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- San Diego County plaintiffs mark exhibits with Exhibit 1, 2, 3..., and defendants use Exhibit A, B, C....
- San Diego County's primary exhibit rule is SDSC Local Rule 2.1.9.
- San Diego County courts e-file through Odyssey File & Serve, with a maximum file size of 35 MB.
- San Diego County is part of the San Diego Superior Court.
- E-filing mandatory for civil cases.
- Pdf/a format preferred for archival.
- San Diego County case assignments span multiple courthouse locations, including Hall of Justice.
- ExhibitPrep generates court-compliant San Diego County exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
Quick Reference
Key Requirements for San Diego County
- E-filing mandatory for civil cases
- PDF/A format preferred for archival
- Exhibits must be tabbed and indexed
- Separate exhibit list required for trials
- Case assignment spans 4 courthouse locations/divisions -- confirm yours before filing
Local Practice Notes
Tan/light brown court exhibit tags required from Civil Business Office. 5 court days prior. This traces to Local Rule 2.5.6. Because these specifics come from local rules rather than statewide code, double-check them with the clerk before relying on them for trial.
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Typical San Diego County Exhibit Timeline
San Diego Superior Court follows California Rules of Court with local variations for exhibit marking.
San Diego County Exhibit FAQs
What are the tan exhibit tags San Diego courts require?
San Diego Superior Court requires tan or light brown exhibit tags issued by the Civil Business Office, obtained at least 5 court days before they're needed, under Local Rule 2.5.6 -- a physical requirement that trips up attorneys used to printing their own colored labels.
How many San Diego courthouses might my civil case be assigned to?
Four: the downtown Hall of Justice, plus North County, East County, and South County branches. Confirm which one your case is assigned to before finalizing exhibit binder logistics, since travel time between branches can be significant.
What e-filing format does San Diego Superior Court prefer for exhibits?
PDF/A is the preferred format for archival purposes, and civil case e-filing is mandatory. Exhibits also need to be tabbed and indexed with a separate exhibit list prepared for trial.
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San Diego 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.