Appeals

Overview

An appeal is a legal action by a party to a case whereby a higher court is asked to review a decision or ruling of a lower court. A notice of Appeal shall be filed any time between rendition of final judgment and thirty (30) days following rendition of a written order being imposed or to be reviewed. Civil Appeal cases require filing the original Notice of Appeal. A copy of the court order must be attached to the original filing.

Effective January 1, 2021, the District Court of Appeal (DCA) has appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals from county court decisions. Notice of Appeals for such matters should be filed directly with the District Courts (pursuant to Chapter 2020-61 Laws of Fla.).

For additional information, you may visit Florida Courts - Know Your Court and Florida District Court of Appeal

How to File

Circuit Civil, County Traffic, Felony, Juvenile, and Misdemeanor Appeal cases are filed in the Appeals Division.

Probate Appeals are filed in the Probate Division.

County Civil Appeals - For additional information, visit Florida Courts - Know Your Court.

Procedures and Guidelines

Administrative Order 2020-89-Gen- Procedures for Circuit Court Appeals

Guidelines for Communications with Appellate Division

Forms and Self Help

The Clerk’s Office is unable to provide legal advice or assistance. As a Pro Se litigant, or self-represented party, it is helpful to educate yourself on the court rules, proper legal filings, and service requirements.

To assist you, below you will find forms and legal resources. For further assistance, please visit the Self Help Equal Access Center - Law Library, where Law Librarians are available to assist you in locating forms and legal resources.

Fees and Costs

Appeals Fees for Circuit Civil, Family, Felony, and Probate Cases

Appeals Fees for Traffic Infraction Cases