La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 914 : CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — APPEAL — PROCEDURE IN LOWER COURT FOR APPEAL — Method and time of appeal TEXT PDF A. A motion for an appeal may be made orally in open court or by filing a written motion with the clerk. The motion shall be entered in the minutes of the court. B. The motion for an appeal must be made no later than: (1) Thirty days after the rendition of the judgment or ruling from which the appeal is taken. (2) Thirty days from the ruling on a motion to reconsider sentence filed pursuant to Article 881.1, should such a motion be filed. La. Cr.P. § 914 Amended by Acts 1982, No. 143, §1. Acts 1993, No. 490, §1, eff. 6/10/1993; Acts 2003, No. 949, §1.