2.15.100 Initial Review of Appeal.
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Within fifteen (15) days of the filing of a notice of appeal, the Presiding Judge of the Court of Appeals shall determine whether the notice of appeal states facts that, if true, constitute adequate grounds for appeal. In making this decision, the Presiding Judge shall take all the facts stated in the notice of appeal as true.
(a) If the Presiding Judge finds that adequate grounds are stated, the case shall be scheduled on the Court of Appeals docket.
(b) If the Presiding Judge finds that adequate grounds are not stated, or that the appeal is frivolous, the appeal shall be summarily dismissed and the appellant notified promptly. [2008 Code § 2.4.10; Res. 1999-17]