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Form 134 Notice of Intent to Appeal

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Form 13.4 Notice of Intent to Appeal

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF COUNTY

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA,

Plaintiff, APPEAL CASE NO.

v. DISTRICT COURT CASE NO.

TYPE OF APPEAL

Direct Felony Appeal

Direct Misdemeanor Appeal

Certiorari

Revocation/Acceleration

State Appeal

Juvenile - Adjudication

Juvenile - (Certification)

Juvenile - (Reverse Certification)

Other (specify)

CAPITAL

NON-CAPITAL

NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAL; ORDER DETERMINING INDIGENCY, APPELLATE COUNSEL, PREPARATION OF APPEAL RECORD, AND GRANTING TRIAL COUNSEL'S MOTION TO WITHDRAW; COURT REPORTER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT; AND NOTIFICATION OF APPROPRIATE APPELLATE COUNSEL, IF APPOINTED

I. NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAL

The Defendant was sentenced on the day of, 20, for:

Crime(s)Statute(s)Sentence

The sentence(s) was/were ordered to run concurrently consecutively as follows:

The Defendant intends to appeal the above conviction(s) to the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals pursuant to .

This Notice of Intent to Appeal and the Designation of Record, attached as Exhibit "A", pursuant to Rule 2.5(A) of the Rules of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Ch.18, App., of Title 22, was filed with the clerk of the trial court within ten (10) days of the date of the pronouncement of the Judgment and Sentence in this case and constitutes a valid initiation of a direct appeal in accordance with the Court of Criminal Appeals Rule 2.1(B). The Defendant further requests that the original record and transcripts be prepared in accordance with the completed Designation of Record, attached as Exhibit A. To assist in the expediting of the appeal, an advisory list of propositions of error, if any, deemed viable by trial counsel, signed by trial counsel (if trial counsel will not be attorney on appeal), is attached as Exhibit "B".

Trial Counsel

Retained

Appointed

Individual

Oklahoma Indigent Defense System

Oklahoma County Public Defender

Tulsa County Public Defender

A true and correct certified copy of the Notice of Intent to Appeal and the Designation of Record with acknowledged receipt by the court reporter(s) were mailed this day of , 20, to the Clerk of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.

Trial Counsel

(Signature plus typed name)

OBA No.

Address

Telephone No.

II. APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF INDIGENCY

In accordance with Rule 1.14 of the Rules of the Court of Criminal Appeals, 22 O.S., Ch.18, App., the Defendant submits that he/she is indigent and cannot pay the costs of an appeal. Counsel states:

Indigency has been previously determined by this Court or its designee, and a pauper's affidavit in accordance with Rule 1.14(A) will be provided if this Court elects to review the Defendant's status.

Indigency has not been previously determined by this Court or its designee, and a pauper's affidavit in accordance with Rule 1.14(A) is attached as Exhibit "C".

It is requested that appropriate counsel be appointed and transcripts be prepared at the expense of the State.

Trial Counsel

III. DETERMINATION OF INDIGENCY

Pursuant to Rule 1.14 of the Rules of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Ch.18, App., of Title 22, this Court finds the Defendant IS IS NOT currently indigent.

THE COURT ORDERS:

A. Preparation of the Appeal Record:

1. A record of this case IS IS NOT to be prepared at public expense.

2. The court reporter(s) listed below SHALL SHALL NOT be reimbursed at public expense out of the Court Fund of County for preparation of this record

Name:

Mailing Address:

Transcript Type:

Transcript Date:

3. The return to the trial court clerk all transcripts prepared at state expense during the course of the trial proceedings. These transcripts shall be returned within ten (10) days from the date of sentencing. See Rule 3.2(E).

B. IF INDIGENT:

1. , trial counsel for the Defendant, timely completed this Notice of Intent to Appeal and has timely filed a Designation of Record.

2. The court reporter(s) has been served with a copy of the Designation of Record.

3. Appropriate transcripts are ordered at public expense.

4. , CHIEF, CAPITAL DIRECT APPEALS DIVISION OF THE OKLAHOMA INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM (if the death sentence was imposed) CHIEF OF THE GENERAL APPEALS DIVISION OF THE OKLAHOMA INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM (if the death sentence was not imposed) PUBLIC DEFENDER OF TULSA COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY A PRIVATE ATTORNEY, ADDRESS , TELEPHONE , is appointed to represent the Defendant on appeal.

5. Any Supplemental Designation of Record by the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System pursuant to Section 1362 of Title 22 must be filed and served upon the appropriate court reporter(s) within thirty (30) days from the date of appointment.

6. , trial counsel for the Defendant, is permitted to withdraw as counsel of record.

