Criminal Defense Exhibits in Florida
Complete guide to preparing criminal defense exhibits that comply with Florida court requirements. Learn the correct labeling conventions, exchange deadlines, and e-filing procedures.
- Florida's primary rule governing exhibit preparation is Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280.
- Plaintiffs in Florida label exhibits with Numbers (1, 2, 3...).
- Defendants in Florida label exhibits with Letters (A, B, C...).
- Florida courts require electronic exhibits to be filed through Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
- Exhibits must be exchanged with opposing counsel 10 days before trial (Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280) under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280.
- Common criminal defense exhibits in Florida include police reports, body camera footage, witness statements.
- ExhibitPrep applies Florida exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, so criminal defense case files never leave the user's computer.
Florida Exhibit Requirements at a Glance
| Plaintiff Exhibits | Numbers (1, 2, 3...) |
| Defendant Exhibits | Letters (A, B, C...) |
| Exchange Deadline | 10 days before trial (Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280) |
| Primary Rule | Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280 |
| E-Filing System | Florida Courts E-Filing Portal |
Common Criminal Defense Exhibits
Police Reports
Arrest reports, incident reports, supplemental reports. For Florida e-filing on Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, confirm the current file-size cap (7 MB per document) before uploading.
Body Camera Footage
Screenshots and stills from body-worn cameras
Witness Statements
Prosecution and defense witness statements
Expert Reports
Forensic analysis, DNA experts, medical examinations
Character Evidence
Letters, employment records, community ties
Physical Evidence Photos
Photographs of physical evidence items
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Florida-Specific Considerations
- 10-20-Life mandatory minimums in firearms cases
- Stand Your Ground immunity hearings require specific exhibits
- Prison Releasee Reoffender Act considerations
- Youthful offender provisions affect sentencing exhibits
How to Prepare Your Exhibits
Gather Your Documents
Collect all documents relevant to your criminal defense case. This typically includes police reports, body camera footage, witness statements, and other supporting evidence.
Convert to PDF
Convert all documents to PDF format. Florida courts require electronic exhibits to be filed via Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Scan paper documents at 300 DPI.
Apply Exhibit Labels
Use ExhibitPrep to add Florida-compliant exhibit stamps. Plaintiffs use Numbers (1, 2, 3...), defendants use Letters (A, B, C...).
Exchange with Opposing Counsel
Exchange your exhibit list and copies with opposing counsel 10 days before trial (Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280) per Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I label criminal defense exhibits in Florida?
Use Numbers (1, 2, 3...) for plaintiff exhibits and Letters (A, B, C...) for defense exhibits, per Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280. Florida's e-filing portal rejects exhibit lists that use catch-all language like "any and all documents," so each exhibit must be identified individually. ExhibitPrep's Criminal Defense templates apply the right prefix automatically, so you're not re-deriving the local convention on every filing.
When do I have to exchange criminal defense exhibits in Florida?
Florida sets the exhibit exchange window at 10 days before trial (Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280), though the exact date can shift with your assigned judge's scheduling order. Confirm the deadline in your case's pretrial order before you start stamping, then batch-process the full criminal defense production in one ExhibitPrep session once it's locked in.
What e-filing system handles criminal defense exhibits in Florida?
Florida runs electronic filing through Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Check the current upload cap before filing (7 MB per document), export each exhibit as a text-searchable PDF, and split any long police reports into separate files so a single scanned record doesn't blow past the limit.
What exhibits come up most in a Florida criminal defense case?
Criminal Defense matters in Florida typically turn on police reports, body camera footage, witness statements, plus whatever case-specific records the dispute calls for. 10-20-Life mandatory minimums in firearms cases. Stamp them all inside ExhibitPrep using the matching plaintiff or defense template, so every exhibit in the production carries a consistent, court-compliant mark before it goes to opposing counsel.
Can I stamp a large criminal defense production for Florida courts?
Yes. The Day Pass ($14.99) gives you unlimited stamping for 24 hours, which covers hundreds of exhibits in a single criminal defense case. Processing runs entirely in your browser, so your Florida case files never leave your computer. That matters here because e-filing upload caps (7 MB per document) often force a large production into multiple separate uploads.
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ExhibitPrep provides general information about court exhibit practices, not legal advice. Requirements change — verify current rules with your court or clerk before filing.