Dallas County District Court Exhibit Requirements
Dallas County District Courts follow the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and require mandatory e-filing through eFileTexas.gov. Exhibit exchange deadlines are controlled by each judge's scheduling order.
- Dallas County civil district courts are governed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP) and applicable Dallas County Local Rules.
- E-filing through eFileTexas.gov is mandatory for civil cases in Dallas County under TRCP 21(f), which took effect statewide on January 1, 2014.
- eFileTexas imposes a 35 MB per-document size limit; documents must be submitted in PDF format.
- Plaintiff exhibits are labeled with sequential numbers (1, 2, 3) and defendant exhibits with letters (A, B, C) per standard Texas civil convention.
- Exhibit exchange deadlines in Dallas County are set by the judge's scheduling order; Level 3 discovery cases under TRCP 190.4 typically require exchange 30 days before trial.
- Civil district courts in Dallas County are located at the Frank Crowley Courts Building at 133 N. Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207.
- No Bates numbering is required for standard Dallas County civil cases, unlike the page-level Bates requirements imposed by some federal courts.
- Complex commercial cases may be assigned to the 14th, 68th, 116th, or 134th District Courts, each of which may have judge-specific exhibit preferences in the docket control order.
E-file through eFileTexas.gov. 35 MB per-document limit. PDF format required.
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eFileTexas E-Filing
Mandatory through eFileTexas.gov for all civil district court filings. 35 MB per-document limit. PDF format required.
Standard TX Numbering
Plaintiff: Numbers (1, 2, 3). Defendant: Letters (A, B, C). No Bates numbering required for standard civil cases.
Scheduling Order
Exchange deadlines set by judge's docket control order. Level 3 cases (TRCP 190.4) typically 30 days before trial. Always check your order.
Trial Binders
Tabbed binders with exhibit index expected. Bring at least 2 sets (court and witness). Confirm judge preferences with court coordinator.
Dallas County Exhibit Checklist
Tip: Dallas County has dozens of district courts at the Frank Crowley Courts Building. Each judge may have specific exhibit preferences in the docket control order. Contact the court coordinator for your assigned court before trial to confirm any additional requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I e-file exhibits in Dallas County District Court?
Dallas County civil cases use eFileTexas.gov (the statewide Odyssey-based portal) for mandatory electronic filing. Each document is limited to 35 MB and must be in PDF format. E-filing has been mandatory in Texas civil district courts since January 1, 2014 under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21(f).
How should I number exhibits in Dallas County District Court?
Dallas County follows Texas convention: plaintiffs label exhibits with sequential numbers (1, 2, 3) and defendants use letters (A, B, C). Some Dallas courts use the PX/DX prefix style (PX-1, DX-1); confirm with your assigned court. No Bates numbering is required for standard civil cases.
When must exhibits be exchanged in Dallas County?
Exhibit exchange deadlines in Dallas County are set by the judge's scheduling order. For Level 3 discovery cases under TRCP 190.4, the pretrial scheduling order typically requires exhibit lists 30 days before trial. Always check your case's docket control order for the controlling deadline.
Are trial binders required in Dallas County District Court?
Dallas County judges generally expect counsel to bring organized exhibit binders to trial, though specific requirements depend on the assigned judge. Tabbed binders with an exhibit index are standard practice. Bring at least two sets: one for the court and one for the witness stand. Confirm preferences with the court coordinator before trial.
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