This Practice Note explains the process for starting an appeal to the Appellate Division, Third 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 Civil Appeal Settlement Program (CASP) conferences).

This Note reflects the statewide Practice Rules of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, the associated Third Department rules, and the joint Electronic Filing Rules of the Appellate Division. For detailed information on e-filing requirements and the categories of cases subject to e-filing in the Third Department, see Civil Appeals in New York: E-Filing Checklist.