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Kent County Courthouse Exhibit Requirements

Kent County Circuit Court

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Kent County Courthouse exhibit facts at a glance
  • Kent County Courthouse is part of Kent County Circuit Court, serving Kent County, Michigan.
  • Plaintiffs mark exhibits Exhibit 1, 2, 3... and defendants mark exhibits Exhibit A, B, C... at Kent County Courthouse.
  • Kent County Courthouse requires e-filing through Michigan E-Filing, with a 25 MB cap per document.
  • MCR 2.302 / Kent County Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at Kent County Courthouse.
  • The preferred exhibit file format at Kent County Courthouse is PDF.
  • Kent County Courthouse is located at 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
  • Grand Rapids area - West Michigan
  • A common exhibit mistake at Kent County Courthouse: missing kent county-specific rules.
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Filing Essentials

E-Filing SystemMichigan E-Filing
File Size Limit25 MB
Preferred FormatPDF
Plaintiff MarkingExhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingExhibit A, B, C...
Primary RuleMCR 2.302 / Kent County Local Rules
Clerk's Office: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Paper filings are accepted during clerk's office hours (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). For deadline-sensitive filings, Michigan E-Filing is the safer option since it doesn't depend on the clerk's window, though confirm whether after-hours uploads are stamped same-day.

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Local Tips for Kent County Courthouse

  • Grand Rapids area - West Michigan
  • Furniture industry legacy
  • Growing tech sector
  • Format exhibit PDFs to PDF before uploading -- other formats are more likely to be rejected or reformatted by the clerk

Location & Access

180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Public parking nearby.

Security screening at the main entrance. Budget extra time during the morning rush, especially on Monday.

Common Mistakes at Kent County Courthouse

  • 1.Missing Kent County-specific rules
  • 2.Confusing with Wayne County procedures
  • 3.Waiting until the clerk's office closes to discover a file format problem with Michigan E-Filing

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Kent County Courthouse Exhibit FAQs

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

Plaintiffs typically use Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Exhibit A, B, C..., under MCR 2.302 / Kent 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 Kent County use, and what's the size limit?

Kent County Courthouse files through Michigan E-Filing, capped at 25 MB per document. Documents should be submitted in PDF format for best compatibility.

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

Missing Kent County-specific 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 Kent County Courthouse?

Grand Rapids area - West Michigan.

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

Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Kent County Circuit Court and exports PDF files within the 25 MB limit for Michigan E-Filing.

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