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The Superior Court of California - County of Ventura - Family Law
Request for Order, or you can wait until the date of the hearing and appear in court to ask the court for a continuance. If you wait 
 until the date of the hearing to ask the court to continue the hearing, you must complete and file an Order on Request to Continue 
 Hearing (FL-307) if the court grants your request. 
A request submitted prior to the hearing date originally set on the Request for Order must be submitted to the judge the case is assigned 
 to. An ex parte hearing must be scheduled and notice must be given to the other party if (1) you are the moving party and the Request 
 for Order contained temporary emergency (ex parte) orders that you are asking be extended or (2) you are the responding party and you 
 are asking for the continuance. 
No ex parte hearing is needed and notice to the other party is not required if (1) you are the moving party and your Request for Order 
 does not have any temporary emergency (ex parte) orders to continue and (2) you have not been able to serve the responding party. 
A $20 filing fee is due under Government Code section 70677(c) if there are no temporary emergency (ex parte) orders that are being 
 continued. 
If the court grants the moving partyâs request for continuance, a filed copy of the FL-307 must be attached as the cover page and 
 served along with the Request for Order, any temporary emergency (ex parte) orders and any supporting documents. 

Family Law Appeals


 What is an appeal? It is important to understand that an appeal is NOT a new trial and you will not be permitted to 
 introduce new evidence. An appeal is a request for a review of a courtâs decision by a different court. The court that 
 hears your appeal is known as a "higher court," an "appellate court," and/or a "reviewing court.â A party may appeal an 
 unfavorable judgment and certain orders in an unlimited civil case (such as a civil case involving an amount over $25,000 
 or a family law case) made in the Superior Court. Generally, the appeal must be based on an argument that a legal error
Respondent’s Brief – California Appellate Courts
If the respondent disagrees with the standard of review, or if the appellant did not include a standard of review, then the respondent can discuss the problem in the argument.

Make additional arguments against the appeal (optional)
The appellant will only make legal arguments that support their side of the appeal. After addressing the legal issues in the appellant’s opening brief, the respondent’s argument can include additional legal issues that support the respondent’s side of the appeal.
The respondent can add as many issues as desired. Each legal issue is listed separately in the argument with a title that summarizes the issue in a few words.
For example, if the trial court provided alternate grounds for its order, but the appellant only discussed one of those grounds, the respondent could address the other grounds.
The respondent may also argue that the appellant made mistakes or did not follow the court rules about appeals. Here are examples of mistakes the respondent may find in the appellant’s brief, court filings, or the record:

the notice of appeal was filed after the deadline
the order or judgment is not appealable
the appellant forfeited or waived their right to appeal an issue by not objecting or filing a motion to challenge the issue during the original trial 

 
 Conclusion (required) This is one paragraph where the respondent asks the court to affirm – or uphold – the judgment or order being challenged on appeal. If the respondent finds that the judgment or order is not appealable, they can ask the court to dismiss the appeal.

Here the respondent can also ask for compensation of their costs in the appeal. For example, the respondent can ask that the appellant pay all court fees. In some situations, the respondent may be able to ask the appellant to pay attorney fees.
Note that no new arguments or issues should be addressed in the conclusion.
 
 Certificate of Compliance or Word Count (required) There are rules about how long a brief can be. Each brief must include a Certificate of Compliance saying that it is within the maximum length allowed by the court.

Briefs prepared on a typewriter cannot be more than 50 pages.
Briefs prepared on a computer cannot be more than 14,000 words.
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INFORMATION ON REMOTE APPEARANCES FOR APPEAL MATTERS

An appeal is a proceeding by which a case is brought from a lower court to a higher court for rehearing or reconsideration after a judgment has been given by the lower court. 
 The higher or appellate court may sustain, reverse or modify the decision. Most appeals are limited to a review of the record from the lower court. Parties cannot introduce new 
 evidence, but are limited to what was said and introduced at the original trial. The appellate court reviews the lower courtâs application of the law to the facts as presented 
 at the trial.
Some appeals do allow for a new trial without reference to the evidence submitted in the original proceeding. Such an appeal results in a trial de novo, meaning a trial 
 from the beginning. Appeals from small claims court result in a trial de novo in the Superior court. The superior court judge is not bound by the decision of the small claims 
 judge, and new evidence can be presented.

