What is the typical time frame for serving and filing an appeal as of right after a judgment or order is entered?

• A. 30 days
• B. 60 days
• C. 90 days
• D. 120 days

Answer: (A)

In New York, an appeal as of right must be commenced by filing and serving a notice of appeal within 30 days after service of the notice of entry of the judgment or order. The clock starts when the notice of entry is served on the parties, not simply when the judgment or order is entered on the docket. If the notice of entry is served by mail, you add 5 days to that period, making the window effectively 35 days. The longer timeframes listed are not the standard period for an ordinary civil appeal.