State of New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department

03/20/2020

COVID-19 Please be advised that all matters scheduled for the May 2020 term have been adjourned and will be re-calendared for a later term.

Please be advised that all matters scheduled for the May 2020 term have been adjourned and will be re-calendared for a later term.

03/20/2020

COVID-19 Please be advised that all matters scheduled for the March-April term will be considered on submission only, without oral argument. https://ad4.nycourts.gov/press/notices/5e73e1daa52d6c750412f7ae

03/20/2020

COVID-19 Until further notice, hard copy filings will not be permitted.

In light of the advice we are receiving from public health officials regarding the societal benefits of social distancing, we are suspending the requirement that hard copy records, appendices, briefs and motions be filed. Until further notice, hard copy filings will not be permitted. This policy doe...

03/20/2020

COVID-19 ORDER SUSPENDING DEADLINES https://ad4.nycourts.gov/press/notices/5e73e56ca52d6c750412f7b0

03/20/2020

COVID-19 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (updated 3/19)

In light of the public health emergency in New York State, and as part of the ongoing efforts to reduce courtroom traffic to combat the spread of COVID-19, please be advised of the operational protocols for the Appellate Division, Fourth Department as set forth below. Beginning March 17, 2020, the C...

03/17/2020

To combat the spread of COVID-19, beginning March 17 the Court will entertain only emergency matters and Court staffing will be significantly reduced. Additional Emergency Procedures Here:

12/10/2019

Fourth Department to Delay Expansion of Mandatory E-Filing in Criminal and Family Court Appeals

E-filing will become mandatory in criminal appeals and in appeals from Family Court in all matters in which a notice of appeal is filed on or after July 1, 2020. New rules applicable to e-filing in these matters will be announced in the spring of 2020.

11/01/2019

Governor Cuomo Designates Justice Tracey Bannister to Fourth Department

10/25/2019

Get an overview of Appellate Division e-Filing. One hour training sessions offered one day each month. Next up: November 13th.

ONE HOUR E-FILING TRAINING provided by New York State Courts E-Filing Resource Center. Learn how to E-File documents from your office or personal computer.

10/01/2019

Fourth Department Schedules Special Posthumous Bar Admission Ceremony for First African American Graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law

09/16/2019

The Appellate Division is Hiring -- Join Us and Do Work that Matters. We're looking for an innovative IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR who enjoys learning new things, solving complex problems and making an impact. https://ad4.nycourts.gov/jobs