3rd District Court of Appeal

News and Announcements

July 26, 2024

The Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, will hold a Special In Memoriam Session of Court on August 19, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., for Justice Keith Sparks, who passed away on May 23, 2024.  This Special Session will be held in the first floor courtroom of the Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building, 914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California.  The Special Session is open to the public; however, space is limited to no more than 70 attendees including staff and public. 

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Justices

Find information about the current Justices of the Third Appellate District, as well as historical bios.

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About the Court

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Self-Help Guide to the Courts of Appeal

For those seeking to understand how the appellate process works, view the short video or connect with additional resources on the Courts of Appeal Self-Help website.  The site may help anyone who is involved in an appeal, especially those without a lawyer who are representing themselves. 

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