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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Chief Justice Names Members to Appellate Court Workgroup
June 15, 2022 -
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Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal
May 17, 2022 -
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Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal
January 6, 2022 -
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First Appellate District Launches Judicial Mentorship Program
October 19, 2021 -
Commission Confirms Justice to First District Court of Appeal
October 13, 2021