The New Hampshire Rule 7 Notice of Discretionary Appeal Form is a legal form used to initiate an appeal in the state of New Hampshire. This form is used by a party who wishes to appeal a judgment or order from a lower court or tribunal to the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. It is the initial document that initiates the appellate process, and must be filed with the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. The form is used to inform the Supreme Court of the parties involved in the case, the order or judgment being appealed, the purpose of the appeal, and the grounds for the appeal. The form must be completed accurately in order to be accepted by the Court. There are two types of New Hampshire Rule 7 Notice of Discretionary Appeal Form, depending on the type of case. The first is the Notice of Appeal for a Civil Case, which is used to appeal decisions from the Superior Court, Probate Court, Family Division, District Court, and other lower courts in New Hampshire. The second is the Notice of Appeal for a Criminal Case, which is used to appeal criminal cases from the Superior Court, District Court, or other lower courts in New Hampshire.