Fees in California Appellate Courts

Section 68926 provides the fee for filing a notice of appeal in a civil case appealed to a court of appeal is $605. The fee for filing a petition for a writ within the original civil jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is $540. The fee for filing a petition for a writ within the original civil jurisdiction of a court of appeal is $605. The fee for a party other than appellant filing its first document in a civil case appealed to a court of appeal is $390.

In addition, the fee for a party other than petitioner filing its first document in a writ proceeding within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is $390. The fee for a party other than petitioner filing its first document in a writ proceeding within the original jurisdiction of a court of appeal is $390.

Section 68926.1 provides that, upon filing a notice of appeal for which a fee is paid, the appellant must deposit $100 with the clerk of the originating court. The deposit is credited against the amount chargeable for the preparation of the clerk’s transcript or any other appeal processing or notification.

Section 68927 specifies that the fee for filing a petition for review in a civil case in the Supreme Court after a decision in a court of appeal is $540. The fee for a party other than petitioner filing its first document in a civil case in the Supreme Court after a decision in a court of appeal is $390. A fee may not be charged for petitions for review from decisions in juvenile cases or proceedings to declare a minor free from parental custody or control or proceedings under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act.

Section 68928 states that the fee for copies of any record or document in the office of the Clerk/Executive Officer of the Supreme Court or the Clerk/Executive Officer of a court of appeal is the prevailing commercial rate as determined by the Clerk/Executive Officer. The Supreme Court and each court of appeal may waive the charge for copies of opinions furnished to parties to the litigation and other interested persons.

Section 68929 specifies that the fee for comparing any document requiring a certificate is five cents a folio, except that when the document to be compared was printed or typewritten from the same type or at the same time as the original on file and has been corrected in all respects to conform with it, that charge is one cent.

Section 68930 says that the fee for each certificate under seal is $1.

Section 68931 prohibits any fee for administering oaths for verification of claims against the State.

Section 68932 requires for all other services not specified in this article that the fee is the same as that prescribed by law for similar services by notaries public.

Section 68933 established the Appellate Court Trust Fund, the proceeds of which are required to be used for the purpose of funding the Supreme Court, courts of appeal, and the Judicial Council. In addition, upon appropriation in the state budget, the fund is apportioned by the Judicial Council to the courts of appeal, the Supreme Court, and the Judicial Council, as determined by the Judicial Council.

The Judicial Council, in making the apportionment, is required to take into consideration all other funds available to each and the needs of each, in a manner that promotes equal access to the courts, ensures the ability of the courts to carry out their functions, and promotes implementation of statewide policies.