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JDF 222

Notice of Appeal (County Criminal)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2023

This form is used to officially tell the court that a person is appealing a case that happened in a county or municipal court to the District Court. It asks the filer to list the reasons for the appeal and to designate which court records should be included.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a party wants to appeal a decision made in a county or municipal court to the District Court. It is filed to start the appeal process.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form has sections for the filer, who is the person making the appeal, and also sections for the court to fill out. It can be used by either party.
What does the filer need to do regarding the record?
The form asks the filer to designate which court records should be included in the Record on Appeal. The clerk of court will prepare this record.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The form mentions that if a stay of execution is requested, the filer understands they might need to post a bond.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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