Appeal

Appeal is the formal procedure by which a person disputes the decision of a trial court or governmental agency. Typically, the process must be based on either a substantive or procedural error in the trial. In many cases, the appeal is based on a claim that evidence was improperly secured or improperly used in court. Other times, it relates to rulings made by the trial court, the instructions given to the jury or other procedural rulings. However, in many cases it is grounded in the presence of new evidence that a person feels should be considered by the court.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is An Appeal?
A defendant who is found guilty of some or all charges is entitled to an appeal to at least one level of appellate court. There are several levels of courts to appeal to; an example would be … more

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Wrongful Convictions
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Notice of Appeal - Felony (Defendant)
Complete this form within a given number of days if you plan to appeal a decision handed down by a court. (CR-120)
Information on Appeal Procedures for Misdemeanors
This information sheet tells you about appeals in misdemeanor cases. (CR-131-INFO)
Notice of Appeal (Misdemeanor)
Use this form to appeal a misdemeanor case. (CR-132)
Request for Court-Appointed Lawyer in Misdemeanor Appeal
Use this form to request that the court appoint an attorney for you in a misdemeanor appeal. (CR-133)