Appeal Timelines

Timelines for Filing An Appeal

Criminal Appeal - Felony 60 days from the date of sentence or order appealed from
Criminal Appeal - Misdemeanor 30 days from the date of sentence or order appealed from
Juvenile - Justice/Dependency 60 days from the date of disposition
Traffic - Infraction 30 days from the date of sentence
Civil - Unlimited Deadline as early as 60 days after the judgment or order appealed from (California Rules of Court, rules 8.100; 8.104)
Civil - Limited Deadline as early as 30 days after the judgment or order appealed from (California Rules of Court, rules 8.822; 8.823)
Family Law or Probate Deadline as early as 60 days after the judgment or order appealed from (California Rules of Court, rules 8.100; 8.104)
Small Claims 30 days from the date of delivery or mailing of the Notice of Entry of Judgment (CCP 116.750)