Information on Appeal Types

Small Claims Appeals

Appeal after being present at trial
In small claims court an appeal results in a trial de novo, meaning a trial from the beginning, conducted in the Superior Court. Therefore, all evidence presented at the 
 small claims trial must be presented again in the Superior Court at the trial de novo. Only a Superior Court judge will hear a trial de novo; no pro tem or temporary judge 
 hears small claims appeals.

 Only the defendant, or a plaintiff who was counter sued as a cross-defendant and lost on the cross-complaint, can appeal a small claims case. A plaintiff cannot file an 
 appeal. The defendant or cross-defendant must have been present at the time of trial in order to appeal the decision.
Any of the parties may choose to have an attorney represent him, her or it at the trial de novo. Unlike in regular superior court cases, an attorney is not required to 
 represent a corporation at a trial de novo.
Appellant’s Opening Brief – California Appellate Courts
The deadline is generally 40 days after the Court of Appeal sends notice of the filing of the record on appeal. If the appellant prepares an appendix and does not request a reporter’s transcript, then the appellant has 70 days from the date they file the election to proceed by appendix (rule 8.124 election) in the trial court.
Preparing an Opening Brief
Appeals are won or lost on the briefs, so the appellant needs to spend time researching and writing a persuasive, concise legal argument. It’s a good idea to start working on the opening brief as soon as the notice of appeal is filed. This will allow as much time as possible to complete all of the necessary information in the required format.
Remember an appeal is not a retrial of the facts. The Court of Appeal only considers legal issues or mistakes made by the trial court. So an effective opening brief will focus on legal issues. The appellant should review what’s in the record, including:

the ruling, decision, or judgment of the trial court judge
the statutes, constitutional provisions, case decisions, and other legal authorities that the trial court judge used to support the decision

To win an appeal, the appellant must prove that the trial court made a legal mistake and that the mistake impacted the decision. This is hard to do because the Court of Appeal generally defers to the trial court’s decision, unless it is de novo review.  The burden is on the appellant to present a legal argument in the opening brief that convinces the Court of Appeal to reverse the trial court’s order or judgment.
Outline of an Opening Brief
There are several sections in an opening brief. While all of them are important, some sections take more time and effort to write than others.
Here is an overview of each section with a description of what it includes.
All of the sections are required.
Choose a section to learn more

 Cover The cover contains basic information about the case and the parties to the case. This includes:

the title of the brief (Appellant’s Opening Brief)
the case title, trial court number, and Court of Appeal case number
the names of the trial court and trial court judge
Guide to civil appeals | California Courts | Self Help Guide
Ask a lawyer if one of these options would be good in your case and get help. But remember that an appeal is not a way to put off having to comply with the trial court's order.

Overview of civil appeals

If you're considering an appeal, read through each section to get an idea of your options and what you'll have to do if you do decide to appeal. Appeals are very complicated, so also talk to a lawyer. 

Appellate court basics
 Get an overview of which court decides an appeal, what they decide, and how they make decisions.
 

