i Record on Appeal Instructions (Felony Criminal)
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective December 1, 2025
This form provides instructions for the Record on Appeal process for felony criminal cases. It explains what documents must be included in the record and details the steps and deadlines for getting those documents to the Court of Appeals.
Where this fits in a case
AppealStage: Appeal
This information is used when a case is being appealed to the Court of Appeals after a decision in the District Court.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Do I send the Record on Appeal to the Court of Appeals?
- No, the District Court must send the Record on Appeal to the Court of Appeals. You are responsible for making sure it gets there.
- What if the record is missing something?
- You can make a request to the Court of Appeals using the Motion to Add to the Record on Appeal (C.A.R. Form 9) and explain why the missing items are needed.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2025.
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