Calculate notice of appeal deadlines and appellate briefing schedules for federal and state courts under FRAP and state appellate rules.
Calculate notice of appeal deadlines and appellate briefing schedules for federal and state courts under FRAP and state appellate rules.
Federal Courts* State appellate deadlines vary significantly. Always verify with specific state rules.
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State-specific appellate deadlines
Determine the date of the final judgment or appealable order. Appeals from non-final orders require meeting specific interlocutory appeal standards.
If post-judgment motions were filed (Rule 50, 52, 59), the appeal deadline runs from the resolution of those motions, not the original judgment.
File notice of appeal within 30 days for civil cases (14 days for criminal). This deadline is jurisdictional and cannot be extended or waived.
Verify you're appealing to the right court. Federal district court cases go to the circuit court of appeals; state cases follow state appellate structure.
Opening briefs are due 40 days after record filing, response briefs 30 days later, reply briefs 14 days after that under FRAP 31.
Work with opposing counsel and the court reporter to prepare the appellate record. Delays in record preparation can affect your entire briefing schedule.