How much time do I have to file an appeal in a small claims court case?

In Hawaii, you must file an appeal from a small claims court case within 30 days of the court’s judgment. This means you must begin the process of filing an appeal within that time frame, as well. If you do not submit a notice of appeal within the 30-day time limit, you will not be able to challenge the judgment or have a different outcome from the court’s decision. If you do decide to appeal, the first step is to submit a Notice of Appeal. The form can be found on the Hawaii Judiciary website. There is a filing fee to appeal a small claims case in Hawaii, usually between $75 and $125. You must also pay the justice court filing fee when you file your Notice of Appeal. Once the appeal is complete, a panel of three judges from the Intermediate Appellate Court will review your case and decide if the small claims court judge made a legal error when deciding the case. If the appeals court agrees that the small claims court judge made a legal error, they may reverse the earlier decision in whole or in part, or order a new trial in the case. It may take up to several months before you receive a response from the appeals court. In summary, if you wish to file an appeal from a small claims court case in Hawaii, you must do so within 30 days of the court’s decision. After filing the Notice of Appeal, there is a fee and the appeals process can take several months.

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