Sherbondy v. DISTRICT COURT IN & FOR COUNTY OF EAGLE

This is an original proceeding for a writ in the nature of mandámus to require the district court of Eagle County to furnish petitioner Sherbondy a transcript of his arraignment proceedings and trial. We issued an order to show cause why the transcript should not be furnished. The Attorney General has responded for the district court, and the matter is now at issue.

Sherbondy has been attempting to represent himself both in the trial court and in this court. He has not asked the trial court to appoint counsel. Added to this is the fact that Sherbondy was convicted 32 years ago. Reviewing the…