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San Francisco Hall of Justice Exhibit Requirements

Superior Court of California, City and County of San Francisco

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San Francisco Hall of Justice exhibit facts at a glance
  • San Francisco Hall of Justice is part of Superior Court of California, City and County of San Francisco, serving San Francisco County, California.
  • Plaintiffs mark exhibits Exhibit 1, 2, 3... and defendants mark exhibits Exhibit A, B, C... at San Francisco Hall of Justice.
  • San Francisco Hall of Justice requires e-filing through File & ServeXpress, with a 25 MB cap per document.
  • CRC 3.1110 / San Francisco Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at San Francisco Hall of Justice.
  • The preferred exhibit file format at San Francisco Hall of Justice is PDF/A.
  • San Francisco Hall of Justice is located at 400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.
  • Civic Center BART station directly across the street
  • A common exhibit mistake at San Francisco Hall of Justice: missing san francisco local rules for complex cases.
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Filing Essentials

E-Filing SystemFile & ServeXpress
File Size Limit25 MB
Preferred FormatPDF/A
Plaintiff MarkingExhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingExhibit A, B, C...
Primary RuleCRC 3.1110 / San Francisco Local Rules
Clerk's Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Paper filings are accepted during clerk's office hours (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM). For deadline-sensitive filings, File & ServeXpress is the safer option since it doesn't depend on the clerk's window, though confirm whether after-hours uploads are stamped same-day.

Judge Standing Orders

Individual judges may have specific exhibit requirements. Always check the judge's standing orders before trial.

Hon. Ethan P. Schulman

Complex Litigation

Exhibit Preferences: Pre-marked exhibits required

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Local Tips for San Francisco Hall of Justice

  • Civic Center BART station directly across the street
  • Complex litigation department has strict exhibit requirements
  • Many tech and IP-related cases
  • San Francisco County-wide practice: Exhibits exchanged 10 days prior to trial. Slip sheets between exhibits.

Location & Access

400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Very limited parking. BART/Muni accessible via Civic Center station.

Airport-style security. Allow extra time during peak hours.

Common Mistakes at San Francisco Hall of Justice

  • 1.Missing San Francisco local rules for complex cases
  • 2.Not pre-marking exhibits as required
  • 3.Driving instead of taking BART (parking is difficult)

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San Francisco Hall of Justice Exhibit FAQs

How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at San Francisco Hall of Justice?

Plaintiffs typically use Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Exhibit A, B, C..., under CRC 3.1110 / San Francisco Local Rules. Individual departments can vary this convention, so confirm with the assigned judge's standing orders before trial.

What e-filing system does San Francisco County use, and what's the size limit?

San Francisco Hall of Justice files through File & ServeXpress, capped at 25 MB per document. Documents should be submitted in PDF/A format for best compatibility.

What's the most common exhibit mistake attorneys make at San Francisco Hall of Justice?

Missing San Francisco local rules for complex cases. 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 San Francisco Hall of Justice?

Civic Center BART station directly across the street.

Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with San Francisco Hall of Justice requirements?

Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Superior Court of California, City and County of San Francisco and exports PDF/A files within the 25 MB limit for File & ServeXpress.

Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.