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Evidence Submittal - District Court
Ways to submit evidence / exhibits
You can submit evidence or exhibits to King County District Court in only these ways:
- Upload online - Use the Court's Digital Evidence Submittal tool to submit digital evidence via the Internet. See below for information on how to use the online tool. (currently only available for Small Claims cases at the District Court Seattle location - King County Courthouse.)
- AND / OR
- In person - Bring your items with you to your trial. Bring 2 copies of all documents. For audio and video files, you must bring a copy of the file on a USB thumb drive or CD, AND bring a device to play the audio/video. For cybersecurity, the Court will not play the files on its computers.
How to access the Digital Evidence Submittal tool
The tool currently is only available for Small Claims cases at the King County District Court Seattle location (King County Courthouse).
The Small Claims packet you received includes instructions on how to submit evidence to the Court. If you choose to use the Digital Evidence Submittal tool, follow these instructions:
- You will need a free King County District Court e-Filing / Case Access portal account.
- For help creating an account, visit our e-Filing and Case Access Portal help page.
- Log into the King County District Court e-Filing / Case Access Portal.
- Under the "Summary" tab, click on the button “Request Link to Submit Digital Evidence.” (see images below)
- Next, the system will ask you to provide information to confirm you are a party to the case and can submit the specific evidence.
- After you fill out the requested information, click "search," and a link will appear for uploading your evidence.
- Under the "Summary" tab, click on the button “Request Link to Submit Digital Evidence.” (see images below)
How to upload your evidence / exhibits
Below are instructions for uploading your evidence via the Digital Evidence Submittal tool, using your mobile phone or your computer.
Important: After you upload your files, confirm that you can open, view and play them. If you are not able to open/view/play your files, the court will not be able to review the evidence files for your case, and you may not get the benefit of the evidence.
Via mobile phone
Once you have opened the link for the Digital Evidence Submittal Tool (labeled SharePoint), click on the ellipsis menu (…), then click "Upload."
Via computer
Once you have opened the link for the Digital Evidence Submittal Tool (labeled SharePoint), click the "Upload" button, and select files. This will open a new window for you to find the files you want to upload.
Guidelines for uploading evidence / exhibits
- Electronic exhibits shall be uploaded to the folder individually - one file per exhibit. Exhibits may have multiple pages.
- Exhibits shall be uploaded with individual numbers and should be named with a neutral title. For example:
- Acceptable: Exhibit 1 - PLAINTIFF ANDERSON - Accident Scene Photo
- NOT Acceptable: Exhibit 1 - PLAINTIFF ANDERSON - Photo Showing Negligence
- Keep the file name to no more than 60 to 80 characters.
- Avoid telling a story with your exhibit title - keep it simple, neutral, and to the point.
- All documents should be submitted in PDF or DOC (Word) format for file exhibits; MP4 for video exhibits; MP3 for audio exhibits; JPG for pictures; and XLS (Excel) for exhibits requiring a spreadsheet format.
All documents and recordings you submit to the court must be served upon the other party 14 days in advance of the trial.
All digital exhibits will be destroyed after time for appeal has passed.