California Form Cr 126 PDF Details

In the intricate world of legal procedures, the California Cr 126 form represents a crucial tool for attorneys and parties navigating the appellate process in criminal cases. This official document serves the specific purpose of requesting additional time to file briefs—a key component of the appeal process that can significantly impact the outcome of a case. The form requires detailed information including the Court of Appeal case number, the attorney or party's contact information, and specifics surrounding the appeal itself such as the Superior Court case number and the nature of the brief(s) for which the extension is requested. It also delves into the history of the case, asking for previous extension requests and details about the conviction being appealed, including the defendant’s current bail status and the imposed punishment. Importantly, the form mandates a declaration stating the reasons for the extension, requiring the applicant to provide a compelling argument within the framework of rules established by the Judicial Council of California. As such, the document not only facilitates a procedural necessity—granting additional time for the preparation of critical legal documents—it also underscores the intersection of law and justice, ensuring that each party has a fair opportunity to present their case fully and effectively in the appellate courts.

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TO BE FILED IN THE COURT OF APPEAL

CR-126

 

 

 

COURT OF APPEAL CASE NUMBER:

COURT OF APPEAL

APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION

 

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY:

STATE BAR NO.:

 

SUPERIOR COURT CASE NUMBER:

 

 

 

NAME:

 

 

 

FIRM NAME:

 

 

 

STREET ADDRESS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY:

STATE:

ZIP CODE:

 

TELEPHONE NO.:

FAX NO. (if available):

 

 

E-MAIL ADDRESS (if available):

 

 

 

ATTORNEY FOR (name):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPELLANT:

RESPONDENT:

APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE BRIEF

(CRIMINAL CASE)

1.

I (name):

 

 

 

 

 

 

request that the time to file (check one)

 

 

 

 

appellant's opening brief (AOB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

respondent's brief (RB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

combined respondent's brief (RB) and appellant's opening brief (AOB) (see rule 8.216)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

combined appellant's reply brief (ARB) and respondent's brief (RB) (see rule 8.216)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

appellant's reply brief (ARB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

now due on (date):

 

 

 

 

 

be extended to (date):

 

 

 

 

2.

I

 

 

 

have

 

have not received a rule 8.360(c)(5) notice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

I have received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no previous extensions to file this brief.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the following previous extensions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(number of extensions):

extensions from the court totaling (total number of days):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did the court mark any previous extension "no further?"

 

 

Yes

 

No

4.

 

The last brief filed by any party was:

 

AOB

 

 

 

RB

 

 

 

RB and AOB

 

 

ARB and RB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

filed on (date):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The record in this case is:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volumes (#)

 

Pages (#)

Date filed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clerk's Transcript:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reporter's Transcript:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Augmentation/Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Defendant was convicted of (specify):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

The conviction is based on a (check one):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

jury verdict

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plea of guilty or no contest

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Form Approved for Optional Use Judicial Council of California CR-126 [New January 1, 2015]

APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE BRIEF (CRIMINAL CASE)

(Appellate)

Cal. Rules of Court, rules 8.50, 8.60, 8.63, 8.360 www.courts.ca.gov

CR-126

APPELLANT:

RESPONDENT

COURT OF APPEAL CASE NUMBER:

8. The court imposed the following punishment:

9. The defendant

is

is not on bail pending appeal.

10. The reasons that I need an extension to file this brief are stated

below.

on a separate declaration. You may use Attached Declaration (Court of Appeal) (form APP-031) for this purpose.

(Please specify; see rule 8.63 for factors used in determining whether to grant extensions):

11.A proof of service of this application on all those entitled to receive a copy of the brief under rule 8.360(d)(1), (2), and (3) is attached (see rule 8.360(d)). You may use Proof of Service (Court of Appeal) (form APP-009) for this purpose.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above is true and correct.

Date:

(SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY)

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)

Order on Application is

below

on a separate document

ORDER

EXTENSION OF TIME IS:

 

Granted

to (date):

 

Denied

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(SIGNATURE OF PRESIDING JUSTICE)

CR-126 [New January 1, 2015] APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE BRIEF (CRIMINAL CASE)

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(Appellate)

 

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