Appeals & Reviews

Criminal appeals and reviews

Appeals and reviews are governed by grounds, records, time limits and procedural requirements. Obtain advice promptly after the decision so available steps can be assessed.

What clients usually ask

Is an appeal automatic?

No. The available route and whether leave is required depend on the decision and applicable procedure.

What documents are needed?

Bring the order, judgment or reasons, charge sheet, sentence information and any available court record.

The usual first steps

  1. Identify the decision and applicable deadline.
  2. Obtain and assess the relevant record and reasons.
  3. Prepare the appropriate application, appeal or review papers.

What to bring

Bring the agreement, court papers, notices, messages, dates and records that show what happened. Preserve original documents and electronic evidence without altering them.

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