Except where another time is provided by law or court rule, an appeal of right in any civil case must be taken within 21 days.   

 

In a criminal case, however, an appeal of right must be taken 

 

(a)    Generally, your claim of appeal is often filed by the trial court. If you were convicted following a trial, you requested counsel within 42 days of the judgment of sentence, and the trial court determined you were indigent, the trial court will appoint counsel, file your claim of appeal, and order the transcripts.  

 

(b)    within 42 days after entry of an order denying a timely motion for the appointment of a lawyer1;

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(c)    within 42 days after entry of the judgment or order appealed from; or

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(d)    within 42 days after the entry of an order denying a motion for a new trial, for directed verdict of acquittal, or to correct an invalid sentence, if the motion was filed within the time. 2

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[1] MCR 6.425(G)(1).

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[2] See the time frames provided in MCR 6.419(C), 6.429(B), or 6.431(A), as the case may be.

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