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Suffolk County Superior Court Exhibit Requirements

Superior Court Department - Suffolk County

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Suffolk County Superior Court exhibit facts at a glance
  • Suffolk County Superior Court is part of Superior Court Department - Suffolk County, serving Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Plaintiffs mark exhibits Exhibit 1, 2, 3... and defendants mark exhibits Exhibit A, B, C... at Suffolk County Superior Court.
  • Suffolk County Superior Court requires e-filing through Tyler Odyssey, with a 25 MB cap per document.
  • Mass. R. Civ. P. 26 / Suffolk County Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at Suffolk County Superior Court.
  • The preferred exhibit file format at Suffolk County Superior Court is PDF.
  • Suffolk County Superior Court is located at 3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108.
  • Massachusetts' busiest civil court
  • A common exhibit mistake at Suffolk County Superior Court: missing business litigation session rules.
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Filing Essentials

E-Filing SystemTyler Odyssey
File Size Limit25 MB
Preferred FormatPDF
Plaintiff MarkingExhibit 1, 2, 3...
Defendant MarkingExhibit A, B, C...
Primary RuleMass. R. Civ. P. 26 / Suffolk County Local Rules
Clerk's Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Clerk's office hours are Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; paper filings need to be submitted before close. Tyler Odyssey 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 Suffolk County Superior Court

  • Massachusetts' busiest civil court
  • Business Litigation Session for complex cases
  • MBTA accessible via Government Center
  • Suffolk County-wide practice: Boston area - largest jurisdiction. Follows statewide rules uniformly. Business Litigation Session for complex commercial cases.

Location & Access

3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108

Government Center garage. MBTA accessible via Government Center station.

Expect a metal detector and bag check at the main entrance. Lines tend to run longest right at opening and just before lunch.

Common Mistakes at Suffolk County Superior Court

  • 1.Missing Business Litigation Session rules
  • 2.Not checking judge-specific preferences
  • 3.Assuming plaintiff/defendant marking conventions are identical to a neighboring county without checking Mass. R. Civ. P. 26 / Suffolk County Local Rules

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Suffolk County Superior Court Exhibit FAQs

How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at Suffolk County Superior Court?

Plaintiffs typically use Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Exhibit A, B, C..., under Mass. R. Civ. P. 26 / Suffolk 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 Suffolk County use, and what's the size limit?

Suffolk County Superior Court files through Tyler Odyssey, 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 Suffolk County Superior Court?

Missing Business Litigation Session 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 Suffolk County Superior Court?

Massachusetts' busiest civil court.

Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with Suffolk County Superior Court requirements?

Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Superior Court Department - Suffolk County and exports PDF files within the 25 MB limit for Tyler Odyssey.

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