State v. Benter
Syllabus
In a criminal case, a defendant's notice of appeal must be filed with the clerk of the supreme court within 30 days after the entry of the judgment or order being appealed. The timely filing of a notice of appeal is mandatory and jurisdictional and cannot be waived by the appellate court.
Opinion Excerpt
IN THE SUPREME COURT STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA 2025 ND 154 State of North Dakota, Plaintiff and Appellee v. Dean Allen Benter, Defendant and Appellant No. 20240287 Appeal from the District Court of Stutsman County, Southeast Judicial District, the Honorable Troy J. LeFevre, Judge. DISMISSED. Opinion of the Court