Special Announcement
The Court of Appeal, First Appellate District continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 coronavirus situation. The court is following guidance provided by the Judicial Council, the Department of Public Health, and the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit the spread of the virus.
Because of the emergency due to the COVID-19 virus, and in cooperation with the orders of various Bay Area county departments of public health, the court is operating remotely, with few staff at the courthouse. The court will continue to receive correspondence and filings both via paper and electronically. All paper filings, including emergency writs, may be made by dropping them in the secure drop box at the entrance to our clerk’s office at 350 McAllister Street in San Francisco. Access to the court by phone will be limited.
The court has obtained two Emergency Orders (Emergency Order 1 / Emergency Order 2) from the chair of the Judicial Council, permitting it to issue orders extending the time to do any act required or permitted under the California Rules of Court, and has, by Orders dated April 9 and April 15, done so.
Pursuant to Misc. Order 2020-2, all in person oral argument sessions in the Court of Appeal, First District, are suspended. Counsel who choose to present oral argument must do so telephonically through June 17, 2020, and via video conference thereafter.
Any further updates will be communicated through the court’s website, both in this place, and in the “Latest News,” below on this page, as appropriate.
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June 15, 2020
Commencing June 18, 2020, the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, will conduct oral argument via videoconference using BlueJeans. Counsel participating in oral argument will receive a specific emailed invitation to the appropriate oral argument. Members of the public can view oral argument by clicking on a link, appearing the day of oral argument, on the court’s “Calendars” page.
June 11, 2020
The Supreme Court of California today issued a statement on equality and inclusion. The statement can be found here.
May 18, 2020
Court of Appeal Announces Destruction of Old Court Records
The Court of Appeal, First Appellate District (San Francisco), has announced its intention to destroy civil records, case names and numbers listed on the attached documents, pursuant to Rule 10.1028(d) (1) of the California Rules of Court.
January 31, 2020
In light of amended California Rule of Court, rule 8.74, some electronic formatting requirements of the First District’s Local Rule 12(b) have been superseded. Parties are directed to rule 8.74 for any questions regarding electronic formatting requirements. Local Rule 12(b) is being amended to conform with California Rule of Court, rule 8.74.
September 30, 2019
The Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, has a new online portal through which law students can apply for externships with the court. Please visit Court Programs for more information.
August 23, 2019
The Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, has updated its local rules. The new rules took effect on August 23, 2019. Please visit Forms and Local Rules for more information.
June 4, 2019
The Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, is seeking attorneys to represent inmates in death penalty-related habeas corpus proceedings. Click for information about how to apply for an appointment.
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The 1st District is located in San Francisco. Its jurisdiction is over the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Sonoma. It is divided into five non-geographical divisions with four justices each. READ MORE >>
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San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-865-7300
E-mail: First.District@jud.ca.gov
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