Local Rule LR IA 7-2: EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND FILINGS
D. Nev. — General rule
LR IA 7-2. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND FILINGS
(a) Ex Parte Defined. An ex parte motion or application is a motion or application that is filed with the court but is not served on the opposing or other parties. An ex parte communication is a communication between a pro se party or attorney and a judge or chambers when the opposing party or attorney is not present or copied, including telephone calls, letters, or emails.
(b) Neither party nor an attorney for any party may make an ex parte communication except as specifically permitted by court order or the Federal Rules of Civil or Criminal Procedure. An ex parte motion or application must articulate the rule that permits ex parte filing and explain why it is filed on an ex parte basis.
(c) This rule does not prohibit communications with courtroom deputies or the clerk's office regarding scheduling or other non-substantive issues.