Extraordinary appellate procedure

The Supreme Court by order may alter, shorten, or eliminate any step or procedure in the appeal from an order or judgment upon finding extraordinary circumstances; provided, however, the time within which a party can file a notice of appeal, a notice of cross-appeal, or a petition for rehearing will not be shortened or lengthened. (Adopted March 25, 1977, effective July 1, 1977; amended March 28, 1986, effective July 1, 1986; amended March 24, 2005, effective July 1, 2005.; amended June 8, 2011, effective July 1, 2011.)