A West Virginia Notice of Appeal is a formal document notifying the court of a person's intention to appeal a court decision. It is the first step in the appeals process and must be filed within 30 days of the lower court's ruling. The Notice of Appeal should include the case name and number, the court in which the case was originally heard, the date of the original decision, and the date the Notice of Appeal is being filed. There are two types of West Virginia Notice of Appeals: a Notice of Appeal in a Civil Case and a Notice of Appeal in a Criminal Case. The Notice of Appeal in a Civil Case is filed when appealing a decision in a civil case such as a divorce, contract dispute, or property dispute. The Notice of Appeal in a Criminal Case is filed when appealing a decision in a criminal case such as a conviction or sentence.