The Georgia Statement of Claim and Notice of Appeal is a legal document required by Georgia courts to initiate an appeal of a decision made in a lower court. It must be filed with the Georgia Court of Appeals in order to begin the process of challenging the lower court's decision. The Statement of Claim and Notice of Appeal outlines the basis for the appeal, including any errors in law, fact, or procedure that the appellant believes warrant a reversal of the lower court's decision. It must be signed by the appellant or their attorney, and must be accompanied by a transcript of the trial court proceedings, as well as any other documents relevant to the case. There are two types of Georgia Statement of Claim and Notice of Appeal: the Civil Notice of Appeal and the Criminal Notice of Appeal. The Civil Notice of Appeal is used in civil cases, such as personal injury, contract disputes, and family law matters. The Criminal Notice of Appeal is used in criminal cases, such as DUI, drug possession, and assault. Both types of Statement of Claim and Notice of Appeal must be filed within 30 days of the lower court's decision.