Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in California

No. The timelines to appeal are jurisdictional, and the appellate court itself does not have the authority to relieve a party of their mistake in filing an untimely appeal.

Mr.Roach is correct,at least for the state court of appeal. How do you know that you deadline has lapsed? There are many exceptions to the general rule, and the time frame can run from 60 to 180 days in unlimited jurisdiction cases. If you are simply assuming that your deadline has passed, you might consider confirming that with an experienced appellate lawyer, just to make sure one way or the other.

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