- Michigan Court Rules 2.302 (MCR 2.302) (opens in a new tab)
Michigan discovery and exhibit requirements
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Stop Guessing Kent County Exhibit Rules
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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... — convention, not rule; confirm the court's pretrial or scheduling order.
- Kent County's primary exhibit rule is MCR 2.401(I), Kent County Local Rules.
- Kent County courts e-file through MiFILE, so confirm the current file-size limit with the e-filing system.
- 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 prepared for court review 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
- Required for attorneys in courts where e-filing is implemented
- 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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- Check the instructions for your assigned court.
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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 lists by the time the court directs, and the court may bar an unlisted witness from testifying absent good cause; check the scheduling order for exhibit list deadlines.
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?
Confirm with the Seventeenth Circuit clerk whether MiFILE e-filing is required and what file-size limit applies.
Keep a Preparation Reference Handy
Use the Kent County guide as a starting point, then check the official instructions and orders for your case.
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.