Where to File Your Appeal

The chart below can help you determine what type of matter you are appealing, where to file your notice of appeal and the appellate court (or reviewing court) who will hear your appeal.

For additional information on the type of matter you are appealing, click on the corresponding links in the chart below.

Type of Matter Being Appealed	Where Do I File My Appeal?	Reviewing Court (also known as Appellate Court)
Parking Ticket	Issuing Agencies	Superior Court
Traffic Citation (Infractions)	Appeals Locations	Superior Court Appellate Division
Small Claims	Small Claims Court Location	Superior Court Civil Division
Unlawful Detainer (Landlord/Tenant)	Appeals Locations	Superior Court Appellate Division
Civil - Limited Jurisdiction ($25,000 or less)	Appeals Locations	Superior Court Appellate Division
Civil - Unlimited Jurisdiction (more than $25,000)	Civil Unlimited Appeals Locations	4th District Court of Appeal
Family	Family Appeals Locations	4th District Court of Appeal
Probate	Probate Appeals Locations	4th District Court of Appeal
Juvenile Justice or Dependency	Juvenile Court Locations	4th District Court of Appeal
Criminal - Misdemeanor	Appeals Locations	Superior Court Appellate Division
Criminal - Felony	Criminal Felony Appeals Locations	4th District Court of Appeal
Mental Health	Mental Health Appeals Locations	4th District Court of Appeal
Death Penalty	Supreme Court of California	Supreme Court of California

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