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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; confirm the current per-document file-size limit with the system.
  • 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 LimitConfirm the limit with the court’s e-filing system
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: Check local rules on pre-marking exhibits before trial

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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: exhibit and witness lists are lodged with the trial judge at least ten days before trial; confirm slip sheet requirements with the assigned department.

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 where the court's rules or the judge's order require it
  • 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 Confirm the limit with the court’s e-filing system 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 Confirm the limit with the court’s e-filing system limit for File & ServeXpress.

ExhibitPrep formats documents; it does not provide legal advice or filing approval. Some guidance remains unverified. Citations support only their stated claims and scope. Review the finished files against current court instructions and case orders before filing. Check requirements and the finished PDF before filing.

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