4th District Programs
The Fourth District has three geographically separated Divisions located in San Diego, Riverside, and Santa Ana. Click below to learn more about each Division’s court programs.
Division 1 - San Diego
Division 3 - Santa Ana
Self-Help Resources for the 4th District
The Fourth District offers a variety of resources, including workshops, brochures, and links for those representing themselves on an appeals case. Information is also broken down by divisions.
Statewide Appellate Programs
The District Courts of Appeal have programs that apply across the state. Explore each of our programs below to see how you can participate or learn more.
California Judicial Mentorship Program
This program assists in recruiting and developing a qualified and diverse applicant pool for service on the state’s courts of appeal.
Court-Appointed Counsel Program
This program fulfills the constitutional mandate of providing adequate representation for indigent parties in the Courts of Appeal on noncapital cases.
Habeas Counsel (Prop 66)
The Courts of Appeal Seek Attorneys to Represent Inmates in Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceedings
