Godwin v. State

Pannell, Presiding Judge.

The defendant was indicted for shoplifting. Upon the trial of the case, defense counsel requested that the case be reported, and a court reporter was summoned and reported the case. The court reporter billed the defendant $225 for reporting the case. Defense counsel then filed a "Motion for Court Reporter’s Cost to be Paid by State.” A hearing was held on the motion, and the trial judge denied defendant’s motion and ordered the defendant to pay the statement of the court reporter. Appellant appeals the judgment of the trial court ordering her to pay the reporter fees.

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