Notice Of Appeal (Misdemeanor) {CR-132}

CR-132, Notice of Appeal (Misdemeanor), this form is used to tell the trial court and the other party that the defendant wants to appeal the trial court's decision in a misdemeanor case. Instructions • This form is only for appealing in a misdemeanor case. • Before you fill out this form, read Information on Appeal Procedures for Misdemeanors (form CR-131-INFO) to know your rights and responsibilities. • You must file this form no later than 30 days after the trial court issued the judgment or order you are appealing (see rule 8.853(b) of the California Rules of Court for very limited exceptions). If your notice of appeal is late, the court will not take your appeal. • Fill out this form and make a copy of the completed form for your records. • Take or mail the completed form to the clerk’s office for the same trial court that issued the judgment or order you are appealing. It is a good idea to take or mail an extra copy to the clerk and ask the clerk to stamp it to show that the original has been filed. Judicial Council of California Revised January 1, 2020, Optional Form Cal. Rules of Court, rules 8.852, 8.853 www.FormsWorkflow.com