Information On Appeal Procedures For Misdemeanors {CR-131-INFO}

CR-131-INFO, Information on Appeal Procedures for Misdemeanors, this form is used to explain how to appeal the trial court's decision in a misdemeanor case. What does this information sheet cover? This information sheet tells you about appeals in misdemeanor cases. It is only meant to give you a general idea of the appeal process, so it does not cover everything you may need to know about appeals in misdemeanor cases. To learn more, you should read rules 8.800-8.816 and 8.850-8.890 of the California Rules of Court, which set out the procedures for misdemeanor appeals. For information about appeal procedures in other cases, see: • Information on Appeal Procedures for Infractions (form CR-141-INFO) • Information on Appeal Procedures for Limited Civil Cases (form APP-101-INFO) Judicial Council of California Revised September 1, 2020, Optional Form Cal. Rules of Court, rules 8.800–8.889 www.FormsWorkflow.com