Stop Guessing Los Angeles County Exhibit Rules
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- Los Angeles County plaintiffs mark exhibits with Exhibit 1, 2, 3..., and defendants use Exhibit A, B, C....
- Los Angeles County's primary exhibit rule is LASC Local Rule 3.231.
- Los Angeles County courts e-file through LA Court Connect, with a maximum file size of 25 MB.
- Los Angeles County is part of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
- Largest court system in the united states.
- Multiple courthouse locations across la county.
- Los Angeles County case assignments span multiple courthouse locations, including Central District.
- ExhibitPrep generates court-compliant Los Angeles County exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
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Key Requirements for Los Angeles County
- Largest court system in the United States
- Multiple courthouse locations across LA County
- Separate filing requirements for unlimited vs limited civil
- Electronic filing mandatory for most case types
- Exhibits must include court case number on each page
Local Practice Notes
Among the strictest requirements in the state, Bates numbering required, plaintiff exhibits start at 001, defendant at 101. Exchange 5 calendar days before FSC. At least 3 sets of tabbed exhibit binders at trial. This traces to LA Local Rules 3.52, 3.53, 3.25. Confirm current practice with the Los Angeles County clerk's office before trial, since standing orders can change between cycles.
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Typical Los Angeles County Exhibit Timeline
Los Angeles Superior Court requires exhibits to be marked sequentially with plaintiff using numbers and defendant using letters.
Los Angeles County Exhibit FAQs
Why do LA Superior Court exhibits use Bates numbers starting at 001 and 101?
Under LA Local Rules 3.52, 3.53, and 3.25, Los Angeles County -- the strictest exhibit-marking practice in California -- has plaintiff exhibits start Bates numbering at 001 and defendant exhibits at 101, exchanged 5 calendar days before the final status conference.
How many sets of exhibit binders does Los Angeles Superior Court require at trial?
At least three tabbed sets: one for the court, one for opposing counsel, and one for the witness stand -- on top of whatever copies counsel wants for their own table.
Which LA County courthouse handles my civil case?
It depends on the case type and amount in controversy -- major civil hubs include the Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Central District), Santa Monica, Torrance, Pomona, and Van Nuys. Confirm your assigned courthouse on the case docket before showing up with exhibit binders at the wrong building.
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Los Angeles 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.