Iowa Exhibit Stamps

Professional exhibit labeling for Iowa District Courts

Iowa R. Civ. P. 1.507, Rule 23.5Iowa EDMS20 MB (District Court), 150 MB (Appellate) limit

Quick Reference

Plaintiff MarkingNumbers (1, 2, 3...)

Defendant MarkingLetters (A, B, C...) - if exceeds 78, switch to numbers

Exchange Deadline14 days before trial (minimum 7 days)

E-Filing SystemIowa EDMS

File Size Limit20 MB (District Court), 150 MB (Appellate)

Primary RuleIowa R. Civ. P. 1.507, Rule 23.5

Key Requirements for Iowa

EDMS DISTINCTION: "Exhibits" = evidence at trial; "Attachments" = motion supporting materials
Joint exhibits marked with "JE" prefix
If defendant exhibits exceed 78, switch to numbers
Pages numbered with exhibit letter/number and page number (e.g., A-1, A-2)
Exhibit lists filed at least 14 days before trial (minimum 7 per Form 2)
Written objections within 7 days of exhibit list filing (4 days if filed less than 10 before trial)
CRITICAL: Objections not timely made are WAIVED (except Rules 5.402/5.403)
20 MB per submission (District Court); Audio: .wav, .mp3, .wma; Video: various formats on media device

Major County Rules

Polk County

Des Moines area - largest jurisdiction. Follows statewide EDMS procedures.

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Typical Iowa Exhibit Timeline

Discovery

Gather exhibits

Pre-Trial

Mark & exchange

Trial

Present exhibits

EDMS distinguishes "Exhibits" (evidence at trial) from "Attachments" (supporting materials to motions). Joint exhibits marked with "JE" prefix.

Iowa Exhibit FAQs

How do I mark exhibits for Iowa courts?

In Iowa, plaintiffs typically use Numbers (1, 2, 3...) while defendants use Letters (A, B, C...) - if exceeds 78, switch to numbers. Always verify with your specific court's local rules as requirements may vary by county.

What is the e-filing system for Iowa?

Iowa uses Iowa EDMS for electronic filing. The maximum file size is typically 20 MB (District Court), 150 MB (Appellate). Check with your specific court for exact requirements.

When must exhibits be exchanged in Iowa?

EDMS distinguishes "Exhibits" (evidence at trial) from "Attachments" (supporting materials to motions). Joint exhibits marked with "JE" prefix. The typical exchange deadline is 14 days before trial (minimum 7 days). Always verify deadlines in your court's scheduling order.

Does ExhibitPrep work for Iowa courts?

Yes! ExhibitPrep is designed to create properly formatted exhibit stamps that comply with Iowa court requirements. Our tool supports Numbers (1, 2, 3...) for plaintiffs and Letters (A, B, C...) - if exceeds 78, switch to numbers for defendants.

Are there county-specific rules in Iowa?

Yes, Iowa has county-specific variations. Polk County des moines area - largest jurisdiction. follows statewide edms procedures.. Always check local rules for your specific court.