Oklahoma Time for Lodging Appeal; Record of Proceedings; Contents of Petition in Error; Briefs

• Category: Statewide - Criminal Appeals
• State: Oklahoma
• Control #: OK-SKU-0473
• Format: PDF

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Time for Lodging Appeal; Record of Proceedings; Contents of Petition in Error; Briefs

Oklahoma Time for Lodging Appeal; Record of Proceedings; Contents of Petition in Error; Briefs are specific types of paperwork that must be filed with the Oklahoma Supreme Court for an appeal to be heard. Oklahoma Time for Lodging Appeal is the filing deadline for the appellant’s brief. Generally, this must be filed within 30 days of the notice of appeal being served. Record of Proceedings is a transcript of evidence presented to the trial court and the ruling of the lower court. This is usually prepared by the trial court clerk. Contents of Petition in Error is a document that outlines the appellant’s argument for why the trial court’s decision should be overturned. This document must address the issues that were raised in the trial court’s ruling. Briefs are legal documents that outline the legal arguments of both the appellant and the respondent. The appellant’s brief must be filed first and must include a statement of the case, the facts and issues of the case, and the appellant’s argument. The respondent’s brief must be filed within 30 days of the appellant’s brief and must include a response to the appellant’s arguments.