Shelby County Circuit Court Exhibit Requirements
Shelby County Circuit Court
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- Shelby County Circuit Court is part of Shelby County Circuit Court, serving Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Plaintiffs mark exhibits Exhibit 1, 2, 3... and defendants mark exhibits Exhibit A, B, C... at Shelby County Circuit Court.
- Shelby County Circuit Court requires e-filing through Tennessee eFiling, with a 25 MB cap per document.
- Tenn. R. Civ. P. 26 / Shelby County Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at Shelby County Circuit Court.
- The preferred exhibit file format at Shelby County Circuit Court is PDF.
- Shelby County Circuit Court is located at 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103.
- Tennessee's largest county by population
- A common exhibit mistake at Shelby County Circuit Court: confusing with nashville rules.
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Filing Essentials
Clerk's office hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; paper filings need to be submitted before close. Tennessee eFiling accepts electronic filings outside those hours, but confirm the after-hours cutoff -- many courts date-stamp late-night submissions with the next business day.
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Local Tips for Shelby County Circuit Court
- Tennessee's largest county by population
- Memphis metropolitan area cases
- Shelby County-wide practice: statewide exhibit exchange deadline is 10 days before trial (Tenn. R. Civ. P. 26); eFlex e-filing has been in place since June 2012, though sealed cases must still be filed at the courthouse counter.
Location & Access
140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
Public parking in downtown Memphis.
Airport-style security at the public entrance. No weapons, and recording devices generally require prior permission from court security.
Common Mistakes at Shelby County Circuit Court
- 1.Confusing with Nashville rules
- 2.Missing local rule requirements
- 3.Assuming plaintiff/defendant marking conventions are identical to a neighboring county without checking Tenn. R. Civ. P. 26 / Shelby County Local Rules
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Shelby County Circuit Court Exhibit FAQs
How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at Shelby County Circuit Court?
Plaintiffs typically use Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Exhibit A, B, C..., under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 26 / Shelby County Local Rules. Individual departments can vary this convention, so confirm with the assigned judge's standing orders before trial.
What e-filing system does Shelby County use, and what's the size limit?
Shelby County Circuit Court files through Tennessee eFiling, 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 Shelby County Circuit Court?
Confusing with Nashville 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 Shelby County Circuit Court?
Tennessee's largest county by population.
Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with Shelby County Circuit Court requirements?
Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Shelby County Circuit Court and exports PDF files within the 25 MB limit for Tennessee eFiling.
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Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.