Courts of Appeal
California Courts of Appeal
The California Courts of Appeal are the state's intermediate courts of review. Their primary function is to ensure that the law is interpreted and applied correctly.
The California Courts of Appeal review the vast majority of appealable orders or judgments from superior courts. The primary exception involves death penalty cases, which automatically are appealed directly to the California Supreme Court.
California has six appellate districts, based on geography. Some districts are further subdivided into divisions. A presiding justice and two or more associate justices sit in each appellate district. In the most recent year, more than 20,000 appeals and original proceedings were filed in the California Courts of Appeal.
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Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal
April 17, 2023 -
Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal
April 7, 2023 -
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In Memoriam: Justice Norman Epstein
March 24, 2023 -
Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal
March 1, 2023 -
Sixth Appellate District Announces Destruction of Old Court Records
February 14, 2023 -
Commission Confirms Appointment to Third District Court of Appeal
February 14, 2023 -
First Appellate District Announces Destruction of Court Records
January 20, 2023 -
Commission Confirms Appointment to Sixth District Court of Appeal
January 13, 2023