Don't Let Your Kentucky Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Kentucky exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what Check state and local court rules requires before your filing deadline.
- Exhibit exchange deadlines in Kentucky are set per court order.
- Exhibit practice in Kentucky centers on the Kentucky Circuit Courts.
- Kentucky's e-filing file-size limit is commonly cited as 50 MB per eFiling envelope, including all attachments, but limits change — confirm the current limit with the court or clerk before filing.
- Jefferson County (Louisville): confirm local procedures with the circuit clerk.
- Fayette County (Lexington): confirm local procedures with the circuit clerk.
- Check the court's pretrial order for exhibit procedures.
- Meet any court-ordered deadlines for exhibit exchange.
Free Kentucky Exhibit Guide
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Use the guide as a preparation checklist
- Check the instructions for your assigned court.
- Confirm labels, deadlines, and delivery method.
- Review the finished files before submitting.
Quick Reference
Source citations apply to the statement beside them, not the whole page. Check current court instructions and your case orders before filing.
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Two Ways to Prepare Kentucky Exhibits
Manual Stamping
- •Place each label individually
- •Keep a separate exhibit list
- •Check numbering across files
- •Review instructions and finished files
With ExhibitPrep
- •Apply chosen labels across a batch
- •Create a contents page and bookmarks
- •Review stamps before saving
- •Revise and compare saved copies
About Kentucky Exhibit Requirements
Electronic filing is mandatory for attorneys in case types that the Kentucky Supreme Court has designated by separate order. Exchange deadlines are set by the court's pretrial order, so check that order. Confirm local procedures with the clerk of the circuit where your case is pending.
Before you file
ExhibitPrep formats documents. It does not provide legal advice, submit filings, or determine whether evidence is admissible or a filing meets court requirements.
Some guidance has not been verified against current official sources. A citation supports only its stated claim and scope. Compare the finished PDF with current court instructions and orders in your case. Follow the filing review checklist.
What's in the Guide
- Check the court's pretrial order for exhibit exchange procedures.
- Electronic filing is mandatory for attorneys in designated case types; 50 MB per-envelope limit
- Jefferson Circuit Court Business Court Docket pilot for complex commercial litigation
- Equine-related cases may arise in Fayette County
- 57 judicial circuits
- Meet court-ordered deadlines for exhibit exchange
- Confirm that PDFs meet the eFiling system's current requirements before filing.
- Stipulations encouraged for authenticity to streamline trial
County-Specific Rules Covered
Jefferson County (Louisville)
- • Louisville-area circuit; confirm local procedures with the clerk
- • Business Court Docket pilot for complex commercial litigation Source (opens in a new tab)
Fayette County (Lexington)
- • Lexington-area circuit; confirm local procedures with the clerk
- • Thoroughbred horse region (Lexington)
Kenton County (Northern Kentucky)
- • Cincinnati metro area with cross-border litigation
- • Commercial cases from Northern Kentucky business district
Pro Tips Included
- •Register for the eFiling system online before your first filing
- •Identify eligible commercial cases in Jefferson Circuit Court as appropriate for the Business Court Docket
- •Meet court-ordered deadlines and ask the court promptly if an extension is needed.
- •Equine cases may require expert testimony to lay foundation for specialized exhibits.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing court-ordered deadlines for exhibit exchange
- 2.Not checking whether the case is eligible for Business Court management
- 3.Confirm that PDFs meet the eFiling system's current requirements before filing.
- 4.Exceeding the 50 MB limit on eFiling envelopes, including all attachments
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Kentucky Exhibit FAQs
How do I e-file exhibits in Kentucky courts?
Kentucky uses one statewide eFiling system for supported case types in its trial and appellate courts. Registration with the eFiling system must be completed online through the Kentucky Court of Justice's designated website. Exhibits must be PDF or PDF/A, and each eFiling envelope, including all attachments, must not exceed 50 MB. Electronic filing is mandatory for attorneys in case types that the Supreme Court has designated by separate order.
What are Kentucky's exhibit exchange deadlines?
Exhibit exchange deadlines are set by the court's pretrial or scheduling order, so check the assigned judge's order. Check the assigned judge's pretrial order for when exhibit lists must be exchanged and when exhibits must be made available to opposing counsel. Missing a court-ordered deadline can put your exhibits at risk, so check the judge's order.
What exhibit marking system does Kentucky require?
Confirm the exhibit marking convention in the pretrial order and the circuit's local rules. Marking conventions can vary, so confirm the local rules of the circuit. Exhibits should be marked before the exchange deadline specified in your court order.
What is Jefferson County Business Court and when should I use it?
The Jefferson Circuit Court Business Court Docket is a pilot project for the expedited resolution of complex commercial litigation. Civil cases in Jefferson Circuit Court whose subject matter falls within Business Court Rule 2.1, such as breach of contract claims involving a business entity, are assigned to the Business Court Docket and are identified by the plaintiff as appropriate for that assignment. Business Court cases follow the Business Court Rules of Practice, so review them for added scheduling or exhibit requirements. Review the Business Court rules to confirm whether your case belongs on the Business Court Docket.
Are there special considerations for Fayette County equine cases?
Yes. Fayette County (Lexington) is in Kentucky's thoroughbred horse region, so equine-related disputes may arise there. Equine cases may involve specialized exhibits such as breeding contracts and veterinary records that need proper authentication. Equine evidence may need careful preparation and authentication.
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