Right To Appeal A Utah Juvenile Conviction

You have the right to appeal a Utah juvenile conviction or a juvenile judge’s final order, but there are deadlines for appealing. A written notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days of sentencing. If you wish to appeal a conviction, talk to your juvenile defense attorney and they can file the appropriate paperwork. Juvenile appeals can be procedurally complex, and it is always wise to discuss the specifics of your appeal or potential appeal with an attorney who has appellate juvenile experience. It is not uncommon to have a different attorney handle the appeal than the attorney who handled the trial. Do not hesitate in raising the possibility with your attorney.