Process:
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The appellant must file a Notice of Appeal (form CR-142) within 30 calendar days after the date of sentencing (trial date).
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Within 15 days after filing the appeal, a Proposed Statement on Appeal (Form CR-143) must be filed. This will include either a Settled Statement or a request for a certified transcript which the defendant is responsible to pay.
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A hearing will be set with the trial judge to certify the Proposed Statement or the reporter's transcript.
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Upon certification, the case is ready for transmittal of the record on appeal to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court.
- The Appellate Division will notify the appellant with a due date to file their opening brief. Failure to file the opening brief by the due date may result in a dismissal of the appeal. At this point, all correspondence will be with the Appellate Division of the Superior Court.
Deadline:
(Statue of Limitations)
Notice of appeal (form CR-142) must be filed within
thirty days
after the date of sentencing.
Forms:
Notice of Appeal and Proposed Statement on Appeal forms are available from the
Traffic Court clerk's office:
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Traffic Division Locations and Office Hours
Filing Fee:
There is no fee for filing an appeal on a Traffic Court ruling.
Other Notes:
If you file an appeal you must still comply with all the conditions and terms of the judge's court order. Filing an appeal does not stop enforcement of a judgment.