Get Ca Application For Extension Of Time To File Brief 2007-2025

Filling out the CA Application for Extension of Time To File Brief online can streamline your process and ensure that your request is submitted accurately. This guide will walk you through each step needed to complete the application efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the application correctly.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred online document editor.
2. In the first section, identify yourself as the counsel representing the involved party. Fill in the name of the party you represent in the space provided carefully.
3. Indicate the current due date for filing the brief in the corresponding field. Ensure that you provide the accurate date to avoid any potential issues.
4. Request the number of additional days needed for the extension. Clearly specify the new due date for the brief following the extension in the designated area.
5. State whether a notice under California Rules of Court, rule 8.360(c)(5) has issued. Mark the appropriate checkbox accordingly.
6. Detail any previous requests for extensions. Specify how many have been filed and the total days granted. Include the number of extensions obtained by the opposition.
7. Explain the circumstances surrounding the defendant's conviction. Specify whether it was based on a jury verdict, court decision in a nonjury trial, or a plea.
8. Provide details about the punishment imposed on the defendant in the respective section.
9. Indicate whether the defendant is on bail pending appeal by checking the correct box.
10. Describe the volume of documents in the record, including pages for the clerk's transcript and reporter’s transcript, as well as filing dates.
11. Complete the section explaining the work already completed on the appeal to provide context for your request.
12. Describe the reasons for needing additional time, including any complexities or personal situations such as family emergencies.
13. Conclude with any other relevant reasons for your extension request to support your application adequately.
14. After filling in all required information, complete the declaration under penalty of perjury, sign it, and include your printed name, address, State Bar number, phone number, and optional email address.
15. Finally, review your completed application for accuracy. You can then save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

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