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Federal Appellate Procedures

NationwideAppellate Procedures

A notice of appeal is the document that initiates an appeal in federal court. It must be filed within 14 days of the judgment in criminal cases.

Key Requirements

Missing the appeal deadline can waive the right to appeal entirely.

  • Must be timely filed (14 days in criminal cases)
  • Filed in the district court
  • Identifies the judgment being appealed
  • Triggers the appellate process

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