These proceedings are normally separate from the direct appeal, however some states allow for collateral relief to be sought on direct appeal.
ðiːz pɹəsˈiːdɪŋz ɑːɹ nˈoːɹməli sˈɛpɹət fɹʌmðə dᵻɹˈɛkt ɐpˈiːl, haʊˈɛvɚ sˌʌm stˈeɪts ɐlˈaʊ fɔːɹ kəlˈæɾɚɹəl ɹᵻlˈiːf təbi sˈɔːt ˌɔn dᵻɹˈɛkt ɐpˈiːl.