Sometimes, people in Nevada feel that the judges presiding over their civil legal matters made the wrong rulings. In some cases, however, they may choose to file civil appeals. According to the Clark County Courts, these actions are requests to have civil court judgments changed or reversed by higher courts. Having an understanding of the civil appeals process in the state of Nevada may help people ensure their rights are upheld and they receive the appropriate judgments.
The decision to file an appeal must be made shortly after receiving an initial judgment. People must file their Notice of Appeal within 20 days of receiving the judgment if they intend to appeal a ruling entered in the justice court. According to the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure, civil appeals of district court judgments must be filed within 30 days of the rulings.
In order to begin the civil appeals process, people must file a Notice of Appeal with the court clerk. Additionally, they must pay any filing fees and, in some cases, a cost bond. After filing the notice, those appealing civil judgments must also serve a copy of the notice to the opposing party, or to his or her attorney. Pending the appeal, people may also consider filing a supersedeas bond or a motion seeking a stay of the judgment. If granted, these steps will prevent the other party from executing the order until the appellate case has been resolved.
Once initiated, the timelines and requirements for civil appeals vary depending on which court a person is appealing. For appeals from the justice court, people may be required to order transcripts of their proceedings, prepare statements of the evidence or proceedings and serve them on the respondents, or prepare and sign statements of the case. Additionally, they may also be required to file briefs for their appeals. When people are appealing the district court, they may have to file transcript request forms or prepare statements of the evidence and proceedings. Appeals from district courts may also require the filing of a brief.
The civil appeals process may be complicated for some people in Las Vegas, and throughout Nevada. As such, those considering such action may benefit from seeking legal counsel. An attorney may explain their rights and options, as well as help them to determine the best course of action for their situations.
