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Stop Guessing Alameda County Exhibit Rules

Get exhibit stamps for Alameda County Superior Court filing review in under 2 minutes. Max file size: 35 MB.

  • Alameda County plaintiffs mark exhibits with Exhibit 1, 2, 3..., and defendants use Exhibit A, B, C....
  • Alameda County's primary exhibit rule is Alameda Local Rule 3.30.
  • Alameda County courts e-file through File & ServeXpress, so confirm the current file-size limit with the e-filing system.
  • Alameda County is part of the Alameda County Superior Court.
  • Oakland-based court system.
  • Separate rules for unlimited vs limited civil.
  • ExhibitPrep generates prepared for court review Alameda County exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
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Quick Reference

Plaintiff MarkingExhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingExhibit A, B, C...
Court SystemAlameda County Superior Court
E-Filing SystemFile & ServeXpress
File Size Limit35 MB
Primary RuleAlameda Local Rule 3.30

Key Requirements for Alameda County

  • Oakland-based court system
  • Separate rules for unlimited vs limited civil
  • Confirm whether the assigned judge requires a joint exhibit list
  • E-filing capped at 35 MB through File & ServeXpress
  • Smaller docket than California's largest metro courts, which can mean more scheduling flexibility but sparser published local rules

Local Practice Notes

Alameda County Superior Court publishes less granular local guidance than the largest metro courts in California, so exhibit formatting quirks are more likely to live in individual judges' standing orders than in a published local rule. Call the clerk's office to confirm current practice before relying on general California conventions.

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Typical Alameda County Exhibit Timeline

Discovery
Gather exhibits
Pre-Trial
Mark & exchange
Trial
Present exhibits

Alameda County requires each party to prepare an index of trial exhibits and exchange it at least three court days before the pretrial conference.

Alameda County Exhibit FAQs

Does Alameda County publish detailed local exhibit rules like Los Angeles or Orange County?

Not to the same level of detail. Alameda County Superior Court's published local rules are thinner than the largest California metro courts, so exhibit formatting quirks are more likely to show up in an individual judge's standing order than in a countywide published rule -- call the department clerk to confirm before trial.

Are joint exhibit lists required in Alameda County?

Alameda County's local rules require each party to prepare an index of trial exhibits and exchange indices and copies at least three court days before the pretrial conference, or before trial if none is scheduled.

What is Alameda County's e-filing size limit?

Confirm the current per-document file-size limit with the court's e-filing service provider.

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Use the Alameda County guide as a starting point, then check the official instructions and orders for your case.

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Alameda County Courthouses

Specific filing requirements vary by courthouse. Select your courthouse for detailed information:

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Last updated: 2026-07. Always verify current requirements with your court.