Rule 1 - The Short Trial Program(a) Purpose. The purpose of the short trial program is to expedite civil trials through procedures designed to control the length of the trial, including, without limitation, restrictions on discovery, the use of smaller juries, and time limits for presentation of evidence. (b) Availability of program. The short trial program is mandatory in judicial districts subject to the mandatory Court Annexed Arbitration Program. In all other judicial districts, establishment of a short trial program is voluntary, and the judicial district may adopt local rules implementing all or part of the Short Trial Program. (c) Applicability of rules. The Nevada Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure apply in short trials except as otherwise specified by these rules. Added; effective 7/6/2000; amended effective 8/17/2009; amended effective 1/1/2023.