MDEC Exhibit Filing Guide
MDEC (Maryland Electronic Courts) accepts documents of 25 MB or smaller per upload, per the Maryland Judiciary's attorney e-filing FAQ. Maryland requires 30-day initial disclosures and has Business and Technology Case Management Program for complex commercial disputes.
- MDEC is the electronic filing system for Maryland courts.
- The MDEC file size limit is 25 MB per document.
- The primary accepted file format on MDEC is PDF format required.
- The official MDEC portal is at https://mdcourts.gov/mdec.
- ExhibitPrep applies exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, so case files never leave the user’s computer.
- ExhibitPrep includes 29 court-ready stamp templates covering plaintiff, defendant, deposition, and joint exhibit designations.
- ExhibitPrep’s Trial Binder Mode builds exhibit books with alphabetic labels (A, B, C), per-exhibit page numbering (A1–A5), and an auto-generated table of contents.
MDEC Requirements
Md. Rule 2-401 Discovery
Discovery scope and disclosure timing; confirm deadlines in the Maryland Rules and your scheduling order. Must disclose supporting documents early.
Md. Rule 2-504.2 Pretrial
Pretrial conference requirements. Check the scheduling order for any requirement to identify exhibits or stipulate to authenticity before trial.
25 MB File Limit
MDEC allows documents of 25 MB or smaller, per the Maryland Judiciary's attorney e-filing FAQ. Split larger exhibit compilations into parts.
Business and Technology Program
Montgomery County and other jurisdictions offer Business and Technology Case Management for complex commercial cases.
Accepted File Formats
- • PDF format required
- • 25 MB per document limit
- • Mandatory statewide
- • Text-searchable recommended
Common MDEC Filing Issues
25 MB Limit Exceeded
Maryland's MDEC allows documents of 25 MB or smaller to be uploaded. For files larger than 25 MB, break them up into multiple volumes.
30-Day Initial Disclosure Missed
Md. Check Maryland Rule 2-401 and the scheduling order for when disclosures are due. This includes supporting documents. Calendar this deadline carefully.
Pretrial Submissions Late
Md. Pretrial submission deadlines are set by the scheduling order; confirm the date in your case's order. Check your case-specific order.
Authenticity Not Stipulated
Maryland encourages stipulations to authenticity. Confer with opposing counsel to stipulate authentic exhibits where possible per Md. Rule 2-504.2.
🆕 New: Trial Binder Mode for Multi-Exhibit Filings
Filing multiple exhibits with MDEC? Use Trial Binder Mode to create court-ready exhibit books with alphabetic labels (A, B, C), per-exhibit page numbering (A1-A5), and auto-generated table of contents. Great for complex filings with numerous exhibits.
Learn about Trial Binder ModeWhy Use ExhibitPrep for MDEC?
ExhibitPrep prepares embedded exhibit labels for your review. Inspect the export against the current MDEC requirements before you upload.
Md. Rule Review
Prepare embedded exhibit labels, then compare the exported PDF with the current Maryland Rules requirements.
Large File Support
MDEC accepts documents of 25 MB or smaller, so split larger exhibit compilations into volumes.
Business Court Ready
Works with Business and Technology Case Management Program procedures.
Early Disclosure Support
Prepare exhibits quickly to meet Maryland 30-day initial disclosure requirement.
How to Prepare Exhibits for MDEC
Upload exhibits to ExhibitPrep
Maryland MDEC accepts documents of 25 MB or smaller.
Select Maryland template
Choose P-# for plaintiffs or D-# for defendants per Maryland convention.
Position and preview stamps
Add exhibit stamps and preview. MDEC accepts documents of 25 MB or smaller.
Download stamped exhibits
Export PDFs ready for MDEC submission.
Upload to MDEC portal
Log in to mdcourts.gov/mdec and upload exhibits.
MDEC Guides by Practice Area
Practice-specific filing requirements and exhibit tips for MDEC.
Frequently Asked Questions about MDEC
What is the MDEC file size limit?
MDEC allows documents of 25 MB or smaller to be uploaded, per the Maryland Judiciary's attorney e-filing FAQ. Documents larger than 25 MB must be broken up into multiple volumes. Split larger exhibit compilations into multiple parts before filing.
What are Maryland initial disclosure requirements?
Md. Check Maryland Rule 2-401 and the scheduling order for when disclosures are due. Discovery requests and the scheduling order determine when documents and potential exhibits must be disclosed. This is similar to federal FRCP 26(a) initial disclosures but with shorter 30-day deadline.
What is Maryland Business and Technology Case Management Program?
Montgomery County and other Maryland jurisdictions offer Business and Technology Case Management Program for complex commercial cases involving business disputes and technology. The program provides specialized judges, expedited scheduling, and streamlined procedures for qualifying cases.
When are exhibit lists due in Maryland?
Per Md. Pretrial submission deadlines are set by the scheduling order; confirm the date in your case's order. Check the scheduling order and the Maryland Rules for pretrial exhibit identification and authenticity requirements. Check your case-specific scheduling order for exact deadlines and requirements.
How do I mark exhibits in Maryland courts?
Maryland typically uses P-1, P-2, P-3 for plaintiffs and D-1, D-2, D-3 for defendants. Maryland encourages stipulations to authenticity, so mark exhibits clearly and confer with opposing counsel to identify which exhibits can be admitted by agreement per Md. Rule 2-504.2.
ExhibitPrep formats documents; it does not provide legal advice or filing approval. Some guidance remains unverified. Citations support only their stated claims and scope. Review the finished files against current court instructions and case orders before filing. Check requirements and the finished PDF before filing.