Printable Appellate Forms

The First District Court of Appeals forms are available by clicking on the links below. These forms are meant to be printed and completed offline. It is strongly suggested that you download the latest version of Acrobat Reader.

Fillable Appellate Forms are also available and may be completed electronically. If you wish to complete a form electronically on-line or download it to your computer, please visit the Fillable Appellate Forms page. 

The templates for Briefs are provided in Word format. The Word template may be downloaded to your computer and completed by you. 

WARNING: These forms do not include instructions, legal advice regarding your rights and responsibilities, or legal options. These forms are not a substitute for the benefit of the advice of legal counsel. It is highly recommended that you consult an attorney. 

Please note: The Court and its Clerk are precluded by law from giving legal advice. If you are uncertain about your legal rights, contact a lawyer. You may be eligible for assistance from the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office at 513.946.3700. You may also contact the Cincinnati Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service at 513.381.8359.

Please note, App.R. 9(B)(3) and Loc.R. 9(B)(1) require a transcript order form to be filed with a docket statement if transcripts of proceedings will be ordered to be prepared for purposes of the appeal. Parties may use the forms found below under All Appeals.