Bates Numbering for California
California courts require exhibits to follow CRC 3.1110. Statewide framework for exhibit formatting. Requires index of exhibits with brief descriptions. Bates numbering required in Los Angeles (Local Rules 3.52, 3.53) ExhibitPrep applies a custom prefix and sequential count to every page automatically, so you're not counting pages by hand to hit that requirement.
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California Court Requirements
California courts require exhibits to follow CRC 3.1110. Statewide framework for exhibit formatting. Requires index of exhibits with brief descriptions. CRC 3.1110(f): Requires exhibits separated by 8.5x11 sheets with tabs extending below page. Electronic exhibits require bookmarks. Los Angeles Superior Court: Strictest requirements. Bates numbering required. At least 3 sets of exhibit binders at trial. Exhibits exchanged 5 days before FSC. ExhibitPrep's Bates numbering feature is built around exactly this: exhibits produced by the tool already match California courts' formatting and marking conventions.
Key Benefits
Discovery compliance
Custom prefixes
Configurable format
Combined with stamps
Features
Common Use Cases
California personal injury attorneys preparing medical records exhibits
Family law practitioners filing California divorce and custody exhibits
Commercial litigation teams preparing discovery exhibits for California Superior Courts
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Bates numbering work for California exhibits?
Add sequential Bates numbers to every page of your exhibits for discovery compliance and evidence tracking. CRC 3.1110 governs exhibit disclosure in California courts, and ExhibitPrep's labels and formatting are built to match it. Upload your documents, apply the feature, and download court-ready exhibits.
Is Bates numbering compliant with California e-filing requirements?
Yes. California courts file exhibits through County systems (files capped at 25 MB). ExhibitPrep exports PDFs sized and formatted to match County systems's requirements automatically.
What California exhibit rule should attorneys know before using Bates numbering?
Exhibit exchange deadline: LA: 5 days before FSC. SF: 10 days before trial. Orange County: 14 days before trial.
How much time does Bates numbering save on California exhibits?
Manual exhibit prep runs about 5 minutes of setup plus 3 minutes per document, so a 6-exhibit set takes roughly 23 minutes by hand. Bates Numbers in ExhibitPrep cuts that same batch down to a few minutes total.
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