- Alaska Administrative Bulletin No. 9 (Exhibit Procedures) (Alaska Administrative Bulletin No. 9 (Exhibit Procedures)) (opens in a new tab)
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.
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Alaska Court Exhibit Requirements
Review this Alaska exhibit guidance alongside current court instructions and orders in your case. Citations support their stated claims and scope, not the entire page.
Choose your exhibit labels, prepare the set, and inspect the result before downloading. You can return to the saved job to make a change.
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- Confirm the labels, sequence, and placement for your matter.
- Check the receiving system’s file format and size instructions.
- Review case orders and applicable rules before setting a deadline.
- Open the finished PDF and check contents links, bookmarks, and page references.
Before you file
ExhibitPrep formats documents. It does not provide legal advice, submit filings, or determine whether evidence is admissible or a filing meets court requirements.
Some guidance has not been verified against current official sources. A citation supports only its stated claim and scope. Compare the finished PDF with current court instructions and orders in your case. Follow the filing review checklist.
Quick Reference
Updated 2026-07- E-Filing
- TrueFiling (opens in a new tab)
- Size Limit
10 MB per document; larger documents are submitted as Part 1, Part 2
- Plaintiff
Numbers from 1 (yellow sticker) Source (opens in a new tab)
- Defendant
Letters from A (blue sticker) Source (opens in a new tab)
- Deadline
List served before trial; filed with in-court clerk at start of trial Source (opens in a new tab)
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Source citations apply to the statement beside them, not the whole page. Check current court instructions and your case orders before filing.
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 TrueFiling e-filing; a single document may not exceed 10.0 megabytes, and larger ones are submitted as Part 1, Part 2, etc. Source (opens in a new tab)
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
Start with the sources cited beside each statement. Compare the court, proceeding, timing trigger, and exceptions with your matter. If the source does not cover your situation, check the relevant court instructions before relying on it.
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
Labels to Confirm
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 RulesCheck the Receiving System’s Instructions
File Format & Size
Document Specifications
- Confirm the permitted document format
- 10 MB per document; larger documents are submitted as Part 1, Part 2
- Check searchability in the final file
Best Practices
- Include bookmarks for multi-exhibit PDFs
- Check whether passwords or restrictions are permitted
- Clear, legible exhibit stamps
Review Before Filing
Check the Final File Size
Compare each finished PDF with the receiving system’s limit. Individual export separates source documents; it does not split or compress an oversized source document.
Missing or Illegible Exhibit Stamps
Inspect the pages you selected for stamping. Adjust placement if a stamp covers text or falls outside the visible page.
Incorrect Exhibit Numbering
Compare the prepared sequence with your intended labels. Return to the saved job to correct labels and review the revised output.
Late Exhibit Exchange
Check the timing and delivery instructions for your case. Preparing or downloading a PDF does not submit or serve it.
Need to adjust the output? Open your saved job, choose Make a change, and review the revised copy. Prepare and preview exhibits →
How ExhibitPrep Helps with Alaska Requirements
Time Savings
Apply the labels you choose across a set of documents and inspect the prepared pages.
Cost Effective
Preview the result before paying. Choose the access option that fits your work.
Prepared for Court Review
Prepare a combined PDF with contents and bookmarks, then check the actual output before filing.
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Take the Alaska Requirements With You
Save the Alaska preparation guide as a PDF for reference. Review its source citations and confirm the instructions that apply to your matter before relying on it.
Free Alaska Exhibit Guide
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Use the guide as a preparation checklist
- Check the instructions for your assigned court.
- Confirm labels, deadlines, and delivery method.
- Review the finished files before submitting.
ExhibitPrep Configuration for Alaska Courts
Settings to Review
Stamp Format
Choose the labels and party designation that match the instructions for your matter. Review the sequence before preparing the set.
Position
Choose a position that keeps the document readable. Use drag-and-drop positioning to adjust if needed.
Export Format
Compare separate and combined output with the receiving instructions. Check the final file size, contents, and bookmarks in the downloaded copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I start when reviewing Alaska exhibit guidance?
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 electronic filing guidance should I review?
Statewide TrueFiling e-filing; a single document may not exceed 10.0 megabytes, and larger ones are submitted as Part 1, Part 2, etc. Source (opens in a new tab)
How should I choose exhibit labels?
Compare your chosen labels with the instructions for your court, judge, and case. Review the sequence and placement in the finished PDF.
Where should I check the exchange deadline?
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.
Does choosing a template establish that my exhibits will be accepted?
No. ExhibitPrep formats documents; it does not submit filings or determine whether your evidence is admissible. Review the finished PDF before filing.
Prepare and Review Your Exhibit Set
Prepare labels, inspect the pages, and revise your saved job when needed. Preview your stamped exhibits before paying.
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