King County Superior Court Exhibit Requirements
Washington's largest county (Seattle metro). LCR 4(j) requires exhibit lists 21 days before trial. ER 904 streamlines authentication.
- KCLR 4(j) requires the exhibit list to be filed and served 21 days before trial.
- Washington ER 904 provides 30-day notice for exhibits to be presumed authentic absent timely written objection.
- King County requires a Joint Statement of Evidence filed 5 judicial days before trial via the KC Script Portal.
- King County Superior Court e-filing runs through the Washington ECR (Electronic Court Records) system.
- Plaintiff exhibits use sequential numbers (1, 2, 3); defendant exhibits use letters (A, B, C) or numbers starting at 100+.
- Counsel must bring 3 exhibit binder sets to trial: one for the court, one for the witness stand, and one for counsel table.
- Cases under $100,000 fall under King County mandatory arbitration rules (MAR 3.1), which use different exhibit procedures than trial.
- King County covers Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Kent, Renton, and surrounding metropolitan areas.
Covers Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Kent, Renton, and surrounding cities.
Prepare King County ExhibitsER 904: Streamlined Authentication
Washington's ER 904 is a significant advantage for trial preparation. Exhibits disclosed at least 14 days before trial are presumed authentic unless the opposing party objects in writing at least 7 days before trial. This eliminates the need for extensive foundation testimony.
14-Day Disclosure
Disclose exhibits 14+ days before trial for ER 904 presumption.
7-Day Objection Window
Objections to authenticity must be made 7+ days before trial.
King County LCR 4(j) Requirements
21-Day Exhibit List Deadline
File and serve exhibit lists 21 days before trial under LCR 4(j).
Odyssey E-Filing
25MB per document. PDF format. Text-searchable preferred.
Standard Numbering
Plaintiff: Numbers (1, 2, 3). Defendant: Numbers starting at 100+ or letters.
Trial Binders
Bring 3 exhibit sets: court, witness stand, and counsel table.
Mandatory Arbitration Program
Cases under $100,000 are subject to mandatory arbitration under King County rules. Arbitration exhibit procedures differ from trial procedures. Check MAR 3.1 and related rules.
Trial Exhibit Checklist
Frequently Asked Questions
What are King County Superior Court exhibit requirements?
King County follows Washington LCR 4(j) and ER 904 for exhibits. E-filing through Odyssey File & Serve. Exhibit lists due 21 days before trial. ER 904 provides streamlined authentication for exhibits disclosed in advance.
What is the King County LCR 4(j) exhibit deadline?
Under King County Local Civil Rule 4(j), exhibit lists must be filed and served 21 days before trial. This deadline ensures parties have adequate time to review and object to proposed exhibits.
How does Washington ER 904 help with exhibit authentication?
ER 904 provides that exhibits disclosed at least 14 days before trial are presumed authentic unless objected to in writing at least 7 days before trial. This streamlines authentication at trial and reduces foundation testimony.
How do I e-file exhibits in King County Superior Court?
King County uses Odyssey File & Serve. 25MB file limit per document. PDF format required. For large exhibits, split into parts or request leave to file conventionally.
Prepare King County Exhibits
LCR 4(j) compliant stamps for King County Superior Court. Leverage ER 904 authentication with timely exhibit disclosure.
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