1. Where is the notice of appeal filed?

The notice of appeal is filed in the superior court and must be accompanied by a $655 filing fee. A check should be made payable to the Clerk of the Court of Appeal for this amount. (Rule 8.100(b)(1).) A deposit of $100 made payable to Clerk of the Superior Court is also required. (Government Code, section 68926.1; rule 8.100(b)(2).) If the appellant is indigent, payment of the filing fee may be waived. (Rules 3.50-3.63.) The locations and addresses where to file a notice of appeal are listed below.

All Civil, Domestic, Probate and Criminal Notices of Appeal from all San Diego County Locations except North County

In person:
     San Diego Superior Court
     220 West Broadway, Suite 3005
     San Diego, CA 92101
     (619) 531-3144

By mail:
     San Diego Superior Court
     Appeals Section
     Post Office Box 120128
     San Diego, CA 92112

All Notices of Appeal from North County

     Superior Court North County
     325 South Melrose
     Suite 1000
     Vista, CA 92081
     (760) 806-6170

All Notices of Appeal from Imperial County

     Superior Court
     Clerk's Office
     939 Main Street
     El Centro, CA 92243
     (760) 482-4225

San Diego Juvenile Notices of Appeal

     Superior Court
     Juvenile Division
     2851 Meadow Lark Dr.
     Room 244
     San Diego, CA 92123
     (858) 694-4538

El Cajon Juvenile Notices of Appeal

     Superior Court
     Juvenile Division
     East County Regional Center
     250 East Main St.
     Business Office (First Floor)
     El Cajon, CA 92020
     (619) 441-4250

South Bay Juvenile Notices of Appeal

     Superior Court
     Juvenile Division
     500 C Third Ave.
     Third Floor
     Chula Vista, CA 91910
     (619) 691-4678

North County Juvenile Notices of Appeal

     Superior Court North County
     325 South Melrose
     Suite 1000
     Vista, CA 92081
     (760) 806-6170