Pierce County Superior Court Exhibit Requirements
Pierce County Superior Court
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- Pierce County Superior Court sits at 930 Tacoma Avenue South and is Washington's second-largest county court.
- Pierce County uses the LINX case-management system, which assigns cases to Expedited, Standard, or Complex tracks.
- Exhibit exchange deadlines follow the assigned track: Week 21 for Expedited cases, Week 47 for Standard, and Week 70 for Complex.
- E-filing runs through Odyssey File & Serve with a 25 MB per-document cap and PDF format required.
- Plaintiff exhibits use the Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3 format and defendant exhibits use Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C, per CR 26 and Pierce County Local Civil Rules.
- Pierce County's local rules differ from neighboring King County's in track scheduling and system name, despite both being Washington superior courts.
- The clerk's office keeps hours of Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM for paper filings, separate from the Odyssey File & Serve e-filing cutoff.
- Confirming the assigned department's exhibit preferences before trial matters in Pierce County even when they diverge from the general courthouse rule.
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Filing Essentials
Paper filings are accepted during clerk's office hours (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM). For deadline-sensitive filings, Odyssey File & Serve is the safer option since it doesn't depend on the clerk's window, though confirm whether after-hours uploads are stamped same-day.
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Local Tips for Pierce County Superior Court
- Second largest Washington county
- Tacoma metropolitan area cases
- Pierce County-wide practice: Uses LINX system. Track-based scheduling: Expedited (Week 21), Standard (Week 47), Complex (Week 70) exhibit exchange deadlines.
Location & Access
930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
Public parking in downtown Tacoma.
Expect a metal detector and bag check at the main entrance. Lines tend to run longest right at opening and just before lunch.
Common Mistakes at Pierce County Superior Court
- 1.Confusing with King County rules
- 2.Missing local rule differences
- 3.Not confirming the assigned department's exhibit preferences before trial, even when they differ from the general courthouse rule
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- Wrong marking convention
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- Non-compliant file formats
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Pierce County Superior Court Exhibit FAQs
How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at Pierce County Superior Court?
Plaintiffs typically use Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C..., under CR 26 / Pierce County Local Civil Rules. Individual departments can vary this convention, so confirm with the assigned judge's standing orders before trial.
What e-filing system does Pierce County use, and what's the size limit?
Pierce County Superior Court files through Odyssey File & Serve, capped at 25 MB per document. Documents should be submitted in PDF format for best compatibility.
What's the most common exhibit mistake attorneys make at Pierce County Superior Court?
Confusing with King County 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 Pierce County Superior Court?
Second largest Washington county.
Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with Pierce County Superior Court requirements?
Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Pierce County Superior Court and exports PDF files within the 25 MB limit for Odyssey File & Serve.
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Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.