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Court Locations
Jury Info, Court Info, Court WebsitesCalifornia Courts
Find out more about the California Courts—from the initial beginning at one of the 58 superior, or trial courts, progressing on to one of six Courts of Appeal, and then finally to the highest court in the state, the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of California is the state's highest court, its decisions binding on all other California state courts.
Courts of Appeal
Courts of Appeal have appellate jurisdiction whereas superior courts have original jurisdiction. The California Courts of Appeal are divided into six appellate districts:
- 1st District Court of Appeal
- 2nd District Court of Appeal
- 3rd District Court of Appeal
- 4th District Court of Appeal
- 5th District Court of Appeal
- 6th District Court of Appeal
Jury Service
This resource center for Jury Service covers everything from the trial process to recent innovations that have enhanced the juror experience.