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Civil Case Information Statement (Appellate)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2025

This form gives the Court of Appeal information about an appeal case. It asks for details about the original court case, the judgment being appealed, and who the parties and attorneys are.

The court describes it as: Give the Court of Appeal information about your appeal. A copy of the trial court decision (judgment or order) you are appealing is always attached to this form.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when filing an appeal with the Court of Appeal. The filer must submit it within 15 days after the Court of Appeal assigns a case number and must attach a copy of the judgment or order being appealed.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who must file this form?
The form is used to give information about an appeal, and the instructions state the appellant must file it with the clerk of the Court of Appeal.
What must be attached to this form?
The filer must attach a copy of the judgment or order that is being appealed, and this copy must show the date it was entered.
Who needs to receive a copy of this form?
A copy of this form must be served on the other party or parties involved in the appeal.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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