A Maine Notice of Appeal (Civil Or Criminal) is a legal document that is filed with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court when a person wishes to appeal a decision made by a lower court. The Notice of Appeal must be filed within 30 days of the lower court's decision. Depending on the type of case, the Notice of Appeal may be filed in the lower court, the Supreme Judicial Court, or the Maine appellate court. There are two types of Maine Notice of Appeal: Civil and Criminal. A Civil Notice of Appeal is filed when a person wishes to appeal a decision made by a lower court in a civil manner, such as a contract dispute or wrongful termination. A Criminal Notice of Appeal is filed when a person wishes to appeal a decision made by a lower court in a criminal matter, such as a conviction or sentence. A Maine Notice of Appeal must include the parties involved in the case, the decision being appealed, the legal basis for the appeal, and the relief sought by the appellant. It must also include a brief description of the facts of the case and the reasons why the appellant believes the lower court's decision should be reversed. In addition, the appellant must provide a copy of the lower court's decision and any other relevant documents. The Notice of Appeal must be filed within 30 days of the lower court's decision.