Don't Let Your Florida Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Florida exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.520, FRCP 1.280 requires before your filing deadline.
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Every year, Florida courts reject exhibits for:
- Wrong marking convention
- Missing electronic bookmarks
- Non-compliant file formats
This guide prevents those mistakes.
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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.
Two Ways to Prepare Florida Exhibits
Manual Stamping
- •2+ hours for 50 documents
- •Error-prone labeling
- •No batch processing
- •Hope you followed Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.520, FRCP 1.280
With ExhibitPrep
- •15 minutes for 50 documents
- •Florida-compliant templates
- •One-click batch stamping
- •Follows Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.520, FRCP 1.280 automatically
About Florida Exhibit Requirements
Florida courts underwent major changes in January 2025 with amendments to FRCP 1.280 transforming disclosure requirements. The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal is mandatory for all attorneys, with strict formatting requirements. Pre-marking is mandatory across all 20 circuits, but significant county-level variations exist in labeling and submission procedures.
What's in the Guide
- Mandatory statewide e-filing — different portal than federal ECF
- 20 circuit court variations — local rules can override state rules
- Miami-Dade specific rules — largest circuit with unique requirements
- Broward County requirements — business court has strict deadlines
- 25 MB file size limit — split large exhibits before uploading
- Pre-marking often required — check your pre-trial order
- Numbers/letters system — plaintiffs use 1,2,3; defendants use A,B,C
- Pre-trial conference requirements — bring original exhibits
County-Specific Rules Covered
Miami-Dade (11th Circuit)
- • Exhibits uploaded at least 5 days before evidentiary hearings
- • Marked "FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY" initially
Hillsborough (13th Circuit)
- • Exhibits listed NUMERICALLY, not alphabetically
- • Avery #5963 adhesive labels required
Broward (17th Circuit)
- • COLOR-CODED labels provided by clerk
- • Exhibits labeled alphabetically
Pro Tips Included
- •The January 2025 rules require initial disclosures BEFORE discovery - plan accordingly
- •Use PDF/A-2a format to ensure compatibility
- •Keep individual documents under 7 MB
- •Never use vague exhibit list descriptions like "all documents" - be specific
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Starting discovery before serving initial disclosures (now prohibited)
- 2.Using generic exhibit list language like "any and all documents"
- 3.Stapling or binding documents (prohibited - paper clips only)
- 4.Exceeding the 7 MB per document limit
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Florida Exhibit FAQs
What exhibit marking system do Florida courts require?
Florida courts generally use numbers (1, 2, 3...) for plaintiff exhibits and letters (A, B, C...) for defendant exhibits under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.450. Circuit-specific rules may have additional requirements.
Is e-filing mandatory in Florida courts?
Yes, Florida requires mandatory e-filing through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) for all civil cases. The file size limit is typically 25 MB per document.
How do Florida circuit court rules vary?
Florida has 20 judicial circuits, each with potential local rule variations. Miami-Dade has the largest circuit with complex litigation division rules, while other circuits like Broward and Hillsborough have their own specific requirements for exhibit exchange and formatting.
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Florida?
The general exhibit exchange deadline under Florida Rules of Civil Procedure is 10 days before trial. However, your pre-trial order may specify a different deadline, and circuit-specific rules may apply. Always verify with your specific court.
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