- Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure 26 (Tenn. R. Civ. P. 26) (opens in a new tab)
Tennessee discovery and exhibit exchange requirements
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Shelby County Courthouse Exhibit Requirements
Shelby County Circuit Court
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- Shelby County Courthouse 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 Courthouse.
- Shelby County Courthouse requires e-filing through Tennessee E-Filing; confirm the current per-document file-size limit with the system.
- Tenn. R. Civ. P. 26 / Shelby County Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at Shelby County Courthouse.
- The preferred exhibit file format at Shelby County Courthouse is PDF.
- Shelby County Courthouse is located at 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103.
- Memphis - Tennessee's largest city
- A common exhibit mistake at Shelby County Courthouse: missing shelby county local rules.
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Filing Essentials
Paper filings are accepted during clerk's office hours (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). For deadline-sensitive filings, Tennessee E-Filing is the safer option since it doesn't depend on the clerk's window, though confirm whether after-hours uploads are stamped same-day.
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Local Tips for Shelby County Courthouse
- Memphis - Tennessee's largest city
- FedEx headquarters nearby
- Logistics industry cases
- Shelby County-wide practice: confirm the e-filing system, how sealed cases are filed and the exhibit exchange date with the clerk and the pretrial order.
Location & Access
140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
Public parking downtown.
Standard courthouse security screening at the entrance -- expect a walk-through metal detector and bag check. Arrive a few minutes early if you're filing paper documents right at 8:00 AM.
Common Mistakes at Shelby County Courthouse
- 1.Missing Shelby County local rules
- 2.Confusing with Davidson County procedures
- 3.Submitting exhibits as a single file that exceeds the e-filing system's size limit instead of splitting them
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Shelby County Courthouse Exhibit FAQs
How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at Shelby County Courthouse?
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 Courthouse files through Tennessee E-Filing, capped at Confirm the limit with the court’s e-filing system per document. Documents should be submitted in PDF format for best compatibility.
What's the most common exhibit mistake attorneys make at Shelby County Courthouse?
Missing Shelby County local 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 Courthouse?
Memphis - Tennessee's largest city.
Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with Shelby County Courthouse 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 Confirm the limit with the court’s e-filing system limit for Tennessee E-Filing.
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.