Civil Motor Vehicle Infraction (CMVI) Claim Of Appeal {TC0055}

TC0055 - CIVIL MOTOR VEHICLE INFRACTION CLAIM OF APPEAL. This form is used in the Massachusetts Trial Court system to initiate an appeal of a decision finding a person responsible for a civil motor vehicle infraction. This form must be completed and submitted by the appellant—the person contesting the decision—within ten days of the original court’s finding of responsibility. The form collects key information including the date of the appeal, the date of the original disposition, the court department and division, docket number, police department involved, the offenses cited, and the appellant’s and attorney’s contact information. The form requires the appellant to clearly state the legal issue(s) being appealed. These must be specific claims of legal error rather than general disagreement with the judge’s ruling. A $180 filing fee must be paid when submitting the form, unless the appellant qualifies for and files a fee waiver. www.FormsWorkflow.com