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Notice of Appeal and Record on Appeal (Infraction)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2020

This form starts the process of appealing a decision made in an infraction case, like a traffic ticket. It asks the filer to choose what parts of the original court record the higher court should look at.

The court describes it as: Starts the appeal process in an infraction case, and allows you to choose how much of the trial court record you would like the court of appeal to see.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a person wants to appeal a judgment or order from a trial court that was issued in an infraction case. It must be filed within 30 days of the judgment or order.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for the appellant, which is the party filing the appeal. It can be filled out by the appellant or their lawyer.
What kind of cases can I use this form for?
This form is only for appealing in an infraction case, such as a case about a traffic ticket. Other forms are needed for civil or misdemeanor cases.
What happens if I file this form late?
The form states that if the notice of appeal is late, the court will not take the appeal.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2020.

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