Cite as: 22 CNCA § 1054

In criminal cases the appeal must be taken within one hundred twenty (120) days after the judgment is rendered. A transcript in criminal cases must be filed as hereinafter directed.

It shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Court from which notice of appeal has been given, and in which case made or transcript has been filed and withdrawn, to notify the Clerk of the Supreme Court if a certificate from such Clerk acknowledging receipt of such case made or transcript is delayed three (3) days beyond the one hundred twenty (120) days maximum time from date of judgment provided for appeal in a criminal case, and on notification by the Clerk of nonfiling of case made or transcript in the Supreme Court, the judgment of the trial court will be immediately carried out as provided by law.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.