Below are links to helpful information regarding appeals and the criminal court system

Courts

United States Supreme Court - official website
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal - official website
California Supreme Court - official website
California Courts of Appeal - official website
California Superior Courts - official website

Inmate and Defendant Resources

CDCR Inmate Locator - for finding inmates in the California State Prison system
Prison Law Office - a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting and advocating for inmates
Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice - a nonprofit organization promoting a more human justice system

Legislative Materials and Caselaw

Google Scholar - free access to federal and California court opinions
California Legislative info - official cite, featuring current statutes as well as bills pending in the Assembly and Senate
United States Codes - official cite, featuring current United States statutes

Legal Blogs and Commentary

SCOTUSblog - the leading blog following the United States Supreme Court
At the Lectern - the leading blog following the California Supreme Court
California Appellate Report - daily commentary on significant or interesting cases
Southern California Appellate News - daily update on what's new in the 9th Circuit and California Courts of Appeal, from San Diego to San Luis Obispo

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