Options other than appealing
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Glossary – California Appellate Courts
The findings of fact -- for example, that the light was red, not green as the plaintiff alleges -- must be supported by evidence in the record.Frivolous appealAn appeal filed to harass the respondent or to delay, or an appeal that is totally without merit.Fundamentos de la apelaciónSección del escrito que informa a la Corte de Apelaciones por qué se puede apelar el caso.Good causeA legally good reason for being allowed to do what you are asking.Hechos de notorio y público conocimientoCuestiones que la corte admite sin prueba, incluidos hechos conocidos e indiscutidos, reglamentos de la corte, reglas de conducta profesional, leyes públicas y decisiones de California y definiciones de palabras y expresiones jurídicas en inglés. En algunos casos, los hechos de notorio y público conocimiento requieren la presentación de una solicitud o moción para ser admitidos por la corte.In propria personaWhen someone represents themselves, without a lawyer.IncumplimientoCuando una parte no cumple con un plazo para pagar un arancel o presentar un documento.ÍndiceListado de todas las secciones de un escrito, con indicación del número de página.Índice de autoridadesListado de toda la jurisprudencia, leyes y doctrina utilizados en un escrito, con el número de página donde aparece cada una de las referencias.Interested entity or personAn individual person or an organization, business, firm, or partnership that has a financial or other interest in what happens in a case.JudgmentThe final decision of the trial court. Usually this is the end of the case in the trial court.Judicial noticeItems the court accepts without proof, including well-known and indisputable facts, rules of court, rules of professional conduct, decisional and public statutory law of California, and the definitions of English words and legal expressions.
Additional Filings – California Appellate Courts
If an opposing party wants to challenge the request, they must write an opposition arguing against the request and file a document with the court. The court decides whether to grant or deny a motion. Sometimes the court denies a motion that has not been challenged by an opposing party.
All parties receive notice when the court makes a decision.
 
 Can I make a request before the court in person or do I have to file a document? In the Court of Appeal there is no new trial, so almost all of the information you give to the court during an appeal must be in writing. There is an opportunity for parties to make an oral argument before the Court of Appeal, but it is one of the last steps in the appeal and there is a very limited amount of time for each party to speak.
 
 Where can I get help with motions and other filings? There are resources available at the court and online to help you. If you are not sure whether you need to file a form or another type of document, or if you have questions about court filings, you can contact the court clerk.
 

Here are common motions and other filings during an appeal:
Each motion or other filing below includes a sample document. You can use these examples to learn what information needs to be in the document and how it should be formatted. You will need to write your own document to include the specific details of your case and your request of the court.
Choose a filing to learn more

 Abandonment of an Appeal (Appellant files) If an appellant decides they want to end the appeal and it is before the record is filed, the appellant can file an abandonment of the appeal. This document is filed by the appellant in the appeals section of the trial court, and the appeal will be dismissed. If the clerk’s transcript has not been completed, the portion of the deposit that has not been used will be refunded to the appellant.
Read California Rule of Court 8.244 (b)
 
 Request to Dismiss the Appeal (Appellant files) If an appellant decides they want to end the appeal and it is after the record has been filed, the appellant can file a request to dismiss the appeal. This document is filed by the appellant in the Court of Appeal.
Designating the Record – California Appellate Courts
If a party is preparing documents in an appendix for the record on appeal, they can include any exhibits that are in the trial court’s record. If the parties agreed to designate the whole trial court file, all exhibits will be included in the record on appeal.
Note: If a designated exhibit was returned after the trial ended, the party who received the exhibit must return it to the trial court.
How to File Notice Designating the Record on Appeal with the Trial Court
After a party decides what information to include in the record on appeal, he or she must follow the court’s process to designate the record on appeal.
Here are the steps required to designate the record on appeal with the trial court.
Step 1: Complete the Notice Designating the Record on Appeal form (unlimited civil cases) 
The form is where the appellant or respondent tells the trial court which materials to send the Court of Appeal. The form is available at the court or online.
An appellant can fill out form APP-003 to designate the record on appeal
A respondent can fill out form APP-010 to designate the record on appeal or fill out form APP-011 to designate an appendix
Step 2: Serve a copy of the completed form to all parties in the case
Before the form can be filed with the trial court, it must first be served to all parties in the case. This is because it’s important to let the other parties know what is happening and give them an opportunity to review the materials.
Step 3: File the original form and proof of service with the trial court
The court filing must include the original designating the record on appeal form APP-003 (for appellants) or form APP-010 (for respondents) and original proof of service for all parties in the case.
The parties should contact the trial court to ask about the specific filing rules and copy requirements in their appeal.
Each trial court has different rules about how to file documents. Some courts require electronic filing (e-filing) on the computer, some require paper filing in person at the court, and some courts give a choice of electronic or paper filing.
If filing on paper, a party should keep an extra copy of the form and each proof of service.
The Superior Court of California - County of Ventura - Probate
Please see âRemote Appearancesâ on the homepage which identifies the proceedings where remote appearance is available. Participants intending to appear remotely must comply with the requirements of California Rules of Court, rule 3.672.

