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.
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Every year, Missouri 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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About Missouri Exhibit Requirements
Missouri courts operate under Supreme Court Rule 56 with Show-Me Courts as the statewide e-filing system. Exhibits are exchanged 14 days before trial. St. Louis City operates as an independent city circuit separate from St. Louis County. Jackson County (Kansas City) is another major jurisdiction.
What's in the Guide
- 14-day exchange deadline — before trial, check scheduling order
- Show-Me Courts e-filing — 25 MB limit, mandatory statewide
- P-1/D-1 prefix notation — different from plain numbers/letters
- St. Louis City independent — SEPARATE from St. Louis County
- Jackson County (Kansas City) — western Missouri hub, large docket
- St. Louis County separate — suburban docket distinct from City
- Commercial dockets available — business court in major jurisdictions
- Pre-trial conference requirements — exhibit list typically required
County-Specific Rules Covered
St. Louis City
- • Independent city circuit
- • Separate from St. Louis County
Jackson County (Kansas City)
- • Western Missouri hub
- • Large commercial docket
St. Louis County
- • Suburban courts
- • Separate from St. Louis City
Pro Tips Included
- •Exchange exhibits 14 days before trial
- •St. Louis City is SEPARATE from St. Louis County - verify jurisdiction
- •Register for Show-Me Courts e-filing early
- •Pre-trial conference exhibit lists are required
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing the 14-day exhibit exchange deadline
- 2.Confusing St. Louis City with St. Louis County
- 3.Not registering for Show-Me Courts before deadline
- 4.Not preparing exhibit list for pre-trial conference
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Missouri Exhibit FAQs
What exhibit marking system do Missouri courts require?
Missouri courts use prefix notation under Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 56: P-1, P-2, P-3 for plaintiff exhibits and D-1, D-2, D-3 for defendant exhibits.
Is e-filing available in Missouri courts?
Yes, Missouri uses Show-Me Courts for statewide e-filing. Register early as all civil filings must go through this system. The file size limit is 25 MB per document.
What is the difference between St. Louis City and St. Louis County courts?
St. Louis City is an INDEPENDENT city circuit that is completely SEPARATE from St. Louis County. These are different jurisdictions with different courts. Filing in the wrong one is a common mistake. Kansas City cases go to Jackson County.
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Missouri?
Missouri requires exhibit exchange 14 days before trial under Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 56. Pre-trial conference requirements may also apply. Commercial dockets are available in major jurisdictions.
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