Form Arap 26 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The ARAP-26 form is an essential document within the State of Alabama's Court of Criminal Appeals process, facilitating the organization and submission of appeals in criminal cases. It encompasses general information, representation details, codefendants, the type of appeal, underlying conviction or charge, and other critical aspects necessary for the appellate court's review. To ensure your appeal is processed smoothly and efficiently, it's crucial to fill out the ARAP-26 form with careful attention to detail. Click the button below to start the process of filling out your form.

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The journey through the legal landscape following a criminal conviction or judgment in Alabama involves an important document known as the ARAP-26 form. Its role in the appeals process is crucial, serving as a docketing statement for the Court of Criminal Appeals. This form gathers comprehensive general information, including the court (whether Circuit, District, or Juvenile) from which the appeal is being made, and details about the appellant such as their indigent status, representation, and any co-defendants. The ARAP-26 form encompasses several sections that are instrumental in setting the stage for an appeal, including the type of appeal; the underlying conviction or charge, denoting the specific offenses; and any involvement of the death penalty. Moreover, it delves into whether a transcript of the trial proceedings will be part of the record on appeal, hints at the potential for post-judgment motions, briefly outlines the facts of the case, anticipates the issues on appeal, and concludes with the signature of the attorney or the party filing the form. Understanding the ARAP-26 form is vital for anyone navigating the appellate process in the Alabama judicial system, as it is the foundation for challenging a lower court's decision, seeking justice, or rectifying judicial errors.

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Form Name	Form Arap 26
Form Length	2 pages
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Fillable fields	0
Avg. time to fill out	30 sec
Other names	eforms alabama, ARCrP, MUNICIPALITY, Appellant

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State of Alabama		COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS	Criminal Appeal Number
Unified Judicial System		COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
Form ARAP-26 (front)	8/91	DOCKETING STATEMENT	________ - _______________
Form ARAP-26 (front)	8/91		________ - _______________
A. GENERAL INFORMATION:
□ CIRCUIT COURT	□ DISTRICT COURT □ JUVENILE COURT OF _________________________________________________ COUNTY

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________, Appellant

MUNICIPALITY OF ______________________________________________________________

□

STATE OF ALABAMA

□

Case Number

Date of Complaint or Indictment

Date of Judgment/Sentence/Order

Number of Days of Trial/Hearing

Date of Notice of Appeal

Days

Oral:

Written:

Indigent Status Requested:

□

Yes

□ No

Indigent Status Granted:

□

Yes

□

B. REPRESENTATION:

Is Attorney Appointed or Retained ?

□Appointed □ Retained

If no attorney, will appellant represent self?

□

Yes □ No

Appellant’s Attorney (Appellant if pro se) Attach additional pages if necessary )

Telephone Number

Address

City

State

Zip Code

C. CODEFENDANTS: List each CODEFENDANT and the codefendant’s case number:

Codefendant

Case Number

Codefendant

Case Number

Codefendant

Case Number

D. TYPE OF APPEAL : Please check the applicable block

State Conviction

Pretrial Order

Juvenile Transfer Order

10 Other (Specify)

Post-Conviction Remedy

Contempt Adjudication

Juvenile Delinquency

_______________________

Probation revocation

Municipal Conviction

Habeas Corpus Petition

_______________________

E. UNDERLYING CONVICTION/CHARGE: Regardless of the type of appeal checked in Section D, please check the box beside each offense category for which the appellant has been convicted or charged as it relates to this appeal. Also include the applicable section of the Code of Alabama for State convictions.

1	Capital Offense - § _____________	6	Trafficking in Drugs -§ _____________					11	Fraudulent Practices - § _____________
2	Homicide - § _____________	7	Theft - § _____________					12	Offense Against Family - § _____________
3	Assault - § _____________	8	Damage or intrusion					13	Traffic – DUI - § _____________
4	Kidnapping /Unlawful		to Property - § _____________					14	Traffic – Other - § _____________
4	Kidnapping /Unlawful							14	Traffic – Other - § _____________
	imprisonment § _____________	9	Escape -§ _____________					15	Miscellaneous (Specify) :
								15	Miscellaneous (Specify) :
5	Drug Possession- § _____________	10	Weapons/Firearms - § _____________						___________________ - § _____________

F. DEATH PENALTY:
Does this appeal involve a case where the death penalty has been imposed?						Yes	No

G. TRANSCRIPT:
1. Will the record on appeal have a reporter’s transcript?				Yes	No

2.	If the answer to question “1” is ”yes“, state the date the Reporter’s Transcript Order was filed. __________________________________________
3.	If the answer to question ”1” is ”no”:
	(a) will a stipulation of facts be filed with the circuit clerk?	Yes	No
	(b) will the parties stipulate that only questions of law are involved and will the tRIAl court certify the questions?			Yes	No

NOTE: If the appeal is from the district or juvenile court and the answer to question “1” is ”No”, then a positive

Response is required for question 3(a) or 3(b).

From ARAP-26 (back)			8/91	COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS DOCKETING STATEMENT

H . POST - JU D GM EN T M OTI ON S: List all post - j udgm ent m ot ions by dat e of filing, t y pe, and dat e of disposit ion
	( w het her by t r ial cour t or der or by t he pr ov isions of Rule 20 . 3 and 24 . 4 9( ARCr P) )

	D ATE OF FI LI N G				D ATE OF D I SPOSI TI ON
				TYPE OF POST - JU D GM EN T M OTI ON
	Mont h	Day	Year	TYPE OF POST - JU D GM EN T M OTI ON	Mont h	Day	Year
	Mont h	Day	Year

I . N ATU RE OF TH E CASE: Wit hout ar gum ent , br iefly sum m ar ize t he fact s of t he case

J. I SSU E( S) ON APPEAL: Br iefly st at e t he ant icipat ed issues t hat w ill be pr esent ed on appeal. ( At t ach addit ional pages if necessar y )

K. SI GN ATU RE:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _	_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Dat e	Signat ur e of At t or ney / Par t y Filing t his For m

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