TRAP Rule 57: Direct Appeals to the Supreme Court

This rule contains the following sections:

Rule 57.1Application
Rule 57.2Perfecting Direct Appeal
Rule 57.3Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
Rule 57.4Preliminary Ruling on Probable Jurisdiction; Dismissal of Appeal
Rule 57.5Direct Appeal Exclusive While Pending
Rule 57.6Determination of Direct Appeal

Official Notes and Commentary

Comment to 1997 change: This is former Rule 140. The rule is amended without substantive change except subdivision 57.5 is amended to make clear that no party to the direct appeal may pursue the appeal in the court of appeals while the direct appeal is pending, but allowing 10 days to perfect a subsequent appeal.