Venue
Who hears an Appeal?
| Small Claims | Superior Court Judge |
|---|---|
| Limited Civil, Infractions and Misdemeanor | Superior Court Appellate Division |
| Juvenile Dependency and Juvenile Justice | Sixth District Court of Appeal |
| Unlimited Civil and Felony | Sixth District Court of Appeal |
| Death Penalty | California State Supreme Court |
Venue
When the record is filed in the appellate court, you will receive notice of the time and location for oral argument. This hearing will be set far enough in advance to allow time to get all briefs filed.
You may appear at oral argument or give up your right to argue your case at a hearing. If you give up that right, you should contact the Appeals Clerk in writing and tell the court you are submitting the appeal on the briefs and the record. If you attend the hearing, you cannot present witnesses or evidence. The judges will have read your briefs and the record, so try to stress the important points rather than reading your brief to the court. After the hearing, you will be informed by mail of the decision
Felony, Misdemeanor, Juvenile Dependency and Juvenile Justice
The Appeals Unit responsible for the filing of appeals in Felony, Misdemeanor, Juvenile Dependency and Juvenile Justice matters is located on the First Floor of the Courthouse at 240 Church Street, Salinas, CA 93901. The telephone number is 831-775-5400. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Traffic, and Juvenile Traffic
The Appeals Unit responsible for the filing of Traffic and Juvenile Traffic appeals is located at the Clerk's Office of the Courthouse located at 3180 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, CA. 93933. The telephone number is 831-883-5300. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Parking Ticket Appeal
After the Administrative hearing that is heard by the issuing agency, you have 30 calendar days after the mailing or personal delivery of the final decision from that agency, to seek review by filing an appeal with the Superior Court. An appeal under this circumstance is filed at the Clerk's Office of the Courthouse located at 3180 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, CA. 93933. The telephone number is 831-883-5300. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Civil, Family Law, Adoption, Probate, Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer
The Appeals Unit responsible for the filing of appeals in Civil, Family Law, Adoption, Probate, Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer matters is located on the First Floor Clerk's Office of the Courthouse at 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. The telephone number is 831-647-5800. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.