Notice of Appeal
The filing that formally begins an appeal. In Florida, generally due within 30 days of a final order's rendition.
A notice of appeal is the document that initiates an appeal. Florida's rules generally require a notice appealing a final order to be filed within 30 days of rendition. Missing an applicable jurisdictional deadline can mean losing the opportunity for appellate review entirely, which makes this one of the least forgiving deadlines in litigation.
Deadlines and requirements can vary depending on the type of order being appealed and the specific procedural posture of the case. Anyone facing a real deadline should confirm the applicable rule directly rather than relying on a general explanation.