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- Kent County plaintiffs mark exhibits with Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3..., and defendants use Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C....
- Kent County's primary exhibit rule is MCR 2.401(I), Kent County Local Rules.
- Kent County courts e-file through MiFILE, with a maximum file size of 25 MB.
- Kent County is part of the Kent County Circuit Court (Seventeenth Circuit).
- Grand rapids metropolitan area -- the largest circuit court outside metro detroit.
- Mcr 2.401(i) exhibit and witness lists due at the final pretrial conference.
- ExhibitPrep generates court-compliant Kent County exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
Quick Reference
Key Requirements for Kent County
- Grand Rapids metropolitan area -- the largest circuit court outside metro Detroit
- MCR 2.401(I) exhibit and witness lists due at the final pretrial conference
- Mandatory e-filing via MiFILE
- West Michigan commercial hub with a substantial business litigation docket
- E-filing capped at 25 MB through MiFILE
Local Practice Notes
Grand Rapids area -- the largest circuit outside metro Detroit and West Michigan's commercial hub. Because scheduling-order specifics come from the assigned judge's practices rather than a single published countywide rule, double-check current exhibit exchange timing with the clerk before relying on them for trial.
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- County-specific rules for Kent County
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- Wrong marking convention
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Typical Kent County Exhibit Timeline
Kent County (Grand Rapids) Seventeenth Circuit Court follows Michigan's statewide MCR 2.401(I) requirement that witness and exhibit lists be filed and exchanged at the final pretrial conference, with unlisted evidence subject to exclusion absent good cause.
Kent County Exhibit FAQs
What happens if an exhibit is missing from my Kent County pretrial statement?
It may be excluded at trial. MCR 2.401(I) requires witness and exhibit lists at the final pretrial conference, and Kent County Circuit Court (Seventeenth Circuit) enforces this statewide rule the same way other Michigan circuits do -- evidence left off the list risks exclusion absent good cause.
Why is Kent County significant in Michigan's court system?
It's the largest circuit court outside the Detroit metro area and serves as West Michigan's commercial hub, giving the Seventeenth Circuit a heavier business-litigation caseload than most Michigan counties of similar population.
Is e-filing mandatory in Kent County civil cases?
Yes -- MiFILE is mandatory for e-filing in Kent County, with a 25 MB per-document cap consistent with most other Michigan circuits.
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Kent County Courthouses
Specific filing requirements vary by courthouse. Select your courthouse for detailed information:
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Last updated: 2026-07. Always verify current requirements with your court.