Criminal
CR-137: Abandonment of Appeal (Misdemeanor)
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This form allows someone to officially withdraw or dismiss an appeal they filed in a misdemeanor criminal case. A defendant or their attorney uses this form to stop pursuing an appeal and end the appellate process, typically when they decide to accept the lower court's conviction or sentence.
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Forms that go with CR-137
CR-100Often filed with itFingerprint FormThe Felony Advisement, Waiver of Rights, and Plea Form (CR-100) may be referenced to confirm the original plea and sentence terms that established the probation being terminated.›CR-133Often filed with itRequest for Court-Appointed Lawyer in Misdemeanor AppealThe Memorandum of Record (Misdemeanor) is typically prepared as part of the appeal record and may need to be addressed or closed out when an appeal is abandoned.›CR-135Often filed with itProposed Statement on Appeal (Misdemeanor)The Request for Preparation of Clerk's Transcript on Appeal (Misdemeanor) is often filed during the same appeal proceeding and its preparation should be halted upon abandonment.›CR-180Next stepPetition for DismissalThe Petition for Dismissal (CR-180) is frequently filed alongside or after an order terminating probation, as defendants often seek to have their case dismissed once probation is successfully completed.›CR-181Next stepOrder for DismissalThe Order for Dismissal (CR-181) is the court's corresponding order granting the dismissal petition, and is typically processed together with the termination of probation.›
More Criminal forms
CR-132Notice of Appeal (Misdemeanor)›CR-134Notice Regarding Record on Appeal (Misdemeanor)›CR-136Order Concerning Appellant's Proposed Statement on Appeal (Misdemeanor)›CR-138Notice of Waiver of Oral Argument (Misdemeanor)›CR-142Notice of Appeal and Record on Appeal (Infraction)›CR-143Proposed Statement on Appeal (Infraction)›