In the Interest of K.A.F.

In this case, we must decide whether the rules of appellate procedure permit post-judgment motions to extend the appellate deadline for filing an accelerated appeal. We hold that they do not. We further hold that filing a motion for new trial may not be considered a bona fide attempt to invoke the appellate court’s jurisdiction. Accordingly, we affirm the court of appeals’ judgment.

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Louis Faucheaux petitioned the trial court to involuntarily terminate Susan Carroll’s1 parental rights to their daughter, K.A.F. The jury found that Carroll’s rights should be terminated, and the trial court…