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- Orange County plaintiffs mark exhibits with Exhibit 1, 2, 3..., and defendants use Exhibit A, B, C....
- Orange County's primary exhibit rule is OC Local Rule 317.
- Orange County courts e-file through Odyssey File & Serve, with a maximum file size of 35 MB.
- Orange County is part of the Orange County Superior Court.
- E-filing mandatory for civil unlimited cases.
- Complex litigation program with special exhibit rules.
- Orange County case assignments span multiple courthouse locations, including Central Justice Center.
- ExhibitPrep generates court-compliant Orange County exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
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Key Requirements for Orange County
- E-filing mandatory for civil unlimited cases
- Complex litigation program with special exhibit rules
- Joint exhibit lists encouraged
- Pre-marked exhibits required 5 days before trial
- Case assignment spans 4 courthouse locations/divisions -- confirm yours before filing
Local Practice Notes
Electronic Evidence Portal mandatory as of January 2025. Joint Exhibit Notebooks required (two sets, max 3" each). Issue Conference at least 10 days before trial. This traces to Local Rule 317. Treat this as a starting point rather than the final word -- call the assigned department to confirm before exhibit exchange.
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Orange County Exhibit FAQs
What is Orange County's Electronic Evidence Portal and when did it become mandatory?
It's Orange County Superior Court's dedicated system for submitting trial exhibits electronically, made mandatory as of January 2025 under Local Rule 317 -- replacing the prior practice of physical exhibit binders for most civil trials.
How do Joint Exhibit Notebooks work in Orange County?
Local Rule 317 requires two sets of Joint Exhibit Notebooks, each capped at 3 inches thick, prepared and exchanged at an Issue Conference held at least 10 days before trial -- a structured step most other California counties don't formalize as tightly.
Which Orange County courthouse hears my civil case?
Depends on case type and location -- Central Justice Center (Santa Ana), Harbor Justice Center (Newport Beach/Laguna Hills), North Justice Center (Fullerton), and West Justice Center (Westminster) all handle different civil dockets. Confirm your assignment before finalizing exhibit logistics.
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Orange 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.