Alaska Court Exhibit Requirements
A comprehensive guide to preparing exhibits for Alaska courts under Alaska Admin. Bulletin No. 9 (Exhibit Procedures), including e-filing specifications via TrueFiling (AKFile) and formatting best practices.
Marking a 40-exhibit set by hand takes about 2 hours. ExhibitPrep stamps the whole set with Alaska Admin. Bulletin No. 9 (Exhibit Procedures)-compliant labels in minutes.
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- Alaska's primary exhibit rule is Alaska Admin. Bulletin No. 9 (Exhibit Procedures).
- Plaintiffs label exhibits with Numbers from 1 (yellow sticker).
- Defendants label exhibits with Letters from A (blue sticker).
- The TrueFiling (AKFile) portal caps each document at 10 MB per document.
- Exhibit exchange deadline is Set by the court's pretrial order; list filed at start of trial.
- Standard label position is the bottom-right corner of the first page; multi-page exhibits keep one number with per-page pagination ("Exhibit 1, p. 2 of 5").
- Bates numbering (page-level production identifiers) is independent of exhibit numbering and runs across the entire production.
Court rules and e-filing requirements change frequently. Verify current requirements with your local court clerk or official court website before filing. This content is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
Quick Reference
Updated 2026-0710 MB per document
Numbers from 1 (yellow sticker)
Letters from A (blue sticker)
Set by the court's pretrial order; list filed at start of trial
Verified against Alaska Court System Administrative Bulletin No. 9 (amended effective October 15, 2005), Part II.B "Exhibit Numbering" and II.C.4 "Exhibit Stickers", and other primary sources
Applicable Rules & Citations
Primary Rule
Alaska Administrative Bulletin No. 9 (Exhibit Procedures)
Issued under Alaska Civil Rule 43.1. Plaintiff exhibits are marked in numerical order starting with 1; defendant exhibits in alphabetical order starting with A.
Formatting Requirements
Admin. Bulletin No. 9, Part II
Court-supplied exhibit stickers: yellow for plaintiff, blue for defendant. Multi-party cases prefix the party initial (Plaintiff Jones = J-1).
E-Filing System
Statewide e-filing system. PDF format required; 10 MB per document. Telephonic/video hearings common due to vast geography.
Key Deadlines
Pretrial order
Exhibit list served on all parties before trial and filed with the in-court clerk at the start of trial; specific exchange dates are set by the court's pretrial order.
Overview
Alaska courts operate under Alaska Admin. Bulletin No. 9 (Exhibit Procedures) for exhibit requirements. Electronic filing is handled through TrueFiling (AKFile) with a maximum file size of 10 MB per document. Exhibits must be exchanged Set by the court's pretrial order; list filed at start of trial.
Key principle: Always verify your specific court's local rules, as individual counties may have additional requirements beyond the statewide rules.
Alaska Exhibit Conventions
- Unified court system with four judicial districts
- Telephonic/video hearings common due to vast geography
- TrueFiling (AKFile) statewide e-filing system
- CourtView for case research and access
- Court-supplied color-coded exhibit stickers (yellow plaintiff, blue defendant)
Alaska Exhibit Marking
Standard Marking Conventions
Plaintiff Exhibits
Numbers from 1 (yellow sticker)
Defendant Exhibits
Letters from A (blue sticker)
Check Local Court Rules
Individual courts within Alaska may have specific local rules regarding exhibit marking, numbering sequences, and formatting. Always verify with your specific court before filing.
Court-Specific Requirements
Anchorage (Third Judicial District)
Largest court location. Most complex litigation. Business cases concentrated here.
Third District Local RulesFairbanks (Fourth Judicial District)
Second largest. Resource extraction cases common.
Fourth District Local RulesTrueFiling (AKFile) E-Filing Requirements
File Format & Size
Document Specifications
- PDF format required for all filings
- 10 MB per document maximum per file
- Text-searchable PDFs recommended
Best Practices
- Include bookmarks for multi-exhibit PDFs
- No password protection
- Clear, legible exhibit stamps
Common Rejection Reasons
File Size Exceeds 10 MB per document Limit
Solution: Split large exhibits into parts. Label clearly (e.g., "Exhibit 5, Part 1 of 3"). ExhibitPrep exports individual files to manage size limits.
Missing or Illegible Exhibit Stamps
Solution: Use consistent, clearly visible exhibit stamps on every page. ExhibitPrep places stamps in the same position on every page automatically.
Incorrect Exhibit Numbering
Solution: Verify plaintiff exhibits use Numbers from 1 (yellow sticker) and defendant exhibits use Letters from A (blue sticker). ExhibitPrep auto-numbers exhibits sequentially.
Late Exhibit Exchange
Solution: Alaska requires exchange Set by the court's pretrial order; list filed at start of trial. Plan ahead and prepare exhibits early to avoid last-minute issues.
The first three rejections are formatting problems ExhibitPrep prevents automatically. Stamp TrueFiling (AKFile)-ready exhibits now →
How ExhibitPrep Helps with Alaska Requirements
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Court Compliant
Alaska court-ready formatting. Export with bookmarks for organized filings.
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Every year, Alaska courts reject exhibits for:
- Wrong marking convention
- Missing electronic bookmarks
- Non-compliant file formats
This guide prevents those mistakes.
ExhibitPrep Configuration for Alaska Courts
Recommended Settings
Stamp Format
Use "Exhibit [number]" for plaintiffs or "Exhibit [letter]" for defendants. Include party designation if required by local rules.
Position
Bottom-right corner is standard. Ensure stamps don't obscure document content. Use drag-and-drop positioning to adjust if needed.
Export Format
Combined PDF with bookmarks for court filings. Keep files under 10 MB per document. Individual files for discovery productions or large exhibit sets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exhibit requirements for Alaska courts?
Alaska courts require exhibits to follow Alaska Admin. Bulletin No. 9 (Exhibit Procedures). Issued under Alaska Civil Rule 43.1. Plaintiff exhibits are marked in numerical order starting with 1; defendant exhibits in alphabetical order starting with A.
What does Alaska Administrative Bulletin No. 9 (Exhibit Procedures) say?
Alaska Administrative Bulletin No. 9 (Exhibit Procedures): Issued under Alaska Civil Rule 43.1. Plaintiff exhibits are marked in numerical order starting with 1; defendant exhibits in alphabetical order starting with A. The full text is available on the court's official rules page.
What e-filing system does Alaska use?
Alaska uses TrueFiling (AKFile) for electronic filings. Statewide e-filing system. PDF format required; 10 MB per document. Telephonic/video hearings common due to vast geography.
How should plaintiff and defendant exhibits be marked in Alaska?
In Alaska, plaintiffs typically use Numbers from 1 (yellow sticker) while defendants use Letters from A (blue sticker). Check local court rules for specific requirements.
What are the exhibit exchange deadlines in Alaska?
Alaska requires exhibit exchange Set by the court's pretrial order; list filed at start of trial. Exhibit list served on all parties before trial and filed with the in-court clerk at the start of trial; specific exchange dates are set by the court's pretrial order.
Are electronically stamped exhibits accepted in Alaska?
Yes, Alaska courts accept electronic exhibit stamps that are clearly legible and consistently formatted. ExhibitPrep creates court-ready stamps accepted throughout Alaska.
What is the maximum file size for Alaska e-filing?
Alaska's e-filing system (TrueFiling (AKFile)) accepts files up to 10 MB per document. For larger exhibits, split into multiple parts with clear labeling.
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