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3 verbatim requirements on exhibits & evidence.
Eighth Judicial Circuit — Judge Luis Bustamante only. Practices change without notice; the court's own published text controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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Unlock free →You may submit Exhibits to the Judicial Assistant as a PDF or Word document if it is less than 50 pages. Exhibits more than 50 pages will need to be mailed to the court in a binder or folder, with identifying tabs, at least five (5) days prior to the hearing.
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Judge Sherman requires TWO identical bound hard-copy sets of pre-marked exhibits for evidentiary hearings at least 7 days out — and anything over 50 pages must arrive as bound hard copies by mail.
Judge Hafele: exhibits in chambers three days before any evidentiary proceeding, courtesy copies two days out, all hearing materials three business days ahead, and interpreter requests seven days in advance.
Judge Mullinax wants physical copies of all documents and exhibits for in-person hearings/trials provided five days in advance; orders in Word (no macros/columns/tabs) within 48 hours, final judgments with a 3-inch top-right margin.