Frequently Asked Questions   Filing Requirements Fact Sheet

Fees

• Filings and Miscellaneous

Notices of Appeal (CRC 8.100)

• Where do I file my notice of appeal?
• What is the deadline to file a notice of appeal?

Color of Covers

Record on Appeal/Exhibits (CRC 8.120, 8.224)

• How is the record on appeal prepared?
• Who do I contact if the record is late?
• What if the record is incomplete?
• How can I add items to the record?
• How do I file superior court exhibits?

Briefs & Appendixes (CRC 8.124, 8.204)

• What colors are required for covers?
• What are the filing procedures?
• What are the service procedures?
• How many copies are required?
• What color are combined briefs?
• What if I cannot file a timely brief?
• What additional requirements exist?

Motions/Requests/Dismissals (CRC 8.54, 8.57, 8.50, 8.244(c))

• What colors are required for covers?
• What are the filing procedures?
• What are the service procedures?
• How long do rulings take?
• Do you accept faxed signatures?
• When are hearings on motions held?
• How can I extend filing times?
• How can I dismiss an appeal?

Oral Argument/Opinion/Remittitur (CRC 8.256, 8.264, 8.272)

• How do I request oral argument?
• When are oral arguments calendared?
• Are tentative rulings issued?
• Are oral argument panels disclosed?
• When will the opinion be filed?
• What is a remittitur?
• When does the remittitur issue?

Petitions for Rehearing (CRC 8.268)

• What colors are required for covers?
• What are the filing procedures?
• What are the service procedures?
• What additional information do I need?

Petitions for Original Proceedings (Writ Petitions) (CRC 8.490, 8.380, 8.384, 8.388, 8.494, 8.496, 8.498)

• What colors are required for covers?
• What are the filing procedures?
• What are the service procedures?
• Does rule 14(c)(1) apply to writ petitions?
• What is the filing fee?
• When will I receive a ruling?
• How can I file a writ under seal?
• What additional requirements exist?

Service/Miscellaneous

• What do I serve the Supreme Court?
• What do I serve the superior court?
• How do I file an address change?
• Does the 2nd Dist. have local rules?
• What are the Rules of Court?
• Where can I find the Rules of Court?
• Who can file documents?
• Are settlement conferences available?
• Do documents need to be blue-backed?
• Can I overnight documents?
• Does the Court accept fax filings?
• How can I get a copy of an old appeal?
• What is the filing fee schedule?
• What is the Court's contact info?
• What holiday schedule is in effect?