Teaneck, MT · Bergen County
How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court
This packet explains the municipal court appeal process and provides forms for people appealing a conviction and sentence entered by a Municipal Court judge.
What this form is
The packet guides a person appealing a Municipal Court conviction through six steps and includes a Notice of Municipal Court Appeal, transcript request, and timely-filing certification. It explains when to send each form, order transcripts, notify the prosecutor, and pay the stated fees. The packet says the Municipal Court must receive Form A within 20 days of the guilty finding.
Who needs it
People found guilty and sentenced by a Municipal Court judge who want to appeal can use this packet and its forms.
How to submit it
Mail or deliver Form A to the Municipal Court where the hearing took place, and send a copy to the prosecutor. Send Form A and Form C to the Criminal Division Manager at the Superior Court in the county where the case was heard; the packet lists the Bergen County address.
About notarization
This packet is signed without a notary; Form C is a certification, and the signer signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the appeal packet, which can be completed on screen or printed for completion by hand or typewriter.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Complete Form A, Form B, and Form C as directed in the packet.
- 3
Order The Transcripts
Contact the Municipal Court for the estimated transcript cost and payment details, then submit Form B to that court.
- 4
Send Forms To The Court
Mail or deliver the forms to the Municipal Court, prosecutor, and Superior Court offices as outlined in the packet.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should use this municipal court appeal packet?
- The packet is for people found guilty and sentenced by a Municipal Court judge who want to appeal the conviction or sentence.
- How do I submit the appeal forms?
- The packet directs you to mail or deliver Form A to the Municipal Court, send a copy to the prosecutor, and send Form A with Form C to the Criminal Division Manager at the Superior Court.
- Do I need a notary for the municipal court appeal forms?
- No. This packet is signed without a notary; Form C is a certification that the signer signs and dates.
- What forms are included in the packet?
- The packet includes Form A, Notice of Municipal Court Appeal; Form B, Transcript Request–Municipal Court; and Form C, Certification of Timely Filing.
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