Where can I appeal against the outcome of a court hearing?

Appeals against the outcome of a hearing in a county court or a High Court are mostly dealt with by the Court of Appeal Civil Division. Although HMCTS court staff will be happy to offer procedural guidance, they are not permitted or trained to give legal advice or discuss whether you can or should appeal.

Can a low income person appeal to the Court of Appeal?

If you’re on benefits or a low income you may be able to get help with court fees. If the lower court or tribunal does not give you permission to appeal or you decide to go straight to the Court of Appeal, you’ll need to fill in the relevant form and provide the documents referred to in the relevant appeal pack.

What happens if the Court of Appeal refuses to give you permission?

If the Court of Appeal refuses to give you permission, you can’t continue with your appeal. In some cases the court may refer your case for mediation to reach an agreement with the other side, or may ask that you think about using mediation. The Court of Appeal Mediation Scheme is currently run by the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution.

What does it mean to file a notice of Appeal?

A notice of appeal is the paper you file in the superior court where your case was decided to let the court and the other side know that you are appealing the court’s decision.

How to request a hearing for a traffic infraction?

To request a hearing, follow the directions on the back of the ticket. Most traffic and nontraffic civil infraction violations are heard by district judges or magistrates in the district court located closest to where the incident occurred. If you have received a civil infraction ticket, you must respond in one of several ways:

What happens when you appeal a trial court decision?

If you are appealing because you think that the decision of the trial court is not supported by substantial evidence, the appellate court uses the substantial evidence standard. The appellate court reviews the record to make sure there is substantial evidence that reasonably supports the trial court’s decision.

When does a nontraffic civil infraction case begin?

A nontraffic civil infraction case begins when a law enforcement officer issues a Uniform Law Citation (ticket) claiming that you have violated a state civil infraction law or municipal civil infraction ordinance (local law) for which the penalty does not include a jail sentence.

When does an appellate court abuse its discretion?

Abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court judge makes a ruling that is arbitrary or absurd. This does not happen very often. If you are appealing because you think that the decision of the trial court is not supported by substantial evidence, the appellate court uses the substantial evidence standard.