This Practice Note explains the process for starting an appeal to the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department from an order or judgment in a civil action or proceeding in the New York State Supreme Court (New York's trial court of general jurisdiction). This Note covers preliminary procedural matters, taking an appeal as of right, moving for leave to appeal, and preliminary conferences (also known as CAMP conferences).

This Note reflects the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), the statewide Practice Rules of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court (Statewide Practice Rules), the joint Electronic Filing Rules of the Appellate Division, and the Second Department's local rules. For detailed information on e-filing requirements and the categories of cases subject to e-filing in the Second Department, see Civil Appeals in New York: E-Filing Checklist.