Users' questions

When do slip opinions need to be filed?

When do slip opinions need to be filed?

Slip opinions are the opinions that are filed on the day that the appellate court issues its decision and are often not the court’s final opinion. Under RCW 2.06.040, Court of Appeals unpublished opinions lack precedential value; under GR 14.1, they may not be cited as binding authority.

When to apply to Court of Appeal for judicial review?

(b) there is some other compelling reason for the Court of Appeal to hear it. (1) Where permission to apply for judicial review has been refused at a hearing in the High Court, an application for permission to appeal may be made to the Court of Appeal.

Can a Court of Appeals unpublished opinion be cited?

Under RCW 2.06.040, Court of Appeals unpublished opinions lack precedential value; under GR 14.1, they may not be cited as binding authority. Problems or Errors If you encounter any technical problems with this website (such as a bad link or a portion of an opinion missing), please notify the eService Center.

How to view a court opinion in PDF?

Opinion File – Click the PDF icon to view the opinion (s) and any related orders. Note: The contents of the opinion file is shown in the column titled “File Contains”. The opinion file may contain the majority opinion, concurring opinions, dissenting opinions, and orders such as an order to publish.

How to search Second District Court of Appeal?

The online docket will open in a new window and allow you to search cases in all district courts of appeal. The following guidelines are intended to help facilitate what the judges of this court collectively believe are best practices in appellate advocacy before the Second District Court of Appeal.

Why is the 2nd District Court of Appeal suspending oral argument?

The 2nd District Court of Appeal today issued an order suspending all in-person oral argument “in light of the current public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect the health and safety of the public.” Click here to read the full order.

Can a 2nd District Court of Appeal order be extended?

An order was issued by the 2nd District Court of Appeal authorizing the court to extend the time to do any act required or permitted under the California Rules of Court by 30 additional days (Order). No application for an extension shall be required.

When does the Court of Appeal issue its remittitur?

If neither rehearing nor review is granted, the Court of Appeal will issue its remittitur about 61 calendar days after the opinion has been filed. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.272.) The issuance of the remittitur signals the end of the appellate court’s jurisdiction.