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Montgomery County Circuit Court Exhibit Requirements

Circuit Court for Montgomery County

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Montgomery County Circuit Court exhibit facts at a glance
  • Montgomery County Circuit Court is part of Circuit Court for Montgomery County, serving Montgomery County, Maryland.
  • Plaintiffs mark exhibits Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... and defendants mark exhibits Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C... at Montgomery County Circuit Court.
  • Montgomery County Circuit Court requires e-filing through MDEC, with a 50 MB cap per document.
  • Md. Rule 2-401 / Montgomery County Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at Montgomery County Circuit Court.
  • The preferred exhibit file format at Montgomery County Circuit Court is PDF.
  • Montgomery County Circuit Court is located at 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850.
  • Maryland's wealthiest county
  • A common exhibit mistake at Montgomery County Circuit Court: confusing with district of columbia rules.
Montgomery CountyMDEC50 MB limit

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Filing Essentials

E-Filing SystemMDEC
File Size Limit50 MB
Preferred FormatPDF
Plaintiff MarkingPlaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingDefendant's Exhibit A, B, C...
Primary RuleMd. Rule 2-401 / Montgomery County Local Rules
Clerk's Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Clerk's office hours are Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; paper filings need to be submitted before close. MDEC accepts electronic filings outside those hours, but confirm the after-hours cutoff -- many courts date-stamp late-night submissions with the next business day.

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Local Tips for Montgomery County Circuit Court

  • Maryland's wealthiest county
  • High volume of family law cases
  • Metro Red Line accessible
  • Montgomery County-wide practice: Maryland's statewide discovery framework (Md. Rule 2-401) sets exhibit exchange at roughly 15 days before trial; MDEC has been mandatory for attorneys since October 2021.

Location & Access

50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850

Public parking garage on Monroe Street. Metro accessible.

Standard courthouse security screening at the entrance -- expect a walk-through metal detector and bag check. Arrive a few minutes early if you're filing paper documents right at 8:30 AM.

Common Mistakes at Montgomery County Circuit Court

  • 1.Confusing with District of Columbia rules
  • 2.Missing MDEC filing deadlines
  • 3.Waiting until the clerk's office closes to discover a file format problem with MDEC

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Montgomery County Circuit Court Exhibit FAQs

How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at Montgomery County Circuit Court?

Plaintiffs typically use Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C..., under Md. Rule 2-401 / Montgomery County Local Rules. Individual departments can vary this convention, so confirm with the assigned judge's standing orders before trial.

What e-filing system does Montgomery County use, and what's the size limit?

Montgomery County Circuit Court files through MDEC, capped at 50 MB per document. Documents should be submitted in PDF format for best compatibility.

What's the most common exhibit mistake attorneys make at Montgomery County Circuit Court?

Confusing with District of Columbia rules. 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 Montgomery County Circuit Court?

Maryland's wealthiest county.

Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with Montgomery County Circuit Court requirements?

Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Circuit Court for Montgomery County and exports PDF files within the 50 MB limit for MDEC.

Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.