Proposed Statement On Appeal (Misdemeanor) {CR-135}

CR-135, Proposed Statement on Appeal (Misdemeanor), this form is used to allow a defendant to tell the court of appeal why the defendant thinks the trial court's decision in a misdemeanor case was wrong. This can be filed with the Notice of Appeal (form CR-132). Instructions • This form is only for preparing a proposed statement on appeal in an 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. • This form can be attached to your Notice Regarding Record on Appeal (Misdemeanor) (form CR-134). If it is not attached to that notice, this form must be filed no later than 20 days after you file that notice. If you have chosen to prepare a statement on appeal and do not file this form on time, the court may dismiss your appeal. • Fill out this form and make a copy of the completed form for your records and for each of the other parties. • Serve a copy of the completed form on each of the other parties and keep proof of this service. You can get information about how to serve court papers and proof of service from What Is Proof of Service? (form APP-109-INFO). • Take or mail the original completed form and proof of service on the other parties to the clerk’s office for the same 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 Rev. January 1, 2021, Optional Form Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.837 www.FormsWorkflow.com