How does the appeal process work?
An appeal is a legal process in which a higher court (Yavapai County Superior Court) reviews the decision of a lower court (Cottonwood Municipal Court) based on the audio or transcribed record of your hearing. An appeal is not a retrial of your case, and you cannot present new evidence or testimony. You are responsible for all appeal charges/fees. You may appeal civil traffic findings, criminal rulings and civil orders.

Civil Traffic - You have the right to appeal a final decision of a civil traffic matter in this court by filing a Notice of Appeal within 14 calendar days of the judgment of responsible. You are not required to pay the fine or post the bond to exercise your right to appeal. However, if you choose not to pay the fine or post the bond on the day the final judgment is entered or make arrangements to pay with the court, the court will enter a default judgment against you and additional fees will be assessed.

Criminal - You have the right to appeal a final decision of a criminal matter in this court by filing a Notice of Appeal within 14 calendar days of the judgment of guilty. You are not required to pay the fine or post the bond to exercise your right to appeal.

Civil Orders - You have the right to appeal a final decision of a civil order in this court by filing a Notice of Appeal within 14 calendar days of the judgment.

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1. Can I Pay My Ticket and Non-Delinquent Court Fines Online?
2. How does the appeal process work?
3. How do I post bail?
4. When can warrants be issued?
5. When is my court date?
6. Where can I view Arizona laws?
7. Where can I view Cottonwood ordinances?
8. Where do I have to report for defensive driving class?
9. Where do I park?
10. What are subpoenas?
11. There is a warrant out for my arrest, what do I do?
12. Can I get a marriage license from Cottonwood Municipal Court?
13. Can I go to defensive driving school for an Arizona citation if I live out of state?
14. Can you help me get child support?
15. What victim services are available?
16. Can you help me sue a contractor, neighbor, etc.?
17. Can you tell me if my license has been suspended?
18. How do I handle divorce, child custody and support payments?
19. How do I get a continuance for defensive driving school?
20. How should I dress for court?
21. I went to defensive driving school, now what happens?
22. Where do I find Verde Valley’s Small Claims Court?
23. What is the Self Service Center?