Appeals may be filed to request an appellate court review the decision of a lower court. See Fees & Costs for the current filing fee and accepted payments.
Appeal Filing Process
Download the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure to view Notice of Appeal forms under section 9.900. Recreate the Notice of Appeal and any additional forms relevant to your case. Additional standard appeal forms are also available, i.e. Directions to Clerk, Designation to Court Reporter.
Submit the notice of appeal to the Clerk. Except in criminal cases, a conformed copy of the order(s) designated in the notice of appeal shall be attached to the notice together with any order entered on a timely motion postponing rendition of the order(s) appealed 9.110 (d).
The notice of appeal must be filed with appropriate filing fee or application for indigent status at time of filing. No personal checks are accepted.
For assistance with filing county to circuit appeals, please download the Administrative Order 2020-16 Amended.
For assistance completing legal documents, you may find an attorney using the Florida Bar’s attorney search.
Appeals Requirements
Appeals should be filed within 30 days of rendition of the order to be reviewed. The following are required when filing the designated case type.
Probate and Circuit Civil
- Original Notice of Appeal
- Conformed copy of the order being appealed
- Filing fee
Felony, Misdemeanor and Traffic
- Original Notice of Appeal
- Filing fee
Juvenile Dependency
- Original Notice of Appeal
- Conformed copy of the order being appealed
- Filing fee*
Juvenile Delinquency
- Original Notice of Appeal
- Filing fee*
*Not required if filed by public defender or state attorney.
Appeals FAQs
How do I file an appeal?
Visit www.floridabar.org/rules/ctproc/ to view Notice of Appeal forms under section 9.900. Recreate the Notice of Appeal and any additional forms relevant to your case. Additional standard appeal forms are also available, i.e., Directions to Clerk, Designation to Court Reporter. Submit the notice of appeal to the Clerk. Except in criminal cases, a conformed copy of the order(s) designated in the notice of appeal shall be attached to the notice together with any order entered on a timely motion postponing rendition of the order(s) appealed 9.110 (d). The notice of appeal must be filed with appropriate filing fee or application for indigent status at time of filing. No personal checks are accepted. For more information click here.
Where can I find a Notice of Appeal form?
Visit www.floridabar.org/rules/ctproc/.
How much does it cost to file an appeal?
Visit our website at https://stlucieclerk.com/fees#appeals for list of fees.
Rosio Garcia
Criminal Administrative Manager
Rosio started as a Filing Clerk over 18 years ago. Before becoming the Criminal Administration Manager, she was the Head Criminal Clerk. As the Criminal Administration Manager, she is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the in-office Criminal procedures and day-to-day tasks, which include processing all criminal arrests, warrants, orders, and paperwork e-filed by attorneys and pro se filers.
Lesley Norman
Criminal Operations Manager
Lesley has been with the Clerk’s office for over 17 years. Originally starting as a County Court Clerk, she soon moved to Circuit Court before becoming the Assistant Manager of Criminal in 2015. In her current role as Criminal Operations Manager, she is responsible for overseeing the court side of Criminal's responsibilities, which include documenting case outcomes in court, maintaining evidence for cases, and providing assistance to judges.
Contact Us
Criminal Department
201 South Indian River Drive
3th Floor
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Directions To This Location
Mailing Address
Clerk and Comptroller
ATTN: Criminal Department
P. O. Box 700
Fort Pierce, FL 34954
Call Criminal
Phone: 772-462-6900
Fax: 772-462-1174
Call Appeals
Phone: 772-462-6900
Fax: 772-462-2833
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(Excluding Holidays)
