PETITION REQUESTING DIRECT APPEAL

For instructions on filing a Petition Requesting Direct Appeal in a bankruptcy case, click here.

STEP 1           Select Adversary 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: $255 appears. 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.