Appeal
An appeal is initiated when an aggrieved party files a Notice of Appeal or Notice for Discretionary Review in the superior court seeking review by the appellate court of a trial court decision. Per the
Rules of Appellate Procedure RAP 2.1, "Methods for Seeking Review of Trial Court Decision -- Generally", there are only two methods for seeking review of decisions of the superior court by the appellate court: (a) (1) "Review as a matter of right, called "appeal"; and (a) (2) "Review by permission of the reviewing court, called "discretionary review."