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 Appointment to Court of Appeal in Santa Ana
October 11, 2022 -
Judicial Mentorship Program for Appellate Courts Goes Statewide
September 22, 2022 -
California Courts to Honor California Native American Day
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Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointment
August 31, 2022 -
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Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal
August 10, 2022 -
Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointments
July 6, 2022 -
What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget
June 28, 2022 -
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Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal
June 16, 2022