Appeals Court

[Imom]

I will answer questions if asked.........But my question is how long does the appeal process take/ or should you hear spmething. My friend lost her kids to her ex-in-laws. (Guardianship). She did not have an attorney at that time (Court Oct. 14-Ruling Nov. 3) but does now (appeal filed Nov. 10th).

[MixedBag]

DH's case was appealed in Feb 02 and it's still not done.

[Lawmoe]

Every state is different with regard to the timelines. However, appeals can take a long time.

In Minnesota, for example, an appeal must be taken within 60 days of an Order.  When the Appeal is filed, a transcript is requested.  The transcript preparation make take 2 weeks or more.  

Once the transcript is delivered, the party appealling has thirty days
to submit a bound brief with appendix.

Once the brief is filed, the Responding party has thirty days to supply a counter brief.

Once that brief arrives, the appealing party has ten days to file a rebuttal brief.

Oral arguments are then scheduled 30 to 60 days out.

In short, it can take a very long time in some states.