Appeals
Overview
Various rights of appeal to the High Court and the Court of Appeal are available to you, the defendant. You may be able to appeal against:
- refusal to grant bail
- refusal to grant name suppression or interim name suppression
- conviction
- sentencing
Your appeal rights will depend on the stage of the court case and which court you are in. You will need to get advice from a lawyer about your appeal options and the time frames for making an appeal.
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 25(h)
The right to appeal your conviction or sentence or both is protected under New Zealand’s Bill of Rights.
