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Timelines and steps for criminal appeals and PCR explained
The article outlines that direct criminal appeals must be filed within 10 days after sentencing or after a timely posttrial motion, with the county clerk and opposing counsel served. It notes the need to show error undermining verdict or sentence on direct appeal and explains that PCR is a separate civil action in the court of common pleas, generally requiring filing within one year after sentencing or direct appeal, with exceptions.
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Appellate Court
Powell
Judicial Department
Court of Common Pleas
Civil Court