King County Superior Court Exhibit Requirements
Superior Court of Washington for King County
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- King County Superior Court, Washington's largest superior court, sits at 516 Third Avenue in downtown Seattle, a block from the Pioneer Square light rail station.
- King County Local General Rule 30 mandates electronic filing and service for most civil case types through the KC Script Portal.
- Attorneys who file on paper without a court-approved exemption under LGR 30 face a $50 paper handling fee.
- Exhibit lists are typically due 21 days before trial, with documentary exhibit copies exchanged per the assigned judge's case schedule.
- Washington Superior Court Civil Rule 26 governs the underlying discovery obligations that feed King County's exhibit exchange deadlines.
- King County Superior Court handles a high volume of technology and business litigation given its Seattle metropolitan-area caseload.
- E-filed documents at King County Superior Court are capped at 25 MB per document and must be submitted as PDF.
- Individual King County departments can layer additional exhibit preferences on top of LGR 30 and CR 26, so confirming with the assigned judge before trial matters.
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Filing Essentials
Paper filings are accepted during clerk's office hours (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM). For deadline-sensitive filings, the KC Script Portal 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 King County Superior Court
- Seattle's main civil courthouse, King County Local General Rule 30 mandates e-filing for most civil case types
- Light rail accessible at Pioneer Square station
- Attorneys who file paper documents without a court-approved exemption face a $50 paper handling fee under LGR 30
- King County-wide practice: Uses KC Script Portal. Exhibit lists are typically due 21 days before trial, with documentary exhibit copies exchanged per the case schedule.
Location & Access
516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Paid parking in downtown Seattle. Light rail accessible at Pioneer Square station.
Standard security screening applies -- photo ID, bag check, and a walk-through metal detector. Cell phones are typically allowed in hallways but must be silenced in courtrooms.
Common Mistakes at King County Superior Court
- 1.Missing King County's mandatory e-filing requirement under LGR 30
- 2.Not checking department-specific exhibit requirements
- 3.Not confirming the assigned department's exhibit preferences before trial, even when they differ from the general courthouse rule
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Every year, Washington courts reject exhibits for:
- Wrong marking convention
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- Non-compliant file formats
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King County Superior Court Exhibit FAQs
How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at King County Superior Court?
Plaintiffs typically use Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Exhibit A, B, C..., under CR 26 / King County Local Civil Rules. Individual departments can vary this convention, so confirm with the assigned judge's standing orders before trial.
What e-filing system does King County use, and what's the size limit?
King County Superior Court files through KC Script Portal, capped at 25 MB per document. King County Local General Rule 30 mandates electronic filing and service for most civil case types, layered on top of statewide discovery under Washington Superior Court Civil Rule 26.
What's the most common exhibit mistake attorneys make at King County Superior Court?
Missing King County's mandatory e-filing requirement under LGR 30. 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 King County Superior Court?
Seattle's main civil courthouse, King County Local General Rule 30 mandates e-filing for most civil case types.
Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with King County Superior Court requirements?
Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Superior Court of Washington for King County and exports PDF files within the 25 MB limit for KC Script Portal.
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Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.