Department I

Sunny Bailey

Office – (702) 455-1887

Fax – (702) 384-5129

Law Clerk – (702) 455-1889

Email – deptilc@clarkcountycourts.us

Location – FAMILY Courtroom 07

Family Court House
601 North Pecos RD, Las Vegas, NV. 89155

Term of Office:  2021 – present

Soonhee “Sunny” Bailey graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Sociology in 1992 and obtained her J.D. from the Seattle University of Law in 1996.  After law school, she worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in King County and Pierce County.  She also served as a Pro Tempore Judge in Pierce County.

Judge Bailey moved to Las Vegas in 2003.  She served as a Deputy Public Defender until 2006 when she joined the law firm of Rawlings, Olson, Cannon & Gormley (now Olson, Cannon, Gormley, Angulo & Stoberski).  She handled all aspects of civil and complex litigation while she served as a Pro Tempore Judge for the City of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Justice Court.  Judge Bailey was also appointed as the Hearing Master for the State of Nevada Taxicab Authority.  In 2006, she co-authored the Courtroom Handbook on Nevada Evidence, published by Thomas Reuters (Westlaw).  The 2021 publication is its 16th edition.

Judge Bailey was appointed the State of Nevada Deputy Labor Commissioner in 2014.  She became the Acting Labor Commissioner shortly thereafter until her appointment as a Hearing Master in the Family Division.  As a Juvenile Delinquency Hearing Master, Judge Bailey presided over Detention Hearings, Plea Hearings, Motion Hearings, the Juvenile Sex Offender Court, and Contested Hearings.  She also presided over minor guardianship hearings and discovery hearings.

In 2018, Judge Bailey created the Detention Alternative for Autistic Youth (DAAY) Court, a diversionary court that focuses on providing services aimed to help youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) remain out of the criminal justice system.  It is the only program focused on youth with ASD in the nation.

Judge Bailey is a member of the State Bar of Washington, State Bar of Nevada, Clark County Bar Association, Asian Bar Association and the American Inns of Court. 

Courtroom Protocol

No weapons are allowed. There is no eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum in any courtroom.

Proper courtroom attire is required. No shorts or tank tops are allowed in the courtroom, shoes are required. T-shirts, which show offensive slogans or pictures, are not allowed. Hats should be removed before entering the courtroom.

While in the courtroom, sit quietly when court is in session. Do not talk or whisper. The court proceedings are being recorded by a court recorder and noise can interfere with the preparation of this important record.

All beepers, cellular telephones, and electronic devices must be turned off before entering the courtroom. Avoid reading newspapers, or books in the courtrooms, particularly if your use of such material may be a distraction to others.

Attorneys are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards at all times, and to strictly adhere to the opportunities, requirements, limitations, and deadlines set by the judge. All counsel are to be punctual for all conferences, hearings and trials. They are to be civil to one another as well as to all parties, witnesses, and court personnel – whether in front of a jury or the court.

Documents

Department I Zoom Information (Effective January 29th 2024)

 

Current Assignment

  • Department I is currently assigned Honorable Sunny Bailey

Chamber Calendar

    • Adoptions in Chambers – No

Telephonic and Video Appearances

    • All Non-Trial and Non-Evidentiary proceedings will be heard by Blue Jeans video pursuant to AO 21-04 until relieved by a subsequent AO.
    • All Trial and Evidentiary proceedings will be heard in person or by Blue Jeans video (but not telephone), IF stipulated to by the parties.

Unopposed Motions

    • Department I grants unopposed motions in advance of the hearing date: No.
    • Department I permits Zoom Orders: No.

Joint Preliminary Injunctions

    • Department I considers a JPI to be an enforceable Court Order.

Prove-up Hearings

    • Does Department I require a prove-up hearing for:
  1. Name changes for minor children? Sometimes.
  1. Final custody orders? Sometimes.
  2. Summary Divorce? Sometimes.
  3. Default orders? Sometimes.

Submission of Orders

    • Does Department I require prevailing counsel to submit a draft order to opposing counsel to review and return an Order? Yes
    • Does Department I impose a period of time for opposing counsel to review and return an Order? Yes
    • Department I will schedule a Status Check for the submission of the Order.

Contested Orders

    • When counsel cannot agree on the language of an Order, Department I requires compliance with EDCR 5.522 drafting counsel may directly submit the proposed order, with video cite references for all discrepancies,  to the Court, accompanied by an explanation of the attempts made to obtain countersignature, with a copy to opposing counsel.  Opposing counsel may submit an alternate order accompanied by an explanation of the disagreement and distinctions between the two proposed orders, which will include video cite references for all discrepancies, and provide a copy to opposing counsel.  The proposed order(s) will be reviewed by the Law Clerk with the videotape record.

Electronic Signatures

    • Department I accepts electronic signatures. Yes.

Telephonic Conferences

    • Is Department I available for telephonic conferences with counsel? No.

Stacking Trails

    • Does Department I stack trials? Yes.