Hon. Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding JusticeMark W. Bennett, Clerk of the Court
50 East Avenue, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14604www.nycourts.gov/courts/ad4(585) 530-3100
Practice Rules of the Appellate Division
22 NYCRR Part 1250
(Effective September 17, 2018)
Fourth Department Rules of Practice
22 NYCRR Part 850
(Effective September 17, 2018)
Electronic Filing Rules of the Appellate Division
22 NYCRR Part 1245
Formatting Specifications and Guidelines for E-Filed Documents
Cases that must be e-filed in this court include:
Family Court Matters: E-Filing is Voluntary
All Other Civil Matters: E-Filing is Mandatory
Criminal Matters: E-Filing is Voluntary
Oral Argument Calendar
Decisions
E-Filing Forms
Alessandra Kane
Appellate Paralegal Supervisor
The Fourth Department is the only Appellate Division to require a specific color for brief covers, similar to the Circuit Court briefing system.
