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Appeals
Taking an appeal
Appeal as of Right—How Taken
Start with the rule on taking an appeal as of right.
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Appellate procedure
Follow the reading path from the notice of appeal to the record, briefs, and rehearing.
Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure · December 1, 2025
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Time
Time to appeal
Appeal as of Right—When Taken
Locate the timing provisions for appeals as of right.
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Record
The appellate record
The Record on Appeal
Find the rule describing the record on appeal.
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Briefing
Building a brief
Briefs
Use the official rule to locate the required parts of appellate briefs.
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Briefing
Form and format
Form of Briefs, Appendices, and Other Papers
Review the form requirements for briefs, appendices, and other papers.
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Rehearing
Rehearing and en banc review
Panel Rehearing; En Banc Determination
Read the current rule on panel rehearing and en banc determination.
Read Rule 40 in the official PDF