There are strict time limits in which to file an appeal. Code of Civil Procedure sections 904 through 906 discuss appeals in general. For appeals from Superior Court, consult Rules 101 through 108 of the California Rules of Court, as well as the rules of the Appellate Court in which the appeal is to be filed. You must be careful filing papers since the time lines for filing and processing an appeal are strictly enforced. The clerks have forms for filing some appeals, but others must be self drafted.
Guidebooks are available in the law library.
Time limit for filing On a decision in a limited civil case, the notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days after mailing or personal service of the notice of entry of judgment. If a Notice has not been mailed or personally served, the appeal period is 90 days from the entry of judgment by the court. On a decision of the Superior Court, the notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days after the mailing or personal service of the entry of judgment. If a Notice has not been mailed or personally served, the appeal period is 180 days from the entry of judgment by the court. Permission to file late is rarely given.