A New York Motion to Extend Time to Perfect Appeal SORTRA Order is a document filed by an appellant in a criminal case in New York State to request an extension of time to perfect an appeal of a conviction or sentence. The motion must be filed with the court of original jurisdiction, and must include the name of the appellant, the conviction or sentence appealed, and the reasons why an extension of time is needed. There are two types of New York Motion to Extend Time to Perfect Appeal SORTRA Order: a motion for an extension of time to perfect an appeal of a conviction, and a motion for an extension of time to perfect an appeal of a sentence. The motion must be served upon the district attorney or prosecutor, as well as any other parties involved in the case. If granted, the motion will extend the time period for perfecting an appeal of the conviction or sentence.