Mandatory discovery and settlement conference

Within 30 days after the appointment of the short trial judge, the parties must meet with the short trial judge to confer, exchange documents, identify witnesses known to the parties who would otherwise be required pursuant to NRCP 16.1 to formulate a discovery plan, if necessary, and to discuss the possibility of settlement or the use of other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. The extent to which discovery is allowed is in the discretion of the short trial judge. The short trial judge shall resolve all disputes relating to discovery. [Added; effective January 1, 2005; amended; effective January 1, 2023.]