Don't Let Your Michigan Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Michigan exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what MCR 1.109, 2.518 requires before your filing deadline.
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Every year, Michigan 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.
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Manual Stamping
- •2+ hours for 50 documents
- •Error-prone labeling
- •No batch processing
- •Hope you followed MCR 1.109, 2.518
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- •15 minutes for 50 documents
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- •One-click batch stamping
- •Follows MCR 1.109, 2.518 automatically
About Michigan Exhibit Requirements
Michigan courts operate under Michigan Court Rules (MCR) with MiFILE mandatory statewide for all attorneys. A key distinction: attachments to pleadings are NOT simultaneously admissible as exhibits—a separate copy must be marked at the hearing. Exhibits not retrieved within 56 days after the appeal period may be disposed without notice.
What's in the Guide
- MiFILE mandatory statewide — 25 MB limit per document
- CRITICAL: Pleading attachments NOT auto-admissible — must mark separately
- 56-day retrieval deadline — exhibits disposed without notice after appeal
- 14-day exchange deadline — before trial, check scheduling order
- Wayne County (Detroit) rules — largest jurisdiction, commercial court
- Numbers or letters varies — check local practice in your county
- Business court docket — available for complex commercial cases
- Multiple format acceptance — PDF, TIFF, JPG supported
County-Specific Rules Covered
Wayne County (Detroit)
- • Largest jurisdiction in Michigan
- • Commercial court docket available
Oakland County
- • Northern Detroit suburbs
- • Follows statewide MiFILE requirements
Kent County (Grand Rapids)
- • Western Michigan hub
- • Business court docket available
Pro Tips Included
- •Attachments to pleadings require separate copies to be marked as exhibits at hearing
- •Retrieve exhibits within 56 days after appeal period or they may be destroyed
- •All uploaded file formats are converted to PDF automatically
- •Exchange exhibits 14 days before trial if no pretrial order specifies otherwise
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Assuming pleading attachments are automatically admissible as exhibits
- 2.Failing to retrieve exhibits within 56 days (leads to disposal without notice)
- 3.Not understanding that all formats convert to PDF upon filing
- 4.Missing the 14-day default exchange deadline
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Michigan Exhibit FAQs
What exhibit marking system do Michigan courts require?
Michigan courts allow either numbers or letters for exhibit marking, with variations by court. Check your specific court's requirements under MCR 1.109 and 2.518.
Is e-filing mandatory in Michigan courts?
Yes, MiFILE is mandatory statewide for Michigan courts. The file size limit is 25 MB per document. All uploaded formats are automatically converted to PDF.
Are pleading attachments automatically admissible as exhibits in Michigan?
No. A critical Michigan distinction is that attachments to pleadings are NOT simultaneously admissible as trial exhibits. A separate copy must be marked and offered at the hearing for admission.
How long do I have to retrieve exhibits after trial in Michigan?
Michigan courts may dispose of exhibits without notice if not retrieved within 56 days after the appeal period expires. Be sure to collect your original exhibits promptly after your case concludes.
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Nearby Jurisdictions
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