Probate Appeals
In an appeal, a higher court reviews the order or judgment of a lower court. Any party may appeal from an unfavorable decision based upon whether there was 
 enough evidence to support the judgment or whether errors of law were committed during or before trial which harmed the appealing party.
The fee for filing an appeal on a Superior Court decision is $775.00. The clerks do not have forms for filing an appeal.
On a decision of the Superior Court, the notice of appeal must be filed within 60 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. Filing of a notice of appeal does not stop enforcement of the judgment. You must still comply with all court orders.

For frequently asked questions about Probate, please visit our FAQs page.


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Instructions and further information are contained in the Judicial Council Form CR-131-INFO Information on Appeal Procedures for Misdemeanors. The required form for Notice of Appeal is Form CR-132- Notice of Appeal (Misdemeanor). These forms are available through the clerk's office and from the California Courts web site.
Once all of the documents required to support the appeal have been filed, the appeal will be set for hearing before the appellate panel. The panel consists of three Superior Court judges assigned by the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court to serve on the appellate panel.  Appeals are heard once a month on the last Wednesday of the month. You will receive written notice of the date and time of your appeal hearing and of the deadline for filing any briefs (written legal arguments) you may want the appellate panel to review.
At the appeal hearing, each party will be provided with a limited time to explain why the trial court proceedings were or were not in error (called oral argument). At the conclusion of oral argument, the panel will announce a decision or may take the matter under submission. If taken under submission, a written ruling will be prepared and mailed to you, usually within 30 days of the appeal hearing.
Traffic Cases
Appeals in traffic infraction cases are heard in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. The procedures for presenting an appeal are contained in the California Rules of Court (rule 8.900 and following). An appeal is not a new trial. The appellate panel will not re-hear the presentation of evidence.
The time for filing an appeal is limited. You must act promptly. In traffic infraction cases a Notice of Appeal must be filed within thirty (30) days after the judgment or order appealed from (See CRC 8.902(a).)
Instructions and further information are contained in the Judicial Council Form CR-141-INFO ­ Information on Appeal Procedures for Infractions. The required form for Notice of Appeal is Form CR-142 - Notice of Appeal and Record on Appeal (Infraction). These forms are available through the clerk's
office and from the California Courts web site.
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Welcome to the California Courts of Appeal knowledge center. This guide can help you understand what happens when a party who loses in the superior or trial court appeals the decision.
Here you can learn about every step of an appeal and find general information about the requirements for all parties. This includes the basic rules and fees, plus important forms and deadlines.
Who can this resource help?
This guide may help anyone who is involved in an appeal, especially a party who does not have a lawyer. A person who represents themselves may be called a self-represented litigant, pro per, or pro se.
This is only a resource for appeals that are processed in the California Courts of Appeal.  Examples of these types of appeals include unlimited civil cases (cases involving a dispute over $25,000 or more), family law cases, probate cases, and temporary restraining orders.
For information about appeals in limited civil cases, contact the appellate division of the superior court in your case. For information on appeals in criminal cases, speak with the attorney who represented you in the superior court.
How do I use this resource?

Here you can explore how the appeal process works step-by-step, starting from the beginning. You’ll learn who can appeal, how to get a record of what happened in the trial court, what’s in a legal brief, and more. You can review each step to find out what to expect and what you may need to do.
This guide is designed for you to see the steps of an appeal in the order they must be completed.