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JDF 221

Instructions for County Court Criminal Appeals

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2023

This form provides instructions for a defendant who was found guilty about how to appeal a criminal case to a higher court. It explains the steps, timelines, and required documents for filing an appeal.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used by a defendant who is appealing a judgment from the County Court to the District Court.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who should use this form?
These instructions are for the Defendant/Appellant only. They explain the process for appealing a judgment from the County Court to the District Court.
What is an appeal?
An appeal is not a new trial; it is a chance to ask a higher court to review the findings or judgment of a lower court.
What is the filing fee?
The filing fee mentioned is $70.00, but if you cannot pay, you must use the Motion to File without Payment and Supporting Financial Affidavit (JDF 205).

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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