An appeal of a lower court decision is a legal process by which a higher court is asked to
review the trial court's record and rule on the legal issues raised by the appellant (a
party to a case - in a criminal case, it is usually the defendant).
Roger D. Eaton
Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller
CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Justice Center
350 E. Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Murdock Administration Building
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948