If you disagree with the judge's decision from trial, you can file an “appeal.” An appeal is a request to have a higher court change or reverse a judgment of a lower court.
- The appeals court will look at the evidence that was presented to the trial court to decide whether some legal error was made.
- An appeal doesn’t allow you to re-do your trial. You won’t be able to submit new evidence. The appeals judge will only look at what you submitted to the trial judge.
- Depending on what the appeals court decides, it can set aside, confirm, or modify the trial court’s judgment and could even order a new trial.
Appeals are filed with the Nevada Supreme Court, but the Supreme Court can assign a case to the Court of Appeals to handle instead.
Appeals can be complicated, expensive, and lengthy. Before you decide to file an appeal, it is a good idea to meet with a lawyer and find out if you have a basis to appeal and the likelihood of success. Visit Lawyers and Legal Help for more information about where to find a lawyer.
