# Reno JCR 6: Rule 6 . Use and construction of the rules

> Nevada · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R6

## Section

- **Citation:** Reno JCR 6
- **Heading:** Rule 6 . Use and construction of the rules
- **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 6

## Text

(a) These rules do not apply to the following matters: (1) Cases submitted on agreed statements of fact. (2) Applications for judgments by default, except as provided in Rule 33 hereof. (3) Small claims actions as defined in JCRCP 88 . (b) Whenever the judge who will try the case, upon motion of a party, or upon the judge’s own motion, determines that a case should not follow regular procedures according to these rules, the judge may make such orders as deemed advisable for all subsequent proceedings. (c) These rules shall be liberally construed to secure the proper and efficient administration of the business and affairs of the court and to promote and facilitate the administration of justice by the court.

## 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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