Appellate Resources

We have compiled links to information that may be helpful to you when working on an appeal. The list of resources will be continually updated, so check back often to find new materials.

Sample Statements of Law

Online Evidence Guide

NY Online CJI2d

NY Law Reports Style Manual

Center for Appellate Litigation - Issues to Develop at Trial

NY Online Consolidated Laws

NY Legislative Information

NY Official Reports Legal Research Portal

Manuals:

• SORA Guidelines and Commentary (2006)
• SORA Manual 2d Edition (2022)
• SORA Modifications Manual
• CPL 30.30 Manual (Summer 2023)

New York Court of Appeals:

• Main website (Scroll down to bottom of home page for forms and FAQs.)
• Criminal practice outline 
• Statistics on leave grants
• Center for Appellate Litigation – COA Updates
• Tim Murphy – COA analyses 
• Decisions

Appellate Division:

• Statewide Rules of Appellate Practice
• NYSCEF E-filing Training Resources

Appellate Division, First Department:

• Main website 
• First Department Rules of Practice
• Court rules and forms 
• Decisions

Appellate Division, Second Department:

• Main website 
• Second Department Rules of Practice 
• Forms and Practice Aids
• Decisions

Appellate Division, Third Department:

• Main website 
• Third Department Rules of Practice   
• Forms 
• Decisions

Appellate Division, Fourth Department:

• Main website
• Fourth Department Rules of Practice 
• Forms and Practice Aids (Criminal Appeals) 
• Decisions