7. Cases in which death penalty imposed: , Chief of the Capital Post-Conviction Division of the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System, is appointed to represent the defendant on the filing of an application for post-conviction relief in accordance with the provisions of §§ 1089 and 1356 of Title 22.

C. IF NOT INDIGENT:

1. , trial counsel for the Defendant, timely completed this Notice of Intent to Appeal and has timely filed a Designation of Record.

2. The court reporter(s) has been served with a copy of the Designation of Record.

3. has entered his/her appearance and will represent the Defendant on appeal as retained counsel.

4. , trial counsel for the Defendant, has filed a Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. The Motion is granted and trial counsel is permitted to withdraw as counsel of record.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

This order signed this day of , 20.

(Signature plus typed name and title)

NOTE:

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAL AND DESIGNATION OF RECORD MUST BE FILED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE THE SENTENCE IS PRONOUNCED IN OPEN COURT WITH THE CLERK OF THE TRIAL COURT. THIS NOTICE AND DESIGNATION IS JURISDICTIONAL AND FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE CONSTITUTES WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO APPEAL. A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS NOTICE AND DESIGNATION SHALL ALSO BE FILED BY TRIAL COUNSEL WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE THE NOTICE IS FILED IN THE TRIAL COURT. NO TRIAL ATTORNEY MAY BE GRANTED PERMISSION TO WITHDRAW, IF THE DEFENDANT DESIRES TO APPEAL, UNLESS THESE DOCUMENTS ARE FILED. IF THE DEFENDANT DOES NOT WISH TO APPEAL THIS CONVICTION, TRIAL COUNSEL MUST FILE AN AFFIDAVIT SIGNED BY TRIAL COUNSEL AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE TRIAL JUDGE WITH THE CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT, BEFORE TRIAL COUNSEL IS ALLOWED TO WITHDRAW, ASSERTING THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS BEEN FULLY ADVISED OF HIS/HER APPEAL RIGHTS AND DOES NOT WISH TO PURSUE AN APPEAL OF THE CONVICTION. See Rule 1.14(D).

IV. COURT REPORTER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A. The Designation of Record, attached as "Exhibit A", was received on .

B. IF NOT INDIGENT, satisfactory arrangements have have not been made for payment of the transcript cost. These financial arrangements were completed on, . If payment has not been made/arranged, explain why:

C. Number of trial and/or hearing days:

D. Estimated number of transcript pages:

E. Estimated completion date:

F. I acknowledge receipt of this document and understand I must prepare the record within the time limits prescribed by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.

DATE:

V. NOTIFICATION OF COUNSEL, IF APPOINTED

NOTE: No Designation of Record shall be accepted for filing by the trial court clerk unless it contains one of the following:

A. A signed acknowledgement from the court reporter(s) who reported proceedings in a case indicating receipt of the request for transcript(s), the date received, and completed financial arrangements, or an order of the trial court directing the case be prepared at public expense; or,

B. A signed statement by the attorney preparing the designation of record stating that transcripts have not been ordered and a brief explanation why. (Example, I, , attorney for the Appellant, hereby state that I have not ordered a transcript because: (1.) A transcript is not necessary for this appeal; (2.) No stenographic reporting was made.)

A true and correct certified copy of this Notice and Order and the Designation of Record were mailed this day of , 20, to the Capital Direct Appeals Division, Oklahoma Indigent Defense System, 1660 Cross Center Drive, Norman, Oklahoma 73019; the General Appeals Division, Oklahoma Indigent Defense System, P.O. Box 926, Norman, Oklahoma 73070-0926; Public Defender of Oklahoma County, 611 County Office Building, 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102; Public Defender of Tulsa County, 189 Courthouse, 500 South Denver Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103; , privately retained counsel.

Deputy Court Clerk, County

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What the Form 134 Notice of Intent to Appeal Is

The Form 134 Notice of Intent to Appeal is a written declaration filed by a party who intends to pursue review of an administrative or judicial decision. It formally starts the appeals process by notifying the original decision-maker and other parties of your intent, and it commonly triggers procedural deadlines, record preparation, and scheduling for further review or hearing.

Why Filing Form 134 Matters

Filing Form 134 preserves your right to appellate review, establishes deadlines, and begins record assembly. Timely filing can avoid forfeiture of appellate rights and ensures the appeal proceeds under applicable procedural rules such as Fed. R. App. P. 4(a) where federal timelines apply.

Why Filing Form 134 Matters

Who Typically Prepares and Files Form 134

The form is prepared by the affected party, their attorney, or an authorized representative to preserve appellate rights and notify interested parties.

  • Individual appellants seeking review of an administrative decision or court order
  • Attorneys filing on behalf of clients under power of attorney or representation
  • Institutional parties (agencies, businesses) notifying multiple stakeholders and counsel

Confirm who is authorized to sign under your jurisdiction’s rules and include contact information for delivery and subsequent service.

