Oral Argument Calendar

Upcoming Schedule

Procedures for Oral Argument

If you are appearing for oral argument in the Third Appellate District, please review the Third Appellate District’s Procedures for Oral Argument, which were revised on July 10, 2024, and are subject to change without notice.

Public Access to Oral Argument

Beginning with the January 2025 Term of Court, the Third Appellate District will begin broadcasting live streams of oral arguments.  The links to joining the broadcasts for each day can be found on the court’s full text calendar.  The full text calendar can be found above under the heading “Oral Argument Calendars.”

Procedures and Etiquette for Remote Appearances

While the court prefers oral argument be conducted in person, with recent technology updates the court now has the capability to conduct oral argument in the courtroom through video conferencing or a combination of in person and video appearances.  The court will no longer hold oral argument by telephone.  Request for telephonic oral argument will be treated as a request for remote appearance by video conference.  A remote hearing is a court proceeding, and it is the expectation that all those appearing before the court dress in professionally appropriate attire.  Additionally, participants are advised to be conscious of their background and are further encouraged to have an appropriate background or to use an appropriate virtual background.  Instructions for remote appearances may be viewed here.

    Policy on Electronic Devices in the Courtroom:

    Laptop computers and electronic tablets may be used in the court room but must be silenced and placed in “airplane mode” at all times. Such devices may be used by counsel or self-represented litigants only as an aid in presenting oral argument and cannot be used to display demonstrative evidence to the court or for any other purpose. Cellular telephones and other electronic devices are not permitted in the court room. No audio or video recording or photography is permitted in the court room except in compliance with California Rules of Court, Rule 1.150. Failure to comply with this policy will result in the violator being removed from the court room. 

    Court Holidays

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