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California Rules of Court

Rule 8.404. Stay pending appeal

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.404

Current text effective July 1, 2010.

The court must not stay an order or judgment pending an appeal unless suitable provision is made for the maintenance, care, and custody of the child.

#History

Rule 8.404 adopted effective July 1, 2010.

#Advisory Committee Comment

This rule does not apply to a court's order under rule 5.770(e)(2) staying the criminal court proceedings during the pendency of an appeal of an order transferring the minor from juvenile court to a court of criminal jurisdiction.

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