Don't Let Your Colorado Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Colorado exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what C.R.C.P. 16(f) (Trial Management) requires before your filing deadline.
- Exhibit exchange deadlines in Colorado are set at 35-42 days before trial (C.R.C.P. 16).
- Exhibit practice in Colorado centers on the Colorado District Courts.
- Colorado's e-filing file-size limit is 15 MB per document (150 MB per filing submission).
- Denver: Specific exhibit protocols for civil cases.
- Arapahoe County: Aurora area courts.
- Colorado's exhibit procedure is governed by C.R.C.P. 16, 16.1.
- A common Colorado exhibit-filing mistake: missing the 35-42 day exhibit exchange deadline.
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Every year, Colorado courts reject exhibits for:
- Wrong marking convention
- Missing electronic bookmarks
- Non-compliant file formats
This guide prevents those mistakes.
Quick Reference
Verified against C.R.C.P. 16(f) (Trial Management), subsections (f)(3)(VI)(A)-(B), and other primary sources
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Note: This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Court rules change, and local variations exist. Always verify current requirements with the specific court where you are filing.
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- •2+ hours for 50 documents
- •Error-prone labeling
- •No batch processing
- •Hope you followed C.R.C.P. 16(f) (Trial Management)
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- •15 minutes for 50 documents
- •Colorado-compliant templates
- •One-click batch stamping
- •Follows C.R.C.P. 16(f) (Trial Management) automatically
About Colorado Exhibit Requirements
Colorado operates under C.R.C.P. Rule 16 with mandatory disclosure requirements and the Simplified Procedure (Rule 16.1) as the default for civil cases under $100,000. The Colorado Courts E-Filing system is mandatory statewide with over 97% of eligible civil filings submitted electronically.
Court rules and e-filing requirements change frequently. Verify current requirements with your local court clerk or official court website before filing. This content is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
What's in the Guide
- Simplified Procedure default — cases under $100,000 have faster track
- Colorado Courts E-Filing mandatory — 15 MB per-document limit, 97% compliance rate
- Initial disclosures within 28 days — miss this and face sanctions
- Numbers/letters system — plaintiffs use 1,2,3; defendants use A,B,C
- Trial Management Order required — exchange deadline 35-42 days before trial
- Denver District protocols — specific rules for largest court
- Business court docket available — commercial cases have separate track
- USB drives for electronic exhibits — bring copies for trial
County-Specific Rules Covered
Denver
- • Specific exhibit protocols for civil cases
- • Business court docket available
Arapahoe County
- • Aurora area courts
- • Follows statewide e-filing requirements
Pro Tips Included
- •Check if your case qualifies for Simplified Procedure (under $100,000)
- •File Trial Management Order 28 days before trial
- •Provide two USB drives for electronic exhibits at hearings
- •Leave 1.5-inch top margin on first page of e-filed documents
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Not checking if Simplified Procedure applies (under $100,000 cases)
- 2.Missing the 28-day Trial Management Order deadline
- 3.Forgetting USB drives for electronic exhibit presentation
- 4.Not leaving sufficient top margin for clerk stamp
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Colorado Exhibit FAQs
What exhibit marking system do Colorado courts require?
Colorado courts use numbers (1, 2, 3...) for plaintiff exhibits and letters (A, B, C...) for defendant exhibits under C.R.C.P. Rule 16.
Is e-filing mandatory in Colorado courts?
Yes, Colorado Courts E-Filing is mandatory statewide with over 97% of eligible civil filings submitted electronically. The file size limit is 15 MB per document (150 MB per filing submission).
What is the Simplified Procedure in Colorado?
Colorado Rule 16.1 Simplified Procedure is the default for civil cases under $100,000. It has streamlined discovery and disclosure requirements. Check if your case qualifies and understand the different deadlines.
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Colorado?
Colorado requires exhibit exchange 35-42 days before trial under C.R.C.P. 16. A Trial Management Order must also be filed 28 days before trial. Two USB drives are required for electronic exhibits at trial.
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