By Criminal Defense Lawyer Jeremy Rosenthal
(972) 369-0577
Here are some basic deadlines for filing criminal appeals in Texas. As always, please refer to the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure to resolve any questions.
Basic Appeal of a Final Judgement:
Without Motion for new trial, motion to modify, motion to reinstate, or request for findings of fact and conclusions of law filed:
Notice of appeal: 30 days (filed with the trial court)
Designation of clerk’s record: 30 days (filed with the trial court)
Designation of reporter’s record: 30 days (filed with the trial court with copy to reporter)
With Motion for new trial, motion to modify, motion to reinstate, or request for findings of fact and conclusions of law filed:
Post Judgment Motions: Due 30 days from Judgment (filed with Trial Court)
Request for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law: Due 20 days (filed with Trial Court)
Notice of Appeal: 90 days (filed with Trial Court)
Designation of Clerk’s Record: 90 days (filed with trial court)
Designation of Reporter’s Record: 90 days (filed with Trial Court with Copy to Court Reporter)
All Basic Criminal Appeals Regardless of Motions Filed:
Appellant Brief (Defendant): Due 30 days from the completion of the record
Appellee Brief (State): Due 30 days after the Appellant’s brief submitted
Appellant reply Brief: Due 20 days after Appellee brief submitted
Motion for rehearing: Due 15 days after disposition
Petition for Discretionary Review: Last ruling of Court of Appeals +30 days (filed with Court of Criminal Appeals).
*Jeremy Rosenthal is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas. Nothing in this article is considered to be legal advice. For legal advice about any situation contact a lawyer directly.