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- San Francisco County plaintiffs mark exhibits with Exhibit 1, 2, 3..., and defendants use Exhibit A, B, C....
- San Francisco County's primary exhibit rule is SF Local Rule 2.11, CCP 1010.6.
- San Francisco County courts e-file through File & ServeXpress, with a maximum file size of 15-30 MB per document, 75 MB per submission.
- San Francisco County is part of the San Francisco Superior Court.
- Mandatory e-filing since december 2014.
- Courtesy paper copies are typically required for judge review, submitted directly to the assigned department -- confirm the specific deadline with that department, since it varies by judge.
- ExhibitPrep generates court-compliant San Francisco County exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, with files never leaving the user's device.
Quick Reference
Key Requirements for San Francisco County
- Mandatory e-filing since December 2014
- Courtesy paper copies are typically required for judge review, submitted directly to the assigned department -- confirm the specific deadline with that department, since it varies by judge
- E-filing vendors charge a per-transaction convenience fee on top of any court filing fee -- check the current rate with your e-filing provider before submitting
- Self-represented litigants encouraged but not required to e-file
- Among the highest-volume court systems in California, with correspondingly strict deadline enforcement
Local Practice Notes
Exhibits exchanged 10 days prior to trial. Slip sheets between exhibits. This traces to LRSF 6.1, 6.4. Local practice like this tends to shift faster than statewide rules, so verify with the clerk's office ahead of your filing deadline.
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Typical San Francisco County Exhibit Timeline
Mandatory e-filing since December 2014. File size: 15MB (First Connect) or 30MB (FSX) per document. Courtesy copies required for court review.
San Francisco County Exhibit FAQs
What is a slip sheet and does San Francisco Superior Court require them?
A slip sheet is a blank or labeled divider page separating one exhibit from the next in a combined binder or PDF. Under LRSF 6.1 and 6.4, San Francisco requires slip sheets between exhibits, exchanged 10 days before trial.
Why does San Francisco have two different e-filing size limits?
It depends on which e-filing connector is used: documents filed through First Connect are capped at 15 MB, while File & ServeXpress (FSX) allows up to 30 MB per document, with a 75 MB total per submission either way.
Do I still need to bring paper copies if I e-file in San Francisco?
Yes for most filings -- courtesy paper copies are typically required for judge review even though electronic filing has been mandatory in San Francisco Superior Court since December 2014. The deadline is set at the department level, so confirm the specific cutoff with the assigned judge's department rather than assuming a courthouse-wide time.
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San Francisco County Courthouses
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Last updated: 2026-07. Always verify current requirements with your court.