Appellate

30 days from the date of final judgment. For rehearing motions, it’s usually 15 days.

A motion for rehearing asks the same judge to reconsider. An appeal asks a higher court to review the decision.

Usually not. Objections preserve issues for appeal, so it’s important to object on the record.

The record is prepared, briefs are filed, and in some cases, oral argument is held before appellate judges decide.

Most appeals take 6 to 12 months, depending on complexity and court docket.