A Practice Note explaining how to initiate a civil appeal from a trial court's order or judgment to the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division (Appellate Division). This Note outlines the procedure for filing an appeal as of right or a motion for leave to appeal. Specifically, it explains how to draft, file, and serve the Notice of Appeal, appellate Case Information Statement (CIS), and transcript request form, and the supporting documents for a motion for leave to appeal. It also explains the requirements for commencing an emergent appeal.