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Civil Appeals

What is Civil Appeals?

An appeal is when someone who loses a case asks a higher court to review the decision of the trial court or government agency.

Appeals on Limited and Unlimited Civil Cases

A Notice of Appeal of a decision made on a limited, unlimited or complex civil action is filed at the Central Justice Center Appellate Division, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

The California Courts website contains a variety of Judicial Council approved appeal forms.

Other Types of Civil Appeals Including Administrative

Generally, the appeals in this section are filed in limited civil. Use the Court Designation/Locator List to determine the appropriate justice center based on where the action occurred.

Appeal of Final Decision of Parking Citation

Vehicle Code section 40230

Appeal form

Appeal of Civil Administrative Fine or Penalty

Government Code section 53069.4 (b)(1)

Appeal form

Appeal from Labor Commissioner’s Award of Wages, Penalties, and Compensation

Labor Code section 98.2

Appeal form

Appeal from Determination of Dangerous Dog or Vicious Dog

Food & Agriculture section 31622

Appeal form

Appeal of Administrative Penalty for Fare Evasion or Passenger Conduct Violation

(Southern California Regional Rail Authority/Metrolink)

Public Utilities Code section 99582

Appeal Fees

Appeal fees vary depending on the type of appeal filed. Consult the court’s fee schedule. If you cannot afford to pay the filing fees, you can request that fees be waived under certain circumstances. Click here for more information.

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Appeals (Civil)

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Civil Calendar Information

Complex Civil

Court Reporters

Filing Information

Civil General Information

Asking the Court to Review DMV’s Suspension of License

Scheduling an Ex Parte Hearing with Filing of Complaint

Unlawful Detainer