Appellate Division

Prior to 37 AD2  The records are not by cite, and they are 4th Department only. Check the AD card catalog on 3 1/2 by case name (alphabetically) for a volume number. Volumes 2853 - 3813 are located in the rear stacks, a.k.a. two steps up.

37 AD2 - 58 AD2  Most of the records are bound by cite and located in the rear stacks although some 37 AD2 - 40 AD2 are not so arranged. For these, you will need to check the AD card catalog for a volume number. All of the records in this range are 4th Department only.

59 AD2 - 68 AD2  These records, 3rd and 4th Department only, are bound by cite and located in the rear stacks.

69 AD2 - 89 AD2  These cover 1st through 4th Department and are on microfilm in the back room.

90 AD2 - 98 AD2  These records, 3rd and 4th Department only, are paper records filed by cite in the rear stacks. Some 98 AD2 cases are on microfiche, so check the cabinets in the back room if you can't find them in the stacks.

99 AD2 - 280  First check the hardcover official reporter, where each case should have a notation of "M" for microfiche or "P" for paper. The microfiche records cover1st through 4th Departments, while the paper records in the rear stacks are for 3rd and 4th Departments only.

NOTE: If the citation falls into the 123-130 range, there will be no notation in the books, so check the fiche drawer first. If there is no fiche, try the rear stacks for the paper version.

Court of Appeals

Prior to 18 NY2d  These records are not organized by citation;  you will need to consult the Court of Appeals index volumes shelved on 3 1/2 for a volume number. These are kept on the metal shelving in the back hallway across from the exit to the stairs. If you find the volume number, Vol. 1 - 6413 are in the basement of 77 W. Eagle, Vol. 6414 - 7500 are in the attic, and Vol. 7501 - 7813 are in the rear stacks.

18 NY2d - 26 NY2d These are bound by cite in the rear stacks.

27 NY2d - 97  These are on microfiche in the back room.

New York State Library Records and Briefs indicates the State Library's holdings and how to obtain records and briefs.

For Court of Appeals arguments, contact Albany Law School, Government Law Center at (518) 445-2327.

*** Also see the Union List of Records and Briefs at the reference desk for libraries that own records that this library does not have.