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Q How long does it take to get a decision on appeal? Q How long will it be before the court rules on my case? Q What is a special action? Q Can I file a document electronically or by fax? Q What should my brief contain and look like? Q How many copies of a brief should I file? Q How can I find out about the status of my appeal? Q What filing fees are charged? Q May I get an extension of time to file a brief, a motion for reconsideration or a petition for review, or to appear at oral argument?< Q Will there be an oral argument in my appeal? Q If my case is scheduled for "conference," can I attend? Q Why was my special action dismissed before the other side responded? Q What is an appeal? Q How may I obtain copies of documents filed with the court? Q When and where can I file a document with the Court of Appeals? Q Which judges will hear my case? Q Can I get a stay of the superior court&rs Q Where can I find out more about Arizona appeals? Q I’m acting as my own lawyer. What information is Q Re: TurboCourt - Is a certificate of service or compliance sufficient if it is included as the last pages of my document? Q How can I get an award of attorneys’ fees for the appeal? Q Are there any rules governing what to wear in court?< Q Are students welcome to visit an oral argument? Q Can I get counsel appointed for free or get a free transcript for a civil appeal? Q How do I file an appeal? Q Re: TurboCourt - If I file electronically through TurboCourt, do I need to provide a paper copy to the court as well? Q What do I need to know about Filing and serving of Special Actions? Q How can I best use my time at oral argument? Q When and how should I notify the Court that something file in my appeal requires immediate attention? Q Where may I park when I come to the court? Q Can I get help in my appeal from the judge's law clerks, the office of the Clerk of the Court or the office of Staff attorne Q Is my appendix a lead document or a supporting document? Q How may I obtain a copy of an oral argument recording?&l Q What if some records in my case are filed under seal? Q How do I find my case number? Q Can someone at the Court of Appeals answer questions about bonds, child support, warrants, traffic tickets, jury duty, missed court dates Q How do I pay my filing fee? Q What should I do if the document I wish to submit is larger than the 10MB limitation? Q Re: TurboCourt - Which documents can be viewed electronically through TurboCourt? Q How do I get legal assistance? Q If I file electronically through TurboCourt, when is my document due? Q How should I title my document? Q Can I pay my filing fee without submitting a document? Q How should reporter’s transcripts be titled? Q How can I fix documents that contained accidental errors? Q Q What should I choose if I do not see a document type that fits the document I wish to submit? Q How do I avoid paying a filing fee twice? Q How can I be considered exempt from fees for a particular case? Q How does Division One of the Court of Appeals review documents and briefs in an appeal? Q How do I change my address with the court? Q How do I file in a foreign language? Q Re: TurboCourt - How can I prevent being charged twice for a filing fee? Q How do I file my certificate of service and compliance through AZTurboCourt? Q When should I file an appendix with my brief, and what purpose does it serve? Q What if I cannot afford to pay the filing fee? Q What else should I keep in mind as I prepare my brief? Q What is an appendix to a special action petition and how should I file it? Q I just printed a decision off your website, and the court seal is not printing on the last page. Why? Q Do I need to file an appendix with my response to a petition for special action? Q May I combine my brief with those of another parties on my side of an appeal? Q How should I title my e-filed document?