NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

AOC-CR-310 — Notice of Appeal (Criminal)

District Court → Superior Court, or Superior Court → Court of Appeals. Fill in your case details and download a court-ready PDF. Free. No account required.
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01 ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02 CASE INFORMATION
03 APPEAL DETAILS
Misdemeanor conviction in District Court: appeal as of right to Superior Court for de novo trial (G.S. 15A-1431)
04 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
SELECTED COUNTY
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⚡ APPEAL DEADLINES ARE STRICT

For misdemeanor appeals from District Court, the notice must be given in open court at sentencing or within 10 days after entry of judgment. Missing the deadline forfeits the right to appeal.

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STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 15A-1431Appeal from District Court
G.S. 15A-1444Right to appeal — Superior Ct.
G.S. 15A-1448Notice of appeal procedure
G.S. 15A-536Release pending appeal
App. Rule 4Notice of Appeal — criminal

APPEAL TIMELINE

  • District → Superior: Notice in open court at sentencing OR within 10 days of judgment (G.S. 15A-1431)
  • Superior → COA: Written notice within 14 days of entry of judgment (App. Rule 4)
  • File copy with the clerk of the trial court
  • Serve the DA and, if applicable, the Attorney General

WHAT GETS GENERATED

  • Notice of Appeal with full case caption
  • Court appealing from and to — both identified
  • Judgment date, sentence, and basis for appeal
  • Bond request language (if selected)
  • Certificate of Service
  • Court-ready PDF — letter size (8.5" × 11")

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