- California Rules of Court 3.1110 (CRC 3.1110) (opens in a new tab)
General format of California motion papers, including pagination and exhibit presentation
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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, so confirm the current file-size limit with the e-filing system.
- Orange County is part of the Orange County Superior Court.
- Check the court's local rule on mandatory civil e-filing.
- Complex litigation program with special exhibit rules.
- Orange County case assignments span multiple courthouse locations, including Central Justice Center.
- ExhibitPrep generates prepared for court review Orange County exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
Quick Reference
Key Requirements for Orange County
- Check the court's local rule on mandatory civil e-filing
- Complex litigation program with special exhibit rules
- Joint exhibit lists encouraged
- Check the local rule for the deadline to exchange pre-marked exhibits
- Case assignment spans 4 courthouse locations/divisions -- confirm yours before filing
Local Practice Notes
Electronic Evidence Portal mandatory as of January 2025. In Orange County, Local Rule 317 requires two complete sets of Joint Exhibit Notebooks, not to exceed 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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Use the guide as a preparation checklist
- Check the instructions for your assigned court.
- Confirm labels, deadlines, and delivery method.
- Review the finished files before submitting.
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Orange County Exhibit FAQs
What is Orange County's Electronic Evidence Portal and when did it become mandatory?
Orange County Family Law Local Rule 714 requires the Electronic Evidence Portal in lieu of trial exhibit notebooks beginning January 1, 2025.
How do Joint Exhibit Notebooks work in Orange County?
Orange County Superior Court Local Rule 317 requires two complete sets of Joint Exhibit Notebooks, not to exceed 3” each, and an Issue Conference at least 14 days before trial.
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.
Keep a Preparation Reference Handy
Use the Orange County guide as a starting point, then check the official instructions and orders for your case.
Orange County Courthouses
Specific filing requirements vary by courthouse. Select your courthouse for detailed information:
Practice Area Guides for Orange County
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Last updated: 2026-07. Always verify current requirements with your court.