A Checklist of steps for preparing a reproduced full record for use in a civil appeal from the New York State Supreme Court (the state's trial court of general jurisdiction) to the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department. Specifically, this Checklist addresses preparing the transcript, determining the contents of the record on appeal, and preparing, certifying, formatting, serving, and filing the full record.
This Checklist reflects the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), the statewide Practice Rules of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, the associated Second Department rules, and the joint Electronic Filing Rules of the Appellate Division. For 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.