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The Appeals Court Help Center contains a collection of guides, informational pages, and other resources providing information about how the appeals process works. Although this page is designed to assist lawyers and self-represented litigants with common procedural questions, it does not substitute for a careful review of all existing statutes, court rules, standing orders, and relevant case law. Each resource can be found in a box below this text. If you do not see the resource you are looking for, be sure to hit the "see all" button at the bottom of this page.

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Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Requirements for starting an appeal in each Trial Court department

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Enter a Civil Appeal Create an Appeals Court Brief and Record Appendix File an Application for Leave to Obtain Further Appellate Review File an Application for Direct Appellate Review Learn what Documents may or must be Filed Electronically

Appeals Court Decisions Single Justice Practice Self-Representation in the Appeals Court Guide to Oral Arguments in the Appeals Court Motion Practice in the Appeals Court Overview of Standing Order Governing Electronic Notification of Court Orders, Notices, and Decisions in Lieu of Paper Notice

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SJC and Appeals Court Public Case Information

Appeals Court Oral Arguments Calendar

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