Bynum v. State

Jordan, Justice.

The appellant’s request for a free copy of his transcript and record was denied by the trial court on the grounds that appellant had exhausted his rights of direct *69appeal, and had made no showing of need so as to entitle him to a free transcript.

Submitted October 15, 1976 — Decided December 1, 1976. Melvin Bynum, pro se. Lewis R. Slaton, District Attorney, Joseph J. Drolet, Assistant District Attorney, for appellee.

Appellant’s request merely recited that .the transcript and record were needed "for the purpose of continuing litigation.” No further showing was made as to the…