Calendars
Note: Links for live webcasts will appear for the scheduled event approximately ~15 minutes before start.
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A: Archived webcasts can be found below and viewed on-demand. Additionally, an audio recording can be purchased.
A: Approximately ~15 minutes before Oral Argument begins, a link called “View Oral Arguments” will automatically appear next to the event (to the right of the “Calendar” link). Note, if you do not see this link appear within the expected timeframe, you may need to refresh the webpage in your web browser.
A: You may need to refresh the webpage in your web browser. If you are unsure on how to refresh the page, try closing and reopening your web browser and navigate back to this specific page.
Oral Argument Calendars
- Tentative Oral Argument Calendar Dates
- Full text calendars published in the last 120 hours (calendars with presiding justice information)
- Search for tentative calendars - Click on this link to find the most current oral argument calendar for the fifth district court of appeal
Electronic Devices for use at Oral Argument
Effective January 2014, litigants, including counsel and parties representing themselves, and media may bring a laptop or tablet device for use during oral argument. Such devices must be silenced and placed in “airplane mode.” No audio or video recording or photography of oral argument is permitted without prior court approval (see Cal. Rules of Court, rule 1.150). Anyone who fails to comply with these restrictions may be removed from the courtroom. The Court no longer requires prior notification or an Application when bringing e-devices to oral argument.
Assistive Listening Device (ALD)
Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available to anyone participating in or observing oral argument. Requests should be made in person, on the date of oral argument, in the Clerk’s Office. Please plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early if you plan to request an ALD for oral argument.
Remote Oral Argument Appearance
The court currently allows counsel and/or parties in pro per to appear remotely for oral argument. Remote appearances can either be made telephonically or by video. The supported platform for both telephonic and video appearances is Zoom for Government. Individuals who are incarcerated may use CourtCall.
When appearing remotely, it is important that you speak directly into your phone or microphone. Do not use the speaker feature on your phone. You should also choose a quiet location with minimal outside noise to ensure that the justices can hear your argument. If you are using a phone for your appearance, it is important that you pause occasionally during your argument to allow the justices to ask questions, as phones do not always allow the speaker to hear if someone else is trying to speak at the same time.
Court Holidays
Holiday Schedule
The California courts will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
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| New Year's Day (2023) | Monday, January 1 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 15 |
| Lincoln's Birthday | Monday, February 12 |
| President's Day | Monday, February 19 |
| Cesar Chavez Day | Monday, April 1 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 27 |
| Juneteenth | Wednesday, June 19 |
| Independence Day | Thursday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 2 |
| Native American Day | Friday, September 27 |
| Veterans Day | Monday, November 11 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 28 |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Friday, November 29 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25 |