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The First Appellate District is a court in California that is responsible for hearing and deciding cases. It is located in San Francisco and consists of five divisions, each with a presiding justice and three associate justices. The court's website provides information about the organization of the court, its procedures for processing cases, and its staff. Appeals and writ petitions are assigned to divisions in rotation, and the court may request that the Supreme Court transfer multiple appeals or writ petitions to the same division. Appeals are assigned to panels of three justices for decision, and after oral argument or the waiver of oral argument, the lead justice prepares a final draft of the opinion. Petitions for rehearing may be filed, and the court may invite written briefing or oral argument before resubmitting the matter and filing its new opinion.
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This form is for people who can't afford to pay court fees when filing an appeal, petition for a writ, or petition for review in a civil case. Eligibility for a fee waiver is based on public assistance, low-income level, or not having enough income to pay for basic needs and court fees. If approved, the court will waive filing fees, costs related to clerk's transcript on appeal, fee for court to hold in trust deposit for a reporter's transcript on appeal, and fees for making a transcript or copy of an official electronic recording. You must submit a Request to Waive Court Fees form to be considered for a fee waiver.
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This form is for people who cannot afford to pay court fees when filing an appeal, petition, or other document in a civil case. The court may waive court fees and costs if the person has a low income level or is receiving public assistance. The court may also waive other court fees and costs that are necessary for the case. To request a fee waiver, the person must fill out a Request to Waive Court Fees form. The form should be filed with the notice of appeal, petition for a writ, petition for review, or the first document filed in the court. The court may ask for more information or evidence to confirm the person's eligibility for a fee waiver. If the person's finances change during the case, they must notify the court. The fee waiver ends after 60 days or if the court finds the person is no longer eligible.
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This information sheet provides instructions for serving documents in the Court of Appeal in California. Service can be done by mail, personal delivery, or electronically. The document to be served needs to be given to someone over 18 years of age who is not a party in the case if it is being served by mail or personal delivery. If it is being served electronically, it can be done by the party themselves or someone over 18. The server must complete the Proof of Service (Court of Appeal) or Proof of Electronic Service (Court of Appeal) form, provide the names of those served and the date of service, and sign it. The original form should then be given to the party for whom the documents were served.
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re filing your notice of appeal for the amount of the fee. The fee for filing a notice of appeal in an unlimited civil case is $775. The fee for filing a cross-appeal is $400. You can pay the fee by cash, check, or money order. If you cannot afford to pay the fee, you can ask the court to waive the fee by filing an Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs (form FW-001 ). You can get form FW-001 at any courthouse or county law library or online at www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm . You can get more information about fee waivers on the California Courts Online Self-Help Center at www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-fees.htm. Do I have to pay a fee to file my notice of appeal? If you are appealing a decision made by a judge or jury in a civil case in which the amount of money claimed is more than $25,000, you can file a Notice of Appeal/Cross-Appeal (Unlimited Civil Case) (form APP-002). You must serve and file this notice within 60 days after the trial court clerk or a party serves either a document called a “Notice
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In an unlimited civil case (a case in which the amount in controversy is more than $25,000), an appeal is a review of a court's decision by another court. Parties to the appeal must file a Notice of Appeal with the superior court within 60 calendar days of the decision. The Notice of Appeal must be accompanied by a $775 filing fee and a $100 deposit. The Appellant must also designate a Reporter's Transcript or Clerk's Transcript/Appendix and serve it to the other party. The Appellant must then prepare and file a brief with the Court of Appeal, which has a 14,000 word limit if produced on a computer or 50 page limit if produced on a typewriter. The Appellant must also serve and file a Civil Case Information Statement and copies of their brief to the court, other counsel, and all self-represented parties. If the Appellant decides not to proceed with the appeal, they must file an Abandonment of Appeal in the superior court or a Request for Dismissal in the Court of Appeal.
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This court order extends all time periods specified by the California Rules of Court, such as the time to do any act required or permitted, for 30 days from the date of the specified event between March 18, 2020 and April 17, 2020. This extension applies to time periods pertaining to finality of a decision where finality is not immediate under the California Rules of Court.
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This court order extends time periods specified by the California Rules of Court that occur between April 17, 2020 and May 18, 2020 by 30 days. This means that deadlines for certain court-related activities are extended, and no application for an extension is required. The court retains the discretion to disallow an extension, or to vacate this order if conditions improve. This order is effective immediately.
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Justice Raymond Ikola was born and grew up in Ishpeming, Michigan, a small town in the Upper Peninsula. He was interested in science and math, and was a radio amateur, so he chose electrical engineering as his major at the University of Michigan. After graduating, he got a job at RCA Laboratories in Princeton, New Jersey and later earned a PhD in engineering. After eight years, he decided to make a career change and went to UC Hastings in San Francisco to study law. He was interested in estate planning and eventually became a judge in the Fourth District Court of Appeal in Santa Ana.
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Justice Ignazio Ruvolo was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and came from a blue-collar family. His parents met through his mother's sister who worked at an umbrella factory. He has three siblings, Paula, Angela, and Peter, all of whom live in different states. He has two children, Michael and Sarah, who are both biologists, and four grandchildren. He married Barbara, who he met at Rossmoor, and they have been together for a year and a half. He is a history major and was the student council president in high school. He also played football and was a shot putter for track and field. After high school, he attended Wreckers.
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Justice Ignacio J. Ruvolo was appointed Presiding Justice of the First Appellate District, Division Four, by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2006 and elected for a term commencing in 2007. He was previously appointed and elected to the Contra Costa County Superior Court and had a private law practice in San Francisco and Walnut Creek. He has been a member of various legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, the State Bar Commission for the Revision to the Rules of Professional Conduct, and the Judicial Council Appellate Advisory Committee. He has also taught at Hastings College of the Law and authored several articles on legal topics. Justice Ruvolo holds a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, an L.L.M. from the University of Virginia School of Law, and a B.A. from Rutgers University.
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Hugh Arthur Evans was a retired Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District. He was appointed by Governor Reagan in 1974 and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. He was also a Judge of the Superior Court in Sacramento County. Before studying law, he worked as an engineer and surveyor in Carmel, California. He was a member of the American Bar Association and the Sacramento County Bar Association. He was also a former member of the California State Bar's Disciplinary Board. He enjoyed golf and gardening in his free time.
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