Form 23(a) Notice of Rights After Sentencing in the Superior Court

After you are sentenced in Arizona Superior Court, you have the right to appeal. You must file a written notice of appeal within 20 days of your sentencing. If you cannot afford a lawyer for your appeal, the court will appoint one for you at no cost.

If you were convicted after a guilty plea or a no-contest plea, your appeal rights are more limited. In that case, you would file something called a "petition for post-conviction relief" instead of a regular appeal. There are deadlines for this too, so it is important to act quickly after sentencing.

You also have the right to get a copy of the trial transcripts and court records you need for your appeal, even if you cannot pay for them. Talk to a lawyer as soon as possible after sentencing so you do not miss any deadlines.