Notice Of Appeal Civil Or Criminal {CV-CR-162}

CV-CR-162 - NOTICE OF APPEAL CIVIL OR CRIMINAL. This form, is used in the Maine Judicial Branch to officially notify the court and opposing parties that a party is appealing a judgment, order, or ruling issued by the court. It applies to both civil and criminal cases and must be filed in the same court that issued the decision being appealed. The form requires the appellant to provide key information, such as the date of the ruling being appealed, the court location, and contact details of the appellant or their attorney. In criminal cases, the appellant must indicate whether the defendant is currently in custody and where. The form also includes options related to the transcript of proceedings, such as whether a transcript will be ordered or whether a statement in lieu of a transcript will be prepared. Special instructions apply for civil cases under the Maine Tort Claims Act, requiring notice to the Attorney General. The form must be filed within specific timeframes depending on the type of case—typically 21 days for civil and adult criminal matters, and shorter for others such as extradition or small claims. It also contains important warnings about using the correct version of the form for certain case types, and notes that civil appeals require a filing fee or a waiver request. www.FormsWorkflow.com