First District Court of Appeal
Frequently Asked Questions and Information About Filings
General: If you have a procedural question, you may find the answer in any of several places on this website:
(1) In these answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
(2) In the Local Rules section of this court's part of the website. Use the Local Rules tab on the left side of this page.
(3) In the Practices & Procedures section of this court's part of the website. Use the Practices and Procedures tab on the left side of this page.
(4) In the statewide Appellate Rules section of this website. Use the Rules tab at the top of this page and view Title One.
If you do not find the answer to your question on this website, or for any reason need further assistance, please do not hesitate to call the Clerk's Office (415) 865-7200, between 9 and 5 on weekdays. Although the Clerk's Office staff cannot give legal advice, we will make every effort to answer your procedural question.
Index
1) Notice of Appeal - Where to File
2) Settlement Conferences and Mediation
3) Record Preparation
4) Time Limits for Filing Briefs
5) Extensions of Time to File Briefs
6) Document Filing Requirements - Copies, Cover Colors, Service Requirements
7) Original Proceedings (Writs)
8) Oral Argument
9) Abandonment of Appeal
10) Address Changes
11) Who May File Documents
12) Fax Filing
13) Counties in the First Appellate District
14) Viewing Files
15) Address, Telephone Numbers, Filing Hours
16) Mandatory Mediation Program/List of Mediators
