Hamilton County Court of Appeals Forms

Appellate Forms

Please read over the forms, instructions and frequently asked questions. This will help you with filing your notice of appeal. If you should have questions about the forms, please feel free to contact the court offices at (513) 946-3500 or go to the PROCESS page on this website for additional information. The Courts and its clerks are precluded by law from giving legal advice. If you are uncertain as to your legal rights, contact a lawyer. You may be eligible for assistance from the Hamilton County Public Defenders office at (513) 946-3700. You may also contact the Cincinnati Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service at (513) 381-8359.

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Criminal Case Forms
	Notice of Appeal
	An appeal as of right shall be taken by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the trial court within the time allowed by Rule 4. (30 days) This is a required form. You must serve a copy on the prosecutor’s office and complete the certificate of service at the bottom of the form.
	Criminal Docket Statement and Instructions
	The purpose of the docket statement is to assist the court in issuing a scheduling order. This is a required form. You must serve a copy on the prosecutor’s office and complete the certificate of service at the bottom of the form.
	Affidavit of Indigency
	This form is ONLY required if you are unable to pay the court costs for an appeal, if you are requesting the court to appoint counsel, or if you are requesting a transcript at State expense. This form must be notarized.
	Motion to Appoint Counsel
	This form is ONLY used if you are indigent and unable to employ counsel. You must serve a copy on the prosecutor’s office and complete the certificate of service at the bottom of the form. Note: generally speaking, you are only entitled to court-appointed counsel in a criminal case if you are facing jail time.
	Motion to Prepare Transcripts of Proceedings at States Expense
	This form is ONLY used if you are indigent and unable to pay the costs of the preparation of the transcripts. You must serve a copy on the prosecutor’s office and complete the certificate of service at the bottom of the form. Note: generally speaking, you are only entitled to a transcript at State expense in a criminal case if you are facing jail time.
	Motion for Delayed Appeal
	This form is ONLY used if you are past your 30 day time limit to file your notice of appeal. You must serve a copy on the prosecutor’s office and complete the certificate of service at the bottom of the form.
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Civil Case Forms
	Notice of Appeal
	An appeal as of right shall be taken by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the trial court within the time allowed by Rule 4. (30 days) This is a required form. You must serve a copy on opposing counsel and complete the certificate of service at the bottom of the form.
	Civil Docket Statement and Instructions
	The purpose of the docket statement is to assist the court in issuing a scheduling order. This is a required form. You must serve a copy on opposing counsel and complete the certificate of service at the bottom of the form.
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Common Forms
These forms may be adapted for use in any type of case on appeal.
	Motion to Extend Time
	Entry for Extending Time
	Entry of Voluntary Dismissal
	Brief

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