In criminal cases no security for costs is required upon appeal to the appellate division. (1977, c. 711, s. 1.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 15A-1449

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.