NEVADA APPEALS

An appeal is the process by which a higher court is asked to review, and possibly reverse, a lower court's decision. All Nevada appeals are heard by the Nevada Supreme Court. Our Supreme Court can either uphold the District Court's decision, can send the case back for a new trial, and can also reverse and enter judgment for the appellant.

A Nevada appeal is commenced by filing a "notice of appeal." The notice of appeal must be filed within thirty days of the time the final judgment is entered in a criminal case or within thirty days of the time that notice of judgment is given in a civil case (which includes family matters).

To learn more about criminal appeals click here. To learn more about civil and family appeals click here.