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California Rules of Court

Rule 8.390. Application

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.390

Current text effective April 25, 2019.

#(a) Application

The rules in this article apply only to appeals under Penal Code section 1509.1 from superior court decisions in death penalty-related habeas corpus proceedings.

#(b) General application of rules for criminal appeals

Except as otherwise provided in this article, rules 8.300, 8.316, 8.332, 8.340-8.346, and 8.366-8.368 govern appeals subject to the rules in this article.

#History

Rule 8.390 adopted effective April 25, 2019.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.