Electronic filing began in the First and Second Departments in 2018. Since then, the success of e-filing has led the Courts to further expand mandatory appellate filing.
Appeals
In matters in which a notice of appeal is filed on or after October 1, 2019, e-filing at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department will become mandatory in all non-Family Court civil matters, and voluntary/consensual in all criminal and Family Court appeals.
Learn more about the AD2 Calendar summer break and find out how to advise the court of dates you are not available. Sample letter of unavailability included.
Electronic filing at the Appellate Divisions is rapidly expanding as practitioners and Court staff alike grow accustomed to using the NYSCEF system. In the new year, be aware of the expansion of e-filing requirements as outlined below.
As of December 1, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals has made some changes to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, commonly referred to as FRAP. Below is a brief overview of the amended rules.
Use this calendar to determine your filing deadlines at the First Department. In this court, calendar call is at 2:00PM Monday through Thursday and at 10:00AM on Fridays.