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Bookmark or Share- How courts work | California Courts | Self Help GuideAppeals of family law cases, probate cases, juvenile cases, felony cases, and civil cases for more than $35,000 are heard in the Court of Appeal. In each Court of Appeal, a panel of 3 judges, called "justices," decides appeals from trial courts.
- Guide to civil appeals | California Courts | Self Help GuideIf you're considering an appeal, read through each section to get an idea of your options and what you'll have to do if you do decide to appeal. Appeals are very complicated, so also talk to a lawyer. This guide only has general information about unlimited and limited civil appeals.
- How to appeal your case | California Courts | Self Help GuideHow to appeal your case. These are the basic steps in an appeal. Many steps, like filings, have strict deadlines. If you do file a notice of appeal, and you don't want to move forward, at any point you can cancel (abandon) your appeal. Select any topic to get more information or step-by-step instructions. 1.
- Civil Case Information Statement | California Courts | Self Help GuideFill out Civil Case Information Statement (form APP-004). If you'll be filing a statement in person or by mail, attach a copy of the judgment or order that you are appealing. If you'll be filing electronically (called e-filing), you'll need to include the judgment in the documents.
- Briefs in civil appeals | California Courts | Self Help GuideFor appeals of civil cases in the Court of Appeal (unlimited civil cases), the requirements for what must be in a brief and how the brief must be prepared are in rule 8.204 of the California Rules of Court.
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