Step-by-Step: Completing and Filing Form 134

A concise sequence to prepare, sign, and submit Form 134 correctly to preserve appeal rights and meet procedural rules.

  • 01
    Prepare: Gather the decision, case number, and party names before drafting.
  • 02
    Complete Fields: Populate required fields exactly as instructed in this guide.
  • 03
    Sign: Have the authorized signer execute and date the form.
  • 04
    File and Serve: File with the issuing body and serve all parties per local rules.

How Notice Delivery and Processing Typically Work

Overview of the usual routing from filing to acknowledgement by the decision-maker and opposing parties.

  • Submit to Clerk: File with the clerk or agency office listed in decision instructions.
  • Acknowledge Receipt: Clerk or agency typically returns a stamped copy or electronic receipt.
  • Serve Opposing Parties: Provide proof of service to opposing counsel or parties as required.
  • Record Assembled: A court or agency will prepare the record and set deadlines for briefs.

Configuring an eSubmission Workflow for Form 134

Recommended settings for an online flow to collect signatures, attach exhibits, and record service.

Field Configuration
Signature Field Require signer name, signature, and date; set format MM/DD/YYYY
Attachment Field Allow PDF uploads for the decision, exhibits, and proof of service
Authentication Email + SMS code for signer verification or stronger methods for sensitive cases
Audit Trail Enable comprehensive logs (IP, timestamps, actions) for evidentiary use

Technical Requirements for eSubmission and eSignature

Basic platform capabilities and integrations to support secure eFiling and signing.

  • Document Formats: PDF, DOCX accepted
  • Authentication: Email, SMS code, or advanced verification
  • Integration: API or direct upload to court/agency portal

Choose a platform that provides tamper-evident storage, an audit trail, and integration options to reduce manual steps when filing and serving Form 134.

Essential Elements to Include on a Professional Form 134

A complete notice should be clear, concise, and contain all procedural data the receiving body requires to accept and process the appeal.

Case Identification

Full case or docket number plus the administrative or court body name so the clerk can match the notice to the correct record and avoid processing delays.

Decision Reference

Exact title and date of the decision being appealed, including any internal reference numbers or order citations used by the issuer to ensure precise identification.

Appellant Contact

Complete contact information for the appellant and counsel, including mailing address, email, and phone number for service and scheduling communications.

Relief Requested

A short description of the relief or outcome the appellant seeks, stated plainly so administrative staff and opposing parties understand the appeal’s purpose.

Service Statement

Statement confirming how and when opposing parties were served, or intent to serve, to meet local service rules and avoid procedural challenges.

Signature and Authority

Signature of the appellant or authorized representative, printed name, title if applicable, and date; include proof of authority if signed by an agent.

Security and Legal Data Points to Note

ESIGN/UETA: U.S. e-signature law
Intent & Consent: Signature intent required
Audit Trail: IP and timestamp retained
Encryption: AES-256 at rest
Transport Security: TLS 1.2/1.3
HIPAA BAA: BAA required for PHI

Risks and Consequences of Incorrect or Late Notice

Loss of Appeal: Forfeiture risk
Dismissal: Case may be dismissed
Sanctions: Possible monetary sanctions
Fees: Filing fee forfeiture
Evidence Gaps: Record may be incomplete
Ethical Issues: Counsel discipline risk

Common Deadlines and Timing Considerations

Deadlines vary by agency and court; confirm local rules. Typical timing examples follow to illustrate common windows and next steps.

Federal Civil Appeals:

30 days for most parties (see Fed. R. App. P. 4(a))

Agency Appeals:

Often 30 days from decision; verify agency rules

Proof of Service:

File within same window per local rules

Request for Record:

May have separate shorter deadlines

Extensions:

Some courts allow motion for extension before due date

Practical Tips to Reduce Rejection and Delay

Simple checks and standard practices that reduce processing delays and preserve appeal rights.

Verify Case Details
Confirm the case number, party names, and decision date against the clerk’s docket before filing to ensure the notice links to the correct record.
Use Clear Service Statements
Provide explicit service method and date, and attach proof of service; inaccurate service info often triggers procedural objections.
Keep an Audit Trail
Use eSubmission platforms that record IP addresses, timestamps, and signer identity to provide evidence of filing and signature authenticity.
Confirm Local Rules
Check the receiving body’s procedural rules or local court rules for format, page limits, and permissible attachments before submitting Form 134.

eSignature Vendor Pricing and Feature Snapshot for Notice Filing Workflows

Comparison of starting prices and common capabilities that matter when collecting signatures and retaining a verifiable record for filings; signNow appears first per vendor ordering rules.

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Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes Varies
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No

Frequently Asked Questions About Form 134

Answers to common procedural and technical questions when preparing and submitting a Notice of Intent to Appeal.


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