Don't Let Your Missouri Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Missouri exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 56 requires before your filing deadline.
- Exhibit exchange deadlines in Missouri are set by the assigned judge's order, so confirm the date with the clerk.
- Missouri's circuit courts are organized into forty-six judicial circuits
- Missouri's e-filing file-size limit: not confirmed — check the filing portal.
- St. Saint Louis City is Missouri Judicial Circuit No. 22, separate from Saint Louis County (Circuit No. 21)
- Jackson County: Missouri Judicial Circuit No. 16
- Missouri exhibit procedure varies by circuit and judge, so confirm the assigned judge's order and local rules. Sup. Ct. R. 56.
- A common Missouri exhibit-filing mistake: missing the exhibit exchange date set in the judge's order.
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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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Manual Stamping
- •Place each label individually
- •Keep a separate exhibit list
- •Check numbering across files
- •Review instructions and finished files
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- •Apply chosen labels across a batch
- •Create a contents page and bookmarks
- •Review stamps before saving
- •Revise and compare saved copies
About Missouri Exhibit Requirements
Electronic filing in Missouri courts is governed by Supreme Court Rule 103 and Court Operating Rule 27. Exhibits are exchanged by the date set in the assigned Missouri judge's order. St. Saint Louis City is Missouri Judicial Circuit No. 22, separate from Saint Louis County (Circuit No. 21). Louis County. Jackson County is Missouri Judicial Circuit No. 16
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
- Missouri exhibit exchange deadline — set by the scheduling order, confirm with the clerk
- Missouri e-filing (Rule 103.05) — an oversized exhibit may be filed on approved media or as multiple electronic documents
- Missouri: P-1/D-1 prefix labels are this tool's default — confirm with the judge's order
- St. Saint Louis City is Missouri Judicial Circuit No. 22, separate from Saint Louis County (Circuit No. 21). Louis County
- Jackson County: Missouri Judicial Circuit No. 16
- St. Saint Louis County is Missouri Judicial Circuit No. 21, separate from Saint Louis City (Circuit No. 22)
- Whether a commercial or complex-case docket exists varies by Missouri circuit — confirm with the circuit clerk
- Missouri case management conferences — any exhibit-list requirement comes from the court's order or local rule, confirm with the clerk
County-Specific Rules Covered
St. Louis City
- • Judicial Circuit No. 22 (Saint Louis City) Source (opens in a new tab)
- • Separate from St. Louis County
Jackson County (Kansas City)
- • Judicial Circuit No. 16 (Jackson County) Source (opens in a new tab)
- • Confirm local docket practice with the Missouri circuit clerk
St. Louis County
- • Suburban courts
- • Separate from St. Louis City
Pro Tips Included
- •Exchange exhibits by the date in the Missouri judge's order
- •St. Saint Louis City is Missouri Judicial Circuit No. 22, separate from Saint Louis County (Circuit No. 21). Verify whether your case belongs in Saint Louis County or Saint Louis City before filing
- •Register early as a Missouri e-filing user under Court Operating Rule 27.03
- •Check whether the Missouri court's pretrial order requires an exhibit list
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing the exhibit exchange date in the Missouri judge's order
- 2.Confusing St. Confusing Saint Louis City (Circuit No. 22) with Saint Louis County (Circuit No. 21). Louis County
- 3.Not registering as a Missouri e-filing user (Court Operating Rule 27.03) before a filing is due
- 4.Not checking whether the Missouri court's order requires an exhibit list before a pretrial conference
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Missouri Exhibit FAQs
What exhibit marking system do Missouri courts require?
Missouri exhibit labels follow the assigned judge's order; this tool defaults to P-/D- prefix notation. Sup. Ct. P-1, P-2, P-3 for plaintiff exhibits and D-1, D-2, D-3 for defendant exhibits is only this tool's default; confirm labels with the assigned judge's order.
Is e-filing available in Missouri courts?
Yes, Missouri courts accept filings through the electronic filing system governed by Supreme Court Rule 103 and Court Operating Rule 27. Register for Missouri eFiling early and confirm with the clerk whether your filing must be made electronically. Missouri eFiling sets per-file size limits — confirm the current limit with the Missouri eFiling help pages or the clerk
What is the difference between St. Louis City and St. Louis County courts?
St. Saint Louis City is Missouri Judicial Circuit No. 22, separate from Saint Louis County (Circuit No. 21). Louis County. Saint Louis City (Circuit No. 22) and Saint Louis County (Circuit No. 21) are separate judicial circuits. Confirm whether your case belongs in Saint Louis City or Saint Louis County before filing. Confirm which county a Kansas City address lies in before choosing the circuit court
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Missouri?
Missouri's exhibit exchange deadline is set by the assigned judge's order — confirm with the clerk. Sup. Ct. R. 56. A Missouri court may also direct a case management conference under Rule 62.01. Whether a commercial or complex-case docket exists varies by Missouri circuit — confirm with the circuit clerk
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