# Reno JCR 13: Rule 13 . Extension or shortening of time

> Nevada · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R13

## Section

- **Citation:** Reno JCR 13
- **Heading:** Rule 13 . Extension or shortening of time
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Nevada Court Rules / Local Rules of Practice for the Justice Court of Reno Township / Rule 13

## Text

(a) All motions for extensions of time shall be made upon 5 days’ notice to all counsel. Such motion shall be made to the judge who is to try the case. (b) Except as provided in this subsection, no ex parte application for extension of time will be granted. Upon presentation of a motion for extension, if a satisfactory showing is made to the judge that a good faith effort has been made to notify opposing counsel of the motion, and the judge finds good cause therefor, the judge may order ex parte a temporary extension pending a determination of the motion. (c) For good cause shown, the judge who is to try the case, or if the judge is not in the courthouse during regular judicial hours, the chief judge, may make an ex parte order shortening time upon a satisfactory showing to the judge that a good faith effort has been made to notify the opposing counsel of the motion.

## Nearby sections

- [Reno JCR 3 Rule 3 . Definitions of words and terms. In these rules, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R3.md)
- [Reno JCR 6 Rule 6 . Use and construction of the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R6.md)
- [Reno JCR 8 Rule 8 . Duties of bailiff, sheriff. During the time the court remains in session, the bailiff, if there is one, or the sheriff or his deputy in attendance pursuant to law if there is no bailiff, shall:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R8.md)
- [Reno JCR 9 Rule 9 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records, and exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R9.md)
- [Reno JCR 10 Rule 10 . Form of pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R10.md)
- [Reno JCR 11 Rule 11 . Motions: Procedure for making motions; affidavits; renewal, rehearing of motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R11.md)
- [Reno JCR 12 Rule 12 . Motions for continuance: Contents, service of affidavits; counter-affidavits; argument.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R12.md)
- [Reno JCR 13 Rule 13 . Extension or shortening of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R13.md)
- [Reno JCR 14 Rule 14 . Trial, hearing of cause, proceeding, motion entered into by one judge prevents action by another judge unless requested; only judge having charge of cause may grant further time to plead, act, unless his inability shown by affidavit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R14.md)
- [Reno JCR 18 Rule 18 . Interrogatories and admissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R18.md)
- [Reno JCR 21 Rule 21 . Organization of the court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R21.md)
- [Reno JCR 22 Rule 22 . Setting of cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R22.md)
- [Reno JCR 23 Rule 23 . Trial statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R23.md)
- [Reno JCR 24 Rule 24 . Pretrial conferences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R24.md)

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