Initial Civil Appeals: Colorado | Practical Law

Initial Civil Appeals: Colorado | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Colorado. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Initial Civil Appeals: Colorado

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-2941 (Approx. 16 pages)

Initial Civil Appeals: Colorado

by Gregory J. Kerwin, Scott Campbell, and Allison Kostecka, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 14 Aug 2023 • Colorado, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Colorado. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).
Due to the ongoing 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the Colorado courts have suspended or modified many court rules and procedures on a state-wide or court-by-court basis. Check Colorado Judicial Branch COVID 19 Important Announcements for the latest developments in this jurisdiction (such as changes to remote appearances and filing procedures).