Process:
The Appellant files a Notice of Appeal with the Appeals Division or the trial court where the case was heard by the deadline. California Rules of Court 8.880-8.1018, Civil Code of Procedure 904.2 and 906 govern these appeal types. For information on
Writ Proceedings in Limited matters, please see Additional Information Section below.
Deadline:
Within thirty (30) days of mailing or personal service of Notice of Entry of Judgment.
Exception: ninety (90) days from Entry of Judgment if notice was not mailed or personally served.
Forms:
APP-101-INFO, APP-102, APP-103, APP-104, APP-110, APP-151-INFO and APP-151. Forms are
available at all court locations during business hours and online at
www.courts.ca.gov/forms.
Appeals will be accepted at the Appeals Division or at the trial court in which the
case was heard. Refer to California Rules of Court 2.100-2.119 for proper format.
Contact Information:
Appeals Division
1415 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661)868-7203
Filing Fee:
Please see:
Court Filing Fees
Money orders or checks should be made payable to Kern County Superior Court and are required at the time of filing.
What if I can't afford to pay?
Additional Information:
Deadlines for Writ Petitions vary depending on writ type and are outlined in the Information on Writ Proceedings in Misdemeanor, Infraction and Limited Civil Cases (APP-150-INFO) form. Please see this form for full information on what a Writ
Petition is, including deadlines, types of Writ Proceedings and frequently asked questions.
Filing an appeal or writ petition does not stop enforcement of a judgment. If you file an appeal or writ petition you must still comply with all the conditions
and terms of the judge’s order.