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Application for Extension of Time to File Brief—Limited Civil Case

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

This form is used to ask the Superior Court Appellate Division for more time to submit a written summary, or brief, for a limited civil case appeal. It asks for specific dates and reasons for needing the extra time.

The court describes it as: Ask the Superior Court Appellate Division for more time to file your brief in a civil case.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a party appealing a case needs more time to file their required written brief with the appellate court.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form asks for information about the party requesting the extension, and if they have a lawyer, the lawyer must complete certain parts.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

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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