A Nebraska Notice of Appeal (Criminal) is a document that is filed in county court by an appellant who wishes to appeal a criminal conviction or sentence. It is the first step in the appellate process and must be filed within 30 days of the judgment. The Notice of Appeal must include the appellant's name, the court in which the conviction or sentence was entered, the case number, and the date of the judgment. The notice of appeal will be served on the other party to the case (the respondent) and must include a copy of the judgment and order that is being appealed. A respondent may also file a cross-appeal by filing a notice of cross-appeal with the court. In Nebraska, there are two types of appeals: direct appeals and post-conviction appeals. A direct appeal involves a challenge to the court's ruling on a criminal conviction or sentence. A post-conviction appeal involves a challenge to the proceedings that led to the conviction or sentence. Regardless of the type of appeal, a Nebraska Notice of Appeal (Criminal) must be filed with the court in order for the appeal to be heard.