Civil
APP-201: Respondent's Brief Limited—Limited Civil Case
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This form lets a respondent in a limited civil appeal submit a shorter written argument to the court instead of a full brief. A person defending against an appeal in a small claims or limited civil case uses this form to respond to the other party's arguments in a cost-effective way.
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Forms that go with APP-201
CR-180RequiredPetition for DismissalThe Petition for Dismissal (CR-180) is the core petition form used to formally request dismissal of a felony conviction under Penal Code § 1203.4, and is typically filed alongside or in conjunction with the APP-201 application.›APP-109Often filed with itProof of Service (Appellate Division)The Application to Present Late Claim (APP-109) may be filed alongside the APP-201 if procedural deadlines were missed, ensuring the application is considered on its merits despite any timing issues.›CR-181Next stepOrder for DismissalThe Order on Petition for Dismissal (CR-181) is the court's order form that the judge completes and signs to grant or deny the dismissal, making it the direct next step after submitting the APP-201.›CR-187AlternativeMotion to Vacate Conviction or SentenceThe Notice of Appeal — Felony (CR-187) serves as an alternative path if the dismissal is denied and the petitioner wishes to contest the court's ruling through an appellate process.›
More Civil forms
APP-107Abandonment of Appeal (Limited Civil Case)›APP-108Notice of Waiver of Oral Argument (Limited Civil Case)›APP-110Respondent's Notice Designating Record on Appeal—Limited Civil Case›APP-151Petition for Writ (Misdemeanor, Infraction, or Limited Civil Case)›APP-200Appellant's Opening Brief—Limited Civil Case›APP-202Appellant's Reply Brief—Limited Civil Appeal›