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JDF 1930

Felony Criminal Appeal Quick Guide

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective January 1, 2025

This guide outlines the steps for appealing a felony case. It lists the required forms and the order in which they must be filed with the court.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This guide is used by someone who has been convicted of a felony and needs to appeal the final decision of the court.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is the first step in appealing a felony case?
The first step is to file a Notice of Appeal using form JDF 1931. This must be done within 49 days of a final order. Great care must be taken to file this notice in both the Court of Appeals and the District Court.
What is the filing fee for this process?
The typical filing fee listed is $253.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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