An Optional Appealed Statement of Election To Proceed In District Court is a written document that is filed by a party responding to an appeal in a civil or criminal case. It is used to indicate the respondent’s intent to proceed in the district court rather than the court of appeals. The statement must be filed within 14 days of notification that the appeal has been docketed. There are two types of Optional Appealed Statement of Election To Proceed In District Court: civil and criminal. In a civil case, the statement must include a certification that the respondent has read the notice of appeal, is aware of the time limits and procedures for filing the statement, and agrees to be bound by the decision of the district court in the appeal. In a criminal case, the statement must include a certification that the respondent has read the notice of appeal, is aware of the time limits and procedures for filing the statement, and intends to waive the right to have the appeal heard by the court of appeals.