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Division 2: Rules Relating to Death Penalty Appeals and Habeas Corpus Proceedings

California Rules of Court — Appellate Rules – 2026

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All Parts

Division 1: Rules Relating to the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal Division 2: Rules Relating to Death Penalty Appeals and Habeas Corpus Proceedings Division 3: Rules Relating to Miscellaneous Appeals and Writ Proceedings Division 4: Rules Relating to the Superior Court Appellate Division Division 5: Rules Relating to Appeals and Writs in Small Claims Cases Division 6: Transfer of Appellate Division Cases to the Court of Appeal Division 7: Publication of Appellate Opinions

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Chapter 1: General Provisions Rules 8.601–8.601

Chapter 2: Automatic Appeals From Judgments of Death

Article 1: General Provisions Rules 8.603–8.605 Article 2: Record on Appeal Rules –8.622 Article 3: Briefs, Hearing, and Decision Rules 8.630–8.642

Chapter 3: Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Chapter 3: Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceedings Rules 8.652–8.652