Upholding Justice in Northern and Central California

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, serves as the intermediate appellate court for a broad region encompassing 23 counties in Northern and Central California. Established in 1904, it is one of the three original courts of appeal in the state. The court reviews decisions from the Superior Courts within its jurisdiction, ensuring the uniform application of the law across its extensive territory.

Contact Information

Physical Address:
 📍 Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building
914 Capitol Mall, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814(District Courts of Appeal)

Phone: (916) 654-0209
Website: appellate.courts.ca.gov/district-courts/3dca

Jurisdiction & Responsibilities

The Third Appellate District has jurisdiction over appeals from the Superior Courts in the following counties:

  • Alpine
  • Amador
  • Butte
  • Calaveras
  • Colusa
  • El Dorado
  • Glenn
  • Lassen
  • Modoc
  • Mono
  • Nevada
  • Placer
  • Plumas
  • Sacramento
  • San Joaquin
  • Shasta
  • Sierra
  • Siskiyou
  • Sutter
  • Tehama
  • Trinity
  • Yolo
  • Yuba(District Courts of Appeal,

The court handles a broad spectrum of cases, including civil, criminal, juvenile, and domestic relations matters. It also reviews decisions from administrative agencies and has jurisdiction over special actions.

Location Coordinates

Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building:
 📍 Latitude: 38.5805° N
📍 Longitude: 121.4937° W

Hours of Operation

🕗 Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

 📅 Closed on state-observed holidays(ThePublicIndex)

Learn More

For more information on court procedures, case filings, and accessing opinions, visit the California Courts of Appeal – Third Appellate District official website.