District court — civil · Appeal
Notice of Appeal (civil)
Starts an appeal to the court of appeals.
Filed by: Appellant (filed in the district court)
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Party or parties taking the appeal (FRAP 3(c)(1)(A))
- The judgment or order appealed from (FRAP 3(c)(1)(B))
- The court to which the appeal is taken (FRAP 3(c)(1)(C))
- Filing fee
- Signature
Deadline and length
Deadline: Within 30 days after entry of the judgment or order; 60 days if the United States or its officer or agency is a party (FRAP 4(a)(1)).
Governing rules
- FRAP 3
- FRAP 4(a)
- 28 U.S.C. § 1291
Check the local rules for
- Circuit docketing statement and transcript-order requirements
Applies in federal district courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
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