Fountain Hills, AZ · Maricopa County
Defendant’s Notice of Appeal (Criminal)
This form notifies Fountain Hills Municipal Court that a defendant is appealing a final order or judgment in a criminal case.
What this form is
A defendant uses this form to appeal a final order or final judgment in a criminal case. It asks for trial and LCA case numbers, the order or judgment being appealed, the defendant’s current mailing address, contact information, birth date, and a signature. The form also explains appeal-related responsibilities, including record or transcript costs, bond, and filing an appellant’s memorandum.
Who needs it
A defendant appealing a final order or judgment in a criminal case in Fountain Hills Municipal Court needs this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form names Fountain Hills Municipal Court.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Defendant’s Notice of Appeal (Criminal) PDF.
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Complete the Form
Enter the case numbers, identify the final order or judgment being appealed, and print the defendant’s current mailing address.
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Sign and Date
Provide the defendant or attorney’s signature and bar number if applicable, along with the date and defendant’s birth date.
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Submit to the Court
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Defendant’s Notice of Appeal used for?
- It tells Fountain Hills Municipal Court that a defendant is appealing a final order or final judgment in a criminal case and provides case and contact details.
- What information does the appeal form ask for?
- The form requests trial and LCA case numbers, the final order or judgment being appealed, the defendant’s mailing address, daytime phone, birth date, and a defendant or attorney signature.
- Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Notice of Appeal?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary and does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Defendant’s Notice of Appeal?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form names Fountain Hills Municipal Court.
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