Third Appellate District

News and Announcements

August 27, 2026
The Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, Sacramento, California, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Deputy Clerk I through Assistant Deputy Clerk III. The level of appointment and starting salary will be commensurate with experience.  For a complete job announcement, application and supplemental questionnaire, go to the Assistant Deputy Clerk I/II/III posting; Job 6464, or call 916-653-8038.  Open until filled. To be considered for the earliest round of interviews, please submit your application by September 8, 2026.- EOE ... Read full article
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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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