Ohio Exhibit Stamps
Professional exhibit labeling for Ohio Courts of Common Pleas
Quick Reference
Key Requirements for Ohio
- Initial disclosures within 28 days after planning conference
- Expert disclosures at least 90 days before trial (30 days for rebuttal)
- Standard: Plaintiffs use numbers (PX), defendants use letters (DX)
- EXCEPTION: Franklin County uses OPPOSITE - plaintiff letters, defendant numbers
- Multiple defendants use letter before designation (exceeding 26: AA, BB, AAA)
- Multiple parties add initial and name (1-JSmith)
- Exhibits marked and exchanged 1 week before trial; index 1 week before final pretrial
- PDF only for e-filing; black and white at 300 dpi recommended
Major County Rules
Hamilton County
Uses PX (Arabic numbers) for plaintiffs, DX (letters) for defendants, JX (Arabic numbers) for joint exhibits. Multiple parties use unique identifiers (e.g., "Doe Ex."). Exhibits in binders 3 business days before trial, pre-marked, individually paginated, tabbed.
Local Rule: Local Rule 15
Cuyahoga County
Exhibits in permanent record LIMITED to 8.5x11 inches. Oversize/3D exhibits reduced by photograph. Weapons, ammunition, currency, controlled substances retained by offering party.
Local Rule: Local Rule 29.0(E)
Franklin County
OPPOSITE CONVENTION: Plaintiff uses letters, defendant uses numbers. Exhibits pre-marked, sufficiently copied, placed in appropriate binders, exchanged PRIOR to opening statements. Joint exhibits strongly encouraged.
Local Rule: Courtroom 5A Guidelines
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Typical Ohio Exhibit Timeline
Initial disclosures within 28 days after parties' planning conference. Expert disclosures at least 90 days before trial.
Ohio County Court Guides
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Ohio Exhibit FAQs
How do I mark exhibits for Ohio courts?
In Ohio, plaintiffs typically use PX-1, PX-2... (numbers) while defendants use DX-A, DX-B... (letters) - EXCEPTION: Franklin uses opposite. Always verify with your specific court's local rules as requirements may vary by county.
What is the e-filing system for Ohio?
Ohio uses Odyssey eFileOH (varies by county) for electronic filing. The maximum file size is typically 5 MB (Franklin County Probate) to 30 MB (varies). Check with your specific court for exact requirements.
When must exhibits be exchanged in Ohio?
Initial disclosures within 28 days after parties' planning conference. Expert disclosures at least 90 days before trial. The typical exchange deadline is 1 week before trial (exhibits marked and exchanged). Always verify deadlines in your court's scheduling order.
Does ExhibitPrep work for Ohio courts?
Yes! ExhibitPrep is designed to create properly formatted exhibit stamps that comply with Ohio court requirements. Our tool supports PX-1, PX-2... (numbers) for plaintiffs and DX-A, DX-B... (letters) - EXCEPTION: Franklin uses opposite for defendants.
Are there county-specific rules in Ohio?
Yes, Ohio has county-specific variations. Hamilton County uses px (arabic numbers) for plaintiffs, dx (letters) for defendants, jx (arabic numbers) for joint exhibits. multiple parties use unique identifiers (e.g., "doe ex."). exhibits in binders 3 business days before trial, pre-marked, individually paginated, tabbed.. Always check local rules for your specific court.
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Last updated: 2026-01. Always verify current requirements with your court.