General

If a party needs more than the 60 days already stipulated to, or if the opposing party refuses to stipulate to an extension, the party needing the extension must file an application for extension of time. The party seeking additional time must give reasons, also known as “good cause,” why that extension is needed. (CRC rule 8.63.) You must serve a copy of your extension request on all parties (or the attorneys for represented parties). You should file an original of your extension request in the Court of Appeal, along with a proof of service. A criminal case is a court proceeding in which a person who is charged with having committed or omitted an act against the community or state is brought to trial and either found not guilty or guilty and sentenced.