Overview
- An appeal takes about a year.
- Process Map
- Info Guide
Can and Should I Appeal?
- Learn More: Can I Appeal?
- Learn More: Winning an Appeal
What do I File?
- Give Notice:
- Family & Civil: Notice of Appeal - JDF 647.
- Probate: Notice of Appeal - JDF 654.
- Detailed Instructions (PDF).
- Designate Transcripts:
- Family & Civil: Designation of Transcripts.
- Probate: Designation of Transcripts.
- Detailed Instructions (PDF).
Where do I File?
- File the forms with the Court of Appeals and file a copy with the District Court.
When do I File?
You must start the appeal within 49 days of:
- A Final Order, or
- An Order Denying a timely filed Motion for Post-Trial Relief, or
- An Order deciding a Petition for Magistrate Review.
What do I Pay?
- Post the $250 Appeal Bond when you file with the District Court. AND
- Pay the $223 Filing Fee when you file with the Court of Appeals.
Serve:
- Give a copy of both forms to the other parties in the case.
More Info: Fees, Bond, Transcripts, and Stays of Action
Next: Step 2 - Record on Appeal.
Detailed Instructions
Court of Appeals Forms and Policies Page
Instructions for the Notice of Appeal
Instructions for the Designation of Transcripts
Law
This list is to help you start your legal research, but is not a comprehensive list of the laws that may affect your case.
Contents for the Notice of Appeal
Colorado Appellate Rule (C.A.R.) 3(d)
When to Start an Appeal
Colorado Appellate Rule (C.A.R.) 4
Contents for the Designation of Record
Colorado Appellate Rule (C.A.R.) 10
Format for Appellant Documents
Colorado Appellate Rule (C.A.R.) 32
Form Kits
These PDF fillable files contain the complete set of forms needed for a particular process. As you fill in an item of information, it will transfer through to the rest of the forms. Go to Step 1 for more information on waiving the fees and bond, and filing a Stay. Go to Step 2 for instructions on the Notice of Appeal & Designation of Record.
Stay of Action Bundle (in District Court) (325 KB)
This 10-page kit contains: Instructions and a Motion, Proposed Order, & Affidavit forms.
Starting Appeal Bundle (945 KB)
This 14-page kit contains: Notice of Appeal, Designation of Transcripts, Transcript Request Form, Motion to Waive Filing Fees (with Order), and Motion to Waive Appeal Bond (with Order).
How to Get More Help
Appeals are hard. Click the Contact Options link below to get help. On that screen, go into the Sherlocks section to find self-help staff to answer your procedural or forms questions. Find a time to get legal information or advice in the clinic or events calendar sections. Or, find a free or moderate fee lawyer in the Find a Lawyer section.