Parties may appeal district court cases to superior court

A party may appeal a district court civil judgment to superior court by filing a written claim of appeal with the clerk. This applies to civil cases in the district court, unless another rule provides otherwise. The appealing party must pay all required costs when filing. The payment includes a $50 attorney fee for the party or parties on the other side. Other costs must be at least $25, plus a $75 filing fee that includes the civil case processing fee and technology surcharge. The written appeal must be filed within two days after judgment, not counting Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays; this rule would apply beginning January 1, 2027.

A party may appeal a landlord-tenant judgment to superior court by filing a written claim of appeal with the clerk. This applies to civil actions under chapter 18 of title 34 decided in district court or another appropriate court. The appealing party must pay all required costs when filing. The payment includes a $50 attorney fee for the party or parties on the other side. Other costs must be at least $25, plus a $75 filing fee that includes the civil case processing fee and technology surcharge. The written appeal must be filed within five calendar days after judgment; this rule would apply beginning January 1, 2027.