The documents that the court needs are set out in the court rules. But these are also all listed in the form for the appellant’s notice. IT is a good idea to go through that carefully.
Some of the documents listed come from the court that made the final decision. This includes:
- A sealed or stamped copy of the order that is being appealed (this should be sent to you by the court, or you can request it from the court office)
- A transcript or notes of the judgment (a written copy of what the judge said). In the magistrates court, this is called ‘written reasons for the court’s decision’.
To request a transcript of the original judgment, complete form EX107. Form EX107GN provides guidance notes to help with filling in the form.
If the person appealing was represented by a barrister or solicitor at the final hearing, ask them for their notes of the judgment. If the transcript does not come through in time, these notes could be sent to the appeal court in the meantime.
What if someone can’t afford a transcript?
If the person appealing is on low income, they can ask for the cost of provided for the transcript be paid for by the court. They will need to fill in this form EX105.