Petition for Writ (Misdemeanor, Infraction, or Limited Civil Case)

Judicial Council of California · Civil

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form allows someone to ask a higher court to review a lower court's decision in a misdemeanor, infraction, or small claims case. People use it to challenge a court ruling they believe was unfair or made in error, seeking to overturn or change the decision.