Orange County Superior Court Exhibit Requirements
Orange County follows CRC 3.1110 and Local Rule 317. Standard California conventions—no Bates numbering required.
- OC Superior Court Local Rule 308 governs case management orders that set exhibit deadlines.
- OC Superior Court Local Rule 367 governs trial preparation, including exhibit list submission.
- California Rules of Court 3.1110 provides the statewide framework for exhibit formatting in Orange County.
- Orange County requires exhibit exchange 14 days before trial, longer than Los Angeles (5 days before FSC) or San Diego (5 court days).
- Plaintiff exhibits use sequential numbers (1, 2, 3) with yellow stickers; defendant exhibits use letters (A, B, C) with blue stickers.
- E-filing runs through Odyssey File & Serve with a 25 MB per-document size cap and PDF-only format.
- Orange County does NOT require Bates numbering, distinguishing it from Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rules 3.52-3.53.
- Cases assigned to the complex civil litigation department may have stricter deadlines and electronic exhibit requirements per the case management order.
E-file through Odyssey File & Serve. 25MB limit per document.
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Local Rule 317 Requirements
MSC Exhibit Exchange
Exchange exhibits at or before the Mandatory Settlement Conference. File exhibit list per case management order.
Standard Numbering
Plaintiff: Numbers (1, 2, 3). Defendant: Letters (A, B, C). No Bates stamps required.
Odyssey E-Filing
25MB per document. PDF format. Text-searchable preferred but not required.
Trial Binders
Bring 2+ exhibit binder sets to trial. Tabs with index required.
Trial Exhibit Checklist
Simpler Than LA
Orange County doesn't require Bates numbering like LA Superior Court. Standard California exhibit stamps are sufficient. This makes exhibit preparation faster and less expensive.
Court rules and e-filing requirements change frequently. Verify current requirements with your local court clerk or official court website before filing. This content is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Orange County Superior Court exhibit requirements?
Orange County follows CRC 3.1110 and Local Rule 317. Exhibits must be exchanged at the MSC. The 25MB e-filing limit applies. No Bates numbering required (unlike LA).
Does Orange County require Bates numbering?
No. Orange County does not require Bates numbering. Standard California exhibit conventions apply: numbers for plaintiff (1, 2, 3) and letters for defendant (A, B, C).
What is the Orange County exhibit exchange deadline?
Per Local Rule 317, exhibits should be exchanged at or before the Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC). Trial exhibit lists are due per the case management order.
How do I e-file in Orange County Superior Court?
Orange County uses the Odyssey File & Serve system. 25MB file limit per document. PDF format required. Exhibits should be filed as attachments to motions or lodged separately.
Prepare Orange County Exhibits
CRC 3.1110 compliant stamps for Orange County Superior Court. No Bates numbering needed. Export ready for Odyssey.
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