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Rules and Forms | Appellate Procedure: Forms for Extension of Time (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
The Appellate Advisory Committee recommends revising the forms used to request an extension of time to file a brief in the Court of Appeal and the appellate division of the superior court to ensure that courts receive sufficient information to determine whether good cause exists for an extension. The recommended revisions would (1) add an item on the civil forms to indicate that the case is entitled to, or has been granted, calendar preference or priority; and (2) revise the item where the applicant explains why good cause exists for an extension to direct the applicant to address the relevant factors a court will use in ruling on the motion. Additionally, minor additions or corrections are being recommended to each form.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Appellate Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective January 1, 2024, revise the following forms to add items to indicate that an appeal is entitled or eligible for calendar preference or priority, revise the items addressing why good cause exists for an extension of time to file a brief, and make other minor additions and corrections:
• Application for Extension of Time to File Brief (Civil Case)
(form APP-006)
• Application for Extension of Time to File Brief (Limited Civil Case) (form APP-106)
• Application for Extension of Time to File Brief (Criminal Case)
(form CR-126)
• Application for Extension of Time to File Brief (Juvenile Delinquency Case) (form JV-816)
• Application for Extension of Time to File Brief (Juvenile Dependency Case) (form JV-817)
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