Guides for Self Represented Litigants (Beta Version: 9.13.10.1)

Guides for Self-Represented Litigants

The court made these guides to help people who are handling their own appeals. The appeals process can be confusing, so these guides give simple and clear information to help you understand how it works and what the court expects.

What’s in Each Guide?

An overview of the process
Required forms
Key deadlines
Helpful tips for your specific case type

These guides are not legal advice, but they can help you follow the rules and present your case.

Find the Right Guide for Your Case

1. What kind of case do you have?

Civil
Family
Workers' Compensation
Unemployment Benefits
Petition for Review Post-Conviction
Appellate Special Action

2. What is your role?

Appellant/Petitioner: You are filing the appeal
Appellee/Respondent: You are responding to the appeal

3. Pick the guide that matches your case type and role.

Available Guides

Case Type

Filing the Appeal (Appellant/Petitioner)

Responding to the Appeal (Appellee/Respondent)

Civil

Family

Workers’ Compensation

Unemployment Benefits

ADES launched a new unemployment insurance system called CACTUS on September 7, 2025. The court will post updated guides for unemployment benefits appeals later this month.

Post-Conviction

Appellate Special Action

These guides provide instructions, forms, and important deadlines. They do not provide legal advice.

Prefer to Watch Instead of Read?

These guides are also available in video format.