PETITION REQUESTING DIRECT APPEAL
For instructions on filing a Petition Requesting Direct Appeal in an adversary case, click here.
STEP 1 Select Bankruptcy from main menu
STEP 2 Select Appeals category
STEP 3 Enter case number; click [NEXT]
STEP 4 Select Petition Requesting Direct Appeal from drop down menu; click [NEXT]
STEP 5 If this is a joint filing, place a check in the box and click [NEXT]. If this is not a joint filing, Click [NEXT] to skip this screen.
STEP 6 Select the Party or click Add/Create New Party
TIP - If you selected Add/Create New Party, a Search screen and a Party Information screen will follow. You MUST select a Role Type from the drop down menu on the Party Information screen.
TIP - If this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party, you will be asked to place a check in the box to create an association. Failure to place a check in the box results in the e:filer NOT receiving Notices of Electronic Filing in this case.
STEP 7 Upload the .pdf document; click [NEXT]
TIP - Supporting documents such as a Certificate of Service or a Proposed Order should be uploaded as an attachment to the main pleading.
STEP 8 Fee Amount will display; click [NEXT]
STEP 9 Confirm case information; click [NEXT]
STEP 10 Docket text displays; click [NEXT]
SAMPLE DOCKET TEXT
Petition Requesting Direct Appeal to Circuit Court Filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client. (test atty)
STEP 11 Notice of Electronic Filing displays.