The Pennsylvania 15. Notice of Appeal — MDJ Form is a document used in Pennsylvania to appeal a decision of a Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) in a criminal or civil case. This form is used to notify the court of an appeal from an MDJ's judgment, order, or decision. There are three types of Pennsylvania 15. Notice of Appeal — MDJ Form documents: Criminal Appeal, Civil Appeal, and Magisterial District Judge Appeal. The Criminal Appeal form is used when appealing a conviction or sentence from an MDJ. The Civil Appeal form is used when appealing an MDJ's decision in a civil case. The Magisterial District Judge Appeal form is used when appealing a Magisterial District Judge's order or decision on a matter other than a criminal or civil case. Each form includes sections for the appellant to provide identifying information, to identify the MDJ's decision or order being appealed, and to provide a summary of the appellant's argument.