Scribner v. State

Defendant, Ronald Lee Scribner, was found to be the father of an illegitimate child in a paternity proceeding brought in the family court. His appeal to circuit court was dismissed for failure to timely file notice of appeal in accordance with § 26-12-8, Code of Alabama (1975). The only issue for our consideration is whether the filing of written notice of appeal with the judge of the family court satisfies the requirements of the statute. We find that it does not and affirm.

After an adverse determination against defendant in the family court, he gave oral notice of appeal. Subsequently,…