An appeal of a lower court decision is a legal process by which a higher court is asked to review the trial court's record and rule on the legal issues raised by the appellant (a party to a criminal case, usually the defendant).

The Appellate Division handles all appeals for convictions and court rulings from the Circuit Criminal and County Criminal Courts for Palm Beach County’s 15th Judicial Circuit.

All correspondence regarding a County or Circuit Criminal appeal can be sent to the Appellate Division:

205 N. Dixie Hwy.
3rd Floor, Room 3.2300
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 484
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-0484

A Notice of Appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date of the conviction or the court ruling that is being appealed.

See Fees & Costs for filing fee information.

Additional fees may be required for the copying of the record. A bill will be mailed to you for any copy charges.