Rule 4.305
Notification of appeal rights in felony cases
Sentencing
Rule Text
After imposing sentence or making an order deemed to be a final judgment in a criminal case on conviction after trial, or after imposing sentence following a revocation of probation, except where the revocation is after the defendant's admission of violation of probation, the court must advise the defendant of his or her right to appeal, of the necessary steps and time for taking an appeal, and of the right of an indigent defendant to have counsel appointed by the reviewing court.
Plain-English Summary (for reference only — not a substitute for the rule text above)
When a judge sentences someone for a felony after a trial, or after revoking their probation (but not when the person admitted to violating probation), the judge must tell the defendant about their right to appeal. This has to happen right there in court at sentencing.
The judge must explain three specific things: that the defendant has the right to appeal, what steps they need to take to appeal, and how much time they have to do it. The judge must also tell the defendant that if they cannot afford a lawyer, the appeals court can appoint one for them for free.
Summary generated March 14, 2026
Committee Notes
No committee notes available for this rule.
Rule 4.305 amended effective January 1, 2013; adopted as rule 250 effective January 1, 1972; previously amended and renumbered as rule 470 effective January 1, 1991; previously renumbered effective January 1, 2001; previously amended effective July 1, 1972, January 1, 1977, and January 1, 2007.
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