Wayne County Circuit Court Exhibit Requirements
Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan
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- Wayne County Circuit Court is part of Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, serving Wayne County, Michigan.
- Plaintiffs mark exhibits Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... and defendants mark exhibits Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C... at Wayne County Circuit Court.
- Wayne County Circuit Court requires e-filing through MiFILE, with a 25 MB cap per document.
- MCR 2.302 / Wayne County Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at Wayne County Circuit Court.
- The preferred exhibit file format at Wayne County Circuit Court is PDF.
- Wayne County Circuit Court is located at 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226.
- Michigan's largest court by case volume
- A common exhibit mistake at Wayne County Circuit Court: missing michigan e-filing requirements.
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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. MiFILE 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 Wayne County Circuit Court
- Michigan's largest court by case volume
- People Mover accessible to downtown
- Business Court handles complex commercial cases
- Wayne County-wide practice: Third Circuit Court, Michigan's largest civil docket. MCR 2.401(I) exhibit and witness lists are due at the final pretrial conference, commonly 14 days before trial.
Location & Access
2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
Paid parking in downtown Detroit.
Standard security screening applies -- photo ID, bag check, and a walk-through metal detector. Cell phones are typically allowed in hallways but must be silenced in courtrooms.
Common Mistakes at Wayne County Circuit Court
- 1.Missing Michigan e-filing requirements
- 2.Not checking Business Court rules
- 3.Waiting until the clerk's office closes to discover a file format problem with MiFILE
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Every year, Michigan courts reject exhibits for:
- Wrong marking convention
- Missing electronic bookmarks
- Non-compliant file formats
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Wayne County Circuit Court Exhibit FAQs
How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at Wayne County Circuit Court?
Plaintiffs typically use Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... while defendants use Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C..., under MCR 2.302 / Wayne 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 Wayne County use, and what's the size limit?
Wayne County Circuit Court files through MiFILE, 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 Wayne County Circuit Court?
Missing Michigan e-filing requirements. 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 Wayne County Circuit Court?
Michigan's largest court by case volume.
Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with Wayne County Circuit Court requirements?
Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Plaintiff's Exhibit 1, 2, 3... / Defendant's Exhibit A, B, C... marking conventions used at Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan and exports PDF files within the 25 MB limit for MiFILE.
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Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.