Rule 4.05 - Probate commissioner's reports and recommendations(a) Except as otherwise provided in these rules, within a reasonable time following the hearing of any motion, petition, or other contested matter that is heard by or submitted to the probate commissioner, the probate commissioner shall prepare and file a report setting forth written findings of fact, recommended conclusions of law, and recommended form of order for resolution of the matter.(b) The probate commissioner may direct counsel for a party to prepare the report in accordance with EDCR 7.21 and 7.23, which shall be delivered to the probate commissioner no later than 14 days after the probate commissioner so directs, unless the probate commissioner shall designate some other time period. In contested proceedings, such attorney shall serve a copy of the proposed report upon counsel for all parties who have appeared at the hearing and are affected by the report, unless otherwise directed by the probate commissioner, and submit proof of such service to the probate commissioner with the proposed report. Except when the probate commissioner believes it is appropriate to immediately enter the report, the probate commissioner will wait 7 days before entering the report to enable the submission of a competing report by counsel for another party.(c) Promptly upon the probate commissioner's execution of a report, the probate commissioner shall file the report with the court and serve a copy of the report on all parties or direct one of the parties to perfect service of the same. Service of the report is deemed complete upon submission or sending if the report is served by electronic service pursuant to NEFCR and Part VIII of these rules, or 3 days after mailing to a party or a party's attorney if served by mail.(d) The parties may stipulate to immediate entry of an order on the probate commissioner's recommendation.Nev. R. Prac. Eight Jud. Dist. Ct. 4.05
Added effective 9/2/2014; amended effective 3/1/2016; amended April 26, 2024, effective 6/25/2024.