable behavior. It certainly changed the number and types of deposition disputes we saw at the court. I sincerely hoped it would prove to cause a generational change in deposition behavior.
The original order was not searchable. I have taken the first and the signature pages of that original order and added searchable text in between. I hope this searchable version makes it easier for you to quote from the order in emails, pleadings, and orders. Most of all, I hope you will help to educate others on the proper deposition behavior expected in Clark County, Nevada. Be good to each other. You deserve it.
Jay Young
Hon. Jay Young (Ret.) is a retired judicial officer with decades of experience presiding over complex civil litigation matters. Following a distinguished career on the bench, Judge Young now serves as a mediator, arbitrator, and court‑appointed special master, and discovery referee. Judge Young brings a disciplined, impartial, and results‑oriented approach to dispute resolution. Judge Young is based in Nevada and accepts appointments statewide and nationally, subject to agreement or court order. He can be reached at 855.777.4557 or info@armadr.com
Known for judicial temperament, analytical rigor, and practical problem‑solving, Judge Young assists litigants and counsel in resolving high‑stakes disputes efficiently and with integrity and employing best practices. He is recognized by U.S. News and World Report’s publication Best Lawyers as Arbitration Lawyer of the Year.