How to Build a Court Bundle with Cover Pages, TOC, and Bookmarks
Court clerks expect a binder that opens cleanly: a cover page, a table of contents, labeled dividers, and page numbers that match your index. The Court Bundle Maker builds all of that without handing documents to a server.
Start with clean source files
Gather final PDFs and high-resolution photos. Split out anything you do not want the judge to see. If you still need an index, open the Evidence Index tool first so exhibit titles align with the bundle.
Add cover, TOC, and dividers
Drag files into the tool in the order the court requires. Enter a cover title, toggle divider pages, and rename each entry to control both the table of contents and bookmarks. Need physical stickers? Jump over to Exhibit Stickers before you print.
Lock in pagination and bookmarks
Choose the page number placement that works for your judge—bottom center is the most common—and set the starting number so multi-volume binders stay consistent. After merging, spot-check the outline to confirm bookmarks jump to the right pages. For final numbering tweaks, use the Bates Stamper or rerun the Page Numberer.
Download and file
When the progress bar hits 100%, download the merged PDF. Save a copy to your local drive, then upload to your court's e-filing portal or print and tab the binder for in-person hearings.
FAQ
Do I need divider pages between exhibits?
If you have declarations, exhibits, and attachments in the same packet, clerks prefer colored or clearly labeled dividers. Use the divider toggle so each section starts on its own page.
How do I keep page numbers consistent?
Set the starting number to match earlier filings, then choose one of the nine placement options. If you later add exhibits, rerun pagination with the Page Numberer so tabs and tables stay aligned.
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