As amended through October 9, 2024
(a) Against Whom Assessed. The following rules apply in civil appeals unless the law provides or the court orders otherwise:(1) if an appeal is dismissed, costs are taxed against the appellant, unless the parties agree otherwise;(2) if a judgment is affirmed, costs are taxed against the appellant;(3) if a judgment is reversed, costs are taxed against the respondent;(4) if a judgment is affirmed in part, reversed in part, modified, or vacated, costs are taxed only as the court orders.(b) Limitations on Costs.(1) Costs of Copies. The cost of producing necessary copies of briefs or appendices is taxable in the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals at a rate not to exceed 10 cents per page, or at actual cost, whichever is less.(2) Costs of Counsel's Transportation. The actual costs of round-trip transportation within Nevada for one attorney, actually attending arguments before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals, to the place where the appeal is argued are taxable in the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals and include automobile and commercial air travel. For the purpose of this Rule, "actual costs" for private automobile travel is deemed to be the rate established by the Internal Revenue Service for business travel at the time such travel occurs.(3) Bill of Costs. Only those categories of costs identified in Rule 39(b)(1) and (2) are taxable in the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals. A party who wants such costs taxed must-within 14 days after entry of judgment- file an itemized and verified bill of costs with the clerk, with proof of service.(4) Objections. Objections to a bill of costs must be filed within 7 days after service of the bill of costs, unless the court extends the time.(5) Limit on Costs. The maximum amount of costs taxable under Rule 39(b)(1) and (2) is $750.(c) Clerk to Insert Costs in Remittitur. The clerk will prepare and certify an itemized statement of costs taxed in the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals for insertion in the remittitur, but issuance of the remittitur must not be delayed for taxing costs. If the remittitur issues before costs are finally determined, the district court clerk must-upon the Supreme Court clerk's request-add the statement of costs, or any amendment of it, to the remittitur.(d) Costs on Appeal Taxable in the District Courts. The following costs on appeal are taxable in the district court for the benefit of the party entitled to costs under this Rule: (1) the preparation and transmission of the record;(2) the reporter's transcript, if necessary to determine the appeal;(3) premiums paid for a supersedeas bond or other security to preserve rights pending appeal; and(4) the fee for filing the notice of appeal.As amended effective 1/20/2015; amended effective 3/1/2019; amended effective 8/15/2024.