Judicial Council Forms

Please use the forms below. Each form may now be filed online or downloaded as a PDF for paper filing.

NEW: Electronic filing is now available (beta) Electronic filing is an optional channel offered during a beta testing period. Traditional paper filing remains fully available, and no filer is required to use the online system. If you have any trouble filing online, please file on paper and report the issue to [email protected].

Bishop’s Report to Judicial Council

Bishops use this to report to the Judicial Council all decisions of law they make. (Updated Aug. 5, 2021)
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Request for Declaratory Decisions

Conference Secretaries use this form to report a conference’s request for a declaratory decision. (Updated Aug. 5, 2021)
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Notice of Appeal

Individuals use this form to submit an appeal of a judicial or administrative decision. (Updated Aug. 5, 2021)
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Submission of Briefs

Required to be used in submitting all briefs (Interested Party or Amicus) to the Judicial Council. (Updated Nov. 3, 2025)
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