Rule 10. Appeals

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(a) Timing

Any party may appeal the court's determination(s) and/or order(s) to the Appeals Court by filing a notice of appeal in the clerk's office no later than thirty (30) days following the entry of such determination(s) and/or order(s) on the court's docket.

(b) Notice to the judge

The clerk's office shall inform the judge within five (5) days from the filing of the notice of appeal that the determination(s) and/or order(s) have been appealed.

(c) Findings

The judge shall file written findings within sixty (60) days from the filing of the notice of appeal.

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