Application for Extension of Time to File Brief—Criminal Case (Appellate)

Judicial Council of California · Criminal

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form allows a defendant or attorney in a criminal appeal to ask the court for extra time to submit their written argument (brief) to the appellate court. Criminal defendants, their lawyers, and prosecutors use this form when they need more time to prepare their appeal brief due to complexity, workload, or other circumstances that prevent meeting the original deadline.