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DuPage County Courthouse Exhibit Requirements

DuPage County Circuit Court

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DuPage County Courthouse exhibit facts at a glance
  • DuPage County Courthouse is part of DuPage County Circuit Court, serving DuPage County, Illinois.
  • Plaintiffs mark exhibits Exhibit 1, 2, 3... and defendants mark exhibits Exhibit A, B, C... at DuPage County Courthouse.
  • DuPage County Courthouse requires e-filing through Odyssey eFileIL, with a 25 MB cap per document.
  • Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218 / DuPage County Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at DuPage County Courthouse.
  • The preferred exhibit file format at DuPage County Courthouse is PDF.
  • DuPage County Courthouse is located at 505 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187.
  • Illinois' second most populous county
  • A common exhibit mistake at DuPage County Courthouse: using cook county rules instead of dupage.
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Filing Essentials

E-Filing SystemOdyssey eFileIL
File Size Limit25 MB
Preferred FormatPDF
Plaintiff MarkingExhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingExhibit A, B, C...
Primary RuleIll. Sup. Ct. R. 218 / DuPage County Local Rules
Clerk's Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Clerk's office hours are Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; paper filings need to be submitted before close. Odyssey eFileIL accepts electronic filings outside those hours, but confirm the after-hours cutoff -- many courts date-stamp late-night submissions with the next business day.

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Local Tips for DuPage County Courthouse

  • Illinois' second most populous county
  • High volume of family and civil cases
  • Different local rules than Cook County
  • Keep a paper backup of anything filed electronically until you receive the clerk's confirmation

Location & Access

505 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187

Free parking in courthouse lot.

Airport-style security at the public entrance. No weapons, and recording devices generally require prior permission from court security.

Common Mistakes at DuPage County Courthouse

  • 1.Using Cook County rules instead of DuPage
  • 2.Missing DuPage-specific exhibit requirements
  • 3.Not confirming the assigned department's exhibit preferences before trial, even when they differ from the general courthouse rule

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DuPage County Courthouse Exhibit FAQs

How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at DuPage County Courthouse?

Plaintiffs typically use Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Exhibit A, B, C..., under Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218 / DuPage County Local Rules. Individual departments can vary this convention, so confirm with the assigned judge's standing orders before trial.

What e-filing system does DuPage County use, and what's the size limit?

DuPage County Courthouse files through Odyssey eFileIL, capped at 25 MB per document. Documents should be submitted in PDF format for best compatibility.

What's the most common exhibit mistake attorneys make at DuPage County Courthouse?

Using Cook County rules instead of DuPage. Building in extra time to double-check formatting before the filing deadline avoids most rejections.

What's one local filing quirk to know before showing up at DuPage County Courthouse?

Illinois' second most populous county.

Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with DuPage County Courthouse requirements?

Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at DuPage County Circuit Court and exports PDF files within the 25 MB limit for Odyssey eFileIL.

Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.