Part 3 · Original Proceedings in the Courts of Appeals

Rule 35.2. Criminal Cases

Amended January 1, 2026 (current) Contains Deadlines

(a) The appellate record must be filed in the appellate court: if a motion for new trial is not filed, within 60 days after the date the sentence is imposed or suspended in open court or the order appealed from is signed;

(b) if a timely motion for new trial is filed and denied, within 120 days after the date the sentence is imposed or suspended in open court; or

(c) if a motion for new trial is granted, within 60 days after the order granting the motion is signed.