Tips on E-Filing Your Appeal in the Appellate Department, First Department

22 Mar Tips on E-Filing Your Appeal in the Appellate Department, First Department

{1:02 minutes to read} As of September 2010, appellant briefs must be served and filed electronically.

The New York State Appellate Division, First Department (“AD1”) requires that an appellate brief is fully searchable in PDF-A format. PDF-A format locks the brief and prevents any additional changes to the contents following conversion. 

Here are a few additional AD1 e-filing requirements: 

• All argument points in your appellant’s brief must be bookmarked.
• The page and bookmark must appear on the screen when the appellant’s brief is opened electronically.  
• The rules require the use of a specific naming convention for documents electronically submitted.
• The record on appeal (PDF file) must not exceed 10 megabytes in size. If over 10 megabytes, it must be filed on CD/DVD.
• Electronic signatures are permissible.
• The rules require the inclusion of an anti-virus certification. 

If you have any questions related to the electronic treatment of these documents, please contact the Appellate Innovations team. 

What information will you need before e-filing your appellant’s brief?

Eric R. Larke
APPELLATE INNOVATIONS
3 Barker Avenue, 2nd Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: (914) 948-2240