3rd District Court of Appeal

News and Announcements

November 20, 2023

The Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, is pleased to announce the re-opening of its historic courtroom for oral argument. The Third Appellate District’s preferred format for oral argument is in-person. Requests for remote oral argument must be in writing and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause. You will find information about the calendar and Procedures for Oral Argument on the court’s Calendar page.

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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

Learn about the Court's history, location, hours and how to contact Court staff.

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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