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Hillsborough County Courthouse Exhibit Requirements

Hillsborough County Circuit Court

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Hillsborough County Courthouse exhibit facts at a glance
  • Hillsborough County Courthouse is part of Hillsborough County Circuit Court, serving Hillsborough County, Florida.
  • Plaintiffs mark exhibits Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... and defendants mark exhibits Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C... at Hillsborough County Courthouse.
  • Hillsborough County Courthouse requires e-filing through Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, with a 25 MB cap per document.
  • Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280 / Hillsborough County Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at Hillsborough County Courthouse.
  • The preferred exhibit file format at Hillsborough County Courthouse is PDF/A.
  • Hillsborough County Courthouse is located at 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602.
  • Tampa Bay area's largest court
  • A common exhibit mistake at Hillsborough County Courthouse: missing hillsborough county local rules.
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Filing Essentials

File Size Limit25 MB
Preferred FormatPDF/A
Plaintiff MarkingPlaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingDefendant's Exhibit A, B, C...
Primary RuleFla. R. Civ. P. 1.280 / Hillsborough County Local Rules
Clerk's Office: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Clerk's office hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; paper filings need to be submitted before close. Florida Courts E-Filing Portal accepts electronic filings outside those hours, but confirm the after-hours cutoff -- many courts date-stamp late-night submissions with the next business day.

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Local Tips for Hillsborough County Courthouse

  • Tampa Bay area's largest court
  • TECO streetcar accessible to downtown
  • Complex business litigation division
  • Hillsborough County-wide practice: Exhibits listed numerically, not alphabetically. Avery #5963 adhesive labels placed on back of last page, bottom left corner.

Location & Access

800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602

Paid parking in downtown Tampa.

Airport-style security at the public entrance. No weapons, and recording devices generally require prior permission from court security.

Common Mistakes at Hillsborough County Courthouse

  • 1.Missing Hillsborough County local rules
  • 2.Not checking business court requirements
  • 3.Waiting until the clerk's office closes to discover a file format problem with Florida Courts E-Filing Portal

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Hillsborough County Courthouse Exhibit FAQs

How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at Hillsborough County Courthouse?

Plaintiffs typically use Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C..., under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280 / Hillsborough County Local Rules. Individual departments can vary this convention, so confirm with the assigned judge's standing orders before trial.

What e-filing system does Hillsborough County use, and what's the size limit?

Hillsborough County Courthouse files through Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, capped at 25 MB per document. Documents should be submitted in PDF/A format for best compatibility.

What's the most common exhibit mistake attorneys make at Hillsborough County Courthouse?

Missing Hillsborough County local rules. Building in extra time to double-check formatting before the filing deadline avoids most rejections.

What's one local filing quirk to know before showing up at Hillsborough County Courthouse?

Tampa Bay area's largest court.

Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with Hillsborough County Courthouse requirements?

Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Hillsborough County Circuit Court and exports PDF/A files within the 25 MB limit for Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.