Hon. Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding JusticeMark W. Bennett, Clerk of the Court
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Practice Rules of the Appellate Division
22 NYCRR Part 1250
(Effective September 17, 2018)
Fourth Department Rules of Practice
22 NYCRR Part 850
(Effective September 17, 2018)
Electronic Filing Rules of the Appellate Division
22 NYCRR Part 1245
Formatting Specifications and Guidelines for E-Filed Documents
Cases that must be e-filed in this court include:
Supreme Court: All Commercial Division matters and all matters e-filed in the lower court.
Surrogate’s Court: All appeals from Surrogate’s Court matters must be e-filed.
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