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Get the complete Virginia exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what Va. Sup. Ct. R. 1:18 (Pretrial Scheduling Order) and its Form 3 Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order requires before your filing deadline.

Key facts at a glance

Where the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order is entered, Virginia exhibit lists are due 15 days before trial and objections are due five days before trial.
Exhibit practice varies by court; confirm requirements with the court where you are filing.
Virginia's e-filing file-size limit is commonly cited as VJEFS (participating circuit courts): PDF documents up to 10 MB each, but limits change — confirm the current limit with the court or clerk before filing.
Fairfax County: confirm local circuit court practices with the clerk.
Virginia Beach: confirm local circuit court practices with the clerk.
Virginia's civil exhibit procedure is governed by Rule 1:18 and its Form 3 Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order where entered; Rule 4:1 is the general discovery rule and does not govern exhibit lists.
Under the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order, discovery must be completed 30 days before trial.

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Plaintiff MarkingNumbers (Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3...) are only this tool's default for plaintiff's exhibits. Confirm the marking format with the circuit court's pretrial order or the assigned judge.

Defendant MarkingLetters (Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C...) are only this tool's default for defendant's exhibits. Confirm the marking format with the circuit court's pretrial order or the assigned judge.

E-FilingVJEFS (Virginia Judiciary eFiling System) for most civil cases in participating circuit courts. VACES (Virginia Appellate Courts Electronic System) for the Supreme Court of Virginia and Court of Appeals of Virginia

File Size LimitVJEFS (participating circuit courts): PDF documents up to 10 MB each Source

Primary RuleVa. Sup. Ct. R. 1:18 (Pretrial Scheduling Order) and its Form 3 Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order

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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About Virginia Exhibit Requirements

Virginia is a Commonwealth state with no uniform statewide trial court e-filing system. VACES handles appellate filings, which must be filed electronically except by pro se litigants or with leave of court. Where entered, the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order (Rule 1:18) governs exhibit exchange, with lists due 15 days and objections at least five days before trial.

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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

No unified statewide e-filing — VJEFS covers only the participating circuit courts
Exhibit lists due 15 days before trial; objections due five days before trial
Marking convention varies - confirm with the assigned judge
Fairfax County Circuit Court: confirm local practices with the clerk.
Commonwealth court system — confirm the rules of the specific court
Rule 1:18 Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order - governs pretrial exhibit exchange
Business court docket: confirm availability with the court
Check if your circuit uses VJEFS — varies by jurisdiction

County-Specific Rules Covered

Fairfax County

• Fairfax County: confirm local practices with the clerk
• Ask whether a business court docket is available

Virginia Beach

• Confirm local court practices with the clerk
• Statewide rules apply; confirm local practices

Richmond City

• State capital courts
• Confirm local practices with the clerk

Pro Tips Included

•Check if your circuit court participates in VJEFS before assuming e-filing availability
•VACES e-filing is required in the appellate courts except for pro se litigants and those granted leave
•Exchange exhibit lists 15 days before trial per Rule 1:18 and its Form 3
•File objections at least five days before trial

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1.Assuming every Virginia court accepts e-filing (it is available only where a court has established a system)
2.Using generic exhibit descriptions (exhibit lists must specifically identify each exhibit)
3.Missing the 15-day exhibit list exchange deadline
4.Filing objections too late (due at least five days before trial)

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Virginia Exhibit FAQs

What exhibit marking system do Virginia courts require?

Confirm the exhibit marking convention with the assigned judge or the circuit's local rules. Check your specific circuit's local rules for exact requirements.

Is e-filing available in Virginia courts?

Virginia does not have a unified statewide trial court e-filing system. VJEFS allows electronic filing of most civil cases in participating circuit courts; confirm that your court participates. E-filing in General District Courts is available only where a court has established a system.

What is the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order?

Virginia's Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order, entered under Rule 1:18(b), governs exhibit exchange. Exhibit lists are due 15 days before trial, and objections must be filed at least five days before trial.

Does Fairfax County have special court rules?

Yes, Fairfax County Circuit Court has local practices, so confirm current requirements with the clerk. Fairfax County Circuit Court offers optional electronic filing through File & ServeXpress for new and existing civil cases and existing criminal cases. Always verify current Fairfax County requirements.

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