If you want to start a second appeal, you need to file a notice of application for leave to appeal in the second appeal court. You must do this within 20 working days after the decision you are appealing against was made. The second appeal court can give you more time to file your notice if they want to.

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238: Second appeal courts, or

"What court you go to for a second appeal"

240: Second appeal court to determine appeal, or

"A higher court decides if you win or lose your second appeal"

Part 6Appeals
Appeals against conviction: Further appeals

239How to commence second appeal

A convicted person commences a second appeal under this subpart by filing a notice of application for leave to appeal in the second appeal court.
A notice of application for leave to appeal must be filed within 20 working days after the date of the determination appealed against.
The second appeal court may, at any time, extend the time allowed for filing a notice of application for leave